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| I don’t have super visible bags under my eyes, but up close, I can definitely see the darker skin tones. Most rejuvenating eye products I’ve seen cost at least $30, so I’m very into trying at-home remedies. |
| These kinds of “natural” methods might not be as effective as a science-backed serum — or just getting consistent, high quality sleep — but I’m still going to give them a shot. If anything, they’re a nice spa-like treatment I can do multiple times a week. Doesn’t that sound lovely? |
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Wakey-wakey,
Kenny Thapoung
Managing Editor, Healthline
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Written by Kenny Thapoung
March 14, 2025 • 4 min read |
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| Jeepers, peepers |
| Staring at screens for hours, a lack of sleep, or even allergies can leave the skin around your eyes looking swollen, discolored, and dry. If you’ve noticed tired-looking eyes, you’re not alone. |
| Before you shell out a hefty chunk of change on creams and oils, consider trying one of these remedies to make your eyes look a *little* less fatigued. While they aren’t long-term solutions, they could make a slight difference at the moment. Plus, they’re much more affordable than what you’d find at Sephora.
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| Reach for your tea bag stash
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The caffeine in black or green tea may help narrow blood vessels and reduce blue coloring.
- Steep two tea bags in a mug of boiled water for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, and press out the excess water.
- Let the tea bags cool at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Rest the bags over your closed eyes for 15 minutes.
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| Freeze brewed coffee |
In addition to the possible effects of applying caffeine to the eye area, putting ice on your skin may reduce puffiness.
- Freeze brewed coffee in an ice cube tray.
- Once frozen, gently rub an ice cube on your skin for a few minutes — whatever feels nice to you.
- Target the areas under your eyes, along your brows, across the bridge of your nose, and from the outer corners of your eyes to your temples.
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| Give your eyes a tap massage |
Tapping in a gentle circle around your sockets and across your brows and cheekbones may encourage lymph drainage and reduce inflammation by bringing blood to the area.
- Use your index and middle fingers to tap around your eyes (no tugging or dragging).
- Go outward along your eyebrows, then inward along the top of your cheekbones toward the bridge of your nose. Circle your eyes three times.
- With your middle fingers, press firmly upward at the pressure points just under the brow bone on either side of your nose where your brows should start.
- Press firmly inward toward your nose, above the bridge, next to your tear ducts.
- Massage your temples with your index and middle fingers to finish.
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| If you want to experiment with skin care products, go for it! You’ll want to look for ingredients such as retinol, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Ultimately, working with a dermatologist is the best way to identify treatments that suit your unique situation and skin type. |
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