If you experience puffy or baggy eyes, look no further than your refrigerator and kitchen sink for remedies that can help fight inflammation while reducing swelling. While genetics or advancing age can cause a person's eyes to appear baggy, other contributing factors include a diet high in sodium, crying, allergies or skin dehydration.
Cucumbers/Potatoes
Slice either of these common items found in your refrigerator, and you have the perfect shape to lay over the eye. The cool temperature can help to constrict blood vessels that may have become dilated due to allergens or crying. Cut the cucumber or potato into thin slices, then place in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove and place over the eyes for 10 minutes with your head elevated to allow fluid to drain from the eyes, according to Real Simple.
Water
This fluid can provide many benefits to those who suffer from baggy eyes, according to Real Simple. If you have consumed an excessive amount of alcohol, this can dehydrate the skin, causing the skin under the eyes to appear thin. When the skin is thinner, your eyes may appear baggier and darker in color. Also, consuming an excessive amount of sodium can cause your body to retain water, which results in puffiness under the eyes and possibly in your entire body. Drinking water helps to combat both these problems, first by flushing sodium out of the body and second by hydrating skin.
Tea
Soak a washcloth in cold chamomile or green tea, then apply the washcloth to the eyes. Both of these kinds of teas have anti-inflammatory properties, which can cause the blood vessels to constrict, reducing bagginess. Apply for 10 minutes, and re-dip in the tea if you sense the washcloth is becoming too warm.
Adjust Your Sleep Habits
According to MotherNature.com, sleeping on your face can contribute to puffy eyes because the force of gravity pulls the skin downward, creating the puffiness. Instead, sleep on your back with your head propped up by a pillow, which will allow gravity to pull fluid downward. Also, ensure you sleep enough by sleeping anywhere from seven to nine hours per night, according to the Mayo Clinic. Lack of sleep can contribute to baggy eyes.
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