8 Foolproof Ways to Banish a Puffy Face
A puffy face is undesirable in exactly zero ways, but it’s an all too common beauty issue all the same. Whether you’re a sushi addict or the type of person who’s just not very good at drinking enough water (we feel you), a swollen face is never a good look. The best thing about beauty issues? Well, we often know exactly how to solve them. Try these instant remedies for facial puffiness—and get proactive about prevention, too.
Splash your face with cool water
Cold water constricts blood vessels and calms inflammation, which helps to reduce swelling. A splash of cool (not icy!) water has significant beauty benefits beyond that, too, as it helps to tighten the pores and lessen the appearance of redness.
Master facial massage
Massaging the face to help speed along the drainage process is the real deal. It helps to drain the sinuses and reduce fluid retention, which are two of the main causes of a puffy face, especially in the morning. There are plenty of comprehensive YouTube tutorials available, which make easy work of mastering the deceptively easy (and effective) techniques.
Address allergies
A puffy, swollen face can indicate a variety of (often minor!) health conditions, like seasonal allergies, sinus conditions, and colds. If you find yourself suffering from a puffy face more frequently than just when you’ve eaten a particularly salty meal or had a rough weekend, you may want to see a health professional to determine whether you’re suffering from allergies.
Take the DIY approach
There are plenty of products available on the market that purport to reduce puffiness, but we’ve always liked the DIY approach for our de-puffing problems—they’re much less expensive and, in our experience, can even be more effective. Cucumber slices fresh out of the refrigerator are the classic choice, which makes sense: The cold temperature, plus the high water content, makes them perfectly fit for the task.
Be proactive & Drink Water
There are a handful of things you can do every day to avoid facial swelling, if it’s something that tends to plague you. As cliche as it is, drinking water is critical: Dehydration is a leading cause as it leads to water retention, particularly in the face. Make a point to drink enough water each day, from when you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night, and do your best to lower your intake of foods high in sodium… and alcohol, too.
Coffee Grounds
Yes Ladies grounded coffee mix with a few things can make a mask perfect to reduce face swelling and puffiness. Mix two tablespoons of finely ground coffee, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, and a tablespoon of honey in three tablespoons of whole milk or plain yogurt. Apply it to your face and scrub and wash off after 15-20 minutes. This Mocha-Frappuccino facial mask helps decrease facial swelling. Moreover, it has immense anti-aging benefits. If you do not have cocoa powder then you may simply use a mixture of ground coffee and honey. Do not use this mask too frequently. Once or twice a week should be sufficient.
Brewed Green Tea Bags
Green Tea has many health benefits, it detoxifies the body & helps in weight loss as well. It can be great for your skin as well. Here is what you do – Steep a green tea bag in about eight ounces of hot water for three to four minutes. Remove the teabag from water and allow it to cool. Place the brewed tea bag on the puffy areas of your face for 20 minutes. Rinse your face with lukewarm water. It is a perfect solution for all skin types and great to reduce puffiness.
Strawberry Mask
Strawberry Masks can do wonders for your skin. Along with puffiness if you suffer from acne this mask can be very helpful. Mash a few strawberries with the help of a folk. Mix two tablespoons of honey and a tablespoon of olive oil in it. Apply it to your face.Wash off after 10-15 minutes. Its as simple as that and you will feel fresh as spring.
Well thats it folks. Just use these tips and get glowing skin without any trace of puffiness. Please leave a comment if you would like to share something that you do for puffy skin.
