The Black Tea Bag Trick (Yes, It’s Real)
This is one of those “grandparent remedies” that actually makes sense.
Black tea contains tannins, which have mild antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
How to Use It
- Steep a black tea bag in hot water for about 1 minute.
- Let it cool until warm and comfortable.
- Place it over your closed eye for 10 minutes.
The warmth helps drainage, while the tea compounds may reduce swelling and tenderness.
It’s not magic, but it’s soothing and safe when done correctly.
The Hands-Off Policy (Hard but Critical)
- No squeezing. You can push bacteria deeper or spread it to the other eye.
- No makeup. Mascara and eyeliner trap bacteria and slow healing.
- Throw out old eye makeup. Especially anything used right before the stye appeared.
If you do nothing else, at least stop touching it.
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