Overview
Puffy eyes refer to the form of swelling in the tissues around the eyes which are called the orbits and are usually caused by hormonal changes, allergies, stress, and lack of enough sleep, aging, eye fatigue, excessive crying and excess fluid accumulation called oedema, which is due to too much consumption of salt. When you wake up in the morning and your eyes are puffy, it can be so irritating and this can make you tired and ill. Puffy eyes can be associated with these symptoms: eye pain, burning sensation, redness around the eye and eye discharge. To get rid of puffy eyes you need to following these 5 tips;
1. Cucumbers slices
There are home remedies for swollen eyes and one of the most effective and oldest methods is using cucumber slices. Cucumbers are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that help reduce redness, irritation, and swelling. Moreover, they also contain a cooling effect that assists in tightening dilated blood vessels hence, lessening the appearance of the swollen eyes. Chilled cucumbers are a good remedy for reducing puffiness. The astringent properties and enzymes contained in cucumbers reduce inflammation resulting to a tight skin. When you wake up in the morning and your eyes are puffy, just cut the cucumber into small slices, put the slices into the refrigerator for 15 minutes then …show more content…
Puffy eyes can also be a symptom of other eye condition such as blepharitis which needs to be checked by an experienced optician. As you use the above mentioned home remedies to get rid of swollen eyes, you should also consider dealing with the real root cause of your swollen eyes. Also increasing the intake of minerals and vitamins helps get rid of swollen eyes. However, prevention is always better than any cure. Be responsible