Are you sure that your swollen eyelids are not a topic for communication with doctors? Then let’s start eliminating the hated bags. There are several simple and cheap tools that you probably have at home. They are so versatile that they will suit both women and men.
1. Whole milk
Did you know that cold milk can help you get rid of puffiness? Milk contains fat, which has a smoothing effect and is rich in amino acids, proteins, vitamins A and D and lactic acid, which help reduce puffiness under the eyes. Just moisten a clean towel in cold milk and place it on your closed eyes for 15 minutes.
2. Cucumber slices
This is one of the oldest and most effective eye remedies. Your grandmother probably also used it. And for good reason. Cucumbers are rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that fight swelling, redness and irritation. In addition, this vegetable has a cooling effect that helps to narrow dilated blood vessels, thereby reducing the appearance of puffiness around the eyes. Put cool cucumber slices on your eyes for 30 minutes.
There is a second option. Chop two cucumbers, squeeze the juice out of them, put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Moisten cotton pads in chilled cucumber juice and apply to the eyes for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm or cool water.
3. Raw potatoes
If you don’t have cucumbers, opt for raw potatoes. It contains an astringent that removes excess water from under the eyes and thus prevents swelling. Apply thin slices of peeled and washed potatoes to the eyes for about 10 minutes. Or grate raw potatoes and place this gruel in gauze bags. And put them under your eyes for 10 minutes.
4. Egg whites
They help reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulation in the skin under the eyes. To get rid of swollen eyes, apply beaten egg white with your fingers or brush under the eyes and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. This tool literally tightens the skin. Gently rinse with warm or cold water.
5. Tea bags
Bags of both black and green tea help soothe swollen, irritated eyes. Tea contains a natural astringent — tannin, which narrows blood vessels in the skin around the eyes and reduces swelling. Drop 2 tea bags into a mug of boiling water, then take them out and let cool to room temperature. Put the bags on your eyes for 15-30 minutes. Gently wash off all the tea drops on your face. By the way, this remedy can be used 1-2 times a week if you want to slightly tighten and tone the skin around and under the eyes.
6. Chilled spoons
Have you ever used cold spoons to get rid of swollen eyes? And this is also a great tool. Cold metal also helps to narrow the blood vessels in the skin under the eyes and gets rid of bags. If in the evening you feel that edema cannot be avoided in the morning, leave two spoons in the refrigerator overnight, and put them on your eyes in the morning. To avoid discomfort, you can wrap the spoons in a clean cloth, handkerchief or towel.
7. Cold water
This is one of the easiest ways. Water acts as a vasoconstrictor, which reduces blood flow to the skin under the eyes. It will come in handy if there is nothing else at hand and in the refrigerator. Take a handkerchief or any clean cloth, soak it in cold (or, if you can stand it, even icy) water, squeeze out the excess water thoroughly and put it on your eyes for a few minutes.
If you notice bags under your eyes in the morning, then contrast washing is suitable as a preventive measure. Wash your face in the mornings and evenings alternately with hot or cold water — this will help improve blood and lymph circulation and gradually reduce swelling.
