If Athiya Shetty could, I’m sure she’d DIY all of her skincare. Because the actress already has one product covered: under-eye patches. Shetty’s all-natural patches are conceptualised at home, and in minutes. The end result is very similar to the kind of products you’d see online or in stores. See it for yourself!
How Does Athiya Like Her Under Eye Patches?
Athiya adds two tablespoons of coffee to a cup of warm/lukewarm water. The next step involves adding a couple of ice-cubes to cool the mixture. For the under-eye patches, she cuts two cotton-pads into the shape of the under-eye region (a crescent shape like the commercial ones) and applies them onto the area until the pads are dry.
Why This DIY Has Our Stamp Of Approval
This DIY combines the anti-inflammatory properties of coffee with the de-puffing nature of ice-cold water. It is also power-packed with all the qualities needed to improve the appearance of pigmentation, discoloration, and swelling under the eyes.
Both coffee and ice constrict the veins under the eyes, thus reducing puffiness and darkness in the area significantly. The anti-inflammatory properties of each can counter redness and discolouration around the eyes caused by a lack of sleep. While caffeine can absorb accumulated fluid around the eyes, the chill of the water can drain the area of the build-up as well; eliminating puffiness in a jiffy.
Since coffee is high in antioxidants, it can even fight free radicals that age your cells and damage your DNA; manifesting as lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles prematurely.
But if you’re lazy, here are some cool caffeine-infused products for the under-eye that are just as magical:
See? Athiya’s DIY is genius and saves us some money. Who doesn’t like that?
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