Puffy eyes can happen for multiple reasons but the bottom line is that they end up making us look tired and dull. Here’s how you can fix them at home!

They say that the eyes are a window into the soul but it turns out, they can also help you identify some health issues. Puffy eyes can make you look extremely tired and dull, but more than anything they can point to a couple of health issues.

The thing is that the under-eye area is extremely sensitive owing to the fact that the skin around it is the thinnest than anywhere else on the body. Hence, any kind of change reflects on it soon.

Usually, lack of sleep and stress are the main reasons behind those bags under your eyes; but allergies, too much salt that causes fluid retention, and rubbing your eyes too much can give you puffy eyes as well. 

While it is important to look at the cause for your puffy eyes, you can agree on the fact that it is also important to treat them if you want to look fresh. Thankfully, we’ve got excellent home remedies for puffy eyes, right here for you: 

1. Cold spoons to the rescue
This one might come across as a little bizarre but freezing two spoons in the refrigerator and placing them on your eyes for 10 minutes can help reduce the swelling under eyes because the chill from the spoons essentially constricts the blood vessels. Make sure you place the rounded part of the spoon on your eyes for actual impact.

2. Put teabags to the task
Dr Blossom Kochhar, founder of Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic suggests soaking two tea bags in water, adding a pinch of salt, and putting them over your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Tea has anti-inflammatory properties and is full of antioxidants that fight free radicals known to break down skin cells. The caffeine in the tea also helps with constricting the blood flow to reduce the swelling.

3. Cedarwood essential oil can help too
According to Dr Kochhar, applying a concoction of salt and water, with a few drops of cedarwood essential oil can soothe those puffy eyes. When done over time, it can show good results and get rid of the puffiness.

4. Alternatively, you can try witch hazel
Soak a cotton ball in witch hazel and apply it under your eyes. Keep it on for five to 10 minutes before washing off. The astringent properties of witch hazel works wonders on inflammation as well as redness, making it the perfect choice for dealing with puffy eyes.

5. Egg whites can do the job!
Yes, you heard it right! All you have to do is whisk two egg whites till they’re smooth and apply it to the under eyes. Wash once dry. Egg has excellent astringent properties that can tighten the skin and make your puffy eyes vanish.

So, choose the remedy that suits you best and indulge in it regularly to say bye-bye to puffy eyes.