Being awake to face a puffed up face is one boring way to kick start the morning. You wake up feeling fresh and you’re smiling while you pack your luggage, but look at the mirror and the ugly truth will swallow you. Bags, swollen cheeks and such a feeling makes people embarrassed and uncomfortable when moving around or working. Still, why does it occur and, most importantly, what can one do in this regard? As we turn our attention to this seemingly harmless phenomenon in the course of this article, we shall discuss the causes of morning facial puffiness and tips for the best look in the morning. 

 The common causes of morning facial puffiness include the following. 

 Fluid Retention 

 Edema is one of the causes of swellings particularly in the morning. At night you are in a lying down position and that means that more fluid will build up in your body for instance in the face. This may cause puffiness around the eyes, cheeks and in the jawline of the face. Edema has several causes which include taking foods rich in salt, being dehydrated or having hormonal imbalance. 

 Sleep Position 

 Another thing that causes the development of a puffy face is the manner in which you sleep. The sleeping position such as sleeping with the stomach or the face in contact with the pillow results in a swollen face. This is because, if you lie flat or in certain positions, you are likely to wake up with fluids collected in your face. When you rest on your back with your head being positioned slightly raised, then you have a low likelihood of waking up with a puffy face. 

 Allergies 

 Allergies may also lead to redness and puffiness of the face in particular the eyes. People who are sensitive to dust mite, pet dander or pollen, waking up with a puffy face is common if you come across such irritants during your sleep. 

High Sodium Intake 

 Consumption of foods that are rich in sodium then results in water retention, and this comes with swelling of the face or some of the face. This is why if you take a lot of salty foods such as salty snacks or a salty dinner the preceding night, you find your face swollen in the morning. Sodium in your system retains water in your body tissues and hence, the swelling of your face alongside other body compartments. 

 Dehydration 

 You would not think that you could actually become dehydrated and end up retaining fluids in the body. Lack of adequate water leads to the cut back on the supply of water in your body and your body does everything within its power to retain water. This may result in accumulation of fluid content within your face hence causing your face to swell and be face puffy especially if you had a poor night’s sleep and ‘forgot’ to drink water throughout the night. 

 Alcohol Consumption 

 Having a glass of wine or two in the evening may sound perfect – but alcohol also leads to facial swelling. Alcohol is known to increase the production of urine which makes the body retain fluids hence facing in the morning. Moreover, alcohol leads to the dilation of blood vessels, which can result in swelling and this is mean for face puffy eyes and cheeks. 

The Way Through Which One Can Minimize Swelling of the Face Early in the Morning 

 As we’ve learned some of the causes of such swelling, let us focus on how to avoid or minimize such instances. 

 Stay Hydrated 

 One of the best and simplest ways of dealing with morning swelling is by hydrating yourself enough all throughout the day. Drinking plenty of fluids assists the kidneys to filter out excess sodium in the body and also fight water retention. Try to drink not less than eight glasses of water a day, and if you can, put a glass of water near your bed to drink this water during the night. 

 Watch Your Diet 

 There are many ways through which you can minimize the risks of waking with a puffy face, including these dietary tips: Do not take foods that have high sodium as your chances of collecting fluid in the body will be realized. Rather, one should take a normal balanced meal with as many fruits and vegetables as possible since they are composed of water. 

 Raise Your Head When Going To Bed 

 Proper positioning to bed where one sleeps with raised head will also minimize chances of accumulation of fluid in the face during the night. Place an additional pillow under your head or change your bed setting in a manner that you sleep in an upwards inclined position. Just changing the position of how you sleep can greatly help in order to minimize the swelling in the face when you wake up in the morning. 

 Conclusion: Start the Day with a Clean Skin Free of All the Puffiness 

 Swelling of the face in the morning is frequent and if it is not as a result of an illness, different measures can be employed to reduce this problem. It is therefore important to be aware of the causes of waking up with a swollen face, in a bid to prevent the occurrence.

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Please speak with the relevant expert before putting any suggestions into action.. Or meet your doctor