How to Get Rid of Tired Eyes — The Natural Way

Applying green tea bags allows the nutrients to be absorbed directly through the open pores near your eyes.

When you don't get enough sleep, are stressed or just overwhelmed, tired eyes are a common side effect. Puffy eyes with dark circles underneath can keep you from putting your best, and most alert, face forward. Thankfully, there are some natural remedies you can use in the comfort of your own home to get rid of your tired eyes and keep them from coming back.

Things You'll Need

• Lubricating eye drops (if needed)
• Caffeinated green tea bags
• Vitamin C

Instructions

1. Remove your contacts, if you wear them, until your tired eyes clear up. Contacts can dry out your eyes and also make them more red and worn looking. If you must wear your contacts, carry a small vial of lubricating eye drops with you and use them every hour or so to keep your eyes refreshed.

2. Soak green tea bags in water for one minute, and place them in your freezer for 20 minutes to cool them. Close your eyes, lay the cool tea bags atop them and lay back for 15 minutes. The green tea can help rejuvenate eyes while the coolness will alleviate any swelling.

3. Avoid rubbing on or around your eyes or touching them in general. Rubbing or touching the sensitive area around your eyes can promote redness as well as swelling, so keep your hands off when reviving worn eyes.

4. Take a vitamin C supplement if you think allergies are to blame for your tired eyes. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine that can help raise your immune levels while fighting off those allergens that cause puffy, itching eyes.

5. Get ample sleep every night and avoid alcohol before bed. According to MayoClinic.com adults need anywhere from seven to nine hours of sleep a night, so try and get an amount of sleep that falls within that range. Alcohol can prevent you from getting restful sleep, so don't drink for at least two hours before bed.

Tips & Warnings

• Placing raw potato slices or cucumbers atop the eyes is another popular natural remedy for tired eyes.

• To hide any dark circles, use a yellow-based concealer and top it off with a little loose powder to hold it in place.

• Try finishing this eye-tonic in the first ten days of its preparation. Prefer to make fresh one and use it again.

• Your eyes would sting and burn the moment you put a drop in each eye. Keep your eyes shut tightly and reap excellent benefits!

References

• Natural Facelift System: Getting Rid of Dark, Puffy Eyes Naturally
• Allergy Escape: Allergy Relief Naturally
• Mayo Clinic: How Many Hours of Sleep Are Enough for Good Health?; Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D.; December 2010