Bags can appear under the eyes as a result of exhaustion, fatigue, illness, aging or heredity, and can make you look more tired and older than you actually are. Although there are medical facial treatments that can reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes, many times they require a lengthy recovery period, can cause irritating side effects like redness or numbness, and can produce less than pleasing results. To treat under eye bags naturally, it is possible to apply a few remedies at home that will reduce puffiness without causing side effects.
Step 1
Massage the eye area with castor oil to improve circulation and to reduce congestion. Pour 1 tsp. of castor oil into your hand, and rub your fingers together to evenly distribute the oil. Spread the castor oil onto the eye area, and use your fingertips to massage the oil in using small, light, circular motions. Use a gentle touch when massaging the delicate skin around the eyes. Avoid pulling, tugging or rubbing the skin, which can exacerbate puffiness and cause irritation. After 5 minutes, wipe the oil off with a washcloth.
Step 2
Apply an ice pack to the eye area to decrease inflammation. Wrap an ice pack in a thin towel, and place the ice pack onto the eye area. Allow the ice pack to remain on the eye area for at least 3 minutes.
Step 3
Apply cucumber slices to the eye area. Cucumbers contain natural anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling in the skin. Place a cucumber into the refrigerator for one hour, then cut off two slices that are about 1/8-inch thick. Place the cucumber slices onto the eyes, allowing them to remain there for at least 5 minutes. Remove the cucumber slices, and pat the eye area dry with a towel.
Step 4
Apply black tea bags to the eye area. Black tea contains caffeine, which shrinks the capillaries inside the skin, helping reduce inflammation and redness. Soak two black tea bags in cool water, and place the tea bags onto the eye area. Lay your head back, and allow the tea bags to sit on the eye area for at least 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and rinse off the area with water. Pat the skin dry with a towel.
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