How to Get Rid of Puffy Undereye Circles

Getting rid of puffy eyes and dark circles.

You are ready for the weekend, but your eyes look like they are ready for a vacation. Puffy eyelids and dark circles make you look tired even if you want to take on the world. Puffy eyes result from various reasons such as looking at a computer for too long, not enough sleep or allergies. There are different ways to reduce puffy eyes and dark circles.

Things You'll Need

• Cucumber or potato slices
• Water
• Allergy medication

Instructions

1. Place raw sliced cucumbers or sliced potatoes on your closed eyes for 20 to 30 minutes to reduce puffiness.

2. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Staying well hydrated reduces puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

3. Reduce the salt in your diet. Sodium increases the retention of water in your body resulting in swollen eyelids.

4. Fill the basin of your sink with cold water. Stick your face in the water for 15 to 20 seconds---or as long as tolerable. You may also add a few ice cubes to the water. The cold reduces puffy eyes and dark circles by increasing blood flow to the face.

5. Get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Sleep deprivation contributes to tired swollen eyes.

6. Talk to you doctor about allergy medication if your dark circles and swollen eyelids are from watery itchy eyes and sneezing.

7. Look in the cosmetic aisle of your local drugstore for cover sticks formulated to reduce the appearance of dark circles.

8. Talk to a dermatologist about dark circles that do not go away with traditional treatments. Some dark circles are hereditary and a dermatologist may prescribe creams or lotions with vitamin A that restores skin resolution under the eyes.

References

• Eye Care Basics: Puffy Eyes
• Get Rid Of Things: Dark Circles