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For practical solutions to your every day beauty needs, write in with your full name and address to beauty expert Shahnaz Husain at beauty@mid-day.com

Dear Shahnaz,Please suggest a home remedy to get rid of my under-eye dark circles.
I drink a lot of water. Could this be a reason? Rohit Antapurkar rohit_antapurkar2001@yahoo.com

Dear Rohit,Reasons for dark circles around the eyes include hereditary factors, nutritional deficiencies, stress, inadequate sleep and sun-sensitivity. So, along with external care, you should keep these aspects in mind. Apply pure almond oil sparingly around the eyes every day. Massage it lightly into the skin, using only the ring finger, for one minute under each eye. Leave it on for 15 minutes, and wipe off gently with moist cotton wool. You can also mix cucumber juice and potato juice in equal quantities. Apply under your eyes every day, and leave it on for 20 minutes. Drinking plenty of water keeps the system flushed of toxins and waste products. However, if there is a medical condition or kidney-related problem, you should check with a doctor.shady business: Dab on some potato-cucumber juice concoction, and you won’t have to hide behind glares, like actor Akshay Kumar