Causes Of Rash Around The Eyes

• Allergens or irritants in skincare or beauty products
• Ill-fitting contact lenses
• Unclean eye makeup
• Rubber from swimming goggles or snorkeling masks
• Bacterial infection
• Dermatitis or eczema
• Lyme disease

How To Get Rid Of Rash Around Eyes

1. Essential Oils

Lavender oil soothes irritation and improves circulation in the affected area. Castor oil and coconut oil reduce inflammation and swelling in the affected area. These oils also nourish and hydrate the skin.

• 1 drop lavender essential oil
• 1-2 drops coconut oil OR castor oil

What You Have To Do

1. Mix the oils and apply the mixture on the rash carefully. Use a Q-tip if required.
2. Leave this on for a few hours.

2. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is known to have astringent properties. It soothes the rash and reduces inflammation.

You Will Need

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh aloe vera pulp
• Coldwater
• Cotton ball

What You Have To Do

1. Mix aloe vera pulp with cold water.
2. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and place it on the affected eye for 5-10 minutes.

3. Cucumber Slices

Cucumber is another soothing remedy for eye rashes. It cools and soothes inflamed skin. It also hydrates the skin and nourishes it. This can, in turn, speed up the healing process.

You Will Need

• Cucumber
• Coldwater

What You Have To Do

1. Cut the cucumber into thick slices and soak them in cold water.
2. Place these cold cucumber slices on your eyes.
3. As soon as the slices become warm, discard them and place another couple of slices on your eyes for a few more minutes.

4. Chamomile

Chamomile has anti-inflammatory and healing compounds that soothe rashes and inflammation around the eyes. It is safe to use around and on the eyes. You can also use it to wash your eyes.

You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
• A cup of hot water
• Cotton pad

What You Have To Do

1. Add the dried flowers to the hot water cup and steep the liquid for a few minutes.
2. Let the solution cool down. Soak a cotton pad with it and place it on the affected area.
3. Keep this on for 5-7 minutes.

5. Cold Compress

This is the most soothing rash remedy of all as the coldness of the ice helps in reducing irritation caused by rashes. It also reduces redness and swelling.

You Will Need

An ice pack

What You Have To Do

1. Gently place the ice pack on the affected skin.
2. Apply very little pressure and hold it in place for 5-7 minutes.

You can also make an ice pack by wrapping a few ice cubes in a clean cotton towel.

6. Witch Hazel

Witch hazel possesses astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties can help in reducing swelling and soothing the rash.

You Will Need

• Witch hazel solution
• Cotton ball

What You Have To Do

Dip a cotton ball in the witch hazel and dab gently around the eyes.

7. Rose Water

Rosewater helps in soothing rashes around the eyes. It has been used traditionally as a toner that stimulates blood flow and heals rashes and scars. Scientific studies show that rose petal extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that may help fight rashes.

You Will Need

• Rosewater
• Cotton ball

What You Have To Do

1. Soak the cotton ball in the rose water.
2. Squeeze out the excess and place the cotton ball on the rash. It is best to use chilled rose water.

8. Potato

Potato has anti-inflammatory properties. These properties may help reduce pain and soothe irritation. The mild bleaching properties of potato can reduce dark circles.

You Will Need

Potato

What You Have To Do

Cut a thick slice of potato and place it on the rash for 10-15 minutes. You can prepare a poultice with grated potato instead of directly placing a slice on your eyes.

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