However none of those remedies have really helped me in the past. I have found that placing a cold towel over your face for even five minutes in the morning helps reduce eye and face swelling instantly, not mention will help wake you up. I love it! If I am at home I will place a wet face towel in the refrigerator over night, this way it is very crisp and cool by the morning.
When I am traveling and I stay in a hotel I will fill up the ice bucket with ice and add just a small amount of water, then place a face towel in it to keep it cool over night. That is great because the ice bucket is small enough to keep on the night stand, so as I am fighting with my alarm clock I just ring the cold water out of the towel and place it over my face for a couple of minutes to help wake me up and reduce any face swelling at the same time.
Another great idea is to place the cold towel over your face after a hot shower in the morning you will not only reduce the swelling but you will see how quickly you shrink your pores!!!
Hugs ~ Pilar
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