Why does it swell under the eyes

For every woman, it is important how she looks, so any flaw in her appearance greatly affects her self-esteem and self-confidence. Bags and puffiness under the eyes are some of the most common causes faced by women. Such flaws can occur in the morning and go off after an hour or two, or they can last for a long time. In any case, this is not the norm, which means you need to look for the cause and engage in therapy.

Causes of puffiness under the eyes

There are a lot of reasons that can lead to edema. Often this is how a large amount of salt in the body manifests itself. Salt retains water, especially if overused in the evening. In this case, with a high probability, the next morning, the puffiness will not be limited only to the eyes, but will also manifest itself on the body. If the body is strong, and such "pampering" is rare, then there may not be bags, but relapses can make the problem permanent. In this case, it is worth monitoring your diet and reducing salt intake, especially in the evening.

Another reason for the formation of puffiness under the eyes is age-related changes. As sad as it is to realize, but every year the skin does not get better. It is in this place that the first age-related changes appear - the skin becomes thinner, the muscles weaken and cannot support it as before. The adipose tissue begins to "fall through", as it were, which looks like edema from the outside. If fluid retention in the body is added to this, then the situation does not look at all rosy, and the problem turns into a chronic stage.

General body fatigue and constant eye strain is another reason for the formation of edema. Prolonged stay in front of a computer monitor, work in poor conditions, reading texts in poor lighting, prolonged viewing of TV - all this disrupts the process of blood circulation in the eye area. There are times when edema is hereditary. In this case, such problems manifest themselves not only in age, but also in childhood and adolescence. Such puffiness is isolated, i.e. except for the skin under the eyes, there are no additional symptoms. The reason for such edema lies in the excess of adipose tissue in the eye area.

Swelling can be caused by impaired lymphatic and venous flow, which often occurs after surgery in  district head, for example, after a rejuvenation procedure. This condition is due to the accumulated intercellular fluid.

Another reason for the appearance of puffiness under the eyes is mechanical damage. These are fractures and bruises, as well as insect bites. Moreover, the blow or bite does not have to fall precisely in the area under the eyelids, the upper part of the head may be the site of the lesion. Such edema goes away on its own over time, without additional treatment.

Swelling of the lower eyelids can occur during pregnancy, as well as during hormonal disruption... High levels of the hormone estrogen, which occurs before menstruation, leads to the accumulation of fluid in the body, which manifests itself in swelling. Hormonal changes overtaking during puberty, with climax, treatment with hormone-containing drugs can cause edema. Puffiness in the perinatal period is a common thing, but if it is constant, it is better to consult with an observing doctor about this, as this may indicate internal pathologies.

An allergic reaction often manifests itself as swelling of the upper eyelids, but there are cases of swelling in the lower ones. Therefore, if such a problem overtakes suddenly, do not overlook this factor as possible. Often, in addition to edema, allergies are expressed in additional symptoms - nasal congestion, teary eyes, sneezing, etc.

If, in addition to puffiness, high fever, malaise, a feeling of heat, discomfort when pressing on a swollen place is worried, this may indicate an incipient inflammatory process. With constant edema of the eyelids, which do not go away for a long time, it is better to consult a doctor, this may be a signal of a malfunction in the body: processes in the kidneys of a pathological nature, diseases of the thyroid gland, blood vessels, heart, etc.

Other causes of edema

Such ailment is not always an indicator of problems in the body, so we offer you several more factors:

• Cosmetics. By themselves, cosmetics cannot provoke edema, but their improper use can cause such troubles. Never sleep with makeup on, or better yet, wash off makeup a few hours before bed so that your skin can breathe and rest. For makeup remover, use special formulations that match your dermis type. Choose care cosmetics carefully, so, for example, if a night cream is not suitable for you, it can form a film on the skin, which provokes moisture retention and, as a result, puffiness.
• Tears. If you cried well in the evening, then you should not be surprised at morning edema. Such a widespread phenomenon does not spare anyone, but it is very simple to explain. There is a lot of salt in the lacrimal fluid, which inhibits the release of intercellular fluid.
• Stormy nightlife. Those who like to have good fun at night are at risk. In this case, puffiness under the eyes can be caused by a whole "train" of reasons: alcohol abuse, excess of sweet and salty, drugs, lack of rest and sleep, etc.

