Reduce Puffy Eyes

Puffy eye is a condition where the area under the eyes are “puffed up”. Eye puffiness is a type of fluid build-up (edema) in the tissues around your eyes. It affects the look of the face and eyes, but is rarely a serious problem. The cosmetic aspect of puffy eyes is important as it gives a tired, sad look to the eyes. The skin around the eyes are thin and delicate and reflect the condition of your mind and body. Eyes with bags under them can also run in the family. Fluid retention in the body such as hormonal problems or allergies, can cause also cause puffy eyes. Usually the causes are stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet.

There are many things you can do to treat and prevent puffy eyes. Avoiding late nights is the first step to take. The quality of sleep is also an issue.

Tips for reducing puffy eyes

• Splashing your face and eyes with cold water stimulates blood supply through the capillaries and also closes the pores
• 2 slices of cucumber placed in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, can be placed on the eyes. This helps relax the eyes while dilating blood vessels. 2 tea bags placed in the refrigerator can be used just like the cucumber
• Massaging your eyes help immensely. With your index and middle fingers gently massage around the eyes in a clockwise and then anti-clockwise motion
• treatment masks or patches that are placed under the eyes have become popular. There are many kinds such as aloe vera
• a popular method is using hemorrhoid cream. Be sure not to get it in your eyes

The most essential things to remember when treating puffy eyes is that they reflect your overall health. There are no replacements for good nutrition, plenty of water, or getting just the right amount of sleep.