Under Eye Puffiness Treatment
Have
you ever gotten up in the morning to find those unattractive bags under your eyes? You think this is due to age,
and feel down. As most people do, you may think there is no treatment to get rid of them. The fact is that under
eye puffiness can be effectively prevented and treated. To do so, let us first see the causes of
under eye puffiness.
Under Eye Puffiness
Causes
You have Puffiness under
your eyes when you have a kind of mild swelling in the area which is not related to any medical condition. This
is just a cosmetic problem that may be caused by a variety of reasons. Although the issue can cause
uncomfortability, it is neither a permanent
disorder nor a symptom of any serious health problem. Although aging people all over the world experience under
eye puffiness, it is considered as the most annoying beauty problem faced by aging women.
Although the chance of
having under eye puffiness increases with aging, it is often difficult to relate its causes. Nevertheless, it is
very essential to know the factors leading to it for an effective treatment and prevention. Lack of fluid intake
or dehydration is among the top causes of swelling under eyes. Loss of water and fluids in the body due to
excess perspiration can give rise to puffy eyelids. Unhealthy diet or/and lifestyle is also a major factor.
Under eye puffiness can also be the result of an allergic reaction to certain foods, beauty and make-up
products. Among other causes include heredity and sleep deprivation. Under eye puffiness in the morning, on the
other hand, can be the result of alcoholism, excess crying, lack of sleep, sleeping flat on the back, and excess
salt intake.
Under Eye Puffiness
Medical Treatment
Now that we know the causes,
let’s find means to get rid of puffiness under eyes. It is important to know that if the puffiness is not secondary to any medical
condition; it does not require any medical treatment but cosmetic approaches.
If you have a permanent
under eye puffiness due to heredity, it can be treated through laser removal treatment. In this case, cosmetic
surgeries such as blepharoplasty can be performed to reshape and permanently remove the bags under your eyes.
This is one of the effective techniques of treating under eye bags. Similarly, puffiness caused due to allergies
can be treated with antihistamines. Taking diuretics also helps in reducing under eye puffiness. If, in the
other hand, you have allergies leading to the swelling, antihistamines and other anti-allergic therapies can be
used along with diuretics to reduce the puffiness under your eyes. But for the treatment to be effective, you
need to avoid the allergens.
Under Eye Puffiness
Alternative Treatment
Some people prefer to go
natural to eliminate their under eye puffiness. When used regularly, these home remedies can be more effective
in treating under eyes puffiness. They also attack the underline causes of the problem with no side effects.
Here are several home remedies that can be used to reduce the puffiness under eyes:
- Keep a cold compress
over your eyes for 10 minutes or more
- To immediately reduce
under eye puffiness, use a concealer; this can also instantly hide dark circles and fine
lines.
- Soak tea bags in water
and keep them on your eyes for a few minutes.
- Sometimes merely
splashing cold water over face can also help.
Prevention is always better
than treatment; under eye puffiness can be prevented. First, you need to identify and avoid products that cause
allergies. Use pillows when you’re sleeping. Finally, reduce the intake of salty foods and get adequate sleep
every night to prevent under eye puffiness.
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