Baggy eyes are a condition which is caused due to under-eye retention of water which happens either due to excess water or maybe because of a build-up of the lymphatic fluid. Redness and irritation may be caused because of the allergic reaction to makeup, rubbing or something in the environment like pets, allergies, etc.
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Cucumber
Cucumber has been used for several years now as a natural remedy for baggy eyes. You would have seen it but you may be wondering why and how it works. Cucumber contains flavonoids and antioxidants which helps with swelling, redness as well as irritation. Use cucumber for baggy eyes. Just place cool slices of cucumber on the eyes and rest for half an hour. Afterward, you would feel refreshed and nice.
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Raw potato
Use sliced potato slices. They help in staying cool for a longer time and comprise of astringent properties which help in removing the water under eyes. You may even make a poultice of ground potato and place it in a couple of layers of the cheese cloth. Lay it over your eyes and enjoy the benefits.
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Milk
Milk is used commonly but soy milk is even more beneficial. Just dip a cotton swab in cold milk and place it on your eyes. It would help in shrinking the tissues under the eyes.
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Black tea or Green tea
Tea bags are also considered to be popular natural remedy. Black and green tea contains caffeine that constricts the small blood vessels in our skin around eyes. Caffeine also contains of tannins that help in stimulating the blood circulation. For making it work, just place 2 tea bags in hot water. Remove it and let the bags cool down to the room temperature. Place them on the eyes for half an hour.
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Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea does not contain caffeine but it has prominent anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used for treating maladies across the body. Thus, it helps in reviving tiredness, reduces redness and treats baggy eyes. It may also offer relief from pink eyes and conjunctivitis.
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Egg white
Beat an egg and separate the white portion. Apply this with the help of a brush under your eyes. As soon as it would dry, it would tone and tighten your skin. Let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it off gently. It may even help in stimulating the blood circulation and reducing inflammation.
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Aloe Vera
It’s not just helps burns but it contains 18 essential amino acids and a number of anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. It may help in soothing tired and baggy eyes. It moisturizes the skin and provides relief.
So these are some of the wonderful natural and home remedies which help in treating baggy eyes. All these ingredients are easily available in your kitchen and thus you don’t have to stress yourself looking for any of them in the market.
