Here are a few really good tips to reduce swelling under your eyes:

1.     Reduce fluid retention by avoiding table salt which has been chemically cleaned and reduced to sodium and chloride, an aggressive substance that alters the body’s pH. The chemicals in table salt cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and water retention. Opt for a natural salt like sea salt or Himalayan Crystal Salt (my favorite). Himalayan salt contains naturally occurring calcium, potassium, magnesium and numerous other minerals which enable and enhance the natural functioning of all cells. These salts, especially the Himalayan, tastes better so you will use less, and it doesn’t cause puffy eye bags!

2.    Get plenty of sleep because fatigue causes fluid retention. Create a ‘sleepy time routine’ like going to bed at the same time every night, turn lights down, lower the temperature, and remove all electronic devices from the bedroom. You may need to sleep elevated, If you can't afford an expensive electronic bed, try an extra pillow or put wooden blocks under your box springs at the head of the bed. Just a few degrees can make a huge difference in fluid pooling under your eye.

3.    Drink only purified or natural spring water. I recommend a Berkey Water Filter (which I sell) for de-chemicalizing tap water. For bottled water, I prefer natural spring water untouched or altered in any way like Fiji water. These perfectly structured water molecules have a natural alkaline pH. Deep below the surface, spring water absorbs the electromagnetic field of the earth which is 7.83 Hertz which is the same frequency of your body and replenishes the missing energy deficit when you are ill and out of balance. Remember, water not only brings nutrients to cells, but removes wastes and toxins that can amplify cellulite and pool under the eye. So, drink plenty of good water which is half your body weight in ounces i.e. if you weigh 100 pounds drink 50 ounces of water each day. If you would like pricing for a Berkey call Helen 972-549-4249.

4.    Keep cold spoons in your ice storage bin in your freezer. Coat bottom of spoon with olive oil before placing on swollen, puffy eyes for a quick, temporary fix. 

5.    Cold eye compresses filled with a type of gelatin will also temporarily reduce under eye swelling. These ‘gel masks’ are placed directly onto the skin while you lie down for 20 minutes, or until coolness has diminished.



6.    Cold tea bags will reduce swelling. Place one or two bags under each eye while sitting and tilted head back. Replace when no longer cool and repeat until swelling goes down. 

7.    Cucumber slices work well, too. Peeled and halved cucumber slices work best as they mold and fit better under the eye. Place one or two halves under each eye (while reclining) for at least 20 minutes. Repeat if necessary. 

FINALLY, MY BEST ADVICE IS TO TRY MY EASY TO USE CUCUMBER EYE RELIEF!!! I have done all the work for you by adding anti-inflammatory and astringent botanicals like cucumber, eyebright, and chamomile into a base of 200% Aloe Vera to create a light serum to place under or around the eye area. I’ve also added a new tetrapeptide, Eyeseryl, which dramatically reduces edema around the eyes by improving blood circulation and lymphatic flow.   A whopping 75% of the volunteers that tested this ingredient saw improvement in only 15 days. Additionally, banana leaf, ginseng, marshmallow root, fennel, coltsfoot, bladderwrack and other exotic extracts correct fluid retention in facial areas and dramatically reduces the decomposition of collagen. This fabulous serum reduces puffiness, improves skin elasticity, enhances skin texture and smoothness, and lightens under eye darkness. HOW TO USE: Simply apply a thick layer of serum under the eye (from nose almost to hair line) and on upper eye and eyelid if needed. Leave on 20 minutes and rinse. Amazingly the swelling and puffiness are GONE. Next apply Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil to entire eye area to restore lipids that reduce lines and wrinkles. I love this stuff and you will too!!!!