Plus, why you’re puffing to begin with.
)," says board-certified dermatologist Robert Finney, MD.
Read on for what they shared.
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“Eye gels with active ingredients like caffeine, licorice, and otherantioxidantsare helpful,” says Hartman.
“Especially if they are cooled before utility.”
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“The best part is that it is non-irritating.
Just don’t apply too much pressure, or it can trigger more inflammation.”
We recommend usingface oilto avoid tugging on your skin.
Finney agrees: “If you are sleep deprived, it usually makes puffiness worse,” he says.
… and Sleep Elevated
Speaking ofsleep: Hartman and Finney recommend keeping your head elevated overnight.
Be wary of medical spas offering this treatment; visit a board-certified dermatologist instead.
Applying tools at a cool temperaturesuch asorbsor spoonscan help you reduce puffiness without any skincare products.
Look for products that contain caffeine, green tea,niacinamide, peptides, and other anti-inflammatory ingredients.
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