Puffy Eyes

1. Apply cucumber slices or tea bags
 

- Cucumber slices can also help soothe puffy eyes and reduce swelling, but you have to have a refrigerated cucumber on hand.

- If you do, wash your cucumber before cutting two 1/4-inch slices off.

- You can save the rest of the cucumber for later. Keep the slices on your eyelids until they're no longer cool.

- The idea with using tea bags is all about caffeine. Most varieties of black tea contain caffeine, and there's some evidence that it can penetrate the skin, ease puffiness, and increase circulation.

- To try this method, wet two tea bags, refrigerate for 20 minutes, and then place them on your eyes for 15 to 30 minutes.

2. Gently tap or massage the area to stimulate blood flow
 

- You can work to increase blood flow to the affected area by gently tapping or massaging around your eyes.
To do this:

- 1. Work the pressure points in your brow for a few seconds before sweeping your fingers from the inside corner of your eye outward. This helps drain that area that's inflamed.

- 2. Then tap at your sinuses using two fingers on each hand, starting on either side of your nose and working outward. You may even feel fluid moving in this area.

- 3. It's all about moving fluid, so you may also want to gently massage the lymph nodes in your neck. Work in a downward motion, away from your face.

- 4. Continue for about 3 minutes, and repeat as needed.

3. Apply a chilled face cream or serum
 

- Again, cooling down the eye area can help reduce puffiness by constricting blood vessels. Try chilling your favorite face cream or other products, like eye cream, before applying.

- The Body Shop's Soothing Night Cream is gel-based and lightweight. It also contains calming aloe.

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4. Drink water
 

- Grab a tall glass of water and keep drinking. Water infuses your whole body with hydration.

- Although you may have heard that you should drink eight glasses of water a day, experts now recommend 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women.

- That's a lot of water, so consider that this amount includes all fluids from drinks and foods.

- If you don't like plain water, you might try squeezing in a bit of lemon. There are also fruit infuser water bottles that let you insert your favorite fruit to flavor your water.

- Another option to add taste is using all-natural water flavor enhancers.

- Stur, for example, is sugar-free, calorie-free, and also contains antioxidants.

5. Cleanse with moisturizing face wash

- Use a face wash that won't strip away moisture and dry out skin even more. This formula was developed by dermatologists and is also noncomedogenic, phthalate-free, and fluoride-free.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser is another hydrating wash you can find at most drugstores.
 

- It contains hyaluronic acid that increases skin's hydration and "locks" it in.
 

- Each product has its own instructions, so read the package labels carefully.
Washing in the morning and at night is enough. Use lukewarm water and your fingertips and gently pat dry with a soft towel.
 

6. Apply a moisturizer
 

- Once you've finished cleansing your skin, apply a moisturizer nce you've finished cleansing your skin, apply a moisturizer straight away. Doing so will help further lock in moisture.

- You'll want to look for a kind that's meant for normal-to-dry skin and doesn't have any acne-fighting ingredients, like salicylic acid.

- It gets good marks for its long-lasting 24-hour power and hyaluronic acid content.

7. Apply tea bags
 

- Tea isn't just for sipping. You can actually use caffeinated tea bags under your eyes to help with dark circles and bags.

- The caffeine in the tea contains powerful antioxidants and may increase blood flow to your skin.

- It's also said to protect against UV rays and potentially slow the aging process.

- Green tea, in particular, has been touted by researchers for its potential anti-inflammatory effects.

- To do this:

- 1. Steep two tea bags for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 2. Let the tea bags chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- 3. Then, squeeze out the extra liquid and apply to your under-eye area.
- 4. Leave the tea bags on for 15 to 30 minutes.