Medic offers eight quick and easy tips on how to deal with post party puffiness and bags under your eyes
With masks still present, it’s all about the eyes. So here are eight quick and easy tips from Sharon Copeland, Optician at Feel Good Contacts about how to tackle post party puffiness and bags under your tired eyes so that your peepers look perky.
Witch hazel is a natural astringent with anti-inflammatory properties. It has a tightening effect on the skin which means that it is great for controlling bags and puffiness under the eyes by shrinking blood vessels. Simply soak two cotton wool balls in witch hazel and place them on closed eyes for about 10 minutes.
Place two metal spoons in the freezer for a couple of minutes. Then place the cup of the spoons over your closed eyes for a minute. The chill will help to reduce the swelling.
Wear chilled and used tea bags under your eyes as eye masks. The antioxidants and caffeine content will help to tighten and de-puff the eye area.
Try chilled slices of cucumber or chilled raw potato slices over your eyes. The enzymes in potatoes will perk up your peepers
Key to keeping puffiness and bags under your eyes at bay is to catch up on sleep. Aim for 7-8 hours.
Drink plenty of water – you should be drinking two litres a day
Eye bags can also be caused by allergies. Take anti-histamines.
Try using the Thera-Pearl Eye Mask from Feel Good Contacts This £7 mask has been developed by eye care professionals Bausch & Lamb and can help to reduce puffiness.
Designed with pearl technology, the small pearls can remain cool for long periods of time. For use, simply chill in the freezer for 2 hours then let it sit over your eyes for the doctor-recommended 20 minutes. It’s pliable, face-hugging shape stays put without drips or leaks. Alternatively, Thera-Pearl Eye Mask can be used as a hot compress. Pop into the microwave for 15 seconds and slide it up across your forehead to help with hangovers, headaches and migraines. The mask is reusable.