How to Lighten Eye Color Naturally

In many parts of the world (especially western countries), light colored eyes such as blue, green, and hazel are perceived as symbols of elusive beauty and charm that are confined to a privileged few.  While this perception changes as we move towards eastern countries, almost everyone agrees on the fact that lighter eyes radiate an ethereal charm that is inevitably arresting.

Ø  Change your wardrobe to light shades of whatever colors you desire. You should maintain a varied wardrobe with clothes of different colors. The color of the clothes you wear is usually reflected in your eyes. This works for all eye colors except dark brown. If you have hazel eyes, wear dresses in shades of gold, yellow, or light green. Dark green-eyed people should wear outfits in light yellow or dark green, whereas blue-eyed individuals should wear dark blue clothes for reflection. On the other hand, chocolates, oranges, and darker shades of blue are ideal for contrast.

Ø  Avoid eating food that is rich in tryptophan (like turkey). This converts into serotonin, which dilates the pupil. This, in turn, causes the colored irises to constrict, making your eye color look darker. Other food items that increase serotonin are bananas, eggs, wheat, beef, chocolates and seafood. This strategy does not come without a price, though. The decrease in bodily serotonin levels can cause you to suffer from fatigue, the inability to stay focused, mood swings, and the lack of drive. Weigh your preferences and decide whether you want lighter eye color along with those side effects.

Ø  Facing the light during conversations naturally constricts your pupils and lightens your irises. Lighter colors like hazel, green or blue can easily be reflected, making your eyes look lighter and brighter. You can also experiment with different sources of light, for instance, brown eyes look green when seen in the sunlight.

Ø  Try different types of eye makeup. Light brown eyes appear much lighter with dark eye shadow. Should you have yellow, blue and green pigments in your eyes, you can accentuate them with colored eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara.

Ø  Consider changing the colors in your home to shades that make your eyes look lighter. Different colors around you can heighten the visibility of different color pigments in your eyes, causing them to look lighter.

Ø  Eye tattooing is also another option for making eyes look lighter, but it is not recommended because it’s still in the experimental stages.

Ø  Don’t do anything – just wait until you get older. One good thing about getting older is that your eyes get lighter and more beautiful. It is a proven fact that the color of your eyes turns lighter as you grow older. You might have whiter hair and a wrinkled face by then, but for sure, you’ll get the lighter eye color that you’ve been dreaming of.