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Puffy Eyes: Causes & FixesPuffy eyes, which are often more apparent in the morning, look just awful. There are many factors which will cause the skin around the eyes to swell, especially the under-eye area. Identifying the culprits behind your puffy eyes can help you banish them successfully.
Common Culprits of Puffy Eyes:*
Water Retention. Alcohol consumption and a diet high in sodium can cause water retention and the swollen appearance around the eyes.
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Irritation and Allergy. Your skincare products and cosmetics can cause allergic reaction and trigger inflammation, especially if they contain potentially irritating ingredients. Leaving your makeup on overnight, irritation from contact lenses or frequent exposure to smoke, air-conditioning and pollution can also make the eye area swollen.
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Late Nights and Stress. Yes, stress can wreck havoc on the eyes too. So can lack of sufficient sleep.
Getting Rid of Puffy Eyes: - Stop Using Irritating Products. If you suspect your new eyeshadow or eye cream is the offending agent, stop using them for sometime and see if the puffiness goes away.
- Lightweight Eye Cream. Use a lightweight eye cream to counter dryness around the eyes. This can help reduce the swelling and irritation.
- Sleep Perfect. Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping with your head slightly elevated can help reduce the water retention.
- Remove Makeup Every Night. Be sure to remove all makeup cleanly before you sleep.
- Contact Lenses. Contact lenses can cause irritation and swelling of the eye. Never wear your lenses longer than what has been recommended. Rinse and clean your lenses with special lens cleaning and disinfecting solution. If you're wearing disposable lenses, change a new pair regularly, be it dailies or weeklies. Once they are past their designated time period, they should be tossed away, even though they still seem to be in good condition.
- Cold Compress. Using cool compresses or teabags on the eyes helps to reduce the swelling. Placing your eye cream in the refrigerator to apply when it turns cold works too.
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Hair Color for Your SkintoneWe're always getting bored with our current hair color. But before you decide to try a new shade, identifying the hair color that suits your natural skintone is well worth the effort. A good color can bring radiance to your complexion, while a bad one can make your skin look sallow or pasty. Here's a basic hair color guide for the different Asian skintones.
In general, shades of ash brown, copper and dark auburn will work well with Asian skintone. Check your skin tone against the list below to determine which colors are for you:
- Pale White, Ivory Skin. Your skin tone can go with almost any hair color. Try colors with coppery gold undertones.
- Yellow, Sallow Skin. Rich dark shades of browns and reds, like burgundy or deep auburn will flatter this skin tone. Avoid colors with a yellow undertone as they will only highlight your sallow complexion.
- Pink Skin. Choose neutral shades like dark brown. Colors with a red or yellow undertone usually will not suit you.
- Tanned, Olive Skin. Stick to dark shades like mahogany or plum. Your tanned skin will show off highlights beautifully. Try a dark base color with copper highlight streaks.
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