Cucumber slices might be the most well-known puffy-eye trick, but for Miranda Kerr, they're the only way to go.
“The best thing is to [glide] an ice cube under the eyes. And then just go around the rest of your face so your circulation improves. It's great for puffiness. Also, drink a lot of water with lemon juice in the morning because it alkalizes the blood!”
Cold compresses: Cooling the area lessens inflammation and swelling by reducing blood flow. You can place anything cold, such as an ice pack, frozen bag of vegetables, chilled cucumber slices or refrigerated spoons, over closed eyes for a few minutes.
Caffeine-containing formulas are a good choice because it constricts blood vessels and can reduce the amount of accumulating fluid,” says Dr Niketa Sonavane, dermatologist and founder of Ambrosia Aesthetics, Mumbai. Puffiness can also happen due to loss of muscle tone and skin laxity.
Bags under eyes are caused when the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that's usually around the eye can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can gather fluid, making the area look puffy or swollen.
It's when too much fluid collects under your skin, commonly around your face. It's not always clear what causes it, but it can happen because of an allergic reaction to a wide range of things, including pollen, latex (in rubber), insect bites, food, water, and even sunlight.
Various wrinkle treatments are used to improve the appearance of puffiness under the eyes. These include laser resurfacing, chemical peels and fillers, which may improve skin tone, tighten the skin and rejuvenate the under-eye area.
Also known as collagen-induction therapy, microneedling uses tiny needles on the top layer of skin to trigger your body's natural production of collagen and elastin to plump up your skin's appearance. Dermal fillers gently lift the area to improve dark circles and reduce the appearance of eye bags.
Blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is the most effective, long-lasting method for eliminating or minimizing the appearance of under-eye bags. During this procedure, Dr. Ortiz will make a small incision just inside the lower eyelid, allowing him to remove excess tissue, skin, and fat deposits.
Even better, drink water instead, which can help smooth the skin beneath your eyes. Improve your diet—Try to lower your salt intake. It may help reduce the puffiness under your eyes, and it's better for your heart.
Caffeine and carbonated drinks
Even though coffee and tea are a need for many of us, caffeine is directly associated with causing puffy eyes.
Dermatologist Suneel Chilukuri recommends applying cold cucumbers over the eyes for five minutes. The cucumber juice and the cold temperature act as anti-inflammatory compresses. Dr. Jeanniton adds that chilled green tea bags make a great compress as well.
In order to drain lymphatic fluid, massage your face with the pads of your fingers, always working upward and from the middle of the face toward the lymph nodes around the neck and ears. The key to a good lymphatic drainage massage is to use gentle movements.
Try a Gentle Double Tap or Facial Massage Technique
Instead, try lightly tapping the area of your eyes and massaging the pressure points to encourage lymphatic drainage. A simple, gentle tapping motion with your ring finger can go a long way in draining the lymph buildup that causes puffiness.
Circulation is something that responds relatively faster than collagen or elastin when it comes to Acupuncture. 4-6 sessions would help change the appearance of eye bags and potentially puffiness around the eyes.
Hemorrhoid cream contains chemicals that reduce the size of blood vessels, which can ease pain and other symptoms of hemorrhoids. Reducing blood flow and making blood vessels smaller can also reduce the size of undereye bags and wrinkles.