Most people have had puffiness, or bags, under their eyes at one time or another. They make you look tired and run down. The biggest trouble is that makeup will not cover the problem. As a matter of fact make-up can make the problem worse. Make-up that draws attention to your eyes also draws attention to the bags under your eyes. There are some methods that you might want to try that can reduce puffiness. Some people have had great success putting cool tea bags over their eyes. Just as you would put cucumber slices on your eyes to help moisturize your skin. While you are drinking the tea, you made let the bags cool completely. Once the tea bags have cooled, place them over your eyes for three or four minutes. Turn the tea bags over and repeat. Once you have finished this process wash your face with cool water and the bags under your eyes should be reduced or gone.
A home remedy that has been found to work on under eye bags is hemorrhoid cream. Not only will this cream reduce hemorrhoids it will tighten the skin around your eyes and reduce or eliminate the bags under your eyes. You will have to use caution not to get the cream in your eyes. You should see impressive results in a few minutes.
Another medication that is normally used for a different purpose is witch hazel. It is generally used on minor abrasions but some of the properties that it has makes it a good treatment for eye puffiness. Cool the witch hazel for about twenty minutes in the refrigerator then apply under your eyes with a cotton ball. The liquid will quickly reduce or eliminate the puffiness.
There are things that should be done to make it less likely for the skin under your eyes to swell in the first place. Number one on the list is to get the proper amount of sleep. With life getting more hectic with every passing year this can be hard to do but it is crucial for the health of your skin and your entire body. Make sure that you are giving your skin and body enough water. The importance of drinking enough water cannot be stressed enough. Water is one of the keys to living a full and healthy life the more you drink the better your body operates.
Mark Robbins is a reviewer of eye gel and eye cream products. His philosophy is to recommend what works, to his readers, not just what is popular at the moment. His honest approach and unbiased reviews have caused a buzz in the industry, and many consumers consider his opinion vital.
