"At the spa, we calm puffy eyes with a treatment that uses tea, which is a great anti-inflammatory--and you can do the same at home. First, steep two chamomile or marigold tea bags, then let them cool to room temperature. Next, lie back with your head propped up on pillows. Place a tea bag over each eye for 10 minutes, then rinse your face with cool water." Follow with this five-second massage: Holding two fingers together, pat a dot of eye cream under each eye, working from the inner corner out. With each pat, gently push the skin toward your temple, "which helps move the excess fluid out from under your eyes. Repeat this before bed and you'll be golden the next morning!"
— Robin Berger, lead therapist at Cornelia Spa at the Surrey Hotel in New York City
"There can be a few different causes for puffiness: allergies, something you ate or drank the night before--salty foods and alcohol are the worst culprits--or even staring at your computer screen for hours on end. They can all lead to excess fluid pooling around your eyes while you sleep. You can't always avoid the triggers, but you can take steps to prevent swelling." For one thing, consider switching out your wine, which is loaded with skin-bloating sulfates, for a vodka cranberry. "It's low in sulfates, plus cranberry helps prevent water retention." At night, sleep with two pillows under your head so any fluid around your eyes can drain. And if you still wake up puffy, "pat an eye gel or cream that contains caffeine around your eyes to quickly tighten the skin." Try Origins GinZing eye cream, $30; macy.com.
— Shirley Chi, M.D., director of dermatology resident education at the Olive View--UCLA Medical Center and consulting dermatologist for La Roche-Posay Skincare