Grate half a cucumber on top of a paper towel, wrap it up like a burrito, then lay it over your eyes for 5 minutes. Grating the cuke helps release potent anti-inflammatory enzymes in the fruit to decrease swelling under the eyes.
Three Natural Remedies for Fall Allergies
It's fall, and the blooms of summer have faded. So why is your nose still runny and your eyes still puffy? Ragweed, the mold caused by piles of damp leaves, and dust mites, among dozens of other irritants, can keep you sniffling and sneezing right into November. But you can outsmart fall allergies with some simple home remedies.
Use cucumbers for puffy eyes
Use oats for rashy skin
Mix 2 Tbs. of rolled oats and 1 Tbs. of water. Apply to skin and let sit 15 minutes before rinsing. The anti-inflammatory properties in oats ease allergen-causing itching and irritation, and its beta-glucans strengthen the skin's barrier to fend off future flare-ups.
Use olive oil for a raw nose
Use a cotton swab to dab olive oil around your nostrils twice a day. The oil's squalene deeply hydrates chafed, tissue-related skin to speed healing, while its fatty acids form a protective layer over skin to thwart any nose-blowing friction.
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