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Eye puffiness is a type of fluid build-up (edema) in the tissues around your eyes, looking like the eyes are “puffed up”. It is also refered to as “having bags under your eyes”. It is rarely a serious problem, but it does affect the look of the face and eyes giving it a tired, sad look. The skin around the eyes are thin and delicate and reflect the condition of your mind and body. Fluid retention in the body such as hormonal problems or allergies, can cause also cause puffy eyes. Usually the causes are stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet. Puffy eyes can also run in the family.

Tips for reducing puffy eyes

• Splashing your face and eyes with cold water stimulates blood supply through the capillaries and also closes the pores
• 2 slices of cucumber placed in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, can be placed on the eyes. This helps relax the eyes while dilating blood vessels
• 2 tea bags placed in the refrigerator can be used just like the cucumber
• Massaging your eyes help immensely. With your index and middle fingers gently massage around the eyes in a clockwise and then anti-clockwise motion
• treatment masks or patches that are placed under the eyes have become popular. There are many kinds such as aloe vera
• a popular method is using hemorrhoid cream. Be sure not to get it in your eyes

The most important things to remember when treating puffy eyes is that they reflect your overall health. There are no replacements for good nutrition, plenty of water, or getting just the right amount of sleep.