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How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

June 8th, 2006 by admin
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I Spy With My Puffy Eye...

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. January 30th, 2010 at 2:19 am    Sandy Says:

    Hi, im 13 and I have no idea what happened. I just woke up last Sunday and my eyes were all dry, puffy and swollen! its Saturday and it just gets worse and worse!!!! D: I cant stand it anymore!!!!!!!! HELP!

  2. January 8th, 2010 at 6:30 pm    noor Says:

    I’m 14, and have had seriously baaad puffy eyes for suuuch a loong time, liiike, it started off while i was on holiday like two years agooo – in the summer holidays, and we went to a reeally hot n sandy country – and yeahh, my sleeping habits were a bit off, bt still – was pritty much still getting enough sleep etc, but liiike, ever siince, i’ve dad reeeally puffy eyes, and liiike, they get worse over time, like, at first, they were just the top eyelids, and then it was the bottom ones as well, and i reeally dont kno what to doo, because theyr not liike this just in the morning, but rather like, coonstantly, throughout the daay – soo anyhelp anyone? Because it seems like all the advice is for those who only had puffy eyes in the morning kinda thing, soo, yhh, :S (:

  3. January 6th, 2010 at 10:40 pm    ... Says:

    Im 13 years old i cry almost evry day because i miss my boyfriend that left. We are still together but i stil miss his hugs and kisses ever day that i wake up i get puffy eyes and nothing works for me plz help me :(

  4. December 8th, 2009 at 2:23 pm    Sara Says:

    POSSIBLE SOLUTION

    Hi everybody. I suffered from puffy eyes which went down and left in their place bright red areas under each eye and dryness. The problem would happen for about a week, then they would be fine for a couple of weeks, then it would come back again. I got really bogged down with this. Went to my doctor each time, and they just gave me the whole “you must be allergic to your makeup” etc and kept prescribing me with more and more moisturiser. Eventually, I came off the contraceptive pill figuring that that is the only thing I hadn’t tried and now i’ve never had the problem back since! Just something to consider if any of you are taking this. Sara x

  5. November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm    Vanessa Says:

    My eyes have been swollen and flakey for the past couple of days but I have no idea what caused it. I’ve never had this before. I thought what caused it was me crying for hours one night because the next morning I woke up with the swollen eyes, but it hasn’t gone away. and i havent worn makeup this whole week. Im lost. please help. going to school is kindof embarassing. I look like E.T

  6. September 21st, 2009 at 9:50 pm    Georgia Says:

    I am 19 years old and ever since i was a young girl i have always had dark circles under my eyes and they sit just above my cheek bones i jst want to know… because i have almost tried everything… how do i know if they are hereditary… especially if no one else in my family tree has the same problem!? help!

  7. September 17th, 2009 at 8:04 am    Jessica Says:

    For the past week I have been waking up with puffy eyes. I think it was an allergic reaction to my new acne medicine. I stopped using it and every time I wake up they are still puffy. As the day goes on it is not as bad, but it is annoying. What do I do?

  8. August 25th, 2009 at 12:18 pm    Emma Says:

    i am 12 years old and i’ve always had dark circles under my eyes. but lately they are really bad. they are slightly red and itchy and quite puffy. do you think i am allergic to anything? (i was allergic to pure wool when i was younger but ive grown out of it)

  9. June 8th, 2009 at 1:40 pm    tania Says:

    i get puffy eyes every morning,i hate it so much even wheni put make up on it still looks so ugly,,i dont frink alot of water but am not dehydrated either,plz give me an advice ,how to get rid of puffy eyes

  10. June 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am    Helen Says:

    I am 13 and last year whenever it will turn to Summer the end of the year My eyelid would get swollen.AT first it woulf be on eye lid, not bad. Then it will turn into both eyelids really bad. And this year,two days ago, my lips were really itchy and the next day my eyes were swollen the lids, i just put ice, but since i know myself i know that it wouldbget worse, i couldn’t go to school today because of how terreible it looks, its even swollen in the bottom eyelid also. I put ice, but nothing is working=/

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