Simple Tips To Get Rid Of Puffy FaceTip Of the Day

October 31, 2015 16:08
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Facial edema or a puffy face is usually caused due to the retention of water. This is caused because of insufficient fluid intake, stress, excess alcohol intake and high salt diet. More reasons for a puffy face include obesity, reactions to few medications, poor blood circulation. All these lead to droopy facial features. More reasons for puffy face include thyroid disorders, tooth abscess, conjunctivitis, throat infection, sinusitis, preeclampsia during pregnancy, kidney disease. So the first thing you need to do is to detect the actual problem. Here are few general tips helpful to avoid puffy face.

Ice compress on face

Take a cloth, dip in ice water or wrap three ice cubes in it. Place it on puffy face. Leave for few minutes. If you frequently have a puffy face, frequently after sleep, splash your face with cold water every morning.

Massage your face

It works well if you lubricate face with olive oil or moisturizer, gently with fingers. Start from fore head and move towards under-eye area, cheeks, jaw line, and neck. Repeat for nearly 20 to 25 minutes. This is called lymphatic drainage massage, which is effective in getting rid of puffy face. Excess fluid will be pushed down to the lymph nodes in the neck and upper chest.

Facial Tapping

Press middle fingers into deepest hollow of cheeks, massage in circular motion for half a minute. Keep repeating the process daily for few minutes. The lymphatic system gets stimulated and improving the blood circulation.

Brewed Green Tea Bags

Take a green tea bag and steep in nearly eight ounces of hot water for five minutes. Remove it from water and let it cool. Now place it on puffy areas of your face for nearly 20 minutes. Use luke warm water to rinse face, it is best for any skin type.

Cucumber and Lemon Juice

Cut cucumber into slices. Soak six to eight slices in lemon juice or milk. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Apply on face and leave on 15-20 minutes. Wash with cool water. This is an effective remedy.

-Sumana

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