Effective Home Remedies that Provide Quick Relief for Puffy Eyes

Muskan Joshi, Pramodhiya Sanduni Perera, Naga Harika Korrapati

Abstract


Background: Periorbital edema is a major cosmetic concern for women across all the ages. Many lifestyle changes contribute to the worsening of puffy eyes in all age groups, while aging, chronic medical conditions are also a factor. The purpose of this study is to identify the various remedies women use to treat periorbital edema with a focus on studying homemade remedies, their mechanism of action and their effectivity. Study around this topic is important as there is a distinct lack of literature on a topic that is a cosmetic concern for women. Method: An online survey of 14 questions was conducted asking questions regarding periorbital edema and the quick effective homemade remedy used by them.  Results: 50.8% (n=61) participants deal with puffy eyes while 49.2% (n=59) did not. From the 61 participants who dealt with eye puffiness, only 37.7% (n=23) took active measures to counteract it. From 23 respondents, it was found that most found using cold compression (n=17), getting enough sleep (n=11), and cucumbers (n=11) the most effective in dealing with eye puffiness, while vitamin E, K, caffeine treatments and witch hazel were less popular. Majority found these methods effective ‘sometimes’, and only one person didn’t find them effective. Conclusion: Women find cold compression, cucumber, and getting enough sleep most effective. Although more than half the participants of the survey dealt with eye puffiness, majority chose not to treat them.

Keywords


Puffy Eyes, Home remedies, Periorbital edema, Cosmetic Concern, Quick Relief

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v28.2.3479

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