Many people are concerned with puffy eyes, especially in the morning when the inflammation is typically worst. Many factors cause puffy eyes, from a crying episode to allergies to hormonal imbalances. By living a healthy lifestyle, puffy eyes should be rare. Simple home treatments and under-eye products can help diminish the appearance of puffy eyes. If your swollen eye tissue problems are severe, discuss it with a doctor. She can help you get to the root of the issue, whether it's allergies or thyroid imbalances, and find the appropriate treatment.

Home Treatments

Put something cold on the puffy area. Wet a washcloth and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Take it out and place it on your face for several minutes. Sleep with your head raised above the rest of your body to decrease eye pressure and water buildup around your eyes.

Diet is a major cause of puffy eyes because what you put in your body can reduce or encourage fluid retention. When bloated, the eyes often appear puffy. To avoid fluid retention, drink ample water, avoid alcohol and excess salt, and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Exercise and adequate sleep also help the percentage of water in your body stay at a healthy, balanced level.

Gels, Creams and Vitamins

According to beauty and wellness contributor Dayle Haddon of CBS, there are two products that work well to prevent and reduce puffy eyes. Origins No Puffery is a cream that contains botanical extracts, which help diminish puffiness. The directions say it should be used for 30 days before results can be expected. The other product is Prescriptives Magic Cooling Wand gel. Gels are usually more effective than creams because the extra moisturizers in creams add to the fluid retention that causes the puffiness. This gel product comes in stick forms and tightens skin tissue around the eyes.

Vitamin K and E and aloe rubbed into the puffy area may also help diminish the bags. The vitamins are great antioxidants and help reduce inflammation. Aloe is a natural skin soother.

Don't get any product in your eyes when applying a cream, gel, or vitamin.

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