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Puffy Eyes

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Puffy eyes involve mild swelling or fluid retention around the eyelids or under-eye area. Common causes include poor sleep, allergies, salt intake, crying, alcohol, dehydration, sinus congestion and normal ageing. Sudden or one-sided swelling needs more caution.

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Sleep Optimisation

Lifestyle

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Improving sleep duration and consistency may reduce morning puffiness and dark circles.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Antihistamines

Pharma

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Antihistamines may help if puffy eyes are caused by hay fever or allergies.

⏱ Hours to days·💪 Low effort

Gentle Lymphatic Massage

Therapy

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Very gentle massage around the eye area may help temporary fluid drainage.

⏱ Minutes to days·💪 Low effort

Reducing Salt Intake

Dietary

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Reducing high-salt foods may help if puffiness is related to fluid retention.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Cucumber Slices

Natural

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No evidence

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Chilled cucumber slices are a traditional cosmetic approach for soothing puffy eyes.

⏱ Minutes·💪 Low effort

Cold Compress

Lifestyle

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A cold compress can quickly reduce mild under-eye swelling and discomfort.

⏱ Minutes·💪 Low effort

Hydration

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Maintaining hydration may help reduce fluid imbalance and under-eye dullness.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Reducing Alcohol

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Reducing alcohol may help if under-eye puffiness is worse after drinking.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Head Elevation During Sleep

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Sleeping with the head slightly elevated may reduce morning fluid pooling around the eyes.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Allergen Avoidance

Lifestyle

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Moderate

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Reducing exposure to pollen, dust mites, pet dander or cosmetics may reduce allergy-related puffiness.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

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