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Natural Remedies for Bags Under Eyes: 24 DIY Recipes, Benefits and Uses

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Homemade DIY Remedies for Bags Under Eyes

What are bags under the eyes?

Bags under the eyes arise when weakened and loose skin relaxes, forming a pouch. The fat pads located under the eyes glide down to fill the space.

Excess fluid in the body can also pool there, making the lower lids look even puffier and more swollen. Shadows and discolored skin under the eyes cause eye bags to look more well-known.

Unattractive, under-eye bags are mainly a cosmetic issue and usually are harmless. But sometimes they can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Most bags under the eyes are more noticeable in the morning, when fluid has had all night to settle in.

Causes of bags under the eyes

  • Lot of salty foods eating habit causes you to keep water and leads to swelling.
  • Congestion and inflammation from allergies can sometimes worsen under-eye puffiness.
  • the eyes to become swollen because of some health conditions such as thyroid problems
  • Having under-eye bags can be a physical characteristic that runs in your family.
  • Because of ageing loss of firmness in the skin and muscles happens is also cause bags under eyes.

Some tips can help you reduce or remove bags under eyes

  • Use a cool compress. Wet a clean washcloth with cool water. While sitting up, apply the wet washcloth around your eyes for a few minutes using soft pressure
  • Don’t smoke. Smoking can make worse the problem of bags under your eyes.
  • Get enough sleep. For most adults, seven to nine hours of sleep is necessary.
  • Sleep with your head slightly raised. It may help to add an extra pillow or hold up the head of your mattress. This helps prevent fluid from accrue around your eyes as you sleep.
  • Reduce allergy symptoms. Avoid allergens as possible. Talk to your doctor about prevention plan if you develop under-eye bags due to hair dyes, soaps, cosmetics or other allergens.
  • Exercise and meditation. Regular exercise improve circulation, bringing blood flow to the skin to transform an aging, dull complexion into, younger and brighter-looking skin. Its good for the sensitive skin around your eyes.
  • Apply moisturizers twice daily. Apply moisturizer twice daily. Use a lighter moisturizer for daytime and try to use a heavier moisturizer and eye cream before going to bed every night.
  • Remove makeup correctly. Don’t be ever go to bed with your makeup. Before going to bed, be sure to remove your makeup completely.

Exhaustion is actually one of the most common causes of having under eye bags. Stress and water retention are also other main causes. Getting rid of under eye bags is something that you can easily do at home. With these simple natural home remedies, you can say goodbye to unpleasant eye bags.

Natural Remedies for Bags Under Eyes

1. Warm tea bags

Preparation

  • 2 tea bags
  • Warm water

Method

Soak tea bags in warm water for around 5-7 minutes.

Apply

  1. Lay the warm tea bags over your eyelids.
  2. Cover tea bags with a soft cloth
  3. Leave them for about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Repeat the process 3-4 times a day and your eye bags will soon start disappearing.

Applying tea bags on the puffy area is an ancient method of getting rid of dark circles. The caffeine in it helps to reduce the swelling that is usually caused as a result of fluid growth in the area

2. Green tea bags

Preparation

  • 2 green tea bags
  • some water

Method

Soak tea bags in water and keep in refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.

Apply

  1. Place the cold tea bags on your eyelids
  2. Leave them for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Repeat the process a 3-4 times in a day to see faster results.

Green tea contains antioxidants that refresh the skin around your eyes and help decrease swelling, redness, and puffiness under the eyes.

3. Natural essential oils for bags under the eyes

Preparation

  • 1-2 drop lavender oil
  • 1 drop lemon oil
  • 1-2 drop chamomile oil
  • 4-5 drops of water

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

  1. Gently massage this paste under your eyes before going to bed.
  2. Leave it on overnight.
  3. Use it every night to remove the eye bags and puffiness.

Be careful while massaging the paste because it can cause irritation if they enter the eye.

4. Witch hazel

Preparation

  • 3-4 tablespoons witch hazel
  • Cotton pads

Method

Soak cotton pads in cold witch hazel for a while.

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Repeat this twice day.

5. Coconut oil

Preparation

  • Few drops of coconut oil

Apply

  1. Massage the oil around your eyes with fingers in a clockwise and anti-clockwise motion for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Leave it on overnight.

6. Coffee grounds and coconut oil

Preparation

  • 1/2 teaspoon coffee
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

  • Apply the mixture under your eyes.
  • Leave it for 10-15 minutes.
  • Be careful while massaging the paste because it can cause irritation if they enter the eye.
  • Gently wash with wet cotton.

You can do this natural remedy a few times a week for immediate relief from bags under your eyes.

7. Cold spoon

Preparation

  • 5 steel teaspoons

Method

Keep the teaspoons in the refrigerator for about 25-30 minutes.

