How to Get Rid of Light Colored Bags Under the Eyes

Many people experience dark circles under the eyes. In addition, the light skin under the eyes may puff up, which is often caused by stress, dehydration, exhaustion and/or bloating. Other factors that may cause puffiness and under eye bags include tobacco and alcohol use. While bags under the eyes may be a temporary condition that goes away on its own, there are some home remedies to get rid of them in a few steps. Remember that the light skin under the eye is delicate, so use a gentle touch when applying remedies.

Slice a cucumber, and place the slices in a refrigerator or freezer until cold. Close the eyes, and place the cucumber slices over the eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. The natural moisture content of the cucumbers and the cold temperature will reduce the swelling of the skin under the eyes and help make the bags go away. Cold potato slices are another vegetable to try.

Boil hot water with two chamomile tea bags for 5 minutes, and then place the tea bags in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Put the tea bags over the eyes, and leave on for 10 minutes. The cold will reduce the swelling, and the natural tannins in the tea will reduce puffiness as well.

Try applying a very small amount of hemorrhoid cream on the bags under the eye. The medicine in the cream will remove the bags under the eyes by reducing the swelling. Tap the cream on to the delicate light skin under the eyes, and be careful not to get the cream in the eyes.

Place metal spoons in the freezer overnight and put them over the eyes in the morning for 10 to 15 minutes, with the bottom of the spoon covering the bags. The cold metal will reduce swelling and puffiness and will restore the light skin under the eyes to normal.

Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep often makes the skin underneath the eyes puff up, creating the light-colored bags. Proper rest on a regular basis will help get rid of the bags and help you look refreshed.

Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, exercise and eat a healthy diet to reduce bloating and improve circulation, all of which will get rid of bags under the eyes.