The truth was, I didn’t have any tips. Every message I received encouraged me a little more to reach out to some experts in a bid to find out what was going on, and best to take the puffiness down. The reasons, I discovered, for puffy eyes are broad-ranging.
Miss Elizabeth Hawkes, Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon at the Cadogan Clinic explains, “Puffy eyes can be caused by a multitude of factors, including lack of sleep, crying, fluid retention, genetic, medical conditions (such as thyroid problems), and an unhealthy diet. At this time of year, seasonal allergies can play havoc and can cause itchy, watery, swollen, and puffy eyes.”
And with the possible causes of puffiness seeming abundant, I realised that addressing the individual causes of my puffiness could prove difficult. To help tackle my puffy eyes in the meantime, I wanted to know the simplest tips out there for helping to take the puffiness down. So, if like me you’re suffering from severe puffiness right now, here are eight expert-approved tips on how to treat puffy eyes quickly and easily.