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How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

June 8th, 2006 by admin
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Getting Rid Of Puffy Eyes

The eyelids are very sensitive and can easily become irritated, red and puffy, but don’t despair; it is easier to get rid of puffy eyes than you may realize especially minor puffiness. Minor puffiness is the kind that you notice when you wake up, but is then reduced or eliminated by mid-morning as gravity drains the fluid that has accumulated throughout the night. Here you will find some simple techniques to relieve the swelling so you can get on with your life.

Symptoms of Puffy or Swollen Eyes:

  • Puffiness or swelling of the upper and lower eyelids, usually in the morning.
  • Occasionally accompanied by itching and/or redness.
  • Not able to open or close the eyes.

1. Common Causes of Puffy Eyes:

  • Dehydration. When the body gets dehydrated it begins storing up water, which can cause puffy eyes.
  • Diet. Drinking alcohol or eating salty foods before going to sleep. Alcohol can cause puffy eyes because it lowers anti-diuretic hormones (ADH) in the body, but the levels will normalize and the puffiness will usually subside at about the same time your hangover subsides.
  • Insufficient sleep.
  • Allergies. If your puffy eyes are accompanied by redness and itching, the cause may be associated with an allergy. Possible contributing factors include feather pillows, linen fabric, face-creams, dust, pollen, or food.
  • Aging. As you get older the skin begins to loose elasticity, causing swollen eyes.
  • Hormonal changes. The days just before and during menstruation cause hormone levels to fluctuate, this can result in water retention around the eyelids.
  • High blood pressure, which pushes fluids into the tissue around the eyes, can result in swelling.
  • Eyelid dermatitis, a rash on the skin which just affects the eyelids, that is usually caused by an allergic reaction to make-up or skin-care products.
  • Possible diseases.
  • Drugs. Drugs such as lithium that cause the thyroid to become less productive can also result in swollen eyes.
  • Heredity.

2. Preventing Puffy Eyes:

  • Stay hydrated!!! If you are thirsty, you are dehydrated. When properly hydrated, your urine will be nearly clear. (Note that some drugs and foods can alter the color of your urine.)
  • Lower your salt intake. The body can only store salt in fluid suspension - which will gather in the skin around your eyes. (Bonus: Lowering your salt consumption can improve your overall health.)
  • Never sleep wearing eye make-up. Regardless of how tired you may be, always use an eye make-up remover and continue until the cotton ball or pad shows no signs of make-up. Use a cotton pad rather than a tissue because it is less irritating. Removing eye make-up will prevent it from entering the eyelid and causing irritation.
  • Tainted eye makeup can cause puffy eyesBeware of bacteria. Speaking of eye make-up…Do not use mascara or any other eye product that is older than a few months. Bacteria that have grown in the make-up would love a new home in your eyes, and will cause your eyelids to swell. On this note it is probably a good idea not to share your eye products with anyone else either.
  • Be sure you get enough quality, regular sleep.
  • Sleep with your head elevated to allow better circulation and prevent fluid from collecting around your eyes.
  • Sleep on your back so that gravity does not route fluid directly to your eyes.



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  1. December 27th, 2011 at 6:50 am    Joey Says:

    I’ve heard that freeing metal spoons overnight and then placing them on your eyebags the following morning helps.. I’ve tried the teabag method but it wasn’t effective. I’d say that drinking more water and getting at least 9 hours of sleep every night(from around 10/11pm – 8/9am) will help a lot! Hopw this information helps!

  2. November 28th, 2011 at 2:10 pm    Samantha Says:

    I missed the part where they gave any tips on how to GET RID of the puffy eyes. terrible article.

  3. November 25th, 2011 at 1:32 pm    misshelena Says:

    Also for hyperthyroidism: i have found systane balance eye drops (put in eye) close eye and do eye excercise look far up then far down then right to left for about 1 min and next morning not as swollen or irritated or as dry work wonders for my thyroid eye disorder hope it helps ya out

  4. November 25th, 2011 at 1:29 pm    misshelena Says:

    Preperation h : helps reduce swelling and puffines if put under eye and above eyelids

  5. March 30th, 2011 at 11:16 am    Bailey Says:

    I have a daughter and she Is 13 years old, she has very puffy eyes and she has had them for most of her life, she really wants to get rid of them but nothing seems to work. Eye deemed don’t do anything and she is made fun of for it sometimes. Please help!

  6. March 26th, 2011 at 10:59 pm    Sarah Says:

    I will be 19 in June have an awful bad case of insomia and hyperthyroidism, I am constently stressed from family issues and I’ve had under eye circles and bags for a very long time, I’ve tried many things and nothing has worked “YET.”
    But, on the tv show “The Doctor’s” I learned that ice AND a moisturiser is the best thing, and these great tips may help. I pray because it really affects me, I’m too shy to look and even talk to people because I feel so ugly. I’ve never had a boyfriend because I’m just too concerned about my eyes and I’m afraid of the surgery, but I’m so desperate.. I know how silly it is but if anybody has tips for the hyperthyroidism I would be most grateful.<3

  7. March 6th, 2011 at 12:28 am    Veronica Says:

    Hi, I’m 15 and i have superrrrr serious puffy AND dark bags under my eyes! My top eyelids are also puffy, too. I have astigmatism, I’m not sure if the shapee of my eye is affecting my eye bags because I have my aunt has the same case, just not as worse sursprisingly. I have desperatley been looking for a treatment! I can’t get surgery untill I’m older & i have tried natural remedies like cocumbers, potatoes, tea bags, cold spoons and even skin whitening cream & NOTHING has worked. Everyone asks me at what time I slept last night ’cause I look so tired or tell me to stop driking or doing drugs when I don’t sleep late or drink/do drugs! I’m really concerned :c I will try these things hoping this can work at least a little.

  8. March 5th, 2011 at 3:07 am    Eleanor Says:

    Why does my eyes always feel dry inside.

  9. February 7th, 2011 at 4:18 pm    Dan Says:

    I am 49 and my eyes have absolutely no wrinkles or puffiness at all. I look like a friggin movie star. And yet I’ve never taken especially good care of myself. I guess it’s just genetic.

  10. February 6th, 2011 at 8:14 am    chris Says:

    In answer to Beatrice’s question, i get the same thing, if i have had a fair few pints the night before and i then go for a bath in the evening i find that on most occassions my left eye only will start to itch in the corner, if i dare to scratch it you can see the upper skin above the eyeball swell up in about 15 seconds and then the skin below the eye goes the same as well, liquid in there. I have only found out recentley that in my case it is dehydration, if i drink a pint of water half an hour before having a bath it does not happen. Having said all this i have found on rare occassions if i have been sweating in the garden and only slightly thirsty the same can happen, but booze the night before does make it worse. The worst thing is that it takes 3 days to go back to normal.As i have said before in my case it is not drinking enough fluid.

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