Apply

  1. Put the spoon on your eyes with the curved side facing downwards.
  2. Hold this position for about 12-15 minutes.

Try this method twice a day.

Cold steel teaspoons help to relax the blood vessels and reduce the bags in the under eye area.

8. Baking soda

Preparation

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Some cotton pads

Method

Mix the baking soda well in the water.

Then soak the cotton pads in it.

Apply

  • Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the pads and wash your face with cold water.
  • Use this once or twice a day.

9. Cucumber

Preparation

  • Slices of cucumber

Method

Keep the slices in the refrigerator for 10 -15 minutes.

Apply

  1. Place the cold slices on your eyelids
  2. Leave them for about 10-12 minutes.

Repeat the process 3-4 times in a day to see faster results.

10. Egg white mask

Preparation

  • 1 egg white
  • A brush or a soft cloth

Method

Whisk the egg whites in a bowl and make a creamy paste.

Apply

  1. With the help of brush or a soft cloth, apply the paste under your eyes
  2. Leave them for about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Wash your face with lukewarm water

11. Aloe vera mask

Preparation

  • 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Apply

  1. Apply the aloe vera gel under your eyes.
  2. Leave them for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Wash your face with cold water.

Repeat this twice a day.

12. Petroleum jelly face mask

Preparation

  • Some petroleum jelly

Apply:

  1. Gently massage the jelly under and around your eyes for a 4-5 minutes before going to bed.
  2. Try this every night untill you get rid of the eye bags.

13. Potato mask

Preparation

  1. 1 peel potato
  2. A soft cloth

Method

Grate the peel potato.

Apply

  1. Collect the shred in a cotton cloth and knot it up.
  2. Leave this cloth over your eyes for 10-12 minutes.

Use this once or twice a day.

14. Salt water or saline

Preparation

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Eye pads or cotton balls

Method

  1. Mix the salt with the warm water in a bowl.
  2. Soak the cotton ball in this mixture

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Remove the pads and wash your face with cold water.

Use this every night before going to bed

15. Strawberry mask

Preparation

  • mash strawberry

Apply

  1. Carefully apply mash strawberry under your eyes
  2. Leave them for about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Wash your face with cold water.

Repeat this twice a day.

16. Lemon juice and cream mask

Preparation

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon full fat milk or cream
  • Cotton ball

Method

Mix the lemon juice with milk or cream. Soak the cotton ball in this mixture

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove the pads and wash your face with cold water.

Use this once or twice a day.

17. Cold milk

Dairy products like milk are a great source of vitamin A, which contains retinoids that are great for keeping skin looking bright and young.

Preparation

  • 1 cup milk
  • Cotton ball

Method

Soak the cotton ball in milk

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this once day.

18. Orange juice and glycerin mask for bags under eyes

Preparation

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • A few drops of glycerin

Method

Mix all indigents and Soak the cotton ball in this mixture

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this once day.

19. Cucumber juice and lemon juice mask

Preparation

  • 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

Mix all the natural indigents and soak the cotton ball in this mixture

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Be careful not to get lemon juice in the eye
  3. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this once day.

20. Rose water

Preparation

  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • Cotton balls

Method

Soak the cotton ball in rose water

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this homemade mask twice a day.

21. Tomatoes and lemon juice mask

Preparation

  • 1 tablespoon tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

Mix all indigents and Soak the cotton ball in this mixture

Apply

  1. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Be careful not to get lemon juice in the eye.
  3. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this natural mask once day.

22. Vitamin E oil mask

Preparation

  • 4-5 drops of vitamin oil
  • 1 cup cold water

Method

Mix vitamins e oil in cold water

Apply

  1. Soak the cotton ball in water
  2. Squeeze the excess and lays the pads on your eyes for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Remove the pads and wash your face with warm water.

Use this twice a day.

23. Turmeric and pineapple mask

Preparation

  • 1 table spoon pineapple juice
  • A pinch of turmeric

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  1. Apply the mixture to under eyes bags.
  2. Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

Use this once a day

24. Vitamin K for under eyes bags

Vitamin K deficiency in the body can cause eyes to swell up and form eye bags. It is necessary to have a healthy diet that includes vitamin K-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, sprouts, carrots, strawberries, and liver. Vitamin K is necessary for healthy circulation of blood in the body

Eat more dark chocolate

Dark chocolate protect against the harmful effects of UV radiation, it help in slowing down the aging process caused by too much time in the sun .

Eat more salmon

Salmon and walnuts are rich in Omega 3’s .These fatty acids improve blood flow to the skin, moving blood out and away from eyes in place of allowing it to pool there and cause dark under eye circles.

Eye massager

By doing regular eye massage promotes blood flow to the under eye area and helps prevent blood from pooling in the capillaries under the eyes.