Thursday, November 11, 2010

Puffy Eyes: Home Cures That Work

By Benjamin Louis Stephens

Part 1 of 2

Do you have puffy eyes because of aging, stress, smoking, drinking or just about anything else? Don't despair - help is here and it's free! The four easy home remedies below are free, as well as easy to do and will go a long way in reducing your puffy eyes.

1. Tea - black or green. Teas with caffeine help constrict blood vessels and diminish swelling (caused by aging, smoking, stress, etc), while herbal teas (especially chamomile tea) have wonderfully effective anti-irritants that soothe and reduce puffiness.

Directions: Steep two tea bags of your choice in hot water for four to five minutes. Let them cool down until they feel comfortably warm to touch. Lie down and close your eyes. Now put one tea bag over each eye. Cover them with a soft cloth. In hot weather, place the boiled tea bags in your fridge and apply to eyes when you need a cool, refreshing, de-puffing experience.

2. Spoons. If you're in need of an ultra-quick reduction of your puffy eyes, tea spoons, believe it or not, work amazingly.

Directions: Place four to six spoons in the refrigerator. Lie down, close your eyes, and place a spoon on both eyes. As the spoons warm, replace them with cold ones from the fridge.

3. Cucumbers. This is probably the best-known remedy, known among supermodels as a sure-fire way to reduce puffiness right before a photo-shoot. The cucumber's astringent properties cause blood vessels to constrict, thereby reducing puffy eyes.

Directions: Lie down, close your eyes and put a thin slice over each eye. Relax for 5 to 10 minutes while the cucumbers work their wonders.

4. Egg whites. Here's a real souffl for the face with some amazing age-defying benefits. This one's wonderful for reducing crow's feet as well!

Directions: Beat one egg white until stiff. Apply with a brush or soft cloth around eye areas (inner and outer) as well as along your cheekbones. Leave on for ten minutes. Wash off by spaying the egg white with water,then use use cold water on a cotton ball or washcloth to remove.

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