10 Ways To Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles

Puffy eyes or swelling around the eyes occur due to an excessive fluid accumulation. The skin under the eyes is thin and delicate, thus fluid retention is evident in this area.

In some cases, this swelling might be a sign of a minor of major health condition. While in some cases, this can be caused due various factors such as lack of sleep, crying, over consumption of salt or alcohol, dehydration, allergies, stress, aging and so on..!

Waking up with puffy or swollen eyes can be quite frustrating. It makes you look tired even if you’re not. And puffy eyes when accompanied with dark circles, redness, or undereye bags make you look more worse.

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There are many ways to get rid of puffy eyes.Some home remedies are simple and will give a temporary relieve depending on the situation. However, puffy eyes due to a medical condition might require a proper treatment. No matter what, you can still try these tips and tricks to get rid of them and prevent them.

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Here are some Natural Remedies To Help You Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes And Dark Circles

Firstly break the bad habits..

• Get Enough Sleep

On an average an adult requires about 8-9 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep will help your body function rightly and will also reduce those puffy eyes. It is very important to have a proper sleeping schedule.

Sleeping on a decent mattress will help you get a good and sound sleep. It is advised to sleep on your back with an extra pillow under your head. Sleeping on the sides or on stomach will cause gravity to collect fluid under your eyes, which might explain those pesky bags. Hence it is important to avoid doing this as much as possible.

• Stop Consuming Too Much Of Salt/Sodium

Too much of of salt consumption in the diet can also cause puffy eyes.Thinking how? Well, sodium causes your body to hold onto fluid, that includes in the tissues surrounding your eyes as well. So the best thing would be to stop eating  packaged products,salted chips,etc especially, in the night!

• Avoid Drinking Too Much Of Alcohol

Dehydration can result in puffy eyes and alcohol and other drinks can make you feel dehydrated. So avoid or limit your drinks and start drinking more water instead. If you’re tired of drinking the plain water, try some fruit juices.

Also too much of alcohol consumption is anyway bad for your health so either stop or start limiting your drinks.

• Stop Smoking

Smoking damages the skin on your face, the blood vessels and makes them more pronounced and bluer. Hence,smoking should be avoided under all circumstances!

• Opt For A More Healthy Diet

Start opting for a better and healthy diet. Fruits like bananas,oranges, strawberries and kiwi can help. Add broccoli,cauliflower,beans,yogurt and leafy greens to your diet. Avoid junk and oily food. Eat more food that are rich in potassium and vitamin C.

• Reduce Stress

Taking stress is only going to make a situation more worse than it was before. It affects your mental health and also starts affecting your body making you physically weak and tired.Stressing too much will disrupt your sleep and this will add more to your dark circles and puffy eyes.Thus, it is very important to reduce stress and sleep more.

Now try these natural remedies..

• Tea Bags

Deflate puffiness or get rid rid of dark circles using tea bags. This might sound funny but this actually works, so do give it a shot. All you have to do is, refrigerate a few tea bags for about 30 minutes, then take them out and pop them on your eyes for about 15-20 minutes. This one works best with green tea as it contains anti-inflammatory properties that will help increase the blood flow to the skin.

• Cold Compress

Trick 1- Place some slices of cucumber on your eyes for about 15 minutes to help sooth any inflammation. This will help reduce the amount of fluid collected under your eyes that leads to puffiness.

Trick 2- You can grab two clean metal teaspoons. Now refrigerate them for a while or hold them for a few minutes under very cold running water. Place them over your eyelids for about a minute.The cold will tighten your skin, constrict blood vessels, and reduce your pores, which in turn will get rid of puffiness and sagging.

• Eye Creams

Under eye creams are not only for grandmas.Investing in the right eye cream will definitely save you from puffiness and dark circles. A good eye cream may help banish puffiness. An eye cream that includes ingredients like chamomile, cucumber,arnica,glycerin,vitamin C or shea butter will work best.These all contain properties that may reduce inflammation and tighten the skin.

• Treating Your Allergies

Allergies can cause your eyes to redden, swell, and puff up.This can also result in the darkening of the skin. And might prompt you to rub your eyes more, resulting in further puffiness. 

It is better to not waste time and consult your doctor for a medical treatment. No natural remedies or tricks will work here. And the only thing that might help are medicines or eye drops(whatever your doctor suggests).

So these natural tips and tricks will surely work but only for a temporary period. If you really want to get rid of the puffiness, you have break the bad habits and opt for a good lifestyle. You have to sleep more and rest more! You have to eat healthy and drink more water. Avoid over consumption salt and alcohol. Don’t stress, don’t cry. And take care of those beautiful eyes!