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Solved: Puffy Eyes

ALRATIBA — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:14:26 GMT

Allergies and humidty are an issue with my eyes ... they get puffy.

I had been using some Avon stuff for a couple of years, but all of a sudden I was getting an irritation from it.

So - I tried an old fashioned remedy that one of my aunts told me about years ago: witch hazel.

Just a bit on a cotton ball - dabbed under my eyes - puffy gone!

I've been using it for about a week now - and the effect seems to be cumulative!

I googled just to make sure there were no known issues - and found some good info.

Re: Solved: Puffy Eyes

freakygirl — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:19:19 GMT

thanx for the tip! that's definitely good to know. how long does it last though? is the puffiness gone all day?

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nana59 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:49:29 GMT

witch hazel is making a big comeback.....hope they've moved it from the bottom shelf!!

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rms1954 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:58:17 GMT

Used it for years as an astringent after washing face. Removes any residue without being harsh I keep it in the fridge. Better if used cold.

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ALRATIBA — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:26:02 GMT

@freakygirl

In the beginning, no. It was several hours.

But after a week it seems to be lasting all day. I did my makeup about 10:30 am - went to dentist about noon. Got home about 2 pm. Still looks okay.

It's hot and humid today in NYC and the pollen count is medium to high, and I walked home from the dentist (about one mile).

Re: Solved: Puffy Eyes

ALRATIBA — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:27:05 GMT

@rms1954

Good idea - I forgot about that. It was one of the things my aunt mentioned!

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@rms1954 wrote:
Used it for years as an astringent after washing face. Removes any residue without being harsh I keep it in the fridge. Better if used cold.

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Drythe — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:34:23 GMT

I spritz Witch Hazel lightly over face and pat off with a cool cloth every AM.

Thayer’s Amazon. Rose/Lavender.

Haven’t used it on eyes, but will give it a try.

thanks

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AuntG — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:31:07 GMT

Old fashioned remedies are worth checking out.

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Shanus — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:00:13 GMT

Another old fashioned "remedy" is Preparation H.

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KaySD — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:38:51 GMT

They sell Thayer's witch hazel in a jar with those thin cotton pads, just for using the way you describe. I don't put mine in the fridge, but it sounds delish.

Witch hazel is good for about a zillion things, including first aid.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:41:23 GMT

@monikakm

I’m using T.N. Dickinson’s brand. No odor whatsoever! Ingredients: 100% distilled witch hazel.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:45:21 GMT

@monicakm

Smeller seems to be okay. 😳

I happen to be seeing my ENT this morning about my ears - I’ll ask him about my nose!

No one else here to check the smell of this bottle. I’m having lunch with friend tomorrow and I’ll have her give it a whiff! 😀😀😀😀

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Mothertrucker — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:03:49 GMT

I swear by Witch Hazel! I have used it ad nothing but, for my skin care up until about age 55, when I started getting into "real" skin care (!) and I have darn good skin!

I actually LIKE the smell, but then I liked Ojon too! LOL To me, it smells "home-y", I grew up with it , so its sort of a nostaligic smell for me..

Try it on hemorroids too!

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Ainhisg — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:33:51 GMT

Could someone post a pic of the witch hazel to buy for this? I looked at Amazon, and there are so many formulas. Some have alcohol (sure don't think that's the one), some don't, some have added ingredients, etc. TIA!

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CherryHugs — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:16:16 GMT

This I will try! I get sinus congested and puffy eyes.

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CritterKeeper — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:08:36 GMT

Yep, I use hemorrhoid cream (walmart brand). Just a tiny dab will do it! :-)

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wagirl — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:09:59 GMT

My puffy under eyes are fat pads under the skin--nothing but a sharp scalpel will get rid of them.

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OooLaLa — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:30:58 GMT

$9.45

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Grouchomarx — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:50:09 GMT

@CritterKeeper wrote:
Yep, I use hemorrhoid cream (walmart brand). Just a tiny dab will do it! :-)

That is the only thing that's ever worked for me when I have major puffies. I like the Prep H gel. I use it like an eye mask for about 30 minutes, then wash it off. It needs some time to work it's magic and it really is magic.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:23:19 GMT

Great tip. Thanks.