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7 Easy and Quick Ways to Overcome Swollen Eyes, Can Use Natural Ingredients

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Kapanlagi.com - Swollen eyes can be experienced by anyone. Swollen eyes can be caused by various things, ranging from insect bites, allergies, to crying for too long. Swollen eyes can certainly be very disturbing. In addition, swollen eyes can also disrupt a person's appearance, reducing self-confidence. Therefore, it is important to know how to overcome swollen eyes.

Swollen eyes will actually recover on their own. However, allowing swollen eyes to recover automatically certainly takes time. Whereas with the following methods, swollen eyes can be easily and relatively quickly overcome. With that, you no longer need to worry about discomfort and appearance being disrupted by swollen eyes.

Here are some ways to overcome swollen eyes, summarized from various sources.

 

1. Compress with Cold Water

One of the easiest ways to reduce swollen eyes is by compressing them. You can compress swollen eyes with cold water. The cold effect is believed to help unclog oil glands.

By doing so, the swollen eyes will gradually shrink. To do this, you can moisten a cloth or cotton with cold water, then apply it to the eyes for about 15 minutes. For maximum results, repeat every hour until the eyes return to normal.

2. Use Tea Bags

In addition to using cold water, you can also compress swollen eyes with tea bags. Tea bags have long been believed to be used for the health and beauty of the eyelids. Usually, tea bags are used to compress the eyes with the aim of reducing dark circles around the eyelids.

However, it turns out that tea bags can also be used to reduce swollen eyes. This ability is supported by the flavonoid content found in tea. Flavonoids can function as antioxidants that can make swollen eye skin firm again.

3. Compress with a Spoon

One way to overcome swollen eyes is by compressing them with a spoon. The method is quite easy, you just need to keep the spoon in the refrigerator or freezer and wait until it is cold. Once it's ready, the next step is to attach the concave part of the spoon to the eyelids. Do it for about 10-15 minutes, repeat it to get maximum results.

4. Compress with Cucumber

The third way to overcome swollen eyes is by using cucumber. Cucumber slices have often been used by many people for facial and eye care. Cucumbers indeed have various beneficial properties for skin health. The vitamin C content and its watery nature make cucumbers effective in maintaining skin moisture.

Not only good for skincare, but cucumbers can also be used to reduce swollen eyes. This is because cucumbers contain silica which can reduce swollen eyes. To overcome swollen eyes, you simply need to place cucumber slices on the eyelids.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is known as one type of plant that has many benefits. Until now, aloe vera is often used for skin, face, and hair treatments. But it seems that not many people know that aloe vera can also relieve swollen eyes, especially those caused by irritation. This is because aloe vera contains compounds that are effective in reducing irritation. Not only that, the use of aloe vera is also believed to reduce the burning and itching sensation that often occurs when the eyes are swollen.

6. Coconut Oil

Just like aloe vera, coconut oil is also beneficial for treating irritation, including irritation in the eyes that results in swelling. In addition, coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that will prevent the swelling from becoming worse. The way to use coconut oil to treat swollen eyes is also very easy. You just need to dampen a cotton ball with coconut oil. After that, apply it to the swollen eyelids. Leave it on for a few moments, then rinse.

7. Adjusting Sleep Position

Without us realizing it, it turns out that sleeping in the wrong position can also be one of the triggers for swollen eyes. To prevent swollen eyes, it is advisable to avoid sleeping face down. It is believed that this can cause fluid to accumulate in the eyes, resulting in swelling. In addition to the position, you also need to fulfill your rest or sleep needs. Lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of swollen eyes.

So those are some ways to overcome swollen eyes. It's easy and practical to do. So, you can try them when experiencing swollen eyes. But if the above methods don't work, it doesn't hurt to have your swollen eyes checked by a doctor.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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