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Some
of most common causes of eye puffiness include lack of sleep
(both sleep deprivation and interrupted sleep cycles), fluid
retention, diet that can lead to fluid retention, alcohol and
tobacco, and allergies. Allergic reactions that lead to nasal
congestion can exasperate puffiness around the eyes. Perhaps the
most common cause, aging also leads to drooping or puffiness
around the eyes.
Lack of sleep can be a reason why you might be experiencing
puffiness under the eyes. It can affect both males and
females, and ultimately, the solutions to this cause is simple -
make sure you get more restful sleep. Easier said than
done, but it can reduce the puffiness under the eyes or around
the sensitive eye area. It's important to note that this
is a short-term solution and doesn't address puffiness around
the eyes that develops over time, as an affect of aging.
Fluid retention leading to puffiness under the eyes can be a
result of simple environmental effects, such as changes in
weather, as well as internal factors such as hormone levels.
Allergic reactions can also temporarily cause puffiness.
However, with some persistent types of allergic reactions,
puffiness may become a chronic problem that needs to be
addressed with specific treatment. This also applies to
cases where the puffiness is caused as a side effect of a
certain medication you might be taking. If it's a
medication that you will be taking for an extended period of
time, it's important to address the side effect of puffiness
around the eyes, so that it doesn't become a problem itself that
could persist after the medication stops.
Although all the causes listed above are fairly common,
puffiness around the eyes can also simply be a result of
heredity. Some people generally have a higher level of
water retention or different skin tissue composition that can
lead to having puffiness around the eyes. Also in these
cases, the remedy would have to be a long-term solution rather
than a temporary or quick fix.
Ultimately, there are numerous potential causes for having
puffiness around the eyes. Consider whether some of the
factors listed here might be playing a role in diminishing the
beauty of your appearance. If it's a mild or temporary
problem you're experience, it will most likely correct itself
with simple improvements in sleep, diet, and environment.
Otherwise, you might want to explore some of the treatments for
under eye puffiness that we discuss in the treatments section,
or consider some of the products that are reviewed in the
product review section.
DrSkinSpa.com
has more information about puffiness around the eyes. It's
doctor owned and operated skin spa store and can provide
consultation to help find the best product for your specific
case.
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