Raise the head of the bed. Six-inch wooden blocks placed under the headboard will elevate your head and help keep fluid from pooling around your eyes.
Skip the water at bedtime. Or restrict yourself to a few sips.
Cut out overly salty foods. A high intake of sodium may be causing you to retain more fluid, in which case reducing the salt in your diet may produce good results (not only for your eyes, but also for your health in general).
Skip wrinkle removers. An eye cream designed for plumping up wrinkles may be doing its job too well. These products can backfire and give you bags by puffing up the surrounding eye area.
Switch to gel-type makeup. Water-based makeup and gels are lighter than oil-based and less likely to irritate delicate under-eye skin.
Snack on bananas and raisins, both of which alleviate fluid retention.
Take a diuretic:Consume cabbage or cranberry juice. Both are diuretics, which will help you "evacuate" some excess fluid. Don't turn to caffeine as your diuretic of choice, as it can interfere with sleep and bring back the puffiness.
Exercise:Exercise to improve circulation, which will help your body move fluid through your body, rather than letting it accumulate.
Forgo the feather comforter. If you suspect that you are allergic to feathers?waking up every morning with puffy eyes is a clue?try switching to quilts and pillows filled with synthetic material.
Determine if you have any of the conditions associated with puffy eyes
Sometimes the swelling is a side effect of another condition, which is temporary, or must be treated individually.
- pregnancy - commonly associated with fluid retention
- hormonal variation in the menstrual cycle - commonly associated with fluid retention
- dermatitis - sensitive skin is more likely to swell in response to irritants
- allergies - can cause leaks in the subcutaneous capillary beds around the eyes.
- mononucleosis - puffy eyes may be an early symptom of infection
- medication - puffiness or water retention could be a side effect
- more serious medical conditions -
- If the swelling is extreme and/or persistent, it may be a symptom of a serious illness, such as a blood clot, thyroid disease, or renal failure. Check with a doctor to investigate if the puffiness won't go away.
- Be careful about what type of tea you use. If you have allergies, an herbal tea like chamomile might swell your eyes.
- Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a couple of seconds.
- Exercise caution when using a new cosmetic product or trying a home remedy. If the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms, discontinue use immediately and contact your primary care physician or dermatologist for severe or persisting symptoms.
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