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30 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags

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Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags

Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags
Did you wake up to find that there are unsightly and sallow bags under your eyes? Do they make you look like you never got sleep and older than you really are?

Under eye bags are not an uncommon phenomenon, especially if you are getting old or there is stress in your life. The good news is that under eye bags can be cured and the best way is to rely on some home remedies.

This article will give you 30 home remedies to get rid of under eye bags, once and for all!

But before we proceed to the remedies, let’s understand why you might start getting under eye bags.

Causes of under eye bags:

Under eye bags, also known as puffiness can be caused due to a number of reasons.

Here are some:

  1. Age: As we grow older, the muscles and the ligaments under our eyes start weakening. As a result, the tissue under our eyes starts falling forward and results in what we commonly know as under eye bags. This is something we have no control over, but the home remedies that are listed in the later part of this article will surely help to make these under eye bags look a little less.
  1. Heredity: Another reason over which we don’t have control over is the hereditary under eye bags. You might get them sooner than anticipated because your parents have had it and there’s nothing you can do about it, except try some home remedies to make them appear less.
  1. Stress: Stress is the number one reason why we might get any of these ailments. When you are stressed, there is a tendency of bodily fluids to get accumulated and especially if you are not getting a good night’s sleep- these fluids will accumulate under your eyes causing the unsightly under eye bags.
  1. Puffiness caused by salt: The more there is sodium in your diet, there will be more fluid retention and hence under eye bags become more common. Reduce the intake of salt as you near the end of the day to prevent puffy eyes in the morning.
  1. Go easy on the drinks: Alcohol has the tendency to dry out your eyes and the skin around it. If you have to booze, make sure you drink a lot of water and hydrate the skin around your eyes with a good moisturizer to prevent that skin from getting drier and sagging.

So, these were the most common reasons why you might start seeing those bags around your eyes. Now let’s look at some easy home remedies that can alleviate the appearance of these bags and bring back your youthful radiance.

Home Remedies for Under Eye Bags:

Here are our top 30 picks to prevent and get rid of under eye bags.

1. Raw Potato

What all you need: A couple of slices of potatoes big enough to fit the eyes

Directions: Just place the raw potato slices over your eyes and let them sit for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off with cool water

How it works: The starch in the potatoes acts as anti-inflammatory

Tip: Make sure you always wash the potatoes before placing the slices over your eyes.

Home Remedies for Under Eye Bags

2. Cucumber Slices

What all you need: Cucumber slices – two for each eye

Directions: Take thick slices of cucumbers and chill them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Place on your eyelids till the slices become warm.

How it works: Cucumber has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties which tighten the skin

Tip: You should chill your cucumbers because cold compress works even better

3. Cold Compress

What all you need: Ice packs

4. Egg Whites

What all you need: Separate the yolk from the white

Directions: Stiffly beat the egg whites and use a brush to apply around your eyes and let it sit for around 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water

How it works: Egg whites have skin tightening properties

Tip: Beating the egg white will ensure that there is consistency.

Remedies for Under Eye Bags

5. Back Of A Cold Steel Spoon

What all you need: 2-4 spoons

Directions: Take the spoons and chill them in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Place them around your eyes and keep them till they become warm. Replace with the two other spoons

How it works: The cold and chilled steel surface increases the circulation around the eyes and thus makes the puffiness disappear.

Tip: Clean spoons or you might get weird pimples all over your eyes

6. Cold Tea Bags

What all you need: Used tea bags- about 2-4

Directions: take the tea bags and put them in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Place the tea bags under your eyes and let them sit for as long as they are cold

How it works: The anti-inflammatory and astringent properties of the tea bags reduce the inflammation and also tighten the skin around the eyes.

Tip: Used green tea bags work the best

7. Cold Milk

What all you need: A little bowl of chilled milk, few cotton balls

Directions: Use chilled milk and dip the cotton balls in it. Wring them properly and use them under your eyes and wash off with cold water in about 20 minutes.

How it works: Milk again has skin tightening properties which makes the puffiness disappear.

Tip: Use clean milk to prevent any infections

Cold Milk for Eye Bags

8. Vitamin E Oil

What all you need: Vitamin E capsules like Evian

Directions: Vitamin E capsules are concentrated with the vitamin that is very good for fighting the signs of ageing

How it works: Puffiness and redness are reduced with the concentrated version

Tip: Always use a capsule and break it to use the concentrated product.

