Whether it’s the direct result of allergies, a great night out or overindulging in salty snacks, waking up with a puffy face is just plain annoying. Facial puffiness is essentially excess fluid retention that results in inflamed skin and a bloated appearance, and thankfully it’s usually temporary. Fortunately, there are a few ways to bring down the bloat a little faster, which we’ve outlined below…

Lymphatic massage

Done right, lymphatic drainage is one of the easiest, most effective ways to sculpt your jawline, remove puffiness, and support the health of your skin. Professionals say that the key concept is to start by massaging upward, as it reduces swelling. Like all circulation in the body, the lymphatic vessels drain toward gravity, which leads to swelling in the first place. Massaging upward will help improve the skin’s radiance and over time, with consistency, create a more toned and energised look to the face. You can try out different facial massage rollers and tools to aid with your at-home lymphatic drainage massage, and as an extra de-puffing hack keep them in the fridge for adding a cooling effect. 

Bring on the caffeine

Despite the bad rep it sometimes gets, caffeine is a great pick-me-up and also a diuretic that de-puffs and sends bloat packing in a flash. If you’re not a coffee drinker, drinking some green tea to kick-start your system is equally as effective. The additional water will also hydrate your body and help flush out your system, while polyphenols get to work attacking fat cells and protecting the skin against free radical damage. As an added bonus, you can still reap its skin benefits by applying it topically, too. 

From Tailor Skincare, the almighty Awaken Eye Cream is a great topical de-puffer, helping deliver an immediate glow and lasting hydration to your eye area while reducing dark circles and fighting the early signs of ageing. Designed especially for use in the morning, the caffeine-infused eye cream will leave you feeling revitalised and ready to take on the day – and in less time than it takes your morning coffee to brew. Key to its efficacy is the inclusion of caffeine extract, which revives the eye area by reducing the appearance of dark circles and decreasing puffiness.

Level up your pillow

Investing in a quality pillow is key to a good night’s sleep, preventing wrinkles, and also, reducing puffiness. As fluid retention collects (especially around the eyes), sleeping with your head elevated on an extra pillow or two can also reduce the appearance of puffiness, as it is often most prominent in the morning. Add in a silk pillowcase for even greater skin benefits and to keep your hair in tip-top shape, and you can’t go wrong.

Hit the streets

Even if you’ve had a late night, getting your body moving in the morning can make all the difference for your puffy face. Getting upright and getting some light exercise will always help, be it a flowing yoga class or a brisk walk around your neighbourhood. And if your walk includes a trip to your local café for a takeaway cup of the aforementioned good stuff? Even better.

Using a high-performance daily serum

Nuori’s Bio Fusion Serum is a super clean anti-ageing serum that is also chic and high performance. A potent, yet lightweight serum, its serious ingredient deck includes a natural retinol alternative – a bio-extract, derived from the bakuchiol plant – that addresses universal signs of skin ageing. With daily use, this serum will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and result in brighter and firmer-looking skin. Oh and it also comes with the latest generation of natural hyaluronic acid which brings with it a visible dermo-filling and plumping effect, and ceramides to support the renewal and strengthening of the skin’s natural protective barrier.

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