Treating Swelling Under The Eyes

In addition to reducing the amount of salt and using external treatments, a good night’s sleep is essential. If you cannot recover sufficiently during the night, the other means will not be of any use either.

Puffiness under the eyes, which is often wrongly referred to as bags under the eyes even though it has nothing to do with tears, is unsightly and annoying for many.

The sensitive area under the eyes can swell slightly, especially when you are tired. Often the causes are hereditary predisposition, fluid retention, allergies, a reaction to medication or a lack of sleep.

Surgical intervention is often required for the complete removal of the bags under the eyes. However, there are several natural treatment options that can relieve the swelling and reduce the problem. In this post we present some of them.

Tips to reduce puffiness under the eyes

• Getting enough sleep:  One of the most common causes of bags under the eyes is fatigue. It is very important to sleep at least 8 hours a day without interruption and to do relaxation exercises. If you sleep too little or poorly, the swelling will not go away even with treatment.

• Reduce salt consumption:  The consequence of too much salt is fluid retention and then bags under the eyes.
• Drink water:  At least 2 liters of water a day are also important for general health. If you drink a lot of water, the pollutants and excess fluids can be excreted from the body more easily.  This then also reduces the problem of the bags under the eyes.
• Consume dehydrating foods:  Dehydrating foods promote digestion and the elimination of fluids.
• Moisture for the skin:  bags under the eyes can also appear when the skin is too dry and after sunbathing, the skin then becomes thinner around the eyes, as collagen fibers and elastin are destroyed. It is advisable to use sunscreen moisturizers.

• Do not rub the eyes :  Frequent rubbing of the eyes can cause skin irritation and consequent swelling.
• Avoid chemical cosmetics:  Some people experience allergic reactions and puffiness under the eyes when using chemical cosmetics. In this case, these beauty products should be identified and then replaced with mild care products.

Treatments against bags under the eyes

Potatoes

Potatoes are excellent for treating puffiness and are therefore perfect for treating bags under the eyes. Simply cut a few raw potato slices, put them in the refrigerator and then place them on the swollen areas under the eyes. Remove after about 15 minutes.

cucumber

The cucumber has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and helps with swelling. This remedy is one of the classics: Simply place a few cold cucumber slices on your eyes for about 25 minutes. During this time you can have a little “siesta”.

Green tea

Green tea has anti-inflammatory effects that are excellent for treating bags under the eyes. Simply let two tea bags soak in water (room temperature) and then place them on the eyes for 15 minutes.

milk

After a short night and the sequelae the next day, the following trick can be helpful to reduce the puffiness under the eyes and freshen up the eyes.

Dip some cotton wool in milk and place it on the swellings. After 15 minutes of action, wash off with plenty of cold water.

Apple

An apple can be used to relax the face and relieve the puffiness under the eyes. Puree an apple and then chill for 10 minutes. Then apply to the bags under the eyes and let it work for 15 minutes.