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Remedies for Puffy Eyes & Redness

Puffy eyes are often the sign of a person who feels tired or run down. They can also be a sign of a bad diet. Whatever the reason for puffy and red eyes, there are several remedies that you can make at home to help rid yourself of the condition.

  1. Sleep

    • Get a good night's sleep. Make sure you get at least six hours of sleep; eight hours is even better. Lack of sleep puts the body in a state of stress, and it cannot mend itself properly while you are awake. Lack of sleep can also cause you to look bloated, which results in puffy eyes. Red eyes are also a telltale sign of insufficient sleep. Avoid caffeine within three to four hours of bedtime. Refrain from eating spicy foods before you go to bed, as they can upset your stomach and keep you awake.

    Use a Cucumber

    • Place a cucumber in a food processor. Pulse the food processor until the cucumber is reduced to a paste or pulp. Pour the cucumber through a strainer to remove excess liquid. Place the cucumber pulp in a bowl. Lie down flat on your bed. Pick up a handful of the cucumber paste and smash it into a patty with both hands. Put the cucumber patty over your eye, and press down so that it makes contact with the entire area of skin around your eye. Repeat the process for your other eye. Allow the cucumber to sit on your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. The cucumber will help stimulate the body to drain fluid out and away from the eye socket region. (You may also substitute a potato for the cucumber in a pinch.)

    Cold Compress

    • Fill a bowl with cold water. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Submerge a small wash cloth in the cold water, then wring out the excess water. Lie down and place the cold towel over one of your eyes (or both eyes if the cloth is big enough). Let the cloth soak the area around your eyes for 10 minutes. The coolness of the cloth will help reduce the swelling in your face that makes your eyes look puffy. It will also help restrict the blood flow in the vessels in your eyes, which will make them less red.

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