| Most of us at some point will have to deal with dark | | | | soap out of eyes while shampooing. |
| circles under our eyes. Whether it be due to stress, | | | | 7. For Tired Eyes - Squeeze cotton pads out of |
| lack of sleep, a hang-over, or just from ageing. The | | | | ice water, place on eyelids and lie down, elevate feet. |
| good news is that there are a lot of simple at-home | | | | A Natural Remedy that Helps to Alleviate Eye Bags |
| ways to treat them. There is no need for surgery or | | | | Baggy Eyelids and Eye BagCool cucumber or potato |
| laser treatments, all you really need is a trip to the | | | | slices placed over closed eyes for a few minutes can |
| grocery store and a couple of minutes to relax. | | | | also help. If you'd rather eat the cucumber or potato, |
| Causes of Eye Bags | | | | another alternative is cotton balls dunked in cold milk. |
| There are several causes for the formation of dark | | | | After squeezing the milk from the balls, let them rest |
| circles under the eyes. The most common reason is | | | | on your closed swollen eyes for a few minutes. A |
| due to genetics. Dark circles under the eyes are | | | | cold compress will also do the same. |
| practically unavoidable if they run in your family, but | | | | To look good, get enough rest, drink enough water, |
| that isn't to say that there aren't treatments out | | | | stop smoking, and avoid allergens that trigger nasal |
| there for them (see below). But for those whose | | | | congestion like pet dander, pollen, house dust, and |
| genetic background doesn't predispose them to dark | | | | certain foods like milk and chocolate. Use an extra |
| circles the reasons can be numerous- dehydration, | | | | pillow or two to elevate your head while sleeping to |
| stress, lack of sleep, diet, or any combination. | | | | prevent fluid build up. Reduce your salt intake and be |
| Home Remedies to Avid Eye Bags | | | | wary of food and drinks that contain too much salt. |
| 1. Hemmroid cream works for redusing the | | | | How to get rid of Eye bags |
| puffiness in eye bags and it takes away wrinkles as | | | | 1. Try to avoid stress and get extra rest, |
| well. | | | | especially during menstrual discomfort. |
| 2. Another thing you could try is letting herbal | | | | 2. Try eating turbanado, stevea, maple syrup, |
| tea bags or green tea bags soak in warm water fro | | | | raw honey, agave nectar. |
| awhile and then let them sit on your eyes for 10-15 | | | | 3. Essential fatty acids |
| minutes a few times a week. | | | | 4. Organic foods |
| 3. If they're really puffy in the morning and you | | | | 5. Flaxseed oil |
| want to take down some of the swelling, leave table | | | | 6. Whole grains, nuts and seeds. |
| spoons in the freezer over night and in the morning | | | | 7. Drink plenty of warm water. Avoid ice cold |
| when you wake up put the backs of the spoons | | | | and carbonated drinks. |
| onto your eyes and underneath them. | | | | 8. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol. |
| 4. Try cucumbers | | | | 9. Add coconuts, raisins, papaya and sweet juicy |
| 5. Slice one small piece off of a potato, and cut | | | | fruits to your diet. |
| the slice in half. Put each slice under your eyes and | | | | 10. Only take a moderate amount of sugar. |
| leave them under your eyes for 20 minutes. | | | | 11. Avoid red meat and heavy fried foods. |
| 6. Cold Cream on eyelashes and brows keeps | | | | |