 Vitamins
A, B and C is very essential for the good care of the
eyes. Carrot, celery, parsley, spinach etc contain a large
amount of vitamin A. 8 to 10 hours of sleep is a must for
bright eyes. For eye
care : Splash the eyes with cold water. Apply cotton wool
pads, soaked in warm milk, witch hazel, weak tea solution
or rose water on the eyes. Press gently and leave for 10
to 15 minutes.
To avoid eye strain :
- Do not work in dim light
- Do not read continuously
in buses and trains.
- Do not stare too tong at
anything without blinking the eyes. Blinking provides
lubrications and relief from light.
- Do not rub the eyes too
hard.
- To give momentary relief
to the eyes, close the eyes with the palms so that no
light can enter. Now open the eyes in the palm cup and
stare into this darkness for a minute.
Exercises for eyes :
- Lift the eyes to the
ceiling and then to the floor. Repeat it for 10 times.
Rest the eyes either by blinking rapidly or covering
them with palms.
- Look straight ahead at
eye level, then slowly to left side at eye level and
then to right side at eye level. Repeat it for 3 or 4
times.
- Make a circle, first
clockwise and then anti-clockwise, with the eyes. Repeat
for 5 times.
Care for Eyebrows and
Eyelashes :
- Eyebrows and Eyelashes
should be brushed daily with a small brush.
- Rub eyebrows and
eyelashes with olive oil or coconut oil or almond oil to
encourage hair growth.
- For cleansing and
nourishment of eyebrows, rub them with a little egg
white and rinse it off after 10 minutes.
For eye
makeup choose the correct colours and shades to
complement your personality. The choice of the eyeliner
and mascara should be compatible with the natural eyelash
colour. A right touch and right colour is needed for
beautiful, attractive eyes.
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