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Every morning you wake up with puffy eyes? Swollen eyelids will make you seem tired and sleepy, but there are ways to deal with it. Read on for some quick fixes and long-term strategies to reduce eyelid swelling as well as some sustainable solutions to prevent puffy eyes.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Quick remedies

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   Drink a lot of water. Puffy eyes are usually caused by fluid retention when the eye area has a high concentration of salt. If you cry before bed or eat too salty the night before, the next morning you will notice more swelling in your eyes. Drinking plenty of water is a great way to wash the eye area and help reduce swelling.
   • Avoid beverages that contain substances that cause dehydration, such as caffeine and alcohol.

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   Apply a cold compress to your eyes. Puffy eyes are usually caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues around the eye. As with many other swelling, you can reduce swelling by applying a cold compress to your eyes. The cold cucumber slices are the perfect size and shape to put on the eyes, and the ascorbic content in the cucumber is great for temporarily reducing eye swelling. Lie down, close your eyes, and apply cucumber slices to your eyelids for about 15 minutes or until they warm.
   • If you don't have cucumbers available, you can wet a few tea bags, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes, then lie down and apply the tea bags to your eyes for 15 minutes. In addition to the cooling effects of tea bags, the caffeine in black tea also limits blood flow and helps reduce swelling.
   • More simply, every day you can put 2 metal spoons in the refrigerator and place the spoon back on your eyes.

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   Apply an astringent to your eyelids. You can purchase astringent creams and tonic water to reduce swelling around the eyes. Dip a cotton ball in tonic water or astringent cream, lie down, close your eyes, and place the cotton ball over your eyes. Wait 10 minutes for the astringent to penetrate your skin, then remove a cotton ball and wash your face.
   • Strawberry slices also work to help smooth skin.

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   Place the potatoes in your eyes. Potatoes are also believed to have natural astringent properties.
   • Peel the raw potato, cut it in half, and place the potato halves over the eyes for 10 minutes. The potatoes will cool the eyes and reduce swelling.
   • Try grated potatoes. You only need to grate the raw potatoes and apply to the eyes for 15 minutes, then rinse.

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   Do exercise. Exercises work to increase blood circulation, helping fluids circulate throughout the body instead of standing in one place. If you have time, try running, yoga, or simply a few brisk walks.

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   Apply Preparation-H cream. Hemorrhoids creams such as Preparation-H work to constrict the blood vessels, thereby helping to reduce swelling. On days with a lot of swelling, you can use your ring finger to dab a little bit of cream around the eyes to reduce swelling. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Long-term strategies

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   Get enough sleep. Swollen eyelids may simply be caused by lack of sleep or poor sleep. Puffiness under the eyes is a common symptom of sleep deprivation. You should try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

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   Sleep with a pillow. Every morning puffy eyes are not uncommon. One possible explanation is sleeping in a horizontal position for too long, and when you get up, the fluid under your eyes is suddenly pulled down by weight. To alleviate this, you can try adding a pillow to sleep when you sleep so that the fluid doesn't pull down too much when you wake up.
   • If you normally sleep on your stomach, try to switch to lying on your back. People with a habit of lying on their tummy often have puffy eyes, because this position allows fluid to accumulate in the eye.
   • If you normally sleep on your side, you may notice that one eye is more swollen than the other. Try to switch sides from time to time or switch to your back.

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   Be gentle when taking care of your face. The skin around the eyes is so fragile that it can relax and become damaged when it is rubbed hard or exposed to chemicals. To prevent sagging and watery skin around the eyes, change your facial care routine to be more gentle.
   • Do not use harsh chemicals to wash your face; Only use a mild cleanser.
   • Do not wipe or rub your eyes when removing makeup; Use makeup remover to make it easier to wash off cosmetics.
   • Do not rub your eyes with a towel. You can pat the water gently on your face and pat dry.
   • Use a warm cream for the eyelids and around the eyes.

