--* Castor oil can work wonders for your eyes. Massage in some oil on your eyelashes and brows before you hit the sack and get those curling, dream eyelashes in months. As for the eyebrows, they will get thick and nice (avoid eyebrows in case you have bushy ones).

--* Cinnamon is not only a wonder spice it is a wonder beauty aid as well. When mixed with honey and applied on eyes, this is said to improve eyesight.

--* Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.

MAKE YOUR EYES RELAXED Here's some exercise to completely relax the eyes and the surrounding muscles

--* To rest the eyes, lift them occasionally from close work and look into the distance. Give rest to your tired eyes by applying two thin slices of cucumber as cool compress and relax as you do so.

--* Dip gauze. pads in light tea and keep on the tired eye for 15 minutes.

--* Apply gentle pressure on five points. Along the eyebrow, starting at the inner corner trace the pressure to the center of the brows and then the outer corner. The fourth point is located just beyond the outer corner of the eyes while the last point is below the eyes.

--* Splash cold water occasionally to eyes to relax them and bring back the sparkle to tired eyes.

To remove puffiness under the eyes, use raw potato paste sandwiched between two thin pieces, of (for each eye) and keep on the eyes for 20 minute. more on puffy eyes....

Don't of eye care

** Don't rub eyes frequently as this can cause an eye infection as few of us bother to wash our hands before touching our eyes.

** When you splash water do not do this furiously believing doing this will take away tiredness instead wash gently as splashing may hurtle the smallest dust particles or an allergen which may minutely damage the cornea.

** Use disposable tissues instead of handkerchiefs to wipe eyes, as they are more hygienic.

* Don't sit near than 15 feet from the television and keep your book at least two feet away for stronger eye muscles.

** Use cream based eye makeup as powdery eye shadows can enter eyes and, cause irritation. Be very gentle in case you wear lenses.

** Avoid using aerosol products like hair spray if you wear lenses.

** Don't use your mascara for more than a year.

More tips and tricks on eyes care

Mascara application: Applying Mascara How to apply mascara?

Well the most popular makeup item which every women wants to keep with her is mascara. If there is one item of makeup, most women would take to a desert island, its mascara. Its an invaluable way to create a fluttering fringe to your eyes particularly if your lashes are fair. Most mascara are applied with a spiral wend as this makes them quick and easy to use. Use a water proof variety to withstand tears, shower and swimming - but remember you'll need a suitable eye make-up remover to take it off as it clings more fiercely to your lashes than the other type.

The original block mascara is still quite popular with those who want to build up the thickness and length of their lashes gradually. Simply wet the brush with water before running the bristles over the mascara block and applying.

Applying Mascara - application tips for highlighting your beautiful eyes

Here are few simple steps to perfect lashes.

Start by applying mascara to your upper lashes first. Brush them downwards to start with, then brush the lashes upwards from underneath. Use a tiny zig-zag movement to prevent mascara from clogging on your lashes.

Next, use the tip of the mascara wand to brush your lower lashes, using a gentle side-to-side technique. Take care to keep your hand steady whilst you are applying the mascara, and not to blink whilst the mascara is still wet.

Comb through your lashes with an eye lash comb to remove any excess the wand has left behond, and to prevent your lashes from clumping together. For a more defined effect, repeat the previous steps once or twice more, allowing each layer of mascara to dry for a few minutes before applying the next.

Tips on applying mascara

Mascara is applied with a brush at the root of the eyelashes and is applied upto the end. Mascara is available in many shades, though black is more popular. It should be used for evening make-up. Apply mascara to all of the upper lashes from one corner of the eye to the other, but sometimes this method may look too strong. An alternative and the method that we prefer is to just coat the outer two-thirds of the upper lashes.