Cold Compress: Apply a cold compress to the area around your eyes. You can use chilled cucumber slices, a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, or a cool, damp cloth. The cold helps reduce swelling and tighten the skin.
Tea Bags: Soak two tea bags (preferably green or black tea) in hot water for a few minutes, then chill them in the refrigerator. Once cool, place one tea bag on each eye for about 10-15 minutes. The caffeine in tea helps constrict blood vessels, reducing puffiness, and the antioxidants help with inflammation.
Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water is crucial, as dehydration can cause the under-eye area to become hollow and sunken, in addition to causing puffiness. Aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.
Elevate Your Head While Sleeping: Use an extra pillow to elevate your head during sleep to prevent fluid from pooling under your eyes, which can make them look puffy in the morning.
Reduce Salt Intake: Excess salt consumption can lead to fluid retention that can cause swelling around the eyes. Try to moderate your salt intake to avoid unnecessary puffiness.
Cooled Spoons: Place four metal spoons in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place one spoon on each eye. As the spoons begin to warm, replace them with the cold ones from the refrigerator. The cold metal will help tighten the skin around the eyes and relax blood vessels.
Aloe Vera: The antioxidants and vitamin E in aloe vera are effective at reducing puffiness around the eyes and keeping the skin hydrated. Apply a small amount of aloe vera gel around your eyes before bedtime.
Proper Sleep: Ensuring you get adequate sleep (7-8 hours) each night can significantly help reduce eye bags. Lack of sleep can contribute to their development.
Potato Slices: Potatoes are not only soothing, but they also have astringent properties that help reduce water retention around the eyes. Refrigerate a potato, slice it thinly, and place the slices over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Witch Hazel: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, witch hazel can be used to make a soothing eye compress. Soak cotton pads in witch hazel and let them sit on your eyes for about 10 minutes.