Puffy eyes

The skin under your eyes is the thinnest and has very few oil glands. In addition, there are many blood vessels around the eyes where fluids can get trapped. If excess of fat in form of oil or cream is applied to the area then it swells up. There are other reasons for the occurrence of puffy eyes as well. A high salt intake, drinking too much alcohol, heredity problems, high blood pressure, lack of sleep, stress can cause them to bloat. Be careful of the quality of make up you use around the eyes and also steer clear of using any old makeup. Don’t leave make up on the eyes for too long. It is very important to remove make up before going to sleep. All these can cause bacteria to build up around the eyes, irritating them and causing them to swell.

• Avoid sleeping flat on your front; instead sleep on your back.
• Sleeping on the front results in poor circulation, which in turn makes fluids collect around the eyes.
• Drink lots of water. If water retention is the reason behind puffy eyes, drinking water will help flush out the excess salts.
• Eat lots of-fruits and vegetables to balance salt intake.
• Generally try to eat well, get enough sleep, and drink more water to keep puffy eyes at bay.
• Ensure that your diet is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. If you cannot meet daily requirement of these through your diet, have supplements.

Cold compresses help immensely with puffy eyes. If you suffer from puffy eyes, splash your face with cold water first thing in the morning. Other cold compresses that can be used to treat puffy eyes are; ice cubes, tea bags, cucumber slices etc. Ice cubes should be applied for about five minutes on the eyes. Use soaked and chilled tea bags on puffy eyes. Place chilled tea bags on your eyes for around five to ten minutes. Such cool compresses decrease swelling by contracting blood vessels. You can also fight problem of puffy eyes with a soothing eye cream. Pick light eye creams and gels that contain arnica,vitamin K, collagen, elastin or hyaluronic acid. Opt for a massage by a professional periodically.

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