Why do your eyes swell after crying anyway? Well, it has to do with your eyes’ so-called drainage system, which can easily become overwhelmed and clogged when you cry emotional tears.
There is no set time for how long puffy eyes last after crying. While someone may be fine after a few minutes, others may notice that their eyes are still puffy hours later.
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To speed up the process of reducing puffiness and fluid around the eyes, you should cool the area.
Here’s how to get rid of puffy eyes from crying and reduce inflammation.
1. Cucumber slices
So refreshing and effective! Chilled cucumber slices are great for reducing the puffiness of red, puffy eyes.
In addition to acting as a homemade cold pack, cucumbers are packed with antioxidants.
The antioxidants and flavonoids in cucumbers relieve inflammation and reduce swelling.
Make sure they are cool when you place them on your eyelids. When the cucumbers no longer feel cold, remove them.
2. Cold compress
Applying a cold compress to puffy eyes can reduce puffiness and puffiness.
Take a cloth and dampen it with cold water. Apply to the skin of the under-eye area with gentle pressure.
3. Tea bags
Another easy trick to get rid of puffy eyes is to use caffeinated tea bags, of course.
Some studies suggest that the caffeine in the tea can penetrate the skin and reduce swelling. Caffeine has the ability to constrict blood vessels, which helps reduce inflammation.
First, steep two tea bags and quickly refrigerate them. After 20 minutes, take them out of the fridge and place them under your eyes.
Do this for 15-30 minutes. Green tea or black tea, both rich in caffeine, work.
4. Cold eye serum
Applying a cool eye serum to the eye area constricts the blood vessels and thus reduces puffiness.
It’s a lot more soothing than using a bag of frozen peas to reduce crying from puffy eyes, that’s for sure.
5. Ice cubes
Wrap one or two ice cubes in paper towels and apply to the swollen area.
This is a quick, easy and inexpensive solution that acts as a cold pack.
6. Concealer
Concealer is not only great for covering up acne, it also works to cover up evidence of crying.
Dab a bit of concealer under and even on the corners of your eyes and you’re good to go.
7. A massage
Gently massaging the eye area is also a quick way to get blood circulating.
Apply some cold water to your fingers first and voila!
8. Hyaluronic acid
This moisturizing ingredient works miracles on your face. Hyaluronic acid is famous for moisturizing and plumping the skin.
It also has other benefits for the skin. Why not kill two birds with one stone with this one-two punch?
9. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is very helpful in reducing inflammation.
Apply some witch hazel to cotton and rub the eye area for 10 to 15 minutes.
10. Moisturizing Cleanser
Wash your face with a moisturizing cleanser to lock in moisture on your face.
Use warm water!
Tips to soothe dry eyes after crying
1. Use eye drops to reduce redness.
Just add one drop in each eye!
Helps calm and contract blood vessels.
2. Apply a warm compress to your face.
A warm compress can instantly soothe your sore eyes.
3. A gentle eye massage.
This will stimulate the sebaceous glands in the margins of the eyelid.
Tips to control red and flushed cheeks
1. Apply a cold compress
Just like puffy eyes, a cool compress or cool water is a smart way to combat redness on your cheeks.
Avoid hot water if you can. This could increase the redness on your face.
2. Use green makeup or foundation.
Green is a complementary color to red, which means that it can neutralize redness on the face.
3. Avoid irritating products
Strong retinoids and retinol can irritate sensitive skin. Avoid them if you’ve just had a good cry.