Puffy Eyes: Home Remedies That Work

By Tommy Engan in Health on March 26th, 2008

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by Tommy Engan

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Do you have puffy eyes caused by aging, smoking, stress, drinking or just about anything else? Not to worry - there is help and it’s free! The 4 remedies listed below are free and easy to do and will go a long way in diminishing your puffy eyes.

1. Green or black tea. Caffeinated teas help constrict blood vessels and diminish swelling (due to aging, smoking, stress, etc), while herbal teas (especially chamomile) contain anti-irritants that soothe and reduce puffiness.

Directions: Steep two tea bags of your choice in hot water for four to five minutes. Let them cool down until they feel comfortably warm to touch. Lie down and close your eyes. Now put one tea bag over each eye. Cover them with a soft cloth. In hot weather, place the boiled tea bags in your fridge and apply to eyes when you need a cool, refreshing, de-puffing experience.

2. Spoons. If you’re in need of an ultra-quick reduction of your puffy eyes, tea spoons, believe it or not, work amazingly.

Directions: Place four to six spoons in the refrigerator. Lie down, close your eyes, and place a spoon on both eyes. As the spoons warm, replace them with cold ones from the fridge.

3. Cucumber. This is perhaps the best-known remedy, known by supermodels as a sure-fire and super-quick way to reduce puffiness right before a photo-shoot. The cucumber’s contracting qualities cause your blood vessels to constrict, quickly and dramatically reducing puffy eyes.

Directions: Lie down, close your eyes and put a thin slice over each eye. Relax for 5 to 10 minutes while the cucumbers work their wonders.

4. Egg whites. This one’s a real souffl for the face with amazingly age-defying benefits. Also wonderful for reducing crow’s feet!

Directions: Beat one egg white until frothy and stiff. Apply with a soft cloth (or brush) around your inner and outer eye areas, and along your cheekbones. Leave on for 10 mins. Remove by spaying the applied areas with water. Next, use use cold water on a cotton ball or washcloth to remove.

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About the Author:

Tommy Engan is a successful health and beauty writer that specializes in anti aging. Visit AntiAgingReviews.com for more of Tommy’s tips to dramatically reduce the signs of aging.