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Many of us suffer from puffy, baggy eyes and some of us spend a small fortune on finding a solution – however, before you spend a hundred dollars on that new fandangled cream – why not try the oldest puffy eye remedy known to man? The humble tea-bag!
The eyes are not only the windows to your soul, they are also the focal point f your face, therefore you should take good care of them. Having tired, baggy eyes can add years to your age, while sparkling ones can brighten your face and give you a more youthful appearance. Remember that it is vital to care for the delicate area around them and tea or tea bags can help enormously.
Chances are that if your body is tired, your eyes are sure to show it. Swollen, red or puffy eyes are indicators of fatigue and it is important to be aware of the root cause – do not simply treat the symptoms without also trying to determine and resolve the cause.
If you would like to try the efficiency of teabags on puffy eyes, pour boiling water over two teabags and brew the ‘tea’ for 5 minutes. Next, take the tea bags and squeeze out the liquid – then place both tea bags into your kitchen's freezer. You need the bags to become cool, but not frozen. Keep them in the freezer for around 15 minutes, then take them out, lie down, relax and place the tea bags over your eyes. Leave them in position for 15 minutes and turn them over half way through.
Afterwards, remove the tea bags, dispose of them and rinse your face with cool water to remove any tea stains. Make sure you rinse off any residue carefully with a cold damp tissue or face cloth.
This remedy works well with warm (not hot) teabags. You should again select a comfortable spot in your home, place a towel where your head will be resting to prevent leaking and staining and lie down. Position one black tea bag over each eye and relax for just five minutes. Deep breathing will increase your oxygen intake while you rest and promote increased energy levels.
When choosing teabags, try using those for green tea. Green tea’s rich polyphenol content makes it a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. However, the tannins in the caffeine are what really constrict your skin to make it look tighter. Therefore, the cheaper the teabag the higher tannin content and probably the more ‘effective’ the depuffing process. You will be amazed at the wide-open look your eyes will have after these treatments.
The eyes are not only the windows to your soul, they are also the focal point f your face, therefore you should take good care of them. Having tired, baggy eyes can add years to your age, while sparkling ones can brighten your face and give you a more youthful appearance. Remember that it is vital to care for the delicate area around them and tea or tea bags can help enormously. 
