Medical exams were not so far, Bella had to wake up for nights to study hard to pass the test that caused swollen and puffy eyes. Because of sleeplessness for weeks, she got puffy eyes along with dark circles. She could hardly believe that her eyes were not only swollen but also got dark circles that made her face dull even more. She rushed to her mother to get rid of these.
Causes of Puffy Eyes
Different commercial remedies are available in the market, comprised of serums, creams that can reduce puffiness. There are various causes of puffy eyes that can cause the swelling of under-eye tissue. The swelling is caused by the fluid accumulated under the tissue. The time needed for addressing this issue will depend on the treatment and how long would it take to treat the underlying tissues or how deep the roots of puffiness are.
Allergic reactions, crying, sleeplessness, rubbing in the eye area are all counted under the banner of eye puffiness. Although these causes can be treated easily, not all of them are as easy to treat like these. The inappropriate diet, thyroid and kidney issues, and smoking cigarettes would cause relatively long-term and stubborn eye-swelling. These causes would need time and proper attention to take care of.
Puffy Eye treatments
There are some easy and affordable home remedies to treat puffy eyes. They can reduce eye puffiness. But again, these remedies would depend on the severity and of puffy eyes.
Easy Home-remedies to reduce the eye-puffiness
The first remedy includes a cold compress and massaging gently your eyes. Cold compression and massaging will decrease the blood vessels, fluid retention, and swelling caused by increased blood flow. These are fast and effective ways to get rid of puffy eyes within 15 minutes.
Treating Sleeplessness and Minor Allergies
Minor puffy eyes which are caused by sleeplessness, minor allergies, can be treated within 15 to 30 minutes with Green and black tea bags. Because they contain caffeine, flavonoids which are known for their properties of dilated blood vessels, and anti-inflammation. They can give ideal results even within 30 minutes of applying. Another way to treat puffy eyes is by applying slices of cucumber which is said to have anti-oxidants best known for lessening the damages on your face.
Clinical Treatments
The eye- puffiness can be treated with the usage of Antihistamines which have the characteristics of combating eye puffiness. These are fast-acting for serious allergic reactions which need a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 1-2 hours to start taking effects. The histamine receptors can diminish the symptoms such as dilated blood vessels, itching and sneezing, and any irritation or swelling caused by these symptoms.
Professional care and Lifestyle Changes
While all the above-mentioned remedies are effective within a short time but other long-term habits will reduce eye puffiness. Simply taking a few more hours of sleep and increasing water intake in your daily life can help you get rid of swollen eyes. Blood constriction can be caused by in-taking nicotine and smoking can lead to long-term eye puffiness.
