Beautiful Eyes

1. Put green tea bags on your eyelids
 

- If your eyes are puffy, swollen, or irritated, placing green tea bags on your eyelids may help reduce swelling and ease discomfort.

- According to a 2011 study, Trusted Source the polyphenol that's particularly potent in green tea, known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the cells of the cornea.

- The best way to use green tea on your eyes is to first steep the tea bags in some water. Then, let the tea bags cool completely or even better, put them in the fridge for about 15 minutes.

- Once the tea bags are cool, lie down, close your eyes, and place them on your eyelids for 10 minutes.

2. Up your intake of omega fatty acids
 

- According to a review of studiesTrusted Source, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements are effective for the treatment of dry eye syndrome.

- To keep your eyes well-hydrated and healthy, try to increase your intake of these fatty acids. Good sources of omega fatty acids include:

- salmon
- mackerel
- sardines
- flax seeds
- chia seeds
- walnuts

- If you're not getting enough omega fatty acids from the foods you eat, consider taking a daily supplement.

3. Try using rose water

- A review of the medical literatureTrusted Source on rose water shows that it has anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects, and it can be an effective remedy for various eye conditions.

- To use rose water, apply a few drops to your eyes with an eyedropper.

- You can also dab your eyelids with a cotton ball soaked in rose water to reduce swelling or puffiness.

- You can purchase rose water from health food stores, organic retailers, and online.

- If you're unsure if rose water is safe for you, talk to your eye doctor before using it.

4. Use cucumbers to avoid puffiness
 

- Cucumber juice contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as vitamin C, which can soothe tired skin and eyes.

- To use, cut two cucumber slices about a half-inch thick. Lie down, and apply a slice to each eyelid for 15 minutes to help refresh your eyes and skin.

5. Try an eye massage
 

- A simple massage around your eyes can help improve lymph drainage and boost circulation.

- This can ease inflammation and also reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.

To do an eye massage,

- follow these steps:

- 1. Use the fingertips of your index and middle fingers to gently tap in a circle around your eyes. This can help increase blood flow to the area.

- 2. Start along your eyebrows, then move your fingertips outward to the edge of your eyes, and down along the top of your cheekbones, moving inward toward the bridge of your nose.

- 3. Circle your eyes three times with your fingertips.

- 4. Then, using your middle fingers, press upward on either side of your nose, right below your brow bone.

- 5. Next, using your middle fingers, press inward toward your nose, next to your tear ducts.

- 6. Be careful not to pull or drag your skin while you're moving your fingertips around your eye area.

- Repeat this massage for 30 seconds or more to wake up the area around your eyes.

6. Get good quality sleep
 

- If you aren't getting adequate sleep, sooner or later your eyes will likely show signs of fatigue and sleep deprivation.

- Aim to get to bed early enough to allow yourself to get a minimum of 7 to 9 hoursTrusted Source of sleep.
To help you sleep well and to prevent eye problems, you may want to put your electronic devices away well before bedtime.

- exposure to artificial light, especially close to bedtime, can negatively affect your eye health and your natural sleep cycle.

- If you want to avoid waking up with puffy eyes, try to sleep with your head slightly elevated.

- This may help prevent fluid from accumulating under your eyes.

7. Protect your eyes from the sun
 

- Protecting your eyes from the sun can help prevent dry eyes, and it may also reduce your risk of sunburn on your eyelids or on the sensitive skin under your eyes.

- To protect your eyes, consider wearing wraparound sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection when you're exposed to direct sunlight.

- You can also add safety shields to the sides of eyeglasses to help block wind and dry air.