All About Eyes

We stare at computer screens more, sleep less, and live in polluted environments. Unfortunately, our hectic lifestyles leave their mark on the delicate skin around our eyes. Give your neglected eyes these natural treats and get bright-eyed once again!Stress causes dark circles and bags under the eyes, wrinkles around the eyes and premature ageing. Try these home remedies to lighten dark circles and control puffiness.

•Slice a raw potato and cut one slice into half. Place the wedges under both eyes and leave them there for 20 minutes.

•Wrap grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.

•To reduce swelling under the eyes, brew a cup of strong rose hip tea. Soak two cotton balls in the tea and place over eyes.

•For puffy eyes, use and cool a tea bag (herbal is better) and place on the eyes while you rest.

•To lighten dark circles, cut a fresh fig in half and place over each eye.

•Mix two teaspoons mint paste with half a cup of milk. Freeze to make ice cubes. Rub daily on the eye area.

On-The-Run Remedies

•Put cold cream on eyelashes and brows to keep soap out of your eyes while shampooing.

•Got tired looking eyes? Soak cotton pads in ice water, place on eyelids and lie down with your feet elevated.

•To soothe irritated peepers, cut the ends off a cool cucumber into quarter-inch slices. Apply a slice to each eye.

•Raw potato slices, laid on sore eyes, reduce heat and redness.

•For bloodshot eyes, soak sterile cotton balls in cold skimmed milk. Place over eyes for 10 minutes. Rinse the entire face in warm, then cool, water.

•A great way to get stubborn eye make-up off is to mix water and baby oil.

Gentle Eye Make-up Remover:

Don't feel like splurging on a quality eye make-up remover? You can make one at home!

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 tablespoon castor oil

1 tablespoon light olive oil

Mix the ingredients together and pour into a clean container.To use, pour a small amount of oil onto a clean white cotton ball and gently wipe over your upper and lower eyelashes and eyelids.