Hate of Having Bloated / Puffy Face?

What Causes Bloated / Puffy Face:

•       Poor diet.

A sign of Vitamin C and Beta-carotene deficiency. Excessive intake of fat, carbohydrates and salt.

•       Dehydration.

The body tends to retain as much water as it can if it is dehydrated. The face is one of the areas where excess water is stored and this will causes bloated face.

•       Alcohol intake.

Alcohol makes you dehydrated, meaning you get thirstier after you booze up. Your body responds to dehydration by storing as much water as possible in different areas, and your face is no exception.

•       Hypothyroidism.

Lack of thyroid hormones in body.  Usually, this condition results in rapid weight gain, which is why the face becomes bloated. The other symptoms of hypothyroidism include constipation, tiredness, and dry skin.

•       Face Fat.

Face fat is often a problem for people who aren’t even overweight.  They collect the fat normally in their cheek area or chin area.

How To Prevent Bloated / Puffy Face:

• Limit your alcohol & sodium intake. Both cause water retention & puffiness.

• Allergies can cause puffiness, so look for treatments for allergies.

• Drink plenty of water to clean out your system.

• Eye creams and moisturizers may also be the cause. Try to pin point if any of your beauty products are actually causing the irritation and stop using the product.

• Herbal preparations such as X-edema are good for prevention.

• A higher pillow - aids fluid drainage.

How To Treat Bloated / Puffy Face:

•       Wash your face with ice cold water every morning.

•       Place two slices of cool cucumber on the eyes for several minutes.

•       Moisten two tea bags, chill in refrigerator, and place over eyelids for several minutes. Tea bags are also excellent for soothing tired & sore eyes and for curing eye infections like conjunctivitis & sty as well

•       A simple remedy - recommended by many models - is to use hemorrhoid cream.

•       You can also try a soothing eye cream with aloe and vitamin E (to calm the skin).

•       Drink a glass of cold water (not iced water) when you woke up every morning.

•       Do facial massage or facial exercise before go to bed and after woke up in the morning. Apply some moisturizer or nourishing cream before massaging your face.

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