Rarely anything to worry about, bags under the eyes are usually the result of not enough sleep, excess fluids or too much salt in your diet. Bags under the eyes can make you appear tired or older than you really are. If you need to eliminate bags under your eyes before you can face the world, there are several ways to get rid of them quickly.
Step 1
Tap the eye bags gently with your fingertips repeatedly to nudge the fluids away from your eyes. Keep tapping gently for three to five minutes to reduce the puffiness.
Step 2
Place a cold compress over your eyes. If you don't have a compress it's easy enough to make one by filling a re-sealable plastic bag with ice cubes. A bag of frozen vegetables also works well in a pinch. Keep the cold compress over your eyes as you lie down for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce the swelling.
Step 3
Dampen two black, green or white tea bags with cold water and expel the excess moisture by squeezing them with your fingers. Lie back and place a tea bag over each eye for 10 to 15 minutes. The tannin found in tea can help to reduce the swelling.
Step 4
Take an antihistamine if the puffiness is the result of allergies. Itchy red eyes are a good indication that allergies are to blame. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for dosage.
Step 5
Splash your face with very cold water. Add ice cubes to a sink full of cold water to get it as cold as possible. The sudden shocking low temperature will help to get the circulation moving and reduce the puffiness. Splash your face at least three to five times before patting your face dry gently with a soft towel.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid rubbing puffy eyes as this will irritate them further.
- If nothing helps to eliminate the puffiness or you experience facial swelling (other than just under the eyes), fever or facial pain talk to your doctor immediately.
Things You'll Need
- Cold compress
- Re-sealable plastic bag or bag of frozen vegetables
- Tea bags
- Antihistamine
- Ice cubes
- Soft towel
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