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Problem: I have puffy eyes that sometimes
don't go away until midday. They look awful and I've tried
lots of eye products that don't change a thing.
Solution: There are no cosmetics or
miracle eye moisturizers that can alter puffy eyes, but
a lot of things can cause the skin around the eyes to
swell. Lack of sleep is not as big a factor for puffy
eyes as it is for bloodshot eyes. If anything, sitting
up instead of lying down prevents fluids from collecting
in the tissues around the eye. Sleeping with your head
slightly elevated and making sure that your neck has the
support it needs can help prevent fluid retention. Alcohol
consumption and a diet high in salt can cause water retention
and increase puffiness around the eyes. Contact lenses
can cause irritation and swelling, so be sure that you
are wearing the most comfortable type for your vision
correction. Many of the same things that cause bloodshot
eyes can also make the area around your eyes puffy.
Be sure to take your makeup off meticulously at night,
do not rub your eyes, and take an antihistamine if you
have allergies. If you are sensitive to skin-care or makeup
products, avoid them. Preventing dryness around the eyes
can also be very helpful in reducing swelling. If dryness
is your problem, a lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer
will help. Be certain the moisturizer does not contain
any irritating ingredients that could make matters worse.
If you have time in the morning, place cool compresses
on the eyes.
If none of these things help alleviate the problem, the
natural appearance of your eyes may just be puffy. Most
typically this is caused from overly large fat pads around
the eye (everyone has fat pads around the eye) creating
a puffy-looking bulge. If that is the case, the only way
to get rid of the problem is with cosmetic surgery, which
in most cases is incredibly effective.
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