Sweet red peppers are an excellent food for the eyes due to their high vitamin C content, which is 2.5 times that of oranges, while being low in calories. This fruit helps protect collagen membranes and promotes cell regeneration, and it is rich in beta-carotene, which rejuvenates the skin.
The most important factor for you to have beautiful, youthful, and vibrant eyes is your overall health. Nothing can harm a strong, well-nourished body with good resistance, a refreshed spirit, and a joyful, confident outlook on life. External factors make up only 30% of success, while beauty radiating from within accounts for 70%.
Eye Care Exercises
Perform these exercises twice a day, morning and evening. They activate blood circulation around the eyes, exercise the surrounding muscles, reduce wrinkles, combat fatigue, and create bright, sharp eyes. Rub your hands together vigorously, then place them over your eyes, stroking from the inside out 50 times. Gradually press two fingers into the acupressure points just below the eyebrows, then slowly lift your hands, repeating this 10 times. Do the same for the two acupressure points located 1 cm directly below the first. Stroke around the under-eye area, moving to the two points at the outer ends of the eyebrows, continuing down to the next two points 1 cm below, repeating as before. Stroke back around the lower eye area, placing your hands on the two points just below the eyes, 1 cm down, and repeat the process.
Eye Massage
Combine this exercise with applying a special eye cream in the evening before bedtime to warm the entire eye area, helping nutrients penetrate deeply into the skin layers. Dot the cream evenly around the eye area. Use your ring finger to massage in a counter-clockwise direction for 20 circles. Switch to gentle pressing for 10 circles, and then lightly pat for another 10 circles. Repeat the massage, press, and pat three times in total.
Healthy Sleep Schedule
Maintaining a regular schedule is a good habit that keeps you alert, sharp, and healthy. Specifically for the eyes, having a reasonable routine allows for ample sleep, preventing puffiness and dark circles. It’s recommended to sleep before 11 PM; this advice comes from a study of sleep patterns in over 3,000 individuals of various ages. For adults, sleeping 6-7 hours a night combined with a 15-20-minute deep nap is ideal.
Two Simple Yet Effective Masks
Lemon: Simply steep a few slices of lemon in hot water in a wooden bowl for about 3 hours. Apply the mixture evenly on the skin for 30 minutes, then wipe it off with olive oil. Do this twice a day, morning and evening, and over time, it will erase wrinkles, leaving the skin plump and youthful—by as much as 5-10 years. Those with oily skin can add a few slices of orange.
Malabar spinach: Extract the juice and mix it with honey, applying it evenly on the skin to treat dark skin and smoothen the texture.
Foods Beneficial for Eyes
Carrots: With a high beta-carotene content, carrots are the “champions” of antioxidants. Selenium found in carrots effectively combats the harmful effects of sunlight and air pollution. Drinking carrot juice is not ideal since the body has difficulty absorbing its nutrients from raw carrots. It’s best to cook them until tender or sauté them lightly with oil.
Liver: This food is rich in vitamins and trace elements, including vitamins A, B2, B5, B8, zinc, selenium, and copper, which are excellent for skin cell regeneration and increasing antioxidant capacity in cells. However, careful selection is crucial as the liver tends to accumulate toxins in animals. Consuming liver from sick animals can be more harmful than beneficial. It’s important to avoid overcooking, but undercooked liver can also cause digestive issues.
Three Eye-Enhancing Dishes
Eel Porridge: Simply take a small eel, a handful of rice, a bit of cooking oil, and just enough salt to prepare a bowl of porridge. Regular consumption will lighten dark areas of the skin. This dish is also excellent for women.
Steamed Rice with Pork Liver: In addition to liver, you can add various vegetables for a more appealing rice dish. Cook the rice until done. Briefly blanch the liver and vegetables in boiling water, then sauté them lightly with canola oil and a bit of cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Once the rice is cooked, pour the mixture on top and steam for a while longer, then serve hot. This dish promotes bright eyes, smooth skin, and enhanced complexion.
Vegetable and Bean Cake: Use double the amount of white beans as sesame seeds, with enough sugar for sweetness. Boil the white beans until cooked, remove all skins, and then steam them in a cloth bag for an additional 15 minutes. Roast the sesame seeds until golden, grind them finely, and mix with sugar. Take the steamed beans, mash them finely, roll them out flat, sprinkle the sesame-sugar mixture on top, then roll it up and slice into bite-sized pieces. This cake is known for its longevity benefits and is particularly good for those who experience dizziness.
