Beauty

[ALRATIBA]

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.  

[freakygirl]

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

[nana59]

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

[rms1954]

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.

[ALRATIBA]

@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). 

[ALRATIBA]

@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]

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

[AuntG]

Old fashioned remedies are worth checking out.

[Shanus]

Another old fashioned "remedy" is Preparation H. 

[KaySD]

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.