Home Remedies For Puffy Eyes

Home remedies for puffy eyes. This condition generally appears with age. Slight bags under eyes can form at any age. But, large puffy eyes which look like swollen skin can be a problem. The condition of puffy eyes is most severe in the morning. Puffy eyes can impact the self esteem of a person. There are however some remedies to slowly reduce the puffiness in eyes.

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Home remedies for puffy eyes :
Puffiness or swelling occurs mainly in the lower eyelid. A rounded region of the skin swells up and eyes may not be able to open up fully. The main cause of puffy eyes is fluid retention in the body. It quickly shows up under the eyes and may also lead to dark circles. To combat this, one has to target the root cause of puffy eyes.

Reduce fat intake in diet : Eat only the healthy fats and get rid of some fast foods. Instead eat whole grains and home made food.
Reduce intake of sodium in diet : Sodium is found in salt. So, check food labels of packaged food for the amount of salt in diet. Excessive intake of salt in the body leads to fluid build up which can lead to water retention in the body. Under eye skin is the earliest vulnerable to this condition. As the level of sodium slowly drops in the body, held up water drains out and eyes are much less puffy in the morning.
Sweat : Going by the previous remedy, sweating helps to quickly eliminate water from the body and as a result can bring quick relief from puffy eyes.
Limit the intake of carbohydrates like fruit juices, potatoes, chips etc. Take more protein in diet and for carbohydrates, take whole grain foods. This too helps in reducing water retention or fluid buildup in the body cells.
Eat foods high in Vitamin A, like carrots.
Eat foods high in Vitamin C, like lemon, guava, lime, orange.
Massage the eyes with hands. Move the puffiness with the fingers outwards from the eyes. This gentle massage can make the puffiness reduce in due course of time.
Tea bags : Place cool tea bags on the skin. It reduces swelling and also lightens the skin.
Elevate the head slightly while sleeping : If the head is kept slightly higher, fluid will not back up towards the eyes. This prevents morning puffy eyes to a great deal .
Potato slice : Take two potato slices and place on top of eyes. Keep it for a long time and then remove the potatoes. The puffiness may be visibly reduced.

Puffy eyes should go away with these home remedies. However, sometimes it can be caused by an underlying disease. One can meet with a doctor and consult on this matter.

Psychological factors like stress, depression and crying can also cause puffy eyes and so one should take care of these causes. Anemia can also be a cause of puffy eyes, so one should eat foods that are high in dietary iron.