Tea bags on the eyes - what will this procedure help with?

Tea is the simplest method of treatment.

Green, black and other types have earned popularity due to their beneficial effects.

They normalize metabolism in the skin, stimulate the production of fibrillar protein (forms the basis of the connective tissue of the human body), improve microcirculation, and increase protective properties.

The active ingredients help relieve hyperemia and eliminate swelling of the eyelids. They relieve inflammation and disinfect surrounding tissues. Tea leaves are the most accessible means.

How tea bags help (tea properties and effects of use)

Using tea bags has the following effects:

quickly relieve redness and swelling of the eyelids and facial skin;
help relieve inflammation from the eyes (fully or partially depending on the severity);
tea has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Black tea - to a slightly lesser extent compared to white or green;
specific substances contained in tea stimulate and facilitate intercellular interaction in skin tissue, accelerating the saturation of cells with beneficial nutrients;
tea compresses activate hemodynamics, including in small blood capillaries, which improves trophic processes in the cells of thin, sensitive skin around the eyes;
the tonic effect of the active components of tea also extends to facial muscles, optimizing their work;
active components, contained in abundance in tea leaves, have a beneficial effect on the skin , nourish it, saturate it with useful substances, giving it a healthier appearance and making shadows and dark circles under the eyes less noticeable;
tea in the form of compresses has a tonic effect on the skin;
in the thickness of the skin, under the influence of the active components of tea, collagen synthesis is activated (a compress of tea on the eyes helps get rid of bruises under the eyes and fine wrinkles);
polyphenol and tannins in the tea compress will help get rid of bruises and “bags”;
An important factor is the presence of essential oils in the composition. Their versatile active influence turns ordinary tea bags into an effective means for SPA facial skin care procedures.

How to use tea bags for benefits

Constant lack of sleep, lack of vitamins, poor nutrition, low physical activity and constant stress do not have the best effect on your appearance. The organ of vision is the first to react to this - multiple bruises, swelling, and redness of the eyes appear. A simple and effective remedy will help you cope with these problems – tea bags. They will perfectly cope not only with accumulated fatigue, but will also have a calming, strengthening and rejuvenating effect on the skin.

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Benefits of tea bags for eyes

Experienced women have long stopped throwing away used tea bags, because this is the most valuable traditional medicine that helps the eyes regain lost clarity and beauty.

Other than that, this is a simple remedy:

Note. White and green tea bags are considered the most valuable, but in Russia the more common black tea is mainly used for cosmetic purposes.

Tea bags for puffiness under the eyes

Every representative of the fair sex has used this simple method at least once. If you haven’t yet experienced a miraculous method of combating imperfections, then it’s time to try it.

The bottom line: after use, do not throw away the used sachets, but put them aside. Take two of these future compresses, dip them in warm water, squeeze them out and put them on the eye area for about 20 minutes. All this is done in a lying position, since it is important to relax as much as possible, relieving tension from the facial muscles, and rest a little.

The tea bag, due to its tannin and polyphenol content, has a positive effect on the condition of the skin under the eyes. Swelling subsides, the skin calms down and receives the necessary nutrition. In this case, you can make a full-fledged compress by placing tea bags so that they cover your eyes entirely. This procedure should take at least half an hour.

Tea bags for bruises

A late-night party, watching your favorite movie, or just working late at the computer in the morning will certainly remind you of yourself with redness or annoying bruises under the eyes. Then the same used tea bags will come to the rescue.

Just two pieces are enough. They are applied to the eyes soaked in warm water and kept for 15 minutes.

However, there is one important point here: as the bags cool, they should be turned over and then moistened again in warm water. This needs to be done several times.

Tea bags against barley

Incredibly, a used tea bag can also solve this problem perfectly. You just need to apply a wet bag to the sore spot. Leave for a while until it warms up to body temperature. Then take a new bag and do the procedure again.

It's all about tannic acid, which is found in abundance in tea. It is she who has the power to have a powerful antibacterial effect, relieving even very severe swelling. Sessions with the application of sachets should be repeated for 7 days in order to strengthen the result and prevent relapse.

Eye mask with a used tea bag

It is especially relevant for office workers who spend the lion's share of their time in front of a monitor. This mask will relieve fatigue from the eyes, remove inflammation, eliminate swelling and dark circles under the eyes.

You will need two freshly brewed tea bags. They should be placed in the freezer. While they are cooling, you need to prepare a special composition. Take 1 large spoon of finely grated raw potatoes, mix with 2 small spoons of heavy cream.

After thorough mixing, the mask is distributed on the lower eyelids. Meanwhile, the cooled bags are placed over the eyes. After 20 minutes, the composition is washed off with warm water.

Other medicinal uses

Tea bags will help cope with both cosmetic problems and diseases of the mucous membrane. Acting as a powerful antiseptic, tea perfectly fights the inflammatory process, eliminates accumulated fatigue from the eyes and even heals from an unpleasant illness of cold origin - conjunctivitis.

If inflammation has already become apparent, then it is better to hurry and use the following useful recipe:

The results of this procedure will be noticeable after just a couple of sessions.

