Puffy Eyes? These Home Remedies Can Help You Get Rid Of Bags Under Your Eyes

Do you wake up and notice swollen eye bags? There can be many common reasons behind puffy eyes like stress, sleep deprivation, crying, water retention and many more. But do not worry you can get rid of those puffy eyes easily. Some home remedies with some simple ingredients can help you deal with puffy eyes naturally. Irrespective of the cause these home remedies can give you the desired result. Here are some home remedies which you can try. Try these methods and say goodbye to puffy eyes. Also, know some other tips which might help.

Home remedies for puffy eyes

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1. Tea bags

If you are throwing away your tea bag then you are doing it wrong. You can use it to treat puffy eyes. Take a tea bag and dip it in warm water. Now after a few minutes take the tea bags and keep then inside the fridge. Now use these chilled tea bags and keep them on your eyes for some time. You can try this twice or thrice a week. It will give you a relaxing effect and reduce puffiness.

Tea bags can reduce inflammation and treat puffy eyes
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2. Cucumber

Using cucumber slices is the oldest and effective method to reduce puffiness. Place cucumber slices inside the refrigerator and allow them to chill. Now keep the chilled slices on your eyes and relax for some time. Cucumber will reduce irritation and give you a relaxing and refreshed feeling. It will also help you reduce dark circles as well. After using cucumber you will experience brighter eyes with a refreshed feeling.

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3. Coffee

Coffee has now become part of beauty regimen of many. Coffee scrub has gained a lot of popularity these days. Coffee can be used to treat puffiness around the eyes as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Take some coffee powder and mix coconut oil to it to make a paste. Now apply this paste under your eyes. Leave this mixture for 10-12 minutes and clean it with cotton later. You need to be extra careful while applying this paste it should not enter into your eyes.

4. Cold spoon

This is the simplest methods to reduce puffiness. This method does not require any special ingredient. Simply take two spoons and keep them in refrigerator for some time and allow them to chill. When they are cool enough keep the spoons under your eyes and allow the outer part of the spoon touch the surface under your eyes. It will leave a cooling effect and help you reduce eye bags.

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5. Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel can be used for almost every beauty problem. To reduce puffiness under your eyes, extract some fresh aloe vera gel and apply it under your eyes. Let it dry and later wash it with water. You can also keep some aloe vera gel in refrigerator for some time and then use it. It will help you reduce inflammation.

Aloe vera gel can give you a solution to many skin problems
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Other tips

• Reduce your salt intake throughout the day
• Drink enough amount of water
• Quit smoking
• Protect your eyes from direct sunlight
• Remove your makeup before going to bed
• Use an eye cream when necessary

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