This Genius Tip Can Nix Puffiness & Dark Circles — And It's Backed By Experts

Thanks to TikTok, we have no shortage of quick tips to help ease the appearance of a puffy, sallow eye area. From DIY ice-rollers to "bruise cream" to makeup hacks that leave zero trace of discoloration, we are well equipped to tackle these half-moons with gusto. And if one tip doesn't work for you? There are 30 or so more (and counting) to try next. 

You can find banana extract in a load of eye creams, mainly because of the fruit's impressive potassium content. Potassium, you see, can help support hydration and counteract fluid retention in the skin—which is great for reducing puffiness and bags. In terms of easing dark circles, bananas also boast vitamins C, E, B, and A, antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals, and brighten the skin. 

To start, you can always just rub pureed banana under your eyes—the banana's beauty benefits alone are enough to soothe and brighten. Take it from board-certified family medicine physician Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., who loves this all-natural remedy for swollen under-eyes.  

Or, you can opt for Mlotek's banana peel route: "Take the white fibers inside the banana peel and scrape them out," she says. (A spoon is probably the most helpful tool to keep the delicate fibers intact.) "Take the fibers and mix them with aloe; if you don't have aloe, use your favorite moisturizer. Mix it all together and gently tap it under your eyes." Leave the goop on for about five to 10 minutes before rinsing well with lukewarm water.