9. Salt Water

What all you need: One teaspoon of salt and a glass of water

Directions: Add one teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water. Dip cotton balls and let this soak under your eyes

How it works: Salt water can prevent water retention and remove the puffiness around your eyes

Tip: Do not mix too much salt otherwise the solution won’t work

10. Aloe Vera

What all you need: Aloe vera gel

Directions: Take pure aloe vera gel and rub it under your eyes and wash off after you feel it tightening around your eyes

How it works: The anti-oxidants and Vitamin E extract work to remove puffiness around the eyes.

Tip: Do not buy aloe vera gel, instead invest in a plant to get a pure extract

Aloe Vera Gel

11. Green Tea or Chamomile Tea Bag

What all you need: Used green tea bags

Directions: Take used green tea bags and chill them in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Take these and place them over your puffy eyes.

How it works: Brewed green tea bags are very rich in tannins that can reduce the swelling around the eyes and make them look brighter and more open

Tip: Always use tea bags that have been already brewed because otherwise the tannin release will not happen

12. Reduce Sodium Intake

What all you need: Less salt in your meals

Directions: Try and restrict the amount of salt you are using in your meals. This will prevent bloating

How it works: Eating more salt can lead to your body retaining the liquid. As such, not only will you feel bloated, but your eyes will start looking puffy too

Tip: Slowly start reducing the amount of salt you are using in your everyday meals

13. Massage Your Eyes

What all you need: Just your hands!

Directions: Massage your eyes and the area near your eyes with the help of your index finger and middle finger. Gently massage the whole area slowly and steadily

How it works: Compression works to increase the blood circulation and helps your eyes to look fresh and open

Tip: Stick to clean hands

Massage your Eyes

14. Try a Neti Pot

What all you need: a good quality ceramic neti pot

Directions: Take a neti pot and use it to remove the fluids from your nose

How it works: Removing the fluids from your nasal cavity has a direct relation to puffiness and can remove the fluids from under your eyes too

Tip: Use lukewarm water in the neti pot

15. Strawberries

What all you need: A few slices of chilled strawberries

Directions: Cut a few slices of a strawberry and chill it in the refrigerator. Add those over your eyes and let it sit till it is warm

How it works: Chilled strawberries have tightening properties as well as anti-oxidant properties. It helps to reduce the puffiness

Tip: Put the downside of the strawberry on your eyes

16. Witch hazel

What all you need: Buy witch hazel potion available in most departmental stores

Directions: Dip cotton pads in witch hazel and let it soak for some time. Wash off with cold water

How it works: Witch hazel is a natural astringent and toner and makes the skin around the eyes tight

Tip: Use good quality witch hazel astringent

Witch Hazel

17. Baking Soda

What all you need: Any good quality baking soda powder

Directions: Mix the baking soda powder in water and create a smooth paste. Apply this paste under your eyes. Wash off after it dries or gently remove it with a wet cloth

How it works: Baking soda powder helps in tightening the skin

Tip: Baking soda might irritate broken skin

18. Castor Oil

What all you need: Castor oil (easily available in many stores)

Directions: Take some cotton balls and dip it in castor oil. Rub this under your eyes and let it remain for about half an hour and then wash off with lukewarm water.

How it works: Castor oil is very rich in omega – 3 fats and can prevent dark circles and under eye bags

Tip: Use lukewarm water to wash off the oil. You may even need to use face wash because castor oil is very heavy and oily

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19. Fresh Butter

What all you need: If possible, churn your own butter instead of buying it from the market

Directions: Rub butter around your eyes and let it remain overnight. Wash off in the morning

How it works: Butter is extremely hydrating and can help reduce puffiness

Tip: Use fresh butter instead of those from the stores

Butter for Eye Bags

20. Vinegar and Oil Paste

What all you need: Fruit vinegar and coconut oil

Directions: Mix equal quantities of vinegar and oil and use this under your eyes

How it works: The paste is very hydrating and is easily absorbed by the skin under your eyes and helps in removing the accumulated fluids

Tip: Use coconut oil instead of any other oil for best results.

21. Mint and Tomato Juice

What all you need: One tomato and few leaves of mint

Directions: Chop the tomatoes coarsely and add a few leaves of mint into the blender. Use the paste under your eyes and let it remain for about 20 minutes and then wash it off

How it works: Mint and tomato are both cooling and can help remove the accumulated fluid in your eyes.

Tip: The paste can even be stored in the fridge and you can reuse it

22. Homemade rose water

What all you need: Rose petals

Directions: Instead of using rose water available in the market, you can make your own using the rose petals that have been dried and boiled. This can be applied every day before sleeping to improve circulation and prevent puffiness

How it works: Rose water is a natural astringent and can tighten the skin around the eyes.

Tip: Store the homemade rose water for better use in the future too.

