Do not scrub your eyes or use soap. Some people like to mix in about 1 tsp (5 mL) table salt in 1 cup (240 mL) ice water. Don’t try this if you have red, irritated skin.
You can get similar results with an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas. You can even make your own cold pack by stuffing a sock full of raw rice and tossing it in the freezer. Don’t use a bag of large, chunky vegetables, since it can’t mold around your eyes.
If you have time, freeze six spoons instead. Replace the spoons with a new, cold pair once they warm up. Stop after the third pair to avoid skin damage from prolonged cold. You can also try adding cold teabags to your eyes to reduce puffiness.
Specialized eye creams are controversial. It’s unclear whether they are more effective than normal face cream. [1] X Research source [2] X Research source Avoid creams that contain fragrance or mint. These may irritate your skin.
Children, teenagers, and adults may require different amounts of sleep. Ask your doctor for a recommendation.
Cut down on your consumption of salt and caffeine, which dehydrate you.
If you do use a food treatment, rinsed cucumber is probably one of the safest. Stay away from potatoes, egg whites, yogurt, and acidic food such as strawberries or lemon juice.
