7 Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Circles & Puffy Eyes

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It's never fun to wake up with swollen eyes, especially when you're on a self-preparation deadline. These remedies are here to lend a helping hand, whether you stayed up past your bedtime, allergies got the best of you, or you had a hearty sob-fest the night before... or what about a potato? Read on for more information if you're dealing with puffiness.

Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Circles & Puffy Eyes

Cold Water

Don't be alarmed if you wake up to a pair of puffers. This trick works in a matter of seconds! Simply rinse your face with cold water, concentrating on the eyes, and the swelling symptoms should disappear almost immediately. The cold water helps to reduce swelling and constrict blood vessels, which helps to erase irritation marks.

Cucumbers

Are you 'in a pickle' with irritated eyes that Ben Stein can't fix? This is a remedy that has been passed down through the generations. Cucumbers are not only good for your taste buds, but they're also good for your eyes. The astringent-like properties of the vegetable, it turns out, constrict the blood vessels under and around the eyes. If you don't eat them first, that is! Simply relax for 10-15 minutes while the magical cucumber slices work their magic.

Tea Bags

For this trick, go to the cupboard! Steep 2 bags of green or black tea in hot water for 3-5 minutes if you have puffy peepers on your hand and the time to pamper yourself. Place one bag over each eye while lying down once the bags have cooled. Caffeine in these teas helps to reduce swelling and constrict blood vessels, while anti-irritants in herbal teas help to relieve irritation and redness.

Potatoes

"Potato?" you exclaim. Another fantastic remedy, in my opinion! Potatoes, believe it or not, are natural anti-inflammatories that have been used to treat everything from arthritis to headaches. It can also help soothe irritated eyes. Slice the cucumber the same way you would a cucumber and place the slices over your eyes for 15 minutes. Then sit back and marvel at how versatile your new friend, Spud, can be.

Spoon

Is this going to be another brain-teaser? Probably. But not after you've finished reading! Spoons can help to soothe and restore normal proportions to puffy eyes. Freeze about 4 of them until they're nice and cold. Remove two of them and place the curved side against your eyes. Replace them with the others from the freezer once they begin to warm up.

Cooling Masques

No Puffery Cooling Mask for puffy eyes is a creation from Origins that will save us all in the puffiest of situations. It's an icy, refreshing mask that uses yeast extract to reduce swollen eyes and Hoelen mushroom to reduce redness. Apply a dab under the eyes before going to bed, and you'll look refreshed when you wake up.

Salt

Yes, you read that correctly. Until now, salt had never cured anything swollen! Bloating is caused by too much salt in your diet, but a simple mixture of salt water applied to baggy, puffy eyes can magically disappear. To get rid of puffy eyes, soak a cotton ball in water and dab it over and around your eyes for about ten minutes.