Are you suffering from the problem of puffy bags under your eyes?? Do you look old and dull because of your eyes? These are possibly the signs of stress and fatigue. It might be genetic or due to lifestyle changes or it can be a combination of both but whatever may be, these puffy bags under your eyes makes it hard for you to look fresh and alert and make your eyes tired and droopy. Though it’s hardly a serious medical issue, it is something that makes you feel less confident and affects the way you see yourself. It would be beneficial to reverse these effects as soon as you start experiencing them.



Markets are filled with countless products which claim to de-puff and lighten the darker area under the skin, but they hardly work. But fret not here are some effective and handy tips to get rid of the puffy bags under your eyes.

Apply chilled tea bags

Caffeine present in the tea can do a lot to your puffy eyes. The powerful antioxidants present in tea helps increase the blood flow in your skin and provide protection against UV rays. It also slows down the aging process. Moisten 2 tea bags and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Leave these bags on your eyes for 30 minutes by squeezing the extra liquid out from them. Prefer green tea bags for the same.

Use a cold compress

Puffiness in the eyes can also be reduced by using cold compress which you can make using materials already available with you. This helps the blood vessels constrict fast for temporary relief. You can use chilled spoons, cool cucumber, wet washcloth dipped in ice water, bag of frozen veggies. Prevent your skin from getting too frozy.

Use a neti pot

Many people use a neti pot to clear the sinuses present in the cavities of your bones around your nose and eyes. These help remove your puffy bags and dark circles. A neti pot is a device which is filled with saltwater solution. The spout is placed in one side of your nose and irrigates your sinuses, removing mucus and other debris from the other side of the nose.

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated prevents you from catching number of problems and diseases. Given this, it may not be surprising that staying hydrated can prevent you from puffiness under the eyes. Increase your water intake to get rid of under eye bags and dark circles. Drinking 8-9 glasses of fluids per day is recommended. Not only water, all the fluids count toward your daily intake however water is the best and the low-calorie option.

Take an antihistamine

Different sort of allergies can also be the cause of puffiness or darkness under your eyes. You may also experience redness, itching or watery eyes due to the response of your immune system to something that cause irritation. Consult your doctor for taking the allergy medications and beware of using the makeup products that causes allergies. You may feel allergic from some foods too.

Wear sunscreen every day

Protecting your skin from sun’s exposure can protect you from various skin related problems such as pre mature aging, skin cancer; sun burns an discoloration on various parts of the body. Hence broad spectrum protection against UV rays is very prominent; hence wear a SPF 30 or more sunscreen everyday to protect your skin from discoloration. Sunscreens from good brands also moisturize your skin and gives non-greasy effect to your skin.



Remove your makeup before bed

It is recommended to remove your make up before going to sleep to avoid various problems and infections. If you will sleep with your eye makeup on then it may lead to number of problems like irritation, allergic reaction and infections that may cause redness, puffiness and other issues.

Bring a change in your lifestyle and be more confident and alert!