Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Puffy Eyes: Home Remedies That Actually Work

By Benjamin Louis Stephens

Part one of two.

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. Tea - black or green. Teas with caffeine help constrict blood vessels and diminish swelling (caused by aging, smoking, stress, etc), while herbal teas (especially chamomile tea) have wonderfully effective anti-irritants that soothe and reduce puffiness.

Directions: Steep 2 bags of your choice of tea in hot water for 4-5 minutes. Let cool until the bags are comfortably warm to the touch. Lie down, close your eyes, and place a tea bag over each eye; then cover with a soft cloth. During hot months, put the cooked tea bags in the refrigerator and apply to eyes when needed for a refreshing, de-puffing experience.

2. Spoons. If you're going out and need a super-quick reduction of puffy eyes, teaspoon-size spoons, believe it or not, work wonders.

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. Cucumbers. This is probably the best-known remedy, known among supermodels as a sure-fire way to reduce puffiness right before a photo-shoot. The cucumber's astringent properties cause blood vessels to constrict, thereby 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. Here's a real souffl for the face with some amazing age-defying benefits. This one's wonderful for reducing crow's feet as well!

Directions: Beat one egg white until stiff. Apply with a brush or soft cloth around eye areas (inner and outer) as well as along your cheekbones. Leave on for ten minutes. Wash off by spaying the egg white with water,then use use cold water on a cotton ball or washcloth to remove.

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