Hey you! I'm having the hardest time getting back into the swing of things after not working over the holidays. How about you? Getting up earlier and getting back into routine has given me the ole Puffy Eyes. One of my preferred remedies would be these Soothing Eye Pads. They're made with chamomile tea, which is one of my favorite healing herbs--so many use! The Soothing Eye Pads are great because they can be made ahead of time. Just brew, chill, spritz, and pop onto eyes. You'll feel better in 15 minutes. Here's how:
brew, chill, spritz
- Brew 2 chamomile tea bags--I suggest 2 for a stronger tea.
- Pour into a spray bottle and allow the tea to chill. Keeping It Real #1: sometimes I'll just make the tea and put the mug in the freezer.
- Grab a couple of cotton pads or balls and spritz the cold tea onto them. Keeping It Real #2: sometimes I dunk the cotton pads into the chamomile tea--no spritizin'.
- Place on your eyes for around 15 minutes.
T I P S
- Although the chamomile tea is not consumed for this DIY, let's be on the safe side and avoid if pregnant/nursing or if allergic to ragweed.
- This keeps for about 1 week in the fridge.
- No cotton balls/pads? Put the used tea bags on your eyes instead!
- Puffy and tired eyes aren't just for mornings! I've used these Soothing Eye Pads before a long night out (or after, aka Keeping It Real #3).
What's your favorite Beauty Remedy?
34 comments:
Elle! That is such a great idea! Thank you. I hope you get back in the swing of things real soon. I guess just because you have to, huh?
So coincidental that I just bought a chamomile tea yesterday thinking I'd be replacing my coffee habits with it, not knowing they could soothe the eyes too. Thanks for this.
I love using chamomile tea as a beauty product - I steam my face with it and then wash it with the tea! The skin looks so clean and pretty after it. Thanks for sharing this - your pics are so pretty!
perfect!! I have all of these ingrediants. Now... if I just got up early enough before work to do this every morning :)
This is a great idea, I've been having problems with dry, tired eyes for a while now so as I always have chamomile tea bags around I'll give this a go! Thanks :)
Ooooo....love this one. I don't get those expensive eye pads when you can do something so easy like this at home. And yes....the holidays are hard to recover from.
i love this idea...my eyes are more often than not puffy!! i will have to make some tea asap!
This is a great idea!!Thanks for sharing!! Happy new year!!!
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a great easy remedy! Happy new year!!
I save my chamomile, Sleepytime, and green tea bags to use as a natural astringent on my face later. My skin always feels so refreshed after!
Cucumber slices have worked well for me in past. Since I keep chamomile tea in the house this would be good in a cinch.
I hear ya on the getting back into the swing of things. Not so easy.
This sounds amazing- especially after some a lonnnng night on the town for NYE. :)
Happy 2013, doll!
-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
Haha, this would definitely be useful after a night out!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I definitely need these! Thanks for sharing, and I hope your new year is off to a good start. :)
I've done this with just the tea bags after I used them for making the tea to drink haha. I love Chamomille :)
wow..i will try...
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This sounds amazing! Happy New Year!
-Charlotte
http://incharlottesshoes.blogspot.co.uk/
Definitely a good tip to remember!
I like your tips with the tea bags. I don't have puffy eyes, but I will keep these tips in mind.
Great advice! I am having a hard time getting back into my routine, too.
My eyes could totally use this. I will be trying it out Friday night with a glass of wine and a bubble bath. My eyes thank you in advance.
wow thanks for the method! would love to try it soon :)
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Loves,
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I've always just used the bags. :) You can also freeze the leftover tea in an ice-cube tray and use the cubes when washing your face in the morning to tone the skin and also prevent inflammation. :) If the skin is sensitive to cold, you just need to wrap the cubes in a piece of muslin cloth or cotton wool pad. x
Oh how I need these! Thanks! x
I was actually looking for something like this the other day! Definitely trying this out!
-Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
I am off to buy myself a box of chamomile tea now, I am always appreciate of your diy ideas, because they are cost friendly and effective!
Oh, these look great!
I also have been having a hard time getting back in to the swing of thing. I had no time off for the holidays
This sounds absolutely relaxing. It's now on my to try list. Thanks for sharing this great DIY idea!
xoxo,
Suzie Q
www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com
My days are about to start A LOT earlier, too....this'll come in handy!
Excellent DIY and will help my tired eyes.
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My eyes could do with this!!! I'm finding it really hard to go back to normal life after being on holidays too.
nice tip... and its needed now
xo
MOSAMUSE
www.MOSAMUSE.com
oh man, my tired puffy eyes could definitely use this! You could relax with this while enjoying a cup of tea :)
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