Herbal Remedies for a Lifetime of Healthy Skin by Stephanie L. Tourles

Author:Stephanie L. Tourles
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 1999-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Treating Tired Eyes

There are many different natural and herbal treatments that are just as effective as over-the-counter bleach treatments for soothing away those dark circles under your eyes, puffiness around your eyelids, and the red, watery conditions caused by prolonged stress to the eyes.

Hydrosol spritzer. Keep a bottle of lavender handy and spritz face and eyes with it as often as necessary. The liquid is so pure and gentle that it can be sprayed directly into opened eyes. German chamomile and rose hydrosol work equally well.

Milk. For swollen eyelids, dip cotton balls or cosmetic squares into icy cold whole milk. Lie down, apply soaked cotton to swollen eyelids, and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes. The high fat content of whole milk provides a moisturizing treatment for the delicate, thin skin around your eyes.

Tea. To reduce puffiness around the eyes, brew some black or green tea in tea bags. These teas contain tannin, a natural astringent that helps to reduce swelling and puffiness. Chill the tea bags. Lie down with your head slightly elevated above your body and apply tea bags to your eyes. Rest with tea bags over closed eyes for approximately 20 minutes.

Herbal compresses. Make your own herbal compress with calendula or lavender using the Soothing Eye Compress recipe (below).

Fluid intake. Swollen eyes and dark circles can sometimes be the result of toxin buildup in the body as well as dehydration. Be sure to drink plenty of water daily to flush toxins and excess sodium from your body. When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys try to retain water, which results in puffiness and general ill health. The more water you drink, the less you will retain — it’s a fact!

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