Morina Gael Being greeted with the morning bloat can cause a lot of frustration when you have a lot to do. The Mayo Clinic’s clinical knowledge is that this tired look is often due to fluid retention in the thin skin around the eyes that typically happens overnight. Thankfully, there are natural and scientifically proven treatments available to help calm your skin down in no time and help you look fresh, bright, and completely rejuvenated for your morning routine.
Harness the Power of Cold Spoons
Putting cold metal spoons over your eyelids can immediately tighten blood vessels in the area. Because of this quick temperature change, dermatology research shows that this could help to effectively decrease local inflammation by limiting fluid buildup.
Hydrate Internally With Pure Water
A big glass of water immediately upon waking recharges sodium levels. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, dehydration can cause the body to retain water.
Elevate Your Head While Resting
An additional pillow will keep the head higher than your heart level. This easy position may help to stop fluids from stagnating in the tissues of your face all night, which helps to minimize morning puffiness.
Try Gentle Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Massaging around the orbital bone with your ring finger can help promote lymphatic flow. Manual stimulation is generally used to disperse stagnant fluid away from the face, and from research in the field of physical therapy, this is generally done with mild stimulation.
Utilize the Cold Compress Method
A clean washcloth soaked in icy water will make a great non-invasive treatment. Generally, cold applications ease surface inflammation and minor swelling, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends.
Use Chilled Black Tea Bags
Black tea contains a high amount of natural tannins. Research indicates that these astringent compounds may attach to skin proteins, which may help to tighten up the skin and help to temporarily reduce under-eye bags.
Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes Frequently
A rubbing action usually can cause friction that may harm small capillaries and exacerbate localized swelling. Avoid manual irritation, as it can release histamine and may cause more fluid to build up and redness around the affected area, alert ophthalmologists.
Wash Safely With Ice Water
A face dunk in freezing water is a jolt to the senses. This quick cooling may encourage microcirculation to improve the look of your skin to be tighter and much more revived.
Remove Makeup Every Single Night
Cosmetics left on overnight can cause slight allergic reactions and block the pores. The dermatologists all agree that clean skin equals no irritating growth on the skin overnight, which may appear as puffy and swollen eyes the next morning.
Incorporate Light Morning Movement
A short walk or light stretching exercise helps good blood flow to the whole body. Better blood flow will “cleanse” and eliminate the fluid buildup in your face.
Identify Potential Seasonal Allergies
Local swelling and inflammation are commonly due to environmental allergens. Allergies can be a direct cause of chronic morning puffiness, which can be prevented by allergy treatment, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
