Rarely a serious condition, bags under the eyes often respond well to home remedies. Begin by adjusting your sleeping patterns. Sleeping with your head raised--either with more pillows or by propping up the front end of your bed--and getting enough sleep may get rid of your eye bags. It also helps to stay hydrated. If these steps don't eliminate the problem, use simple, effective and natural solutions.
Cold Compress
Wet a washcloth in cold water, wring it out and place it under your eyes, applying slight pressure. Alternatively, place several ice cubes in a re-sealable plastic bag, wrap it in a washcloth and hold it just below your eyes for several minutes. With either of these methods, the coldness helps constrict the blood vessels, reducing swelling under your eyes.
Cucumbers
Sit in a slightly reclining position and lean your head back a little. Close your eyes as you place a cool slice of cucumber over each eye. Let them remain on your face for 15 to 30 minutes. In addition to a cooling effect, cucumbers also offer an astringent property, which may help the blood vessels around your eyes constrict, according to GrannyMed.com.
Tea Bags
After you brew black or green tea, place two tea bags in a covered container in your refrigerator. Wrap each cold tea bag in a piece of cloth you won’t mind staining, or in a paper towel. Lie down and place a wrapped tea bag below each eye. Leave them in place for five to 10 minutes. Tea contains tannins, which are natural astringents. The tannins pull your skin taut and constrict the blood vessels.
Potatoes
Peel and grate a raw potato. Pound it into a pulp. Place the potato pulp in a piece of clean cloth and wrap it well. Lie down and set the potato poultice over your closed eyes. Leave it there for about 15 minutes as you take advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties in potato starch.
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