Home remedies for swollen eyelids

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swollen eyelids

The problem of swollen eyelids is quite a common one, in people of all ages. Swollen eyelids are most often a result of water retention around the eyes, when you are resting or are asleep. However, there could be other causes of swollen eyelids too, which include high blood pressure, allergies, the use of make up, dermatitis, contact lenses and so on. Although it is best to visit a doctor in case of swollen eyelids, there are several home remedies that you could try at home. Some of the most effective home remedies for swollen eyelids are:

• Soak a tea bag in water for fifteen minutes and then squeeze the extra water out. Then place the tea bag in the refrigerator for about an hour. You could use a tea bag to prepare your tea and then retain the bag, instead of throwing it away. Take the cold tea bag and apply it on your swollen eyelids for around ten minutes of so, to reduce the swelling. Green tea and black tea both contain caffeine and tannic acid that work wonders in eliminating water retention and swelling. Chamomile tea can also be used for its soothing properties and the antioxidants it contains helps in reducing the inflammation.

• Cut a cold cucumber into slices and apply them on your eyelids for at least ten minutes. Cucumber is high in water, silicon, caffeine acid and ascorbic acid help in reducing water retention and moisturizing the skin, when applied topically.

• Dip a swab of cotton in ice water and squeeze the water out lightly. Close your eyes and place the cold and moist cotton swab over your swollen eyelids for ten minutes. The cold constricts the blood vessels in your eyelids and reduces the swelling.