Waking up with puffy eyes, or even a puffy face, the morning after a night of crying or a very salty dinner is never fun. Those are not the only causes of puffy eyes, though. Common culprits include allergies, eye rubbing, or even underlying health conditions. Although puffy eyes can feel uncomfortable, you can use a variety of natural solutions to treat them, such as the under-eye treatment in this article.
What Causes Puffy Eyes?
Sometimes, lack of sleep or stress is enough to cause puffy eyes or dark circles. Other times, your body may be trying to tell you to drink more water or eat foods that are less salty. Most health experts agree that the following causes can lead to puffy eyes:
- Salty foods can cause the body to retain fluid, which can lead to puffy eyes.
- Dehydration, especially alongside a high-salt diet, can make your eyes puffy. When the body is in a state of dehydration, salt can concentrate in different areas, which pulls in water around the eyes and causes swelling.
- Eyes can become puffy when there is excess fluid in the skin, for example, when you cry. That happens when fluid builds up in the eyes and does not drain normally.
- Allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis, eye drops, or even eye makeup can trigger under-eye puffiness. Allergies, in particular, can cause blood vessels to become leaky and cause swelling.
- Rubbing your eyes frequently, or even aggressive eye makeup removal, can cause low-grade eye trauma, which invites puffiness.
- Medical conditions, including some autoimmune disorders, infections, or inflammatory issues may lead to chronically puffy eyes. Contact your physician if you have any concerns about ongoing eye puffiness.
Why Use Natural Ingredients?
Using coffee in a homemade under-eye treatment helps stimulate circulation and reduce swelling, due to the caffeine. The tea tree oil offers anti-inflammatory activity that works to calm irritated or inflamed skin. Together, coffee and tea tree oil form a power duo that helps address multiple skin concerns, making it a great addition to your skin care routine. Each ingredient offers a unique set of benefits, which we will detail below:
Coffee:
- Caffeine works to stimulate blood flow, making the under-eye area look more refreshed.
- Coffee contains unique antioxidant compounds that help protect skin cells and improve the overall appearance of skin.
Tea Tree Oil:
- Tea tree oil’s anti-inflammatory properties work to calm redness and swelling, even working to get rid of blemishes.
- The antimicrobial properties work to reduce the risk of infections and may help alleviate breakouts caused by clogged pores around the eyes.
Homemade Tea Tree And Coffee Under-Eye Treatment
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon tea tree oil
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions:
- First, brew some coffee and set aside one tablespoon. Feel free to drink the rest, if you are in need of a caffeine boost.
- Mix the brewed coffee with the tea tree oil and coconut oil in a small bowl.
- Using your fingertips, gently apply the mixture to your under-eye area by tapping. Allow it to sit on your skin for about 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
