July 20, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
credit: OakleyOriginalsHaving great eyes is an asset for everyone. Eyes are the windows to a person’s soul and one could know the person much easily if they have a clearer view of the eyes of the person that they are talking to.
It is best to look good when going out to meet other people; in this way you would be able to radiate an aura of positivity. Who would want to prefer an unkempt person one who has good grooming and glowing with health? For sure, everyone wants to interact with persons who are neat, clean and well put together. However, there are just times when the inevitable happens. After working for so long overnight, itchy eyes and swollen eyelids are expected. This could be very unflattering for your face. Do not despair however, for there are a lot of ways to treat swollen eyelid and be presentable again. Here are some tips how.
* When sleeping, make sure that your head is elevated. This reduces the pool of fluids in your eyes. It is best to sleep on your back with a pillow to support your head. This would facilitate proper drainage of the fluids going down.
* Make sure to eat a balanced diet. Reduce the amount of salty foods that you take. Salt increases the retention of water inside the body and this may pool in the area surrounding your eyes. Avoiding foods with rich sodium content is highly beneficial for you.
* Pool ice packs above closed eyes. This is one practice that can easily be done. It is also highly effective too. The coolness constricts the blood vessels in the affected area thus reducing the puffiness. This could be done regularly for more visible results. However, remember not to place them on for too long for one might get frostbite. It is wise to use a cloth to serve as cushion from the ice to the skin.
Updated July 20, 2011. Published July 10, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
