How effective is baking soda for dark circles?

Can baking soda help with dark circles under the eyes one of the methods used to enhance the growth of new skin is by using baking soda. In addition, many people use baking soda to reduce chronic acne scars including fading off dark spots on the skin. Baking soda as been thought to be a mild skin bleach though this has not been proven.  The benefits of baking soda for dark circles under the eye area is not documented by science but have rather been documented on the basis of home remedies, as such, results may very from person to person.

Dark circles under eyes are annoying features especially if you have a light skin. Hyperpigmentation, as it is called, is a condition that is common among men and women irrespective of age. Apart from being an unpleasant sight, skin pigmentation is not a life-threatening condition. Hyperpigmentation usually can be seen on the parts of the body that experience a lot of friction such as the elbows and the knees. Overexposure to the Sun coupled with poor skin care may lead to the formation of dark circles under your eyes or may be due to a greater health risk.  

Some people are born with inherent dark circles, which can make a person appear tired when they are well rested. Persistent smoking and habits are considered unhealthy like lack of sleep, not drinking enough water and rubbing the area around the eyes also may cause the eyes to have dark circles around them. Applying expired cosmetics plus high intake of coffee, and specifically caffeine can precipitate the formation of dark circles. In old people, circles manifest themselves due to, to aging skin which thins and begins to show small bluish colored veins.  Baking soda is  remedy that is widely thought to improve hyperpigmentation and help to give the skin a more even tone.

Home remedies for Dark Circles and Hyperpigmentation

Treatment for dark circles will vary according to the causes for it. For instance, if the cause is associated with hormonal imbalance, then the best way to remedy that condition is by treating hormonal imbalance. Once the situation is restored, the dark spots on your skin would just disappear gradually. However, the following home based may even be more effective in getting rid of dark spots:

Add one or two drops of water to a teaspoonful of baking soda. An excess amount of water will dilute the mix and you may not realize good results. Dip your finger into the mixture and use it to massage on the dark spots or acne scars. Once you are done, leave it for a couple of minutes. As the water begin to evaporate the mixture crusts and harden around the spot. Wash off with clean warm water thereafter. Repeat this continuously every day prior to going to bed until you see a dramatic improvement on your skin.

Use of protective gear: After following sound skin care regimen make it conditional to wear sunscreen whose range is between SPF30-50 or use a sun-block made of zinc oxide compound.

It is best to wear the type of clothing that would protect your skin from direct exposure to the sun. This is important especially if you must stay or work outdoors where you get exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. One of the best and effective home based remedies is by exfoliating your skin using baking soda scrub and other on budget solutions. Another simple homemade solution is to mix glycerin with a half-full teaspoon of lemon. The resulting mix is applied to the dark spots by scrubbing.