18 Natural Remedies For Puffy Eyes

18 Natural Remedies For Puffy Eyes

For many people, tiredness causes dark circles under the eyes and that can add years to their appearance. If you can’t catch up on your rest, place slices of ripe avocado under each eye, or try applying a paste of ground almonds and milk to lighten the dark shadows.

Are you scared of looking into mirror due to those swollen eye bags? Are you tired of people reminding you about your tired eyes!

Waking up with puffy eyes can be really frustrating when you have a big day ahead. Puffy eyes are one of the most common beauty problems.

This occurs when the eyes begin to swell for various reasons, including excessive crying, excessive physical stress, genetics, dermatitis, hormonal changes in the body, a change in weather, sinus problems, hangovers, bad diet, lack of sleep and some allergic reaction.

 Here are some Remedies For Puffy Eyes

Splash Face with Cold Water

  

Most of the times, the puffs under eyes form due to faulty fluid circulation within your face. Sometimes, it only needs a splash of cold water on your eyes and face .

A splash with cold water constrict the blood vessels and starts the fluid circulation thus reducing swelling in no time. You can even put some ice in water to make it really cold. 

However, beware! Don’t apply this extremely cold water to the skin around your eyes more than a couple of seconds.

 Use Chilled Cucumber Slices

Chilled cucumber slices provide an instant relief to the redness, heat and irritation associated with puffy eyes.

•  You need a cool cucumber from the refrigerator.
•  Cut  two pieces large enough to sit on your eyes.
•  Close your eyes and place cucumber slice on them.
• Let them rest for 15 – 20 minutes.
•   Remove them and dry your eyes .

·       Do this once in the morning and once in the evening till the puffiness comes down.

Cucumber and Rose Water

Rosewater is known for its anti-inflammatory property which helps in the reduction of swelling and redness under the eyes.

• Mix 1 tablespoon each of cucumber juice and rose water.
•   Dip a cotton swab into this mixture.
•    Apply it under your eyes.
•   Let it sit for about 20 minutes.
•  Rinse off with cool water.
•   Repeat this procedure 3 times a day.

Use Cold Compress

 A cold compress on the eyes is very rejuvenating and is almost as good as coffee for waking you up. Cold things reduce swelling which can be salvation for puffy eyes Use ice wrapped in a soft cloth, a chilled eye mask, a package of frozen vegetables or even a pair of chilled spoons.

  
Alternatively cold spoons;

This simple home remedy is surprisingly very effective. It will help tighten up the skin around your eyes as well as relax the blood vessels, thus offering relief to puffy and tired eyes.

1.    Chill 5 or 6 metal spoons in your refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.

2.    Hold the rounded portion of one of the cold spoons against your eye for a few minutes until the spoon becomes warm.

3.    As the spoon warms, replace it with another cold one from the refrigerator.

Use Tea Bags

Any tea bag Be it green tea bags or black tea bags can help soothe puffy and irritated eyes. They contain anti-irritant properties that help reduce swelling around your eyes. They can also relieve redness and inflammation.

Green Tea Bags to Soothe Puffy and Irritated Eyes

·       Put 2 used tea bags in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

·       Lie down and put the tea bags over your eyelids.

·       Leave them in place for 10 to 15 minutes.

·       Repeat a few times a day.

Use Potatoes 

 

Cut a raw refrigerated potato into two and circle the closed eyes gently with those halves.

Place it on your eyes so that it also covers the puffed areas under your eyes.

 Leave it like that for 15-20 minutes.

You'll notice a tremendous change in those bags as they'll be diminished in size.

Use blended Cucumber

•     Take a cool cucumber and blend it.
•    Put the blended cucumber on and under your eyes.
•   Let this sit for 5-10 minutes or till your eyes feel cold.
•    Remove
•    Rinse with cold water.
• Pat your eyes dry and make sure you don’t rub.
•    Repeat this whenever you need to have a quick cool eyes or before you head out

Use Cucumber juice

·       Blend one cucumber

·       Extract its juice

·       Let it cool in the fridge.

·       Soak 2 cotton buds in the chilled cucumber juice.

·       Place these buds on your closed eyes and rest for 10 minutes.

·       Remove the buds and pat your eyes dry.

·       Do this 2 times a day for fresh feeling eyes.

Use Milk

If you have extremely puffed up eyes this is the regular regime that you will have to follow. Dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on your eyelids and relax for 20-30 minutes. This well help your eyes in water retention and it would also cool them off.

