The white area of the eyes called sclera may turn yellowish or even reddish over a period of time which may make you look tired, stressed or older but have you ever thought of natural ways that could make your eyes bright and white? Then you’re at the right place as these natural eye care routines will give you the best of eye brightening results if followed.
Ways to follow
1) Cucumber: Using cucumbers for eye whitening will be effective because it has high water content that makes them best for bright healthy eyes. Cucumbers also fade dark under eye circles which may make you look tired and stressed.
Application: To use this, cut thin round slices of the cucumber and put on top of your closed eyelids till they become warm, wash your eyes with clean cold water and you will be good to go if you continue to follow this routine daily.
2) Tea bags: You can make use of used and unused tea bags in so many ways and eye whitening is one. Tea bags will deal with the harmful bacteria in the eye, reduce inflammation which may make eye sclera reddish. They are good for rejuvenating and relaxing the eyes that will free the eyes from yellowish or reddish colours.
Application
For warm compress: Steep two tea bags into hot water, squeeze the liquid from it and wait for it to cool down a little and place on closed eyes. Remove after 10 minutes.
For cold compress: Put two teabags in hot water, squeeze out liquid and refrigerate tea bags. Put on your closed eyes and remove after 10 minutes.
3) Have enough sleep: Sleeping for 8hours everyday may not be only good for your activeness for the day but will also help whiten your eyes as it will ensure that your body is relaxed and that will help restore your natural eyes white colour.
4) Use eye drops: Get an eye drop that suits your eye or will not be harmful to you in any way over the pharmacy counter or a hospital. You will see improvement as they contain elements that is good for the eye.
Note: Use this as prescribed.
5) Eat fruits and vegetables: Green leafy vegetables contains nutrients that are extremely good for the eye. Vegetables like lettuce, spinach, kale and many more help detoxify the liver to make it healthy which will in the end, keep the eyes white and bright.
7) Drink enough water: Drinking enough water for the day will help flush out salt in the body and hydrate the eyes which will help maintain a healthy balance of fluids surrounding the eyes. These fluids protects the eye by washing off dust and debris that may enter the eyes and will help keep healthy eyes.
8) Wear sunglasses: This will protect the eyes from direct UV rays and UVB rays that may cause damage to the eyes over a period of time.
Following these simple natural ways will help maintain good eye colour and healthy eyes in all.
Note: For persistent eye straining, see your health personnel.
