¹¹ In theory, increasing the amount of magnesium in your diet or taking a magnesium supplement may help reduce facial puffiness, as studies show that magnesium may help alleviate premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms,¹² which can include water retention.
Magnesium is a type of mineral called an electrolyte, which helps balance your sodium levels. Studies show they may lower inflammation as well as puffiness in people who retain a lot of water. A common dosage is 200-400 milligrams a day.
"The three biggest culprits for fluid retention that shows up on the face are sodium, excess carbs, and alcohol." If those are part of your regular diet, you may want to pay attention to how you consume them.
"Typically as we age undereye puffiness can specifically become more pronounced. This is due to the weakening of the structural support provided by our muscles, bones, and ligaments - which causes the protrusion of the anatomical 'fat pads' under our eyes (making them look 'puffy')," comments Viscusi.
A puffy face may be a normal reaction to an allergy, part of being pregnant, or a side effect of taking steroids. A puffy face may also be a sign of an underlying medical condition such as a thyroid disorder, Cushing's disease, or an infection.
Some herbs and dietary supplements may help you excrete water (diuretic) and help with sodium and water retention. Examples include dandelion, ginger, parsley, hawthorn and juniper.
Why is my face getting fat but not my body? Increased facial fat is typically due to weight gain. It may also be as a result of water retention, which can make the face appear puffy or swollen. Making changes to a person's diet and lifestyle can help support weight management and prevent excess facial fat.
The swelling should settle within a few hours or the day. In some cases, it can last for several weeks. If swelling occurs after 2 weeks, a person should see a doctor to find the cause. Treatment can include oral steroids.
For cases of allergic and idiopathic angioedema, antihistamines and oral steroids (steroid tablets) can be used to relieve the swelling.
03/6Swollen, puffy eyes
But if it is more frequent and happens every time you wake up in the morning, it may be a sign of low iodine levels in the body. Studies have linked iodine deficiency with thyroid diseases, which can often lead to fatigue, unexplained weight gain and of course puffy eyes.
Drink a cup of hot water and lemon as soon as you wake up. This will help kick start and aid in your body's natural detoxification process. Applying a cool, damp compress over your face and leaving it for 10 minutes or so will also work. The colder the compress the better so I recommend using ice water.
Magnesium is a natural diuretic, helping the body shed excess fluid thereby reducing premenstrual bloat and breast pain.
Some of the best supplements that may help reduce water weight include vitamin B6, magnesium, and dandelion. Particularly, magnesium is an electrolyte that helps control the amount of water inside of your body.
Take magnesium supplements for water retention
As well as bathing in magnesium salts, taking magnesium supplements can ease fluid retention - in a controlled, crossover study, 38 women took 200mg magnesium for two months and saw significantly improved fluid retention.
Causes of facial swelling may include: Allergic reaction (allergic rhinitis, hay fever, or a bee sting) Angioedema. Blood transfusion reaction.
Inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, too much screen time, diet, environmental aggressors, a buildup of dead skin cells, dryness, natural ageing, smoking, and second-hand smoke can all contribute.
Wear a cap or hat when you're going to be in the sun for a longer period. Use skincare diligently. Serums and creams can moisturize dehydrated skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Cyspera is also a treatment cream that can reduce the appearance of pigmentations.