How to Fix a Swollen Face from Crying
A good bout of crying can be good for you in many ways. It can relieve your pain for starters and allows you to think clearly. The salty tears are also very good for the sensitive skin around your eyes. The only problem is that crying makes the eyes puffy and any passerby can tell that you were crying. Although ideally, you should be least worried at what other people might think about your personal feelings, there are times when you don’t want a friend or loved one to see you crying.
Instructions
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Settle down
If you have been crying for some time and expect that someone might accompany you soon, try to overcome the feeling so that you can stop the tears flowing from your eyes. This is off course easier said than done, but you have to do what’s important. An easy way to do it is to take deep long breaths. -
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Wash your face
Wash your face with extremely cold water. Not only will it help you in relaxing, but will also reduce the buffing around, and the redness inside the eyes. Do not rub your eyes with the towel. Use a tissue paper and rub gently. -
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Apply a cold compress to your eyes
If there are still signs of crying visible on your face, apply a cold compress around your eyes. This will help soothe in soothing your eyes. If you don’t have a cold compress available, you can put ice cubes is a small and clean plastic bag and put it around your eyes. -
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Ensure that you don’t cry again
Even after you have stopped crying, there are still some tears which accumulate in the bags that form under the eyes. These tears can act as a catalyst for another bout of crying, and avoiding that should be a priority under the given situation. An easy way to overcome that problem is to tap those bags gently and repeatedly with your fingertips. -
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Place used tea bags under the eyes
Another effective way to rid of the swelling under the eyes is to place chilled, used and moisture free tea bags under the eyes. The tannin in the tea will help overcome the swelling around the eyes. If that is not available, you can always place a slice of chilled potato or cucumber on your eyes.
