Natural and cheap remedies reduce puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes. You don’t have to buy expensive products if you follow these alternative skin care tips.
The last thing anyone wants is to show up at school or work in the morning with the after-effects of a rough night showing on his or her face. Dark circles and under-the-eye puffiness are sure giveaways that your previous night’s rest might not have been the recommended eight hours.
It’s important to note that dark circles under the eyes can be indicative of illness or allergies. If you constantly experience dark circles that have nothing to do with lack of sleep, you’d be well advised to visit your doctor. Do the same if puffiness persists, which could indicate kidney or sinus problems.
Reducing dark under-eye circles and puffiness related to lack of sleep isn’t difficult, and you don’t need to spend a fortune at the cosmetics counter. If you wake up in the morning with dark and puffy eyes, it may indicate water retention. This is easily remedied by drinking a few glasses of water. Since caffeine, salty foods and alcohol only compound the problem, eliminating them from your diet will help prevent water retention. Pat your eyes to distribute the fluid evenly. Don’t rub them, though; this may cause swelling, making matters worse.
Of course, it goes without saying that proper sleep is essential if you want to avoid looking as though you were partying all night. Sleeping with your head raised can help to keep fluid from collecting under your eyes. You don’t need to sleep in a sitting position, but using two or three thick pillows can help reduce swelling.
If you work in front of a computer all day, taking a break every couple of hours to rest your eyes is important. If they feel tired, splash them with cold water, and they will feel rejuvenated. If you could get away with closing your eyes for a few minutes and not look like you’re sleeping on the job, try to do so to give your tired eyes a rest.
It may be that you need something soothing on your eyes. Why not relax for a while with some cucumber slices on your eyes? Ten to thirty minutes on the couch with your eyes closed, and your feet up should make you feel like new. Your eyes will feel as if they’ve undergone a spa treatment.
If cucumbers aren’t handy, try a cool water compress, cold milk compress, an ice pack, potato slices or even some damp tea bags. Tea contains tannin, which acts as an astringent. Dampen a couple of tea bags with cold water and place them over your eyes. Relax for fifteen to thirty minutes.
This may not feel like a spa treatment, but it’s still a soothing way to eliminate those unsightly bags and circles. Place a couple of spoons in your freezer and leave them for about thirty minutes. Take them out and place them over your eyes. This will soothe them much in the same manner as a cold compress or some cucumber slices.
There are also products on the market to not only soothe tired eyes but to conceal dark circles and puffiness. When going this route, read the product label and ensure the product is right for you. It’s imperative that you follow all directions implicitly, as you don’t want to cause any damage to your eyes.
You needn’t worry if you were up all night partying, reading, or even watching television. A cool compress or soothing home remedy will rejuvenate tired eyes and eliminate the evidence before leaving for work or school. Your eyes work hard for you all day; won’t you take a few minutes to give them some much-needed rest?