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Home treatment for puffy eyes

How do you get rid of puffy/swollen eyes?
( 8 Oct 2007)

Accumulation of fluid around eyes is the cause of puffy eyes. Here are few home remedies on puffy/swollen eyes –
  • To stimulate the lymphatic system, gently press your middle finger along the eyebrow and the eye socket. It will help to drain the excess fluid.


    It also reduces the swelling.
  • Put damped cotton pads in ice cold water or milk on your eyes.
  • Prepare a ice cube with the ingredients – add potato/cucumber pulp in basil tea. Mix it well and put the solution in ice tray and put it in freezer. When you have puffy eyes put the cubs on eyes.
  • Putting grated potato/cucumber under the eyes also helps.
  • Put cold teabags on your eyes.
  • Use ice cold rose water as eye pads.
  • Avoid eating salty food. Avoid alcohol.
  • Beat some egg white. Add 1-2 drops of witch hazel. Put on face and under the eyes. It gives less puffy look.
  • Keeping your head in elevated position while sleeping .it will discourage the puffiness.
  • Do not rub your eyes.
answered by R S on 18 Oct 2007, 5:36:15

 

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