The Ultimate Guide To Depuffing Your Eyes

Puffy eyes – can’t live with them, can definitely live without them. It’s no doubt that eyebags are the bane of any busy person's existence. Waking up with puffy eyes is typically a cue to hit snooze, but since we don’t always have that luxury, we need new ways to depuff.

In this article, Dēpology shares the best natural solutions and skincare secrets — think of us as the prince charming to your sleeping beauty.

How to depuff my eyes guide

How Do I Depuff My Eyes?

Before we jump into fixes, we need to look at why puffiness happens.

Aging is a major culprit. The skin around the eyes is extremely thin and the first area to show signs of fatigue or aging.

Over time, eyelid tissue weakens, causing upper eyelid fat to shift downward. This creates “edema,” a fluid buildup that becomes especially noticeable in the morning.

Other causes of puffy eyes include:

Genetics
Allergies
Too much / too little sleep
Fluid retention
Excessive sun exposure
An unhealthy diet

How to Stop Puffy Eyes at the Cause?

The best cure is prevention. While aging plays a role, there are several lifestyle changes that can significantly slow the process.

Drink More Water

Dehydration prompts the body to hold onto fluid — especially under the eyes.

Experts recommend 13 cups daily for men, 9 for women.

Get Enough Beauty Sleep

Aim for 7–9 hours nightly. Elevate your head with extra pillows to prevent fluid buildup.

Wear Sunscreen

Sun exposure accelerates aging and puffiness. Choose SPF 30+ and water-resistant formulas.

Switch Up Your Diet

Too much salt causes fluid retention — especially around the eyes.

Recommended intake: no more than 6g per day.

Foods rich in Vitamin C to increase hyaluronic acid:

Citrus fruits
Tomatoes
Kale
Strawberries
White potatoes
Red peppers

Foods rich in iron (prevent pallor + fatigue under eyes):

Beans
Peas
Red meat
Dried fruits
Wholemeal pasta & bread

Quit Smoking

Smoking depletes Vitamin C and increases wrinkles, discoloration, and eye bags.

Home Remedies to Depuff the Eyes

If all you have is a spoon, tea bags, and a cup — congratulations, you have two new under-eye treatments.

A Cold Spoon

Freeze two spoons overnight and place them on your under-eyes to constrict blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

Tea Bags

Green or black tea contains caffeine, which reduces swelling and inflammation. Refrigerate steeped tea bags for 20 minutes, then apply to each eye.

Ladies using Depology skincare

Under Eye Patches for Puffy Eyes

Looking for fast depuffing? Under-eye patches are a lifesaver.

They help with hydration, inflammation, dark circles, and puffiness.

Here are key ingredients to look for:

Black Caviar

An emollient that boosts hydration, reduces inflammation, and treats puffiness. Find it in our Black Caviar Collagen Under Eye Patches.

Hyaluronic Acid

HA holds 1000x its weight in water and deeply hydrates while boosting collagen. Find it in our Deepcare+ Micro Dart Patches.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that plumps, hydrates, reduces irritation, and regenerates skin cells. Find it in our Restoring Day Under Eye Patch.

Microneedling for Puffy Eyes

Microneedling creates micro-injuries to stimulate collagen, reduce wrinkles, and depuff the under-eye area by increasing circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Read more here: About microneedling & HA patches

Microneedling is effective but costly ($200–$800 per session). Microneedle patches offer a painless at-home alternative using crystallized active ingredients.

They deliver ingredients with up to 90% more efficiency.

Try our patches for puffiness & brightening: Pigment Repair Dark Circle Removing Micro Dart Patch

How Can I Depuff My Eyes: Summary

The best way to depuff eyes is proper lifestyle care: water, SPF, diet, sleep, and avoiding smoking.

Home remedies like cold spoons, tea bags, or even cucumbers help reduce morning puffiness.

For fast results, use moisture-rich, anti-inflammatory patches like Deepcare+ Serum-Infused Micro Dart Patches.