There are a range of reasons why we sometimes wake up to puffy eyes and whilst it's hard to know exactly what has caused it, whether it be a lack of sleep, allergies, fluid retention, stress or perhaps its hereditary, whatever the reason here are few tips to try to reduce the appearance of them.

Cool Compress

One of the quickest ways to reduce the appearance is to apply a cold compress to the area, better still keep some under eye gel pads in the fridge and apply those for 10 minutes. You could also apply ice, or give your face an ice bath as you may or may not have seen across SM, has now become a popular morning ritual for some.

Try - Eye Gel Pads

Lymphatic Drainage - Gua Sha

Give yourself a face massage either with your fingers or with a Gua Sha, by massaging your face you can help move excess fluid and reduce the appearance of puffiness.

Apply your moisturiser or a face oil and with light pressure starting at your nose and working your way to the sides of your face, repeat. We will provide a video on our youtube channel for a full face Gua Sha for those interested.

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Hydration

Hydrate from the inside out, increase your water intake... avoid excess caffeine and alcohol. You could also apply a quality eye cream morning and night for some external hydration.

Try - Aussie Man Eye Cream

Try - Recipe for Men Under Eye Gel

Conceal

Sometimes with the puffiness comes darkness, you can try to apply a concealer. You only need the smallest amount. Dab a small amount under the eye and with your finger lightly tap it till its completely blended in. This will help minimise the appearance of dark circles.

Try - Try Medium Concealer 

Sleep

They don't call it beauty sleep because it makes you look worse, getting adequate sleep will help all aspects of your body including the skin under your eyes.

You could also try a silk pillow case, the softness of the silk reduces fine lines and aids in a better nights sleep. 

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Try - Silk Eye Mask