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Every person after waking up noticed puffiness under the eyes. Before you get rid of this trouble, you need to find out what provokes the appearance of puffiness.
Causes of edema
The skin around the eyes is tender. Due to the lack of sebaceous glands, it is very dry. When puffiness occurs in the body, it manifests itself mainly in the eye area. The swelling is caused by the accumulation of fluid in the body. A slight puffiness is present under the lower eyelid, sometimes around the entire eye. In women after 40 years, puffiness can also be found on the upper eyelid. At this age, the body can not cope with the removal of fluid from the body. Sometimes small bags can be the norm, for example for Asians.
The appearance of swelling is associated with such reasons:
- Fluid accumulation. If you like salty and spicy food, as well as drink a lot of tea or coffee, especially before bedtime. In the morning, you can notice an unpleasant effect on the face in the form of swelling in the eyelids. Drinking alcohol provokes bruising and bags under the eyes.
- Insufficient water intake throughout the day. In order to avoid swelling in the eyelid area, it is necessary to drink about two liters of clean water per day. In case of insufficient intake of fluid, the body begins to hold it in reserve.
- Violation of sleep and rest. In modern society, more and more people do not get enough sleep. Full sleep should last at least 8 hours. If you go to bed late and wake up early, the result is bags under your eyes. Try to go to bed no later than 23:00.
- Eye strain. Prolonged sitting at the computer or in front of the TV can cause swelling.
- The use of cosmetics, especially foundation and concealer, cause swelling. Be sure to wash off makeup at night. Do not apply nourishing cream before bed. It covers the skin with a protective film, thereby retaining moisture.
- Age changes. After 35 years, the intensity of collagen production decreases, the ability to retain fluid decreases. Fatty tissue becomes larger, it begins to protrude, it becomes especially noticeable in the lower eyelid area. The result is an impression of bags under the eyes.
- Hormonal imbalance. Before the onset of menstruation, the amount of estrogen increases, fluid retention occurs and, as a result, swelling.
Puffiness can be a manifestation of some diseases:
- Mononucleosis - the eyelids turn red and swell, at an early stage a strong tooth;
- Diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system. Swelling under the eyes, frequent urge to empty the bladder, pain and fever.
- Inflammation of the sinuses of the nose - in addition to swelling, fever and runny nose;
- Disorders in the work of the thyroid gland. Puffiness, fatigue, frequent depression are symptoms of a malfunction in the endocrine system.
- Allergic reactions.
If swelling occurs, which is accompanied by other symptoms, you should contact a specialist. Bags under the eyes in children often occur due to malnutrition. It is necessary to treat swelling under the eyes only under the supervision of a doctor.
Ways to get rid of puffiness
If bags under the eyes are not a symptom of the disease, getting rid of them at home is easy. There are many ways, consider the most effective.
- Fresh cucumbers do this well. Grate a medium sized cucumber. Place it in a bandage or gauze, apply to the problem area for 20 minutes.
- Relieves swelling raw potatoes. Place the vegetable in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Cut into circles and put on the eyelid, after 15 minutes there will be no trace of swelling.
- You can use a vitaminized compress. Add vitamin E (a couple of drops) to the water. Moisten a cotton pad, apply to the problem area. Such a compress quickly removes even severe swelling and redness.
- Take two tea bags and place under your eyes for 20 minutes. Suitable for both warm and cold drinks. Hot tea is not allowed.
- Sour-milk products are good at removing puffiness. Soak a cotton pad in kefir or milk, apply to problem areas for 30 minutes.
- You can quickly cope with swelling with the help of stainless steel spoons. Place the spoons in the freezer for a few minutes, or dip in cold water. Apply to problem areas until the spoons are warm. Repeat the procedure several times.
- You can also remove puffiness with the help of compresses with essential oils.
Prevention
To prevent bags under the eyes from appearing, you need to change your diet and regimen:
- Stick to the drinking regime, about two liters of water a day. Avoid late tea. Do not abuse alcoholic beverages, especially before bed.
- Sleep for at least eight hours. Change your pillow to a flat one, you can completely abandon it.
- If you work at the computer for a long time, take breaks for a couple of minutes. Spend more time outdoors.
- Do not eat before bed, especially fatty and spicy foods.
