Best under-eye skincare tricks that work

When you have the best under-eye skincare tricks, you don’t need to pay a fortune.

You had eight hours of sleep; you’re energetic and ready to take on the world. But tell that to your reflection in the mirror, specifically your tired, puffy eyes. Try as we might to stop it, drooping, sagging, and fine lines around our precious peepers are all just part of growing old. These under-eye skincare tricks will save you fortunes. Many people will pay a fortune to reverse the problem, getting regular injections or plastic surgery. But there are more straightforward and natural ways to really banish the bags and bring back that more youthful, energetic, bright-eyed you.

The under-eye spoon trick:

Here’s an excellent way to decrease puffiness. Place a teaspoon in iced water for just a few seconds. Make sure that it’s nice and cold. Close your eyes. Place inverted or front of the spoon over the entire closed eye-lid. Dip the spoon in cold water again and do the other eye. It also works if you press the back or rounded part of the spoon against the lower eye-lid.

Tea time for the under-eyes:

Place a chilled tea bag over each eye. It does wonders reducing the size of blood vessels. If you are in a rush, get a very chilled washcloth and hold over your eyes to shrink swelling.

Aloe there:

Keep a tube of aloe vera stored in your freezer. When your eye needs some “R & R,” take the aloe out of the freezer and sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Squeeze out a few soothing drops into your fingers and pat some gently under your tired eyes. Another way with Aloe: Mix some fresh Aloe Vera with two chilled tablespoons of water. Place two cotton balls in the water. Remove excess water then place cotton balls on closed eyes for ten minutes.

Mini milk bath:

Pour just a bit of unsweetened Soymilk into a small bowl. Dip a cotton ball into the milk, squeeze out excess, and place over puffy eyes. An excellent natural remedy, Soymilk has anti-oxidants and no preservatives or harsh chemicals.

Roll your eyes:

Sold at cosmetic counters and drugstores, the eye-rollers – built like the old lip gloss rollers – are convenient. You can take them anywhere when your eyes need a little pick-me-up, morning, noon, or night. Garnier sells a very affordable roller in drugstores for less than $10. Garnier Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller. It contains vitamin C, caffeine, mint, and seems like an excellent buy. On the higher end, shell out a few more bucks and get Chantecaille’s Nano Gold Energizing Eye Serum for just $210! Nano Gold contains “age-defying plant stem cell extracts” diminish signs of fatigue and smile and marionette lines.

Lifestyle Remedies

• Reduce Salt Intake – Besides its negative effect on blood pressure and general health, salt is a no-no for the skin; we can all do without the puffiness and swelling it causes.
• Get A Good Night’s Sleep – Seven to eight hours of sound sleep every night works wonders for the skin and reduces swelling and facial fatigue.
• Stay Out Of The Sun – We all love the sun. But please, please protect your beautiful skin whenever you go out. Wear a hat, a scarf, SPF 45, or sunblock. Your skin will thank you for it.