Home Remedies for Puffy Face

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Puffy Face

According to Skin Care, a website devoted to providing free, accurate information about proper skin care, skin puffiness--particularly in the eye area--is most commonly caused by toxic buildup from improper lymphatic drainage or poor circulation. While puffy skin may be unsightly, there are a few home remedies that can help you get rid of a puffy face. These remedies have not been evaluated by the FDA for effectiveness, so talk to you general practitioner or dermatologist before starting any treatment on your own.

Cucumbers and Lemon Juice

According to Jethro Kloss, author of "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939," cucumbers and lemon juice can be used to reduce redness and puffiness on the face. Wash one cucumber and slice it into quarter-inch thick pieces. Put six to eight slices in a small mixing bowl and squeeze one-half fresh lemon onto the cucumbers and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to cool. Apply the soaked cucumbers to the skin and leave them on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing the skin with cool water and washing with a gentle cleanser to remove the sugar from the skin. This remedy can be repeated up to two times per day unless the citrus juice irritates your skin.

Green Tea Bags

According to Vasant Lad, author of "The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies," brewed green tea bags can be applied to the surface of the skin to reduce redness and puffiness. To use green tea bags, brew one tea bag in 8 oz. of hot water for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches room temperature. Place the tea bag on the puffy area and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse your skin with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. Apply you regular moisturizer if you use one. This green tea treatment can be used up to four times per day as long as no irritation occurs. Note that Lad recommends using organic tea to prevent exposure to chemicals which may further irritate your skin.

Egg Whites

Egg whites are a common home remedy to reduce redness and puffiness due to inflammation. Whip two egg whites in a small mixing bowl with a whisk. Let the egg whites stand for two to three minutes before applying the thin paste to the affected area in the shower or bathtub. Leave the egg whites on for 20 minutes before rinsing the skin with cool water and washing gently with your regular cleanser. Use your regular moisturizer if you use one. Egg whites can be used up to two times per day as long as no further redness or irritation occurs. This treatment is not recommended for those that have allergies to eggs even though they are not directly consumed.

References

·         "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939"; Jethro Kloss; 2004

·         "The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies"; Vasant Lad; 1999

·         Skin Care: How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

Article reviewed by Jason Dean Last updated on: Jun 16, 2010

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