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"Now that the holiday season is behind us, I know we&amp;#039;re all a little stressed. The plummeting economy, the biting cold, the post-holiday-eating guilt, they&amp;#039;ve all got you looking a bit worn down. However, you should know that there are some things in your kitchen that are jam packed with ingredients to help your stressed skin look rested and relieved.   You may be surprised to learn that chamomile is a readily available secret weapon. And cheap, too! The use of chamomile for beauty is nothing new; thousands of years ago, Egyptian women applied crushed chamomile petals to their skin. With the help of modern science, we can see they had good reason to. Chamomile contains antioxidants such as flavonoids, which fight dangerous free radicals in the skin. It also contains azulene, which is a natural anti-inflammatory compound that also has detoxifying abilities. Bisabolol is an essential oil that works an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, and soothes irritated skin. Chamomile is also a vasoconstrictor, meaning it actually works to narrow blood vessels, therefore, reducing redness. It&amp;#039;s amazing to see that such a simple, natural substance has so many wonderful benefits.  Now, how can you use the chamomile around your house? Beyond the benefits of enjoying it in a hot cup of tea, it can be used to reduce puffy eyes and redness. Brew a couple of chamomile tea bags, then chill the used tea bags in the fridge. Once they&amp;#039;ve chilled, place them over the eyes for a bit. And voila! Puffiness and redness is reduced, and you look instantly (and naturally) refreshed. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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