Puffy bags under your eyes can make you look tired, old or unwell. Hormones, illness, genetics, allergies, crying, or a poor night's sleep can all contribute to puffy eyes, according to EyeDoctorGuide.com. In most cases, puffy eyes are the result of fluid retention in the delicate tissues under and around the eye area. Smart prevention tactics and gentle treatments can help the excess fluid to disperse and allow you to look refreshed and rested.
Step 1
Sleep with your head elevated on several pillows and sleep on your back rather than your stomach, recommends TheBeautyTips.com. Drink plenty of water and limit salt and alcohol consumption. Maintain a normal and healthy sleep schedule.
Step 2
Tap eye cream into the skin under and around the eyes. Pat gently with a fingertip to reduce mild puffiness.
Step 3
Soak cotton balls or a cloth in cold water. Place the cold compresses on your eyes and leave in them place for at least 10 minutes. Splash ice cold water on your face repeatedly to achieve a similar effect.
Step 4
Slice a cucumber into 1/4-inch slices. Cover your eyes with cucumber slices and relax for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 5
Try an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream for quick relief of puffy eyes. Tap the cream under the eyes and allow the anti-inflammatory properties of Preparation H or a similar cream to treat puffy under eye bags, recommends EyeDoctorGuide.com.
Tips and Warnings
- If home treatments are unsuccessful, a plastic surgeon can surgically eliminate bags under the eyes with a procedure called a blepharoplasty, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Things You'll Need
- Pillows
- Eye cream
- Cool compresses
- Cucumber slices
- Hemorrhoid cream
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