Puffy Eyelids
What are the Causes? Cures?

Puffy eyelids are a common problem that many individuals find themselves struggling with on a daily basis. There are several causes of puffy or swollen eyelids.

For example, a high intake of salt is dietary cause that can lead to an unwanted puffy face, and or puffy eyelids. Try as you might without a change in diet making them disappear could be difficult.

It can be very confusing for you to choose quality products and select the best facial treatments for your particular skincare concerns, we answer your questions here.

Can I prevent the puffy face, or swollen eyelids?

Actually often times, yes you can, it just may take some serious skincare tricks. Sometimes our face and eyes swell because of preventable actions we undertake accidentally.

Very often women are more prone to swelling eyelids, or a puffy face than men, mainly because women are ten times more likely to retain water.

And let's not forget that consuming high amounts of salt can lead to significant water retention.

Another common dietary mistake many people make is the consumption of alcohol.

I am not knocking a glass of wine in the evening, or even a beer or two, but a high intake of any type of alcohol is going to lead to retention of fluid and puffy eyelids.

...less controllable reasons why your eyelids swell.

During allergy season almost everyone who has a seasonal allergy issues will end up at some time or anthor fielding swollen eyelids.

Allergy eyes can cause runny watery eyes, swollen eyelids, and that lovely red tint. This is your body responsing to a specific allergen—typically pollen or hay fever.

Last but not least, lack of sleep can cause puffy eyelids.

But the good news is you can fix these issues and prevent the puffy face or eyelids.

Keeping a mindful eye on your salt and alcohol intake can reduce the appearance of puffy eyelids.

...Remember in with the water, out with the salt!

For those allergy eyes, you must find a good allergy medicine that works to control those nasty symptoms and you should find those swollen eyes and eyelids are gone soon.

Last but certainly not least is a healthy sleep pattern.

One of my major pet peeves is the statement, "I can sleep when I am dead."

Your body needs rest and plenty of it, at least 6-8 hours a night. More or less depending on your age and specific needs—your body will let you know.

Sleep will allow your body time to rest and recover—scheduled maintenance as it were.

When you deprive your body of sleep it shows, with puffy eyes and possibly even falling prey to illness.

Some tips and tricks to kicking puffy eyelids for good.

There are some very good serums on the market that can help you reduce the swelling.

However, there is some speculation that one very popular ingredient, retinol, can actually contribute to the swelling around the eye—although today this is just speculation.

Almost everyone will have a certain amount of puffiness in the eye area with aging, and this is simply a sign of the aging process. That doesn't mean you have to accept it.

If your eye puffiness is a result of one of the diet issues, allergies, or daily habits mentioned above the best treatment for will be prevention, in other words stop the agitating source of the problem.

Either way there are some extremely helpful things you can do to help reduce the swelling.

You can try cutting two slices of potatoes, or cucumber, place them in the freezer for a few minutes to chill and then place them on the eyes.

Another great home remedy is to get an eye mask that is full of gel and chill it. Place the mask on your face and relax for awhile with the mask in place.

Yet anther wonderful home remedy is tea bags. Wet the tea bags, squeeze the tea bags until there is no excess liquid, and cover each eye; sit or lie back and let the tea bags work their magic.

Any type of tea works, it is the caffeine in the tea that will draw down the puffiness.