Tired eyes happen to the best of us, and it isnÂ’t any wonder in the fast-paced life of the modern woman. There arenÂ’t enough hours in the day and we have a tendency to overlook ourselves (and our eyes), as a general rule. 
If you’re suffering from puffiness, dark circles, redness, and general eye irritation, you’re not alone. These “tired eye” symptoms have a way of sneaking into our lives for a variety of reasons.
In addition to inadequate sleep, some common causes for tired eyes are:
- Allergies
- Crying
- Air pollution
- Eye strain
- Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the eyelid)
So whatÂ’s a girl to do? You donÂ’t want to look and feel like a zombie all day long. ThatÂ’s just a recipe for a blechy day. Fortunately, there are some home and store-bought remedies to cure what ails ya.
Five great products to combat tired eyes:
DuWop I Gels- Pop these gel-filled discs into your fridge, and when your eyes need soothing, they’ll conform to the contours of your eye for some made-to-order rejuvenation.
Pearl Ice Large Mask- This bead-filled eye mask is a chilly treat that will reduce puffiness, dark circles and even congestion.
Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Eye Treatment- If you want to keep some morning refreshment handy this is a simple and effective product that will offer up some instant relief.
Dr. Hauschka Eye Solace- What better way to relax away tired eyes than with chamomile, anthyllis, and camellia extracts?
Basq® Cucumber Tea Tree Eye Gel- Enjoy the cool, refreshing tingle as this eye gel works its magic and yields instant results.
Five home remedies to help kiss zombie eyes goodbye:
Cold Spoons- If your eyes are puffy and sore, chill (not freeze) two spoons in the freezer and apply them to your eyes. Ahhhhhh…
Milk- Dip two cotton balls into some cold milk. Wring out a little of the milk…you want to soothe your tired eyes, not a milk bath. Place them on you peepers and relax.
Cucumber Slices- Slice up a cucumber and place one on each eye for instant relief. If want the full spa feel, throw a couple of those crunchy slices into some super-cold ice water, and enjoy an easy, yet elegant, treat.
Cold Water- Regularly rinsing your eye area with cold water will help to keep the puffiness and dark circles at bay…consider it a sneak attack.
Tea Bags- Place a couple of used tea bags in the freezer. When you need some sweet relief, pull them out and put them on your eyes. Make sure to rinse with water afterward to prevent and tea related discoloration. That would just be silly.
Whatever the reason for your tired zombie eyes, there is relief out there. You can choose from a wide variety of remedies to make them – and you – feel so much better. You’ll be so happy you did.
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