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The summer heat and the glare of the sun play spoilsport and are a cause of strain for the eyes. Dryness, a burning sensation, itching and dark circles are quite commonly felt during this season, and can be an irritant. Eye allergies can occur as well. Here are some simple tips for healthy, relaxed eyes this summer, straight from your kitchen.

> Cold water Splash your eyes, frequently with cold water during the day. This will help freshen up the eyes. Or better still, cotton pads soaked in ice water placed on the eyes for about 10 minutes will constrict the blood vessels. > aloe Vera Another effective remedy is using the ever useful aloe vera. Put some aloe vera juice in the eyes, to lessen the summer strain. You could also freeze aloe vera juice as cubes and place them on the eyelids for brightening dull eyes. > Cucumber Cucumber is another obvious choice that comes to mind when we think of eye care, because of its high water content. Take a refrigerated cucumber and cut a slice for each eye. Place it on the eyes for 15 minutes and relax. > Potato

Worried about those puffy eyes and under eye dark circles? The juice of the potato has astringent properties and reduces the puffiness of the eyelids and also takes care of dark circles. Grate a raw potato and put the pulp in a fine cloth and place it over the eyes. > rose water

Eyes burning? Reach out for rose water. A few drops in each eye can help cool them down. Cotton dipped in rose water can also be placed on the eyes to get rid of dark circles. > Strawberry Strawberry slices placed on the eyes help rejuvenate them. Place strawberry slices or crushed mint leaves to refresh your peepers. Mint juice mixed with an equal quantity of cucumber juice applied under the eyes reduces dark circles. > Tea bags

Used tea bags are a boon for tired eyes.

Once you’ve brewed your tea, put the tea bags in the freezer and let them stay there for some time. Place the cooled tea bags on your eyes for 15 minutes to get the sparkle back. > Tomato Tomatoes are known to lighten the skin and can be applied under the eyes. Mix the pulp with some lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric and apply it under the eyes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then gently wash it off.