Introduction
Puffy eyes are one of the most common skin problems and can happen for multiple reasons. They make us look tired and dull and can point to several health issues. The main reasons for puffy eyes are lack of sleep, stress, allergies, high salt intake, and rubbing eyes can cause puffy eyes. Puffy eyes can be banished with changes in lifestyle, such as deep sleep, balanced diets, and skin care products, such as under-eye serums to night creams. Various naturopathic treatments for puffy eyes include cucumber slices, raw potatoes, green tea bags, aloe vera, egg whites, chilled spoons, coffee powder, coconut oil, etc.
What Are the Causes of Puffy Eyes?
The reasons for puffy eyes are many such as infection of eyelash follicle or tear gland on the eyelash, high salt diet, conjunctivitis, allergies due to food, chemical or irritants, blocked oil glands causing bumps on eyelids, inflammation spreading from sinuses and thyroid problems.
What Are the Symptoms of Puffy Eyes?
There is swelling in the upper and lower eyelids or beneath the eyes. The puffiness occurs due to fluid buildup in the surrounding tissues of the eye. The puffiness usually resolves in a day or two; if it does not resolve, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
What Are the Naturopathic Treatments for Puffy Eyes?
There are a number of natural remedies that can be categorized into three groups. They are astringents, vasoconstrictors, and anti-inflammatories. When there are puffy eyes and an astringent is applied, it constricts the cells and tissue, tightens the skin, and reduces inflammation. This helps in eliminating puffiness. Vasoconstrictors can cause the veins to constrict and therefore address the redness in the case of puffy eyes as they manage the blood flow to the area. Anti-inflammatory agents prevent and reduce swelling and puffiness.
Various naturopathic treatments are:
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Cucumber Slices: When cucumber juice is applied topically on puffy eyes, it reduces swelling and puffiness as the juice contains phytochemical flavonoids such as apigenin, quercetin, and kaempferol. These flavonoids act as anti-inflammatory agents, disrupting the enzymes that naturally cause inflammation. When cold slices of cucumber are used, they reduce puffiness through vasoconstriction. Cucumber, which is half an inch and refrigerated, is applied on each eye for fifteen minutes to reduce the puffy eyes.
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Raw Potatoes: Potatoes contain phytochemicals that help treat puffy eyes. They contain flavonoids such as kaempferol, quercetin, luteolin, myricetin, and rutin. All these flavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties. These potatoes also contain phenolic compounds, which also have anti-inflammatory properties. Potatoes are cut in a round shape and placed on each eye to reduce the puffy eyes.
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Green Tea Bags: Green tea contains flavonoids and tannins, which have anti-inflammatory properties, and caffeine, which has vasoconstrictive properties. It reduces swelling and redness as they haste vasoconstrictive properties. Applying is to steep two green tea bags for ten minutes in cold water and place them on each eye.
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Aloe Vera: They contain anti-inflammatory properties available in the form of gels, lotions, and creams. The leaf of the aloevera plant is cut and washed. It is divided into two to three slices, and aloe vera gel is revealed by peeling off the leaf's exterior. The leaf is placed over each eye for fifteen minutes.
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Egg Whites: They are one of the controversial natural remedies as some eggs contain bacteria that seriously impact health. White eggs have mild astringent properties that tighten the area around the eyes and reduce inflammation.
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Chilled Spoons: They act as a cold compress, reducing puffy eyes. It alleviates swelling and inflammation by reducing the blood flow when a chilled spoon is applied. Spoons are placed in the freezer, chilled, and then placed in the eyes to reduce puffiness.
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Coffee: It decreases the swelling by reducing the blood flow to the area as caffeine narrows the blood vessels. It is one of the natural remedies for puffy eyes. To make the pack, a little ground coffee powder is mixed with coconut oil, and a paste-like consistency is made. This mixture is carefully applied under the eyes by ensuring it is not applied inside the eyes. It is left for some time and washed with cold water.
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Coconut Oil: It helps reduce the swelling of the eyes as it produces collagen, and the destruction of collagen is prevented. It also has activity against viruses and bacteria.
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Washing Or Rinsing: An allergy or irritant can cause swelling of the eyes. The eye can provide relief by washing or rinsing cold water can be used for rinsing as it is one of the soothing natural remedies to reduce swelling.
When Is It Indicated To Visit The Ophthalmologist (Eye Doctor)?
When the puffiness of the eyes does not go away in one or two days or symptoms such as decreased vision, blurry vision, pain in the eyes, the sensation of something being stuck on the eye, and if spots and specks are visible seem to be floating in the air.
Conclusion
Various naturopathic remedies, such as cucumber slices, potatoes, tea bags, coffee, coconut oil, etc., can be applied to reduce the swelling that causes the eyes' puffiness. If the puffiness does not subside in a day or two, it is essential to consult the eye doctor.
