Using tea bags on your eyes is a popular home remedy for reducing dark circles, puffiness, and redness or other color changes. The caffeine in tea helps constrict blood vessels, lowering inflammation.

Using tea bags on the eyes not only aids relaxation but may also help with several eye ailments. Different types of tea, such as black tea, green tea, and chamomile tea, can have different benefits.

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