My mom swears that putting cucumber slices will get rid of my puffy eyes after a night of “too much fun”. Is this true or just one of those myths?
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Oh yes, the unwanted puffy eyes. Aren’t they such an attractive look? Of course not! It’s called sarcasm people! ;)
Who or what to blame for this new look you’re sporting? You have either consumed too much salty food or you’ve had a little too much fun losing count of how many drinks you had last night at your best friend’s birthday party. Not to worry! I’ll help ya out! ;)
Truth be told, there is a botanical ingredient in cucumber, known as cucumis sativus.It can help, but it's not going to be the cure-all you’re looking for. Especially if you are trying to look presentable for that 9:00 am meeting. What you are looking for to help combat puffy eyes are two things:
1) Coldness: The coldness is what acts as a vasoconstrictor, constricting the blood vessels and pulling excess fluid out of the tissues to reduce puffiness.
2) Caffeine: Really?!? That’s right! Caffeine is also a vasoconstrictor. If you pay attention to beauty product ads, you will notice that many eye gels contain it.
If you really tore up the dance floor last night and look a little like a zombie today – it might be a good idea to double up on the efforts. I would recommend keeping chilled tea bags in your refrigerator for a cheap solution and a caffeinated eye gel (that should be left in the fridge as well) for a quick fix the morning after.
A little concealer to hide those dark circles and boom! You are good to go! Who says your boss has to know that you’re a party animal? It’s our little secret.....I won’t tell if you won’t!
Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar
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