the potato remedy

Adapted from The Herbal Home Spa, by Greta Breedlove (Storey Books, 1998).

Nobody looks good with puffy bags under their eyes, but how to get rid of them? Everyone’s got their magic potions, but this is the easiest remedy I’ve ever run across, and it really works!
I was so surprised by the single kitchen ingredient that this how-to calls for—it’s not a cucumber, and you’re sure to have one on hand. Find out the secret!


Raw potato slices will help tighten baggy, puffy eyes. All you need is a potato and a knife or slicer!


To Make:
1. Slice 1/4 potato to fit over your eyes.2. Cut 2 slices or, if you prefer, 5 to 10 very thin slices, several for each eye. Either method works.


To Use:
1. Spritz eye area with water.2. Lying down, place the potato slices on your eyelids and leave in place for at least 10 minutes for best results.