How to remove puffiness under the eyes

• Protein-based masks have a good lifting effect. Whisk a regular chicken egg white and apply it with a brush on the lower eyelid in several layers. Apply each subsequent layer after drying the previous one. This should be repeated 5-6 times. As soon as the last layer is dry, rinse off the composition with warm water. This mask is good to use as a prophylaxis.
• Mix the contents of several ampoules of vitamin E in cool water. Soak cotton pads in the resulting liquid and place them on your eyes for 20 minutes. This is an excellent technique for eliminating not only puffiness, but also for the prevention of bags under the eyes.
• In eliminating edema, special gel masks under the eyes, which are sold in pharmacies, work well. If you are regularly bothered by this problem, stock up on them in advance.
• To relieve puffiness, use a contrasting wash, alternating between cold and hot water.
• Prepare a decoction of dill by boiling the twigs in a little water for a few minutes. In the prepared broth, moisten cotton pads and apply on eyes, then apply other cotton pads, but already soaked in cold water. Hold them in front of your eyes for about 30 seconds each time.

In some cases, a simple pillow change will help get rid of the swelling. An incorrect head position during sleep can be manifested by morning edema, so try replacing your usual pillow with an orthopedic one. It is possible that the puffiness will subside on its own, in any case, the quality of sleep will increase, and hence the appearance will improve.

How to quickly remove puffiness under the eyes

Quickly relieving swelling is not an easy task, but it is possible. True if culprit  swelling  will turn out  disease, then getting rid of the problem will not work quickly. Only long-term treatment is required.

To begin with, a small life hack for those who like to cry before going to bed over a romantic film, and in the morning do not want to go to work with marks under their eyes from such a rest. If in the evening, after tears in your eyes, you immediately make a compress from strongly brewed tea or apply cold, then in the morning there will be no swelling at all.

Effective methods to remove puffiness under the eyes in a short period of time:

• Apply something cold to your eyes. Spoons are often used for these purposes, but ice can be used instead. This will narrow the blood vessels and relieve swelling.
• A good effect is given by an ordinary cucumber, from which porridge is made and applied to the eyelids for 15 minutes. You can attach cucumber circles.
• In a similar way to the previous method, you can use slices of raw potatoes. You need to keep them in front of your eyes for about half an hour.
• Soak cotton pads in kefir or any other fermented milk drink and apply them on your eyes for 20 minutes. This will help flush out excess fluid and relieve puffiness.

Even if you manage to quickly eliminate puffiness with folk methods, do not postpone a visit to the doctor for a long time. Once the problems are resolved, there will be no need for such procedures.

Prevention of edema under the eyes

It is much easier to prevent any problem than to deal with the consequences later. It is not so difficult to protect yourself from puffiness, it is enough to follow a few rules:

• Drink more clean water and less caffeinated drinks, especially in the evenings. To maintain your health and appearance, you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day.
• Get enough sleep - on average, it takes 8 hours to get a good rest. Lack of sleep, just like oversleep, is expressed in a wrinkled appearance and puffiness under the eyes. And it's better to go to bed before 10 pm.
• Spend more time outdoors. Ideally, you should go out of town, where there is no smoke and the air is clean, but even a simple evening walk in the park before going to bed will yield positive results.
• Choose care cosmetics carefully, especially those that are applied directly to the delicate skin of the eyelids. Very often, an unsuitable remedy affects the appearance of edema.
• Review your diet and try to eat only healthy foods. Give up a lot of sweet and salty, eat more that is steamed or cooked, prefer fresh vegetables and fruits to fast food.
• Give up bad habits, they do not bring anything useful, but they do not affect the appearance in the best way.
• Go in for sports. This is a great way not only to tighten your figure, but also to improve your metabolism.
• Do simple facial exercises regularly. It takes no more than 10 minutes, but its effect is simply stunning.
• Get in the habit of rubbing your face with a cube every day cosmetic ice... Then you will not be disturbed not only by swelling, but also by the condition of the skin will delight you with its beauty and youth.