Puffy eye is that when you awake the eyes are puffiest. Skins around and under your eyes are the thinnest and most sensitive of your body. Puffy eyes can also be a heredity problem. Late nights, allergies, high salt intake or general stress can cause the unsightly phenomenon of puffy eyes. Puffy eyes can also result from a build-up of toxins and wastes in the system.
Preventing dryness around the eyes can also be very helpful in reducing swelling. If dryness is your problem, a lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer will help. Be certain the moisturizer does not contain any irritating ingredients that could make matters worse.
Reduce your puffy eyes by taking some measures which can cause puffy eyes. Reduce puffy eyes through exercise also, move your eyes in wide circular motion, first in one direction and then the other. Move the eyes to the right and left and then up and down.
SYMPTOMS
The possible symptoms are
- Swelling around the eyes.
- Swollen eyelid.
- Itching eyes.
- Puffy eyelids.
- Eye redness or pink eyes.
- Inability to closing or opening of the eyes is most common symptom of puffy eyes.
CAUSES
- If itching or redness accompanies the puffiness, it may be due to an allergy or dermatitis.
- Puffy eyes can be a heredity problem.
- Drinking alcohol more the then capacity results in hangovers and they also produce puffy eyes.
- Changes in your body's fluid balance such as due to weather changes, travel or hormone fluctuations.
- Contact lenses can cause irritation and swelling, results in puffy eyes, so be sure that you are wearing the most comfortable type for your vision correction.
- Lack of sleep may also results in puffy eyes.
- Fluids get trapped in the tissues under the eyes. Usually the eyes are puffiest when you awake. Puffy eyes may also be a sign of sinus and allergy problems.
HOME REMEDIES
- Cut out thin slices of cucumber.
- Chill them. Now lie down and shut your eyes.
- Apply chilled cucumber slices over and under-eye areas and relax. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Gently rub the slices over and under-eye areas, and then wash off. You will feel relaxed and refreshed.
- The natural moisture from cucumber acts as a healing tonic while the cucumber juice helps to lighten the skin too. A great relief for tired and puffy eyes.
- Drink of enough water will also reduce eye puffiness. When a person is dehydrated the body starts storing water as a defense system and this will add to puffy eyes, so drink around 8-10 glass of water daily to get rid of puffy eyes.
- Lie in a quiet room down for 15 minutes, with either a slice of raw potato or cucumber over your eyes, or cotton wool pads soaked in witch hazel or iced water. Your eyes will sparkle and any puffiness will magically disappear.
- Remove contact lenses each night before bed to avoid puffiness caused by lens irritation and drying.
- Soak cotton wool pads in rose water and use them as eye pads, over closed eyes, this will help to get rid of puffy eyes and reduce your puffiness.
- Mix one teaspoon of salt in a pint of hot water; apply pads soaked in the saline solution on the puffy areas. A great relief for tired and puffy eyes.
- Gently tap your skin with your ring finger when you are applying eye cream to encourage the excess fluid to drain away.
- Wash your entire face with the coldest water you can stand immediately after you wake up.
- Use either cold tap water or a mixture of cold water and ice cubes in a large bowl or tub.
- Splash your face for up to 5 minutes, if possible. This helps in reduction of puffy eyes.
All above are simple home remedy to get rid of puffy eyes. If the still eyes are puffy then see your physician, who may possibly rule out the real causes or the possible causes such as thyroid and kidney problems.