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   Treatment of allergies. Puffy eyes are often caused by allergies that cause the face to become inflamed and inflamed and fill with water. You can see a difference after treating your allergy with an effective allergy medicine.
   • Try taking over-the-counter or prescription medications from your doctor.
   • Keep your home clean, free from dust, animal hair, and other allergens. In addition, you should also change the filter in the heater and wash fabric items regularly.

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   Make some changes to your diet. How often do you eat salty at dinner? That's an important cause of puffy eyes, as salt causes water retention on your face. If you go to bed every day with too high salt levels in your body, the skin around your eyes may stretch and sag over time because of fluid. You can start the following new habits to reduce the chance of this happening:
   • Use less salt when cooking. Try cutting out the salt in half, then reduce it further if possible.
   • Do not eat out often. You can't control the amount of salt a restaurant adds to a dish, and they often add more salt than you think.
   • Avoid salty foods like french fries, salted roasted nuts, salted crackers, canned soups, fried foods, and foods high in sodium.
   • Use bananas and raisins as snacks, both of which help to reduce water retention in the body.
   • Eat cabbage or cranberry juice. These two vegetables are both diuretic and will help you get rid of excess fluid in your body. Don't switch to caffeine as a diuretic, as caffeine can interfere with sleep and return puffy eyes.

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   Limit alcohol. The alcohol in the alcohol will build up fluid on the face, in addition to causing dehydration. You should limit yourself to 1-2 glasses of wine at a time, drink only 1-2 times a week. The skin around the eyes will gradually sag if you drink more than this.

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   Determine if there are any problems associated with swelling of your eyelids. Sometimes the swelling of the eyelid is the result of another condition, and treating the condition will help. Here are some examples:
   • Pregnant
   • Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle
   • Dermatitis (sensitive skin is prone to swelling in response to irritating factors)
   • Allergy
   • Infectious mononucleosis (swelling of the eyes may be an early symptom of an infection)
   • Medication (puffy or watery eyes may be a side effect of medication)
   • More serious illnesses

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   Reduce stress. Cortisol, a stress hormone, can lead to a number of physical symptoms when elevated, including eye swelling. Try yoga, practice controlled breathing exercises, or meditate. The above methods are all effective in reducing stress and are believed to help improve blood circulation in the body. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Apply sustainable solutions

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   Accept yourself. If you have been to a doctor but your doctor has not found anything out of the ordinary, perhaps your puffy eyes are just a cosmetic problem. This happens when you reach a certain age, and sometimes just spontaneously appear for no apparent reason. Learn to turn your attention to other features that don't show signs of age, such as eye color, curly curls, or an optimistic attitude in life.

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   Go for cosmetic eyelid surgery. As a last resort you can consider, eyelid plastic surgery will remove fat around the eyes, followed by laser skin treatments. This surgery will help skin tighten and eyes reduce swelling permanently. This surgery costs several tens of millions and takes several weeks to recover. advertisement

Advice

• Drink plenty of water before going to bed and after waking up.
• Try massaging around your eyes to allow fluid to circulate.
• Place the spoon in the freezer and hold it against your eyes when it's cold enough.
• Soak a tissue, then put it in the freezer, take it out after 20 minutes and apply on your eyes.
• One simple way to fix puffy eyes: Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, making sure the water isn't too hot. Dip a cotton ball or eye patch in warm salt water and apply it to your eyelids for a few minutes. Repeat these steps for at least 30 minutes. After a while your eyes will no longer be swollen.
• Before taking a bath or going to bed, try soaking a cotton ball in cold water, then apply it to your eyes for about 8 minutes.
• Frequently using your phone or tablet right before bedtime can cause eyes to become tired and puffy the next day. The gold glass coating the computer screen helps to reduce this effect. In the long run, you should reduce the amount of time you spend on electronic devices before bed.
• Soak a clean washcloth in cold water and apply to your eyes for 20 minutes. Be careful not to press hard in the eyes!

Warning

• Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a few seconds.
• Be cautious when using new cosmetics or trying a home remedy. If the condition worsens or develops other symptoms, discontinue use immediately and contact your GP or dermatologist in case of severe or persistent illness.