This article was co-authored by Alicia Ramos and by wikiHow staff writer, Kyle Hall. Alicia Ramos is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.
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Looking in the mirror in the morning to discover you have puffy, swollen eyes is a drag. Puffy eyes can be caused by fluid pooling in the sensitive skin under the eyes, or as the result of eye irritation. If puffy morning eyes have got you down, don’t worry! Here are some things you can do to prevent them from swelling at night.
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QuestionWhy are my eyes puffy when I wake up?Alicia RamosAlicia Ramos is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.
Skincare ProfessionalThere can be a lot of different factors that can cause you to have a puffy face in the morning. However, it's important to consult your doctor if this is something you're worried about, because it may be the symptom of an underlying problem. In most cases, though, it's just a healthy balance issue. It could be caused by allergies, a lack of sleep, drinking alcohol before bed, or dehydration, for instance.
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- If your puffy eyes persist and you’re experiencing pain or discomfort, visit your doctor. There could be a more serious underlying cause.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.medicoverhospitals.in/symptoms/puffy-eyes#preventions
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/beauty/ss/slideshow-banish-the-bags-under-your-eyes
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/salt/index.htm
- ↑ http://www.health.com/eye-health/puffy-eyes-reasons#alcohol-puffy-eye-gallery
- ↑ http://www.health.com/eye-health/puffy-eyes-reasons#artificial-sweetener-puffy-eye-gallery
- ↑ https://goldengateobgyn.org/10-steps-to-banish-the-bags-and-brighten-your-eyes/
- ↑ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/15-ways-smoking-ruins-your-looks/
- ↑ https://www.medicoverhospitals.in/symptoms/puffy-eyes#treatment
- ↑ http://www.health.com/eye-health/puffy-eyes-reasons#5-contact-lens-puffy-eyes
About This Article
One of the easiest ways to avoid puffy eyes in the morning is to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Sleep on your back and elevate your head with an extra pillow so fluid doesn’t pool under your eyes while you sleep. You could also try to make lifestyle changes, like eating less sodium, sugar, and artificial sweeteners and cutting down on alcohol. If your puffy eyes persist, you may have an underlying issue like allergies or irritation. To learn how to treat eye puffiness related to allergies or irritation, keep reading!