Every girl always wants to look amazing, but sometimes it happens that unfortunate swelling spoils the whole picture. This is a signal that you need to pay attention to your lifestyle and make adjustments to it. We talked with the beautician about facial puffiness, its causes and remedies. Details are in the new material from WMJ.ru!
Natalya Medvedeva, cosmetologist-esthetician of the Face Class salon
What is puffiness
With a normal metabolism, we should excrete an equal amount of liquid that we have consumed - about 1.5-2 liters per day. But with metabolic disorders, swelling occurs - the accumulation, stagnation of fluid in the body, which for some reason could not get out and was delayed. To prevent edema, it is necessary to identify the true cause of their occurrence.
Why do they arise
Swelling of the face can occur for many reasons. Basically, the cause of edema is a lifestyle, and only 20% of cases of edema can be associated with heredity and genetics. So, let's list the 5 main reasons:
Improper diet, excess fatty and salty foods;
Excess or lack of drinking water per day;
Diseases of the body - problems with the heart, kidneys, or hormonal disorders;
PMS - hormonal fluctuations during menstruation cause fluid stagnation;
Lack of movement.
Food intolerances
The causes of edema are directly related to the swelling of certain areas on the face. Diet is perhaps the most important catalyst for facial swelling. There are 4 types of edematous faces in total:
"Bread" - general swelling of the face indicates gluten intolerance.
"Wine" - edema is localized in the area of the nasolabial folds. Indicate an excess of alcohol.
"Milky" - puffiness of the eyelids, bags under the eyes and acne are directly related to intolerance to dairy products.
"Sugar" - the areas of the cheeks and jaw are gaining excess fluid. This swelling indicates an abundance of sugar in the diet.
But what about salty
Unlike intolerance to certain foods, with an abundance of salty foods in the diet, swelling will not take long for any person prone to swelling. Salt or rather sodium in its composition retains fluid in the body and provokes stagnation. Do not get carried away with fast food, canned food, sauces - they will not add you either health or beauty.
Water consumption
Fluid directly affects the appearance of edema, and both an excess of water consumption and a lack of it are bad. However, if the body lacks water, then, in addition to edema, skin problems await you. We do not recommend drinking water just before bedtime, as well as coffee and tea - for those prone to puffiness, this is the surest way to wake up with a swollen face.
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol naturally leads to swelling. We are sure - you noticed in the morning after a fun evening with friends that your face became swollen, and your lips seemed to have increased. The mechanism of action is very simple: alcohol causes dehydration, and it already leads to the ill-fated edema. If you want to avoid this, just know when to stop. We also recommend drinking a glass of wine, alternating it with a glass of clean water. And, of course, you should not make grandiose plans for the next day.
Swelling is a sign of health problems
Unfortunately, swelling not only poses a threat to our beautiful appearance, but also speaks of serious diseases. Swelling indicates impaired renal function. Morning bags and swelling of the eyelids, which disappear in the afternoon, are sure signs of problems with the urinary system. Swelling, including of the extremities, is a sign of heart disease and venous insufficiency. And for sweetness … Changes in hormonal levels haunt the girl every cycle. Swelling before menstruation is normal. If they are constantly present and are accompanied by general lethargy, drowsiness, weight gain, then you should think about hormonal disruptions. In all these cases, it is necessary to undergo an examination by a specialist and select the appropriate treatment. Thus, you can not only avoid edema, but also maintain your health.
How to quickly relieve swelling
Lymphatic drainage facial massage - the record holder for an instant effect of getting rid of edema. Just a few movements are enough to wake up the lymph, especially after sleep. If you do massage regularly, then you will say goodbye to swelling and wrinkles. Massage with ice cubes will help refresh the complexion, disperse lymph, protonate and give instant results. Green tea, chamomile, lemon, aloe juice, rose water, cucumber are best. However, we do not recommend this method for owners of skin prone to rosacea with fragile vessels - it can cause reddening of the face. Cosmetics with a cooling effect dilate blood vessels and help quickly remove stagnant fluid.
How to prevent puffiness
First, drink plenty of fluids. You need to calculate the required amount of water and drink it throughout the day, starting in the morning with a glass of warm water with lemon. This triggers digestion and body function. Second, eat a healthy diet. Do not get carried away with carbonated and sugary drinks, fast food, fatty, fried and salty foods, sweets and flour products. Focus on self-prepared meals, eat a balanced diet - this way you will be able not only to avoid puffiness, but also to maintain your health and a beautiful figure. Well, again, the highlight of the prevention program is lymphatic drainage massage. It activates the movement of lymph, removes toxins and excess fluid and, in addition, keeps the facial muscles in good shape.
