Disgusted with the bags around your eyes? Not a fan of
cosmetic surgery? If you can be satisfied with looking a lot
better, as opposed to surgical perfection, there are several
ways to approach reducing the puffiness under your eyes without
going under the knife
1. Reduce swelling directly. Eye puffiness is a type of fluid
build-up (edema) in the tissues around your eyes, called the
orbits. Therefore, the steps taken to reduce puffiness are
similar to those taken to reduce any kind of swelling. The
following are "quick fixes" to temporarily encourage fluid to
drain away from under your eyes.
* Place cold cucumber slices on your eyes. It is the
cold temperature that is helping rather than the product
itself. The aroma, however, can be soothing and relaxing.
Slice them into 1/8" discs and let them float in cool tap
water for a few minutes. Shake them off well before applying
to your eyes..
* Use cold, refrigerated used tea bags. Like the
cucumber slices, the coolness reduces circulation, but the tea
actually has a slightly astringent (tissue-shrinking) effect as
well.
* For a less messy alternative, try putting 2 metal
tablespoons in the fridge and use them daily by placing the
backs against your eyes.
* Rinse your face in cool water and pat dry.
* Strange as it sounds, hemorrhoid cream, which is
meant to reduce swelling, may work well. Be careful not to get
it in your eyes. (This only works if you live in Canada.
Hemorrhoid creams in the U.S. are no longer made with the
active ingredient that reduces swelling.)
2. Get enough sleep. If you have puffy eyes all day, it could
be that you're simply not getting enough sleep, or the quality
of the sleep you are getting is poor. Puffiness under the eyes
is a common symptom of sleep deprivation.
3. Drink more water! Most people who find that they are prone
to puffy eyes are usually dehydrated. Try this over a long
term period and see the results. It's very effective.
4. Elevate your head when you sleep. It's not unusual to
have puffy eyes upon waking. A possible explanation for this
may be that when you are laying down for several hours in a
horizontal position and then stand up, the fluid that was
resting under your eyes is suddenly being pulled down by
gravity.This swelling, however, should subside shortly.
To reduce it, you can try elevating your head while sleeping
so that the fluid is not as drastically drawn down when you get
up.
5. Cure puffy eyes from the inside out. Puffiness is a
manifestation of excess fluid retention. By addressing your
body's tendency to tuck fluid away, you may be able to
indirectly reduce swelling around your eyes.
* Reduce your salt intake. A high intake of sodium
may be causing you to retain more fluid, in which case reducing
the salt in your diet may produce good results (not only for
your eyes, but also for your health in general).
* Snack on bananas and raisins, both of which
alleviate fluid retention.
* Consume cabbage or cranberry juice. Both are
diuretics, which will help you "evacuate" some excess fluid.
Don't turn to caffeine as your diuretic of choice, as it can
interfere with sleep and bring back the puffiness.
* Exercise to improve circulation, which will help
your body move fluid through your body, rather than letting it
accumulate.
6. Determine if you have any of the conditions associated with
puffy eyes. Sometimes the swelling is a side effect of another
condition, which is temporary, or must be treated individually.
* pregnancy - commonly associated with fluid retention
* hormonal variation in the menstrual cycle -
commonly associated with fluid retention
* dermatitis - sensitive skin is more likely to
swell in response to irritants
capillary beds around the eyes
* mononucleosis - puffy eyes may be an early symptom
of infection
* medication - puffiness or water retention could be
a side effect
* more serious medical conditions - see Warnings
below
7. Accept yourself. If you've checked with your doctor, then
your puffy eyes are probably only a cosmetic issue.
It happens with age, and sometimes it just happens. Learn to
draw attention to other features that haven't aged, such as the
color of your eyes, the curl in your hair, or your attitude
towards life.
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