Table of contents:
- Quick and easy tricks to treat puffy eyes after crying
- 1. Cold water compress
- 2. Compress the tea
- 3. Compress cucumber or potato slices
- 4. Compress the spoon
- 5. Use concealer
Failure to pass the main course exams, your loved one leaves, is demoted from your position at the office, or the death of a close relative. No matter how tough or how weedy you are, we all cry for one thing or another. Crying is actually beneficial for humans, because by crying, your body releases adrenaline and cortisol, relieving the stress that builds up in your system.
You are relieved to have let go of all your pent up emotions and feelings. Now comes the time to wipe those tears and return to focus on daily activities. Then what should you do to deal with swollen faces, runny red noses, and puffy eyes - all signs that you have been crying bombay?
Before everyone around starts asking if you are okay - which can be really annoying - here are some quick ways to deal with puffy eyes after crying.
Quick and easy tricks to treat puffy eyes after crying
Relax your face and let the remaining tears flow. Holding your breath and contorting your facial expressions in such a way as to keep your tears from recurring will actually make the redness and puffiness even worse.
After the crying has completely subsided, immediately sit up straight (bending over or covering your face with your hands will cause fluid and blood to collect on your face), inhale and inhale in a regular, deep rhythm. Wipe the remaining tears on the cheeks, blowing your nose with a tissue or soft cloth. Then…
1. Cold water compress
Pour half the water into the bowl. Then, put 4-5 ice cubes in the bowl. Take a cloth or tissue, dip it in ice water, then, starting at the inner corner of your eye, press it under your skin until you reach the outer corner of your eye. Massage lightly for about 5 minutes. Repeat this procedure several times. Alternatively, you can use your clean fingers, grab a few ice cubes, then massage your puffy eyes the same way.
To combat redness on the whites of the eyes, use generic eye drops. "One or two drops per eye is effective enough to get rid of redness in the eye," said dermatologist Debra Jaliman, author of Skin Rules, quoted by Real Simple.
2. Compress the tea
The teabags help constrict blood vessels, thereby reducing swelling. To do this, dip two tea bags in ice water for ten minutes, pressing them into the skin under your eyes until you reach the outer corners of your eyes. Massage lightly for about 5 minutes. Repeat this procedure several times.
3. Compress cucumber or potato slices
This is a classic method that has been passed down through generations for many people. Cut two slices of fresh cucumber or potato, and place them over each eye. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
Just like teabags, the cool sensation of cucumber and potato will tighten your blood vessels. In addition, cucumber contains powerful antioxidants, while potatoes contain skin lightening enzymes called catecholases. Neither had any effect on reducing eye puffiness, but starting “emergency therapy” with cucumber slices followed up five minutes later with a potato would deflate the eye bags. As a precaution, make sure your head is resting firmly on the pillow. This elevation is intentional to prevent excess fluid from pooling on your face.
4. Compress the spoon
If you have plenty of time before returning to the crowd after crying, place a clean spoon in the fridge freezer for 10-20 minutes. Then, gently press the spoon directly under your eyes, starting from the inner eye and massage outward. Do alternately for the other eye.
At the same time, you can gently massage the bridge of your nose for a few minutes while closing your eyes. Focus on the area where the pair of glasses will rest. This helps reduce sinus pressure, which also reduces swelling.
5. Use concealer
Hide any redness remaining on the face and under the eye area with a color correcting concealer yellow or green color. Apply on the problem area, mix until evenly distributed. Finally, apply some loose or compact powder to "lock" the concealer in place.
While you are experimenting with these alternative methods, you should remember that going to bed immediately after crying can cause the eye to puff up even more by collecting fluid because the eye does not blink or move to leak tears. If you sleep, on your back, place a pillow - or several pillows - under your head for support to better allow water to escape from your face and head.
