Have you ever woken up in the morning only to see bags under your eyes in the mirror?
That is not a fun way to start your day with everyone saying you look tired or sick.
Under-eye puffiness also referred to as bags under the eyes, are usually caused by a number
of things like allergies, stress, smoking, excessive salt or lack of sleep.
These factors can cause water retention in the sensitive tissue under the eyes allowing
fluid to pool under them, which leads to mild swelling and puffiness.
Although these bags aren’t dangerous and don’t harm our health, they might make you
feel older, unattractive and nervous to look at yourself in the mirror.
If those bags under your eyes are the last thing you want to see in the morning, keep
watching today’s video as we tell you about the 17 best ways to get rid of those annoying
bags under the eyes.
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So Let’s begin:
Potatoes: Potatoes contain the anti-inflammatory enzyme catecholase, which can get rid of that
bagginess and diminish dark circles.
Just cut about four to six half-inch-thick slices large enough to cover the eye area.
Lie down and place one slice on each eye for about 10 minutes; repeat with fresh slices
on each eye until you notice under-eye puffiness reduced.
Wash the area when finished and apply coconut oil.
The starch from the potato will draw out toxins while the coconut oil will take away any dryness
from the potato.
Green Tea Bags: Green tea contains antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin around your eyes
and help decrease swelling, redness, and puffiness of the retina.
It also contains tannins that help reduce eye inflammation.
Refrigerate the tea bags and place the cold tea bags on your eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes.
Repeat the process a few times in a day to see faster results.
Adjusting Sleeping Posture: Yes!
Something as simple as changing your sleeping posture can help prevent under eye bags.
Raising your head with an additional pillow while sleeping on your back can help avoid
fluid retention that can lead to under-eye bags.
Honey: Honey is said to contain antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
This makes the gooey, sticky sweet stuff a wonderful under eye de-puffer.
Simply apply a small amount lightly with a fingertip to the eye area before bedtime and
let soak in while sleeping.
In the morning, you will notice that the shadows and swelling has gone down.
Reduce Salt Intake: One of the major causes of puffy eyes is the extra salt in your system
and extra salt equals water retention.
So, cut down on salt during the day, especially before bed and be sure to drink plenty of
water to keep your system flushed.
That should help with the eye puffiness.
Egg Whites: Egg whites are a great breakfast helper for bags under the eyes.
They work as a natural astringent to temporarily tighten swollen skin.
Take two egg whites directly from the fridge so your eyes can benefit from the chill, whisk
them until smooth and gently apply them under your eyes with your index or middle finger.
Leave on for five to 10 minutes—you may feel a tightening effect which is totally
normal.
Once 10 minutes are up, rinse with lukewarm water.
Get Enough Sleep: Have you changed your sleeping position but still have those bags?
Maybe you are not getting enough sleep.
When your body lacks sleep, your skin can’t get the proper restoration and rejuvenation
it needs.
The bags under your eyes may be a direct result of not getting enough rest at night.
The recommended amount of sleep per night is seven to eight hours, so try changing up
your pre-bedtime routine.
You’ve probably heard this before but avoiding screen time before bed can really help you
get a better nights sleep so why not swap instagram for a book before bed.
Cucumber Relief: Cucumbers are a fantastic natural remedy to get rid of under eye puffiness.
They are rich in anti-inflammatory properties which naturally helps reduce puffy tissues.
Take 2 slices of fresh refrigerated cucumber and place it on your eyes for 25 minutes.
Repeat twice daily for best results.
Baking Soda: Baking soda has been known to promote blood flow and reduce bags.
It is a natural exfoliant that gives a glow to the skin under the eyes and it’s fairly
easy to use.
Mix baking soda with water and soak a few cotton pads in it.
Remove the excess water and place the pads on your eyes.
Leave them on for about 10 to 15 minutes then remove the pads and rinse your face with cold
water.
Milk: Milk contains lactic acid, which has been shown to help reduce puffiness around
the eye.
Simply soak two cotton balls in cold milk and then place them under your eyes for a
few minutes.
Repeat the process as needed.
Rose Water: Rose water is rich in Vitamins C, A and flavonoids, making it a natural astringent
with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties.
With its many benefits for health and beauty, rose water can help freshen up and rejuvenate
the skin to get rid of puffiness under eyes.
Dab a little bit of it under the eyes and see how it works.
Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe vera gel is full of antioxidants and vitamin E, which have been proven to reduce
puffiness under eyes.
Applying Aloe vera gel leads to increased circulation which helps flush out fluids sitting
underneath your eyes, reducing puffiness and helping you look awake and refreshed.
Avoid Smoking: We don’t wanna sound like a broken record, but smoking is pretty bad
for you.
The chemicals found in cigarette smoke are toxic and can cause significant irritation
and damage to the thin, sensitive skin around your eyes.
This irritation and damage can quickly result in wrinkled, droopy bags under the eyes.
By reducing the amount you smoke or stopping altogether, your likelihood of waking up with
those pesky bags will be much less.
Coffee: This one seems like the obvious choice to wake up, but yes!
You can erase late nights tired eyes by adding a dose of coffee to your morning skincare
routine.
The caffeine in a homemade mask for puffy eyes acts as a diuretic to reduce swelling
and puffiness under the eyes.
Whip a teaspoon or two of ground coffee into an egg white and apply under the eyes.
Or if that is too difficult for you, just try a coffee-infused eye cream and see those
eyebags shrink.
Chilled Spoons: This may sound like a rather bizarre tip for under eye bag removal but
it has been proven to be fairly useful.
The cold spoons tend to reduce swelling under your eyes and soothe any pain.
Store a few metal spoons inside your fridge and once they’re chilled, place them on
the bags under your eyes.
The spoons will work like the refrigerated eye cream, helping to de-puff the eyes.
Lemon juice: Lemon juice contains large amounts of vitamin C which can remove all toxins from
your tired and puffy eyes.
Lemon also possesses anti-inflammatory properties which can help you get rid of puffy eyes.
Mix lemon juice with fresh tomato juice, soak cotton balls into the mixture and apply for
10 minutes.
Then wash with cool water and see reduced puffiness under the eyes.
Almond Oil: Almond oil contains oleic acid which helps to nourish the skin.
Being rich in protein, fibre and iron it is extremely helpful to get rid of puffy eyes.
Before going to bed, wash your face and apply almond oil on the delicate under eye area.
Massage the oil gently to the affected area.
This will help stimulate blood circulation around your eyes.
Make sure you do it every night to achieve the results you want.
Now that you know how to get rid of eye bags, you don’t have to worry about your appearance
or looks anymore in the morning.
Have you ever been bothered by under eye bags?
Let us know in the comments sections below.