Puffy Eyes - Remedies
Make natural creams and cooling masks for your eyes out of household items like yogurt, cucumbers, strawberries, kiwis, and other fruits. Mash them up to create a creamy substance, or apply thin slices to cool the puffy areas. Be sure not to use any material you might be allergic to.
Causes of Puffy Eyes
Puffy eyes can be caused by fluid retention, stress, allergies, hormone changes, and other
factors as well. When we cry, it is often accompanied by swollen eyes. This is due to the fact that our body reacts to emotions and causes more blood to flow through the eyes which leads to swelling. Also the production of too many emotional tears can strain the eyes. We get puffy eyes after sleeping which can be caused by too much sodium in a diet causing water retention, tossing and turning and not getting enough sleep, excessive drinking of alcohol, as well.
Puffy Eye Treatments and Home Remedies
1. Wash face with ice cold water
2,. Limit sodium intake
3. Drink plenty of water to clean out your system
4. Place two slices of cool cucumber on the eyes for several minutes
5. Moisten two tea bags in cold water, chill them in the refrigerator and place them over closed eyelids for several minutes
6. For allergies and puffy eyes, find out the item causing the allergic reaction and minimize its use; doctors may also provide medication in the form of shots or prescription drugs
7. Cream for puffy eyes - Try a soothing eye cream with aloe and Vitamin E, which can be applied to the eyes
Bags under eyes mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes are common as you age. With aging, the tissues around your eyes, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then migrate forward into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid also may accumulate in the space below your eyes, adding to a swollen appearance. Bags under eyes are usually a cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. At-home remedies, such as cold compresses, can help improve the appearance of bags under eyes. For persistent or bothersome under-eye puffiness, cosmetic treatments are available .
Additional Information On Causes of Puffy Eyes
Dehydration: When the body gets dehydrated it begins storing up water which causes puffy eyes .
Diet: Drinking alcohol or eating salty foods before going to sleep. Alcohol can cause puffy eyes because it lowers anti-diuretic hormones (ADH) in the body, but the levels will normalize and the puffiness will usually subside at about the same time your hangover subsides.
Insufficient sleep.
Allergies: If puffy eyes are red and itching, the cause may be associated with an allergy to feather pillows, linen fabric, face-creams, dust, pollen, or food.
Aging: As you get older the skin begins to loose elasticity, causing swollen eyes.
Hormonal changes: The days just before and during menstruation cause hormone levels to fluctuate, this can result in water retention around the eyelids.
High blood pressure, which pushes fluids into the tissue around the eyes, can result in swelling.
Eyelid Dermatitis, a rash on the skin which just affects the eyelids, that is usually caused by an allergicreaction to make-up or skin-care products.
Preventing Puffy Eyes
1. Stay hydrated!!! If you are thirsty, you are dehydrated. When properly hydrated, your urine will be nearly clear. (Note that some drugs and foods can alter the color of your urine.)
2. Lower your salt intake. The body can only store salt in fluid suspension - which will gather in the skin around your lithium that cause the thyroid to become less productive can also result in swollen eyes.
3. Never sleep wearing eye make-up. Regardless of how tired you may be, always use an eye makeup remover, continue until the cotton ball or pad shows no signs of make-up. Use a cotton pad rather than a tissue because it is irritating. Removing eye make-up will prevent it from entering the eyelid and causing irritation.
4. Beware of bacteria. Do not use mascara or any other eye product that is older than a few months. Bacteria that have grown in the make-up would love a new home in your eyes, and will cause your eyelids to swell. On this note it is probably a good idea not to share your eye products with anyone else either.
5. Be sure you get enough quality, regular sleep. Sleep with your head elevated to allow better circulation and prevent fluid from collecting around your eyes. Sleep on your back so that gravity does not route fluid directly to your eyes.
6. Changes in your body's fluid balance due to weather changes, travel or hormone fluctuations.
7. Drug induced hypothyroidism (such as lithium) can also cause puffy eyes.
8. If itching or redness accompanies the puffiness, it may be due to an allergy or dermatitis.
9. Fluids get trapped in the tissues under the eyes. Usually the eyes are puffiest when you awake.
10. Puffy eyes can also be a sign of sinus and allergy problems.
11. Puffy eyes can also be a heredity problem.
Simple Home Remedies:
1. Gently tap your skin with your ring finger when you are applying eye cream to
encourage the excess fluid to drain away.
2. Store creams in the refrigerator, as the coldness will also help reduce puffiness.
3. Place strips of grated potato under your eyes to help reduce swelling. Strawberries and cucumber can also help.
4. Fill a small bowl with iced water or ice-cold milk. Soak a cottonwool pad with the liquid and lie down with the dampened pads over your eyes. Replace the pads as soon as they become warm. Continue for 15 minutes. As well as reducing puffiness, this treatment
will brighten the whites of your eyes.
5. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to reduce eye puffiness. When dehydrated the body
starts storing water as a defense system and this will add to puffy eyes.
6. Make sure you get enough sleep with regular timings.
7. If your eyes are puffy in the morning, go straight for a cube of ice. Wrap it in a paper towel and hold it over each eyelid for a few minutes. The cold will reduce the swelling.
Fortunately, you don't have to live with puffy eye syndrome. In fact, if you have puffy eyes because you retain fluid, the simplest way to reduce puffiness is by drinking more water. There are other tips you can follow to help relieve puffy eyes depending on the cause. Here are a few:
Try applying some hemorrhoid cream under the thin skin of the eye. This cream contains anti-inflammatory agents that can help alleviate puffy eyes.
Gently tap your skin where puffy, as this can encourage fluid build up to release and drain more easily.
Apply cold compresses to your eyes. Many stores and boutiques sell gel filled eye packs.
Grate some potatoes or place cucumber wedges on your eyes, and lay down for 10 minutes. This may help reduce swelling and help brighten your skin.
Soak a cloth or some nursing pads in cold milk and apply over your eyes for 10 minutes. This will help reduce puffiness and, like above, help brighten dark circles under your eyes.
Drink water until you feel like a water fountain. When you are retaining fluid, you simply can't drink enough water to reduce puffiness. Also avoid beverages with lots of caffeine and bubbly beverages including soda, as these can contribute to edema.
Avoid artificial sweeteners, as these can cause your body to retain more fluid.
Be sure you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep at night, because too little sleep will lead to dark circles and puffiness.
Try an ordinary ice pack. The cold temperature may help reduce swelling.
Always wear UV sunglasses during the day. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, even on cloudy days. Excessive exposure to the sun or unexpected sunburns often contributes to puffy eyes and leave you feeling bloated the next day.
Avoid overly windy conditions. Wear glasses or goggles to help protect your eyes and act as a buffer against intense environmental conditions.
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