Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : October 21, 2015 7:29 PM IST
Waking up to tired, puffy eyes is not pleasant, especially when you have a very important day ahead of you. While lack of sleep is the most common cause, other factors like allergies and an imbalanced diet can also make your eyes look exhausted. However, here are fixes that can make your eyes look less tired.
Limit your salt intake
Limit your overall salt intake if your eyes often tend to get puffy. Too much salt in your diet can cause dehydration, which can lead to water retention in your body, which shows all the more around the eyes. Skin around the eyes is thin and it is thus prone to water retention[1]. Drink plenty of water to keep your system hydrated and prevent puffy eyes.
Dab on some milk
Applying milk can be an excellent way to shrink the under eye tissue. The protein and lactic acid in milk can calm swollen skin [2]. Simply dip a cotton ball in a little milk and squeeze out the excess. Place the cotton ball over your eyes and leave it for 2-3 minutes. Your eyes will look less exhausted.
Green tea bag works great
Green tea is also a great way to reduce your under eye bulge. Green tea contains caffeine that can constrict the tiny blood vessels under the skin around your eyes[3]. Simply dip a tea bag in a mug of hot water. Remove the tea bag and allow the bag to cool to room temperature. Placing the tea bag for 15-20 minutes can help tighten the skin under your eyes.
Splash some cold water
Splash some cold water on your eyes. You can try putting spoons in a refrigerator at night and placing the spoons on your eyes in the morning. The cold temperature will restrict the blood flow to the area under your eyes, which in turn will reduce the swelling and redness[4].
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[1] Sami, M. S., Soparkar, C. N. S., Patrinely, J. R., & Tower, R. N. (2007). Eyelid Edema. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 21(1), 24 31.
[2] Jeanne Rose, The Herbal Body Book, 2012, 42-Page
[3] Sandra M. Finlay, Advance Home Remedies, 2008, 11-Page
[4] Sami, M. S., Soparkar, C. N. S., Patrinely, J. R., & Tower, R. N. (2007). Eyelid Edema. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 21(1), 24 31.
