How to Renew Puffy Eyes and Get Rid of Dark Circles
Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they also tell others lot about your body. Puffy eyes can signal that you're tired, that you're been crying, that you have seasonal allergies or that you're retaining water. Dark circles can give away your age or show your genetic legacy. Home rememdies can reduce the puffiness and lighten the dark areas so that your eyes reflect who you really are. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Try cucumber slices to reduce puffiness. Slice up the cucumber using a sharp knife and place one slice over each eye. Leave them on for 15 to 20 minutes and remove. Take a cool, wet washcloth and gently blot your eyes to remove cucumber residue from eyes.
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Use used tea bags to relieve puffy eyes. Steep two tea bags in hot water. Let them cool until they're warm to the touch, then put them on your eyes. Leave them until they have cooled completely, about five to seven minutes.
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Drink lots of water. Eyes can become puffy and dull looking from dehydration. Try drinking six to eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day to keep eyes looking fresh and rejuvenated.
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Sleep with your head elevated to prevent blood from pooling under your eyes, which can make the skin underneath look dull.
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Use under-eye creams that contain caffeine. The caffeine constricts the blood vessels, reducing the darkness under your eyes.
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If your dark circles are caused by seasonal allergies, treat the allergies with over-the-counter medication or see your doctor for prescription remedies.
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Tips & Warnings
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Never scrub under eye skin or put on makeup with a hard touch...you can end up damaging the skin.
References
- Photo Credit www.dermaxime.co.za/ baggy-eyes.htm
