Eyes can look swollen from allergies, too much partying, too much
computer time, too much (or too little) sleep, or loose under-eye skin
caused by heredity or aging. Whatever the cause of puffed-up peepers,
here's how to deflate them fast. Just head for the kitchen and . . .
Slice a cucumber. Dermatologists aren't sure what's
behind the anti-inflammatory effects of cucumbers, but here's a possible
explanation: The veggies contain a combo of mild natural acids that
reduce water retention. Some beauty pros say cucumbers work best when
they're cold, which makes sense: Because cukes are 90% water, chilled
slices are like delicate mini ice packs.
Reach for the peas. Any bag of frozen food will do,
but frozen baby peas have a way of fitting into the nooks and crannies
around your eyes. Put a soft cloth around the plastic package to protect
your skin from the frigid surface, then chill out for 5 to 15 minutes
while the cold shrinks the swelling.
Make a milk bath. Milk is a natural soother if eyes
are irritated as well as puffy. "Just don't use skim milk, since it
doesn't contain fat, one of milk's most soothing components," says New
York dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD. Other ingredients in milk that calm
swollen skin: protein, amino acids, lactic acid, and vitamins A and D.
Pour milk into a bowl of ice so it gets really cold, saturate a clean
washcloth, and apply to eyes for up to 15 minutes. Soak and reapply when
the cloth loses its cool.
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