If the eyes are the mirror to the soul, some people’s souls look tired, puffy, and wrinkled. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to get your peepers perked up.

Avocado

For many people, tiredness causes dark circles under the eyes that add years to the appearance. If you can’t catch up on your rest, place slices of ripe avocado under each eye or apply a paste of ground almonds and milk to lighten the dark shadows.

Tea

Caffeinated tea, which contains natural tannins, is a mild diuretic and long-used by grandmothers and runway models for reducing eye puffiness. Soak two tea bags in warm water, and then chill the bags for a few minutes in the refrigerator. Place one tea bag on each eye for five minutes, and your eyes will look fresh as a daisy.

Teething Rings

Put two baby teething rings in the freezer until they’re ice cold, lie down and place the rings on your closed eyelids for about 10 minutes. The cold will not only reduce eye puffiness but invigorate you, too.

Spoons

 

Take two metal teaspoons and hold them under very cold running water for a few minutes. Then le down and place the bowls of the spoons over your eyelids for 30 to 60 seconds. The sharp cold of the metal will revive tired eyes and may boost your energy at the same time.

Cucumber

When your eyes are red and puffy, cut a couple slides of cold cucumber, lie down, and put a slice over each eye for 30 minutes. Once you’re up, your eyes will be brighter and your body refreshed.

Hemorrhoid Cream

Models and performers have reduced puffiness and wrinkles with—believe it or not—hemorrhoid cream. The stuff tightens puffy areas and wrinkles. If the odour of the cream is too strong, mix a bit of your moisturizer into it before applying. And be careful not to get any of the cream in your eyes.

 

 

 

 

Source: readersdigest.ca