Important! This simple recipe is absolutely safe for all categories of citizens, including the elderly and children. In addition, the use of tea bags is an excellent prevention of off-season colds.

Important nuances

In order for the effect of using tea bags for the eyes to meet expectations, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the process of using them:

Choose only a pure product, without any fillers, dyes or flavors. The latter can cause serious harm: provoke an allergic reaction, cause redness, irritation of the sensitive skin around the eyes, dry out the mucous membrane and even reduce visual function.
A tea therapy session is not recommended before bedtime, since the product itself has the property of toning, fighting sleep and fatigue. There will certainly be a cosmetic effect, but going to bed late will nullify all the positive results.
Black tea bags should not be left on the eyes for longer than expected, as this product tends to stain the skin a specific brown tint. And instead of one problem, a completely different one will appear: bruises and circles will be replaced by light brown stains. And this, in turn, will not add any attractiveness at all.

Currently, eliminating a wide variety of dermatological problems, including puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, using basic folk remedies is becoming increasingly popular. Tea bags, thanks to the safety of the active ingredient, ease of use, high efficiency and general availability, allow you to quickly and effectively solve all these problems, restoring beauty to your skin and clarity and radiance to your eyes.

How to properly make a compress from tea bags?

If you follow these recommendations, a compress from tea bags will help get rid of bruises and wrinkles around the eyelids without having time to stain the skin:

2 warm tea bags should be placed over closed eyelids without pressing on them. It is enough to limit the exposure time to 15 minutes. It is not recommended to increase the duration of the procedure. During exposure, the bags should be turned over occasionally. And if they dry out or cool down, you need to dip them in tea infusion or warm water;
To effectively combat dark circles or bruises , as well as a feeling of fatigue, green tea bags are perfect. The exposure time is directly proportional to the severity of the problem. Unlike the procedure with black tea, in this case you do not have to limit the duration of the procedure to 15 minutes, since there is no risk of staining the facial skin;
contrast tea procedure : the effect occurs alternately with warm compresses from tea bags and tea ice cubes. A kind of gymnastics is performed for the blood vessels of the skin. A healthy, fresh look to the skin of the face and eyes can be restored with just a few contrasting procedures alternating in this way.

Tea for bags and dark circles under the eyes: recipes

Take 1-2 spoons of green tea and brew them in a glass of boiling water. After the tea has steeped and cooled, dip cotton pads in it and place them on your eyes. The exposure time directly depends on the degree of swelling and blueness around the eyes. In addition, compresses with green tea do an excellent job of relieving eye fatigue and even eliminate the feeling of stinging.
Black tea, like green tea, is brewed with boiling water - a glass of water for 2-3 tablespoons of tea leaves. The method of use is similar, but the degree of its activity is weaker - keep this in mind when choosing the time of exposure.
Ice cubes from tea are excellent for removing bags under the eyes and bruises. To prepare this cosmetic product, just freeze the prepared tea in convenient molds. You can also add a little lemon juice or herbal decoction to the liquid before freezing - such additives will enrich the tea.
You can also use tea leaves - apply it after brewing directly to your eyelids. It should be remembered that tea leaves can stain the skin - keep this in mind and do not expose it to your eyes for more than 10-15 minutes. After the procedure, wash thoroughly.
Contrasting tea procedures work well for swelling of the eyelids - warm compresses should be alternated with the use of tea ice. Several contrast procedures - and your eyes will look healthy and fresh.
Do not throw away used tea bags - they can be used for compresses. In this case, you don’t have to use cotton pads and tampons - it’s more convenient to just squeeze the bags lightly and put them on your eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Useful tips

It is best to use tea that is not flavored and does not contain any additives or fillers in the form of fragments of petals, pieces of fruit or berries.
It is not recommended to carry out procedures using tea bags for the eyes immediately before bed, as tea has a pronounced tonic effect.
We should not forget that black tea can stain the skin around the eyes (this effect is especially noticeable with light skin tones). To avoid possible staining of the skin around the eyes, do not leave tea bags on your eyes for longer than the recipe calls for.
It should be remembered that black tea has less pronounced (albeit noticeable) antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and skin soothing effects.
When preparing for the skin restoration procedure using tea bags, you need to make sure that they are not too hot: the temperature should be as comfortable as possible .

Washing eyes with tea leaves

To carry out the procedure, use a sponge or cotton pad.
You should wipe and rinse your eyes correctly so that the benefits are maximum and do not harm your vision. It is not recommended to use drunk tea. It must be fresh, the tea leaves must be brewed in a concentrated, strong form. You can combine green or black tea with sage or other medicinal herbs. It is important to take into account the patient’s physical characteristics and avoid discomfort. The infusion should not be dripped, but applied and washed over the eyes.

This procedure is carried out 1-2 times a day to get rid of barley, relieve inflammation and prevent visual ailments and cleanse the eyes. Use only a freshly brewed drink at a suitable temperature. If a person experiences negative symptoms, one should not delay contacting a doctor and stop therapy. Systematic cleansing with tea leaves will improve the appearance, relieve redness, swelling and improve vision.