There's nothing worse than waking up in the morning with puffy, swollen eyes. Like we need any more signs of how over-worked, tired and ageing we are, even if you're young. Puffy eyes can also be incredibly uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, it can be challenging to pinpoint the cause of puffy eyes.

If you're looking for a solution to your puffy eyes in the morning, we've got you covered. From simple lifestyle changes to the best eye antidote for puffy eyes, this guide will help you identify the causes and solutions.

Read on to learn more!

Leading Causes of Puffy Eyes in the Morning

While this is not an exhaustive list, you're likely to find a solution amongst it. As a bonus, making the lifestyle adjustments we recommend will help your puffy eyes and improve your overall health.

Lack of Sleep

One of the most common causes of puffy eyes is a lack of sleep, 'restful' sleep. Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. If this is not your perfect amount, perhaps less - these precious hours need to be uninterrupted and recharging.

If you find yourself falling short in this area, you might be plagued by puffy eyes in the morning.

Obviously, the solution to this is to make sure you're getting adequate sleep for you. Put away all screens at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light they emit stimulates your brain and can result in a restless sleep.

If you have trouble sticking to a sleep schedule, make sure you come up with a bedtime routine and get enough exercise to make yourself tired and ready to rest. Perhaps try that book you've been meaning to read instead of scrolling through your phone.

Fluid Retention

This is another common cause of puffy eyes in the morning. And there can be quite a few reasons it's happening.

The first is a lack of water intake. You should drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

Another cause of fluid retention is too much sodium in your diet. If you add salt to everything, switch to herbs and spices to flavour your food.

Increasing your potassium intake can also help you get rid of retained fluid in your body.

Besides not drinking enough water, regularly drinking alcohol can dehydrate you and contribute to puffy eyes (as well as interrupted sleep patterns). So keep alcohol to an occasional treat rather than a daily indulgence.

Allergies

Millions of people are plagued by all kinds of allergies and skin sensitivities. If your puffy eyes appear seasonally along with your runny nose, you may have found your culprit.

If your allergies are more year-round due to things like dust and animal dander and hair, you may want to consider allergy interventions to keep inflammation and irritation down. There are some fantastic natural remedies we suggest you seek out as a first stop.

For seasonal allergies, you can treat your itchy, puffy eyes with eye drops and antihistamine medications if you don't have access to more natural options. Make sure to consult with your doctor beforehand.

Age

Unfortunately, as we age, the skin on our bodies starts to slump downwards - blame gravity!

Some people are blessed not to have this problem. But if you're entering your golden years and cannot get rid of your puffy eyes, the natural ageing process may be the cause. Luckily, drooping, puffy eyes from age can be treated with topical formulations; creams, serums, masks and alike (more on those to come). 

If you're still young, make sure to take care of the skin around your eyes to stay elastic and tight. 

Genetics

Much like age, there's not much we can do about our genes. And some people seem genetically inclined to have puffy eyes, no matter what they do to address it.

However, you can alleviate your genetically puffy eyes with topical solutions. And taking the above lifestyle adjustments into account is a good idea, whether it helps your puffy eyes or not.

Topical Solutions for Puffy Eyes

These range from cheap at-home treatments to high-end cosmetic products. Some things may work better for you than others, so it's worth experimenting with.

Eye Creams

There are all kinds of eye creams and products on the market, and not all of them are created equal.

For under-eye bags, look into creams and serums with peptides, and clinically proven ingredients. These will help refresh and tighten the skin under your eyes, leaving them looking smooth and fresh. This is an intermediary solution however can be very effective long term for some.

Cooling Remedies

Cooling compresses are a popular remedy for puffy eyes. Sometimes all you need to take care of your puffy eyes in the morning is five minutes with a face mask.

Cooling remedies work best on puffy eyes caused by inflammation from allergies and lack of sleep.

Another iconic treatment is chilled cucumber slices. Just make sure that they're sliced and washed beforehand. 

Teabags

Teabags are another popular remedy for under-eye puffiness. The caffeine in tea's like green herbs helps to alleviate some of the inflammation.

The heat also helps to reduce swelling and drain fluid from your lower eyelids. This is a cheap and easy solution because most people have teabags at home. Can apply them chilled if desired however steep them quickly first before chilling.

Massage

A gentle massage with your fingers can often work wonders for reducing those puffy eyes in the morning.

The purpose is to ensure that any excess fluid that may be "trapped" up there is loosened up and allowed to drain out. 

Eye cream rollers offer two-for-one: you get the peptides and other skin-boosting compounds while also achieving a gentle massage. 

Sleep While Propped Up

We now know that puffy eyes are due to fluid retention, and this tip may help alleviate it.

Much like the massage technique, the idea behind this change is to allow for that excess fluid retention to drain while you sleep. If you lay down horizontally, it might be causing it to pool under your eyes.

Beating Puffy Eyes in the Morning

If you struggle with puffy eyes in the morning, you're not alone! Luckily, this issue can be tackled in various ways, so you're sure to find a method that works for you.

We offer a full range of high-end skincare solutions that are sure to help you look your best and brightest every day! 

Check out our products if you're in the market for the best eye treatments for puffy eyes and other skincare. Feel free to contact us any time with your skincare questions.