To reduce under-eye puffiness, you need to address both short-term swelling and long-term causes like fluid retention, fatigue, or allergies.

 

To reduce under-eye puffiness, you need to address both short-term swelling and long-term causes like fluid retention, fatigue, or allergies. Here are the most effective ways to tackle it:

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💧 Quick Fixes for Puffy Eyes

1. Cold Compress

   • Use a chilled spoon, cold damp towel, eye gel mask, or ice roller.

   • Cold constricts blood vessels and reduces swelling.

2. Caffeine Eye Cream

   • Look for eye products with caffeine, which helps shrink blood vessels and reduce puffiness.

3. Elevate Your Head While Sleeping

   • Use an extra pillow to prevent fluid from pooling under your eyes overnight.

4. Gentle Massage

   • Use your ring finger or a tool (like a jade roller or gua sha) to lightly massage the under-eye area, encouraging lymphatic drainage.

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💤 Long-Term Strategies

1. Get Enough Sleep

   • Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep. Fatigue exaggerates puffiness.

2. Reduce Salt and Alcohol

   • Both cause water retention, especially around the eyes.

3. Stay Hydrated

   • Dehydration can actually lead to puffiness as your body holds onto water.

4. Treat Allergies

   • Puffy eyes may be due to seasonal or environmental allergies. Try antihistamines or talk to a doctor.

5. Use Retinol or Peptides (for aging-related puffiness)

   • If puffiness is due to thinning skin or fat loss, retinol or peptides in eye creams may improve firmness over time.

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🚫 Avoid:

• Rubbing your eyes

• Overapplying eye cream (use a pea-sized amount for both eyes)

• Using thick creams too close to the lash line