Dark discoloration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles. It is also known as dark rings or shadows. Causes Hereditary, aging, dryness of skin, too much of crying, working for long hours on screen, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and unhealthy diet plan. REMEDIES:: 1.Take 5 gm of turmeric (haldi) powder and 5 gm of sandalwood (chandan) powder and make a paste in milk. Apply this on dark circles in the morning. 2.Apply a little Almond oil over the dark circles before going to bed and wash it off with cold water in the next morning. 3.Apply crushed Mint leaves over the eyes, leave it for 5 or 10 minutes and clean it off. 4.Cold milk can be applied for 15 to 20 minutes inorder to overcome dark circles.