Natural Homemade Tips for Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles

Puffy eyes are one of the most common face problems and can occur for many reasons. Hormonal fluctuations, sleep apnea, medications, cigarette smoke, pollution, sinus problems, stress, eye fatigue, allergies, lack of sleep and  inherited characteristics are among them. Fortunately for us, some homemade tips can help to relieve puffy eyes when we have an important event and want to have a healthier appearance. Here are some of them:

• Apply cucumber slices to your eyes: slice the cucumber and place the slices over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. That is one of the most popular ways to reduce puffiness around the eyes. 

• Apply ice cubes to your eyes: wrap two ice cubes in a thin towel and gently press against your eyes for about 10 minutes. This is also another well-known natural tips for puffy eyes.

• Apply  raw potato: apply cold potato slices under the eyes and let act for about 20 minutes.

• Avoid artificial sweeteners: some studies have shown that they are a potential cause of water retention.

• Protect your eyes with sunglasses: the sun's UV rays are very harmful to the skin around the eyes. Sunglasses also protect from dust, wind and others that can stimulate puffy eyes.

• Stay hydrated (about 8 glasses of water a day) and eat a diet rich in antioxidants.  Don't forget to eat fruits and vegetables!

• Limit intake of alcohol and tobacco: they can cause fluid retention under eye skin area  and puffy eyes.

• Reduce your salt intake: when your sodium levels are high,  your body will retain water,  leading to bloating. This can appear in the area underneath the eyes (because the skin is more thin), leading to appearance of puffy eyes.

•  Remove your makeup every night: never sleep wearing eye make-up because pieces of make-up can cause irritation by entering the eyelid.

• Get enough sleep at night: too little sleep will lead to dark circles and puffiness.Try to get eight hours of sleep each night.

• And the last tip is: avoid crying too much! A popular Portuguese proverb says "sorrows do not pay debts"!!!

I hope it will help you.

Goodbye and until next post!