23. Essential Oils

What all you need: Lavender oil or lemon oil

Directions: Lavender oil and pure lemon oil are best to remove sagginess under your eyes

How it works: Lavender oil and lemon oil make it easier to sleep and hence reduce your chances of getting puffy eyes in the morning

Tip: You can use a mix of these two oils too instead of just using one type

Essential Oils

24. Coconut Oil

What all you need: coconut oil

Directions: Use some coconut oil on your fingers and lightly dot around your eyes. Let it remain overnight for best results

How it works: Coconut oil is very hydrating and makes your puffiness disappear with just a few applications

Tip: Use pure concentrated oil for best results.

25. Coffee Grounds

What all you need: Coffee grounds

Directions: Place the coffee grounds under your eyes and wash off after twenty minutes

How it works: Coffee grounds are very rich in anti-oxidants and can help remove under eye puffiness

Tip: Use pure coffee grounds if possible

26. Petroleum Jelly

What all you need: A dab of petroleum jelly

Directions: lightly dab the underneath of your eyes with petroleum jelly and let it sit for a night. Wash off in the morning with cold water.

How it works: petroleum jelly is a highly emollient item and can increase the hydration around your eyes.

Tip: Do not use too much of it under your eyes as it might make it very sticky.

Petroleum Jelly

27. Lemon Juice

What all you need: Lemon juice

Directions: Lemon juice should be applied under your eyes with the help of a cotton ball

How it works: Lemon juice is very rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which helps to reduce the puffy eyes

Tip: You can also mix lemon juice with a little bit of cold water if your skin stings with pure lemon juice concentrate

28. Vitamin K

What all you need: Vitamin K can be obtained from veggies such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts

Directions: Eat veggies rich in Vitamin K because it helps in increasing blood circulation.

How it works: Puffy eyes are due to lack of blood circulation around a certain area. If you have Vitamin K, the blood circulation increases in your eye and thus helps in removing puffiness.

Tip: You can also use pure Vitamin K supplement under your eyes. Use a capsule to obtain the vitamin and apply under your eyes.

29. Remove your makeup before going to bed

What all you need: A cleanser or cleansing oil to remove all the makeup

Directions: Lavender oil and pure lemon oil are best to remove sagginess under your eyes

How it works: Lavender oil and lemon oil make it easier to sleep and hence reduce your chances of getting puffy eyes in the morning

Tip: You can use a mix of these two oils too instead of just using one type

Makeup Remover

30. Get sufficient sleep and drink plenty of water

What all you need: Lavender oil or lemon oil

Directions: Before going to bed every night, make sure you use a good makeup remover and remove all the makeup from around your eye area as well as the skin. This will make sure that your skin can breathe and there is nothing blocking the blood circulation or the pores.

How it works: Makeup does not allow your skin to breathe and hence you can get puffy eyes in the morning.

Tip: Invest in a good cleanser for best results

Dos and Don’ts

  • Always get a good night’s sleep – this is most important to make you fresh in the morning and also prevent any kind of puffy eyes
  • Stress should be reduced at all costs. Calm down and take a chill pill, you will feel better and so will your mind, body and soul
  • Follow a good skincare regime to prevent any kind of breakouts and puffiness
  • Eat good quality and fresh fruits for a glowing skin and bright eyes
  • Increase the intake of fluids – especially water to keep your body hydrated and fresh

How to get rid of puffy eyes from crying?

Did you know that you can also get puffy eyes when you have been crying for long? The quickest way to remove this sort of puffy eyes is to use your concealers. Concealers are good at hiding your saggy eyes for the time being and if you are in a hurry. A cold compress can also work wonders if you are not in the mood for some makeup.

In short, puffy eyes are nothing but an amalgamation of a number of reasons. Though age and hereditary reasons cannot be prevented, you can surely use the remedies above to make sure that your under eye bags are concealed. Though makeup and surgery are always an option, you should choose the natural remedies because they might take longer, but they will work on the long term. Also, they won’t have side effects and are things that are easily available in your kitchen itself!

So, the best remedies are the natural remedies. Test the ones above to see which ones suit you the most!

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4 comments

Komal July 3, 2017 - 3:05 pm

I am looking tired and drawn with my eye bags. Can you please suggest me a quickest remedy.

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Angana Gohain Barua July 14, 2017 - 12:55 pm

The quickest remedy would be to splash cold water on your face quite a few times. Splash them over your eyes too. This helps in recreating a fresh look.

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Cherry July 20, 2017 - 2:57 pm

Is it possible to prevent puffy eyes?

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Angana Gohain Barua July 21, 2017 - 3:27 pm

Yes, it can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Getting a good amount of sleep, eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough fresh air daily are the key lifestyle points.

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