Use Egg Whites

Egg whites have skin-tightening properties that can help banish under-eye bags as well as help prevent wrinkles.

1.    Separate the yolks from 2 eggs and put the whites in a bowl.

2.    Whip the egg whites thoroughly until you get a stiff consistency.

3.    Add a few drops of witch hazel, a natural skin-tightening astringent.

4.    Use a brush or soft cloth to apply this mixture under your eyes and allow it to dry.

5.    Leave it on for about 15 minutes.

6.    Do this daily for a few days.

Use Aloe Vera

The antioxidants and vitamin E present in aloe vera are effective in reducing puffiness around the eyes and also keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay.

Applying aloe vera gel on the area under your eyes will improve blood circulation and flush out the fluids around the eyes, thus reducing swelling.

When applying the gel, you must be very careful that it does not get in your eyes. If you do not have pure aloe vera gel, you can use any skin care products that contain aloe vera gel or extracts.

Use Cucumber and Lemon

Vitamin C present in lemon shrinks blood vessels and reduces the accumulation of water under the eyes.

•    Combine equal amounts of cucumber and lemon juice.
•  Dip a swab of cotton into this mixture.
•    Rub it gently all over your eyes and under it.
•    Let it sit for about 20-25 minutes.
•    Wash your eyes with cool water.

Note: Make sure you close your eyes at the time of application. Lemon juice can cause burning and irritation if it enters the eyes.
Alternatively, you could squeeze a lemon on a slice of cucumber and place them on your eyes for a while.

Use a combination of Cucumber and Potato

 Potatoes have anti-inflammatory properties which can have a cooling effect on your eyes.

They also contain catecholase which reduces the water retention under the eyes.

•    Mix 2 tablespoons each of cucumber juice and potato juice.
•   Soak a small cotton swab in this solution and apply it under your eyes.
•  Close your eyes and rest for a couple of minutes.
•   Wash your eyes with cool water and pat them dry.
•   Repeat this process 2-3 times a day.

Alternatively; You can dip few cotton swabs in cucumber juice, refrigerate them by placing them in a zip lock bag. Once they are cold, you can take 2 swabs each time and place them on eyes for few minutes and pat dry.

Gently Massage around Eyes with Hands

  

Puffiness under eyes are caused by excessive fluids that get trapped around your eyes. When you gently massage the area around your eyes, you help displace the trapped fluid and make it go away from under the eyes.

 This is perhaps the easiest home remedy for reducing eye puffs Close your eyes and lightly press the ring finger under your eye.

• Move your finger in arc shape from inside corner of your eye towards outside.
• Make 10-15 rounds. Be gentle enough because eyes are very sensitive organs.
• Repeat the massaging movements for the other eye too.

Make it a habit to massage your eyes this way every morning before you get out of your bed.

Drink a lot of water

  
Drink as much water as possible. Yes, it seems counter-intuitive when you are retaining water, but hydrating reduces puffiness. So drink around three glasses  of water  a day whenever you notice your eyes getting a little droopy.

Use Strawberries

The alpha hydroxyl acid present in strawberries can help make skin look smooth and young. It also helps reduce under-eye puffiness and swelling.

1.    Chill some strawberries in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2.    Remove the tops and slice them into thick pieces.

3.    Lie down and place the slices under your eyes for several minutes.

  

Cucumber and Milk powder

Milk has astringent properties which aid in the reduction of the puffiness under the eyes. Lauric acid present in milk calms the swollen eyes and provides a cooling effect.

•   Blend 1 cucumber into fine paste.
•  Mix 1 tablespoon of this paste with 1 tablespoon of milk powder.
•    Apply this paste to your eyes and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
•     Wash off with cold water.
•    Repeat this 2 times a day.

THINGS YOU CAN DO 

Sleep Tight and Sleep Right

Depriving yourself of sleep will also give you eye bags. Sleep at least for 7-8 hours as per your body’s demand. Also watch for your sleeping position. Keep your head elevated when you sleep so that the fluid doesn’t build up under eyes due to gravity pull. 

Do not sleep on stomach, it’s better to sleep on your back for the same reason. Sleeping on sides can also make one of your eyes puffy in the morning.

Drink Water To Prevent Water Build-Up Around Eyes

When your body retains water, it results into swelling here and there including under eyes. So keep your body hydrated, drink lots of water. When your body gets deprived of water, it starts accumulating water as a defense. When you drink lots of water, it will automatically release water resulting in reduced puffiness.

So , There You Are With All You Need To Treat And Prevent Puffy Eyes .