Problem Solving Puffy Eyes
by Natalie Katsman
Let's admit
it: puffy eyes do not look very attractive.
Some people are born with them, but for most
of us it is a sign of aging. Even if you
don't show the unsightly condition now, you
may develop it sometime down the road.
Wouldn't it be helpful to know to how to
improve your looks, avoid the appearance of
puffy eyes or at least put it off as late as
possible?
Puffiness occurs due any or all of the
following reasons:
- Liquid retention. This may be caused by
allergy, irritation, illness, lack of sleep
or tiredness.
- Redistribution of fat caused by aging
(surgical measures may be necessary).
- Genetics Puffy eyes are inherited and are
caused by improper lymph circulation or
peculiarities of one's body.
- Internal disorders Kidney, stomach or
nervous system disorders often manifest
themselves with puffy eyes.
First of all, rule out the forth reason.
Then, see if any of these risk factors are
present in your life: too much stress, lack
of sleep, late and lavish dinners and
overindulging in salty and smoked foods.
Sometimes puffiness is caused by even more
trivial reasons, such as a wrong pillow.
Raising your head slightly above the body
level should help. Pay attention to
cosmetics you use for your eye area. Those
with thick and heavy texture may also cause
puffiness.
If, despite your perfect state of health,
good eating habits, adequate amount of sleep
and right cosmetic choices, you still end up
with those baggy circles under your eyes,
then the cause of the problem may be
anatomical. In some people, membrane that
separates the skin and underlying fibers is
very thin. It thins out even more with age,
bringing the fibers closer to the skin and
thus giving your face that puffy look. In
this case, massage done by a professional
can be quite effective.
Unless cause by internal disorders or
genetics, puffiness under eyes can be
prevented. Cosmetologists recommend paying
attention to the delicate eye area starting
at 20-25 years of age, especially, if your
relatives have this problem.
Avoid such risk factors as stress, unhealthy
foods, beer and strong alcoholic beverages -
they all lead to water retention. You may
want to limit your fluid intake as well.
Look for light eye creams and gels with
arnica, vitamin K, collagen, elastin or
hyaluronic acid.
Homemade treatments can also be effective.
To reduce puffiness and improve circulation,
mix 2 teaspoon of sour cream and 1 teaspoon
of finely chopped parsley, put mixture in
cheesecloth and apply to the eye area for
10-15 minutes.
Another easy recipe is grated potato,
applied in the same manner as the sour cream
eye mask. These masks will produce visible
improvements if done 1-2 times a week.
Herbal compress is another natural treatment
you can do at home.
Cover 1 tsp of sage leaves with 1/2 cup of
boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Filter the infusion and divide it into two
parts - warm and cold. Soak two gauze pads
or cotton balls in each bowl and apply to
eyes: 10 minutes warm and 10 minutes cold.
Do this procedure every night during a
month. Sage can be substituted by chamomile
or dill weeds.
Finish treatments with your favorite
anti-puffiness eye cream.
All of the above measures, including
massage, are also very beneficial in
preventing wrinkles and brightening the
skin. You don't have to wait for puffy eyes
or wrinkles to show up. Do something good
for your skin now to keep it from aging.
About the
author: Natalie Katsman is a co-founder of
http://www.natural-aid.com, where you can
find fine quality aloe vera products for
beauty and well-being and subscribe to
HealthySkin Newsletter filled with beauty
tips, recipes and information on herbal
healing, skin care and cosmetic chemistry.
(C) Natalie
Katsman, 2004
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