I’m almost 40 and a drugstore purchase has drastically reduced my under-eye bags – try it before wasting money on a new cream

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IF you’ve tried everything to fix your puffy eyes, this drugstore buy might help.

After trying a variety of beauty and skin care items, one woman discovered an affordable trick.

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A Reddit user revealed the item she uses to reduce puffy eyes (stock image)Credit: Getty

Commenting on a Reddit publishuser Goose-Rider revealed the unexpected item that reduced her under-eye bags.

The post’s author explained that she accidentally stumbled upon the puffy eye solution while treating her allergies.

“I started taking Zyrtec for my allergies and my bags went down drastically,” she said.

Zyrtec is a 24-hour over-the-counter antihistamine available for $5.29 at CVS.

The woman, who described herself as “in her late 40s”, explained that the pills did not make her eye bags “disappear 100%” but still showed noticeable improvement.

She recommended trying an over-the-counter allergy medication, using your best judgment.

The Reddit user suggested giving the medication some time to take effect before looking into other options.

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“Wait a week and see what kind of results you get before spending money on a new eye cream,” she advised.

According to the makers of Zyrtec, the medication was developed to treat a variety of allergy symptoms, including watery eyes.

Medical specialists in WebMD It is recommended to use antihistamines to combat swelling in the eyes.

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“This will help reduce swelling and itching in your eyelids,” the professionals said.

They also recommended using eye drops and applying cold compresses to soothe irritated eyes.

Saúde.com reported the common causes of puffy eyes in the morning.

They listed allergies, high-sodium diets, aging and sleeping with makeup on as some of the top triggers.

According to the medically reviewed report, the tissues around the eyes weaken with age.

Dermatologist-Approved Anti-Aging Tips

Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The US Sun.

  • Stop using tanning beds.
  • Do not use sunscreen to contour your face.
  • Wear driving gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He likes Coolibar Gannett UPF 50+ UV Gloves$15.99 to $39.
  • Exercise, eat a healthy diet and get enough sleep.
  • Do not drink excessively or smoke.

This means your skin will begin to become visibly saggy, allowing fat and fluid to accumulate in the surrounding area.

As a result of this fat, bags form under the eyes, while the accumulation of fluid can cause swelling in the eyes.

Another contributing factor is allergies caused by dust, mold or pollen.

These irritants can infiltrate the thin membrane that protects the eye, causing itching, redness, and swelling.

Experts warn that swollen eyes are a temporary condition and recommend seeking medical help if they persist.

Reddit user used allergy medication Zyrtec to treat her swollen eyes

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Reddit user used allergy medication Zyrtec to treat her swollen eyesCredit: CVS



This story originally appeared on The-sun.com read the full story

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