If you drink less water, your face will look bigger~ I should go drink some water..

Many people are worried because their faces are swollen when they wake up in the morning. They have tried massages or gua sha, which are said to be effective, but the results are short-lived and their faces remain swollen. In such cases, lifestyle habits may be the problem. Let's explore the lifestyle habits that cause facial swelling.

▷Drink less water = People with chronic dehydration can swell easily. Chronic dehydration refers to a condition where the water content, which makes up 60-70% of the body, is persistently deficient by within 5%. In a state of chronic dehydration, water within cells or blood vessels leaks out into the spaces between cells as a reaction during sleep, causing swelling. In other words, the body swells in the early morning and dawn, while during the day and night, the body's water content decreases. When water is consumed in a state of chronic dehydration, our body quickly tries to store the incoming water, leading to moisture accumulation in the skin layers. Therefore, it feels like the body is swollen. If you think your body is still swollen despite drinking water, you need to drink more. Then, the body perceives that abnormal water retention is unnecessary and releases the stored water in the skin layers. As a result, swelling in the face and body naturally subsides.

▷Washing your face with warm water = When you give your face a hot stimulus, such as washing with warm water, blood flow to the skin increases and fluids are actively drawn in, which can actually worsen swelling. The same applies to saunas. People who habitually enjoy saunas tend to lose skin elasticity, become saggy, and develop more fine lines. On the other hand, cold stimuli tighten the skin and cause the blood vessels in the skin to constrict, helping to push excess moisture out of the skin. If you want to quickly reduce facial swelling in the morning, fill a large bowl with water and ice, then immerse your entire face for 20 to 30 seconds before removing it.

▷ Clenching your teeth and grinding them habitually is one of the worst habits that can make your face appear larger. The pressure generated when clenching is about 60 to 80 kg. When such strong pressure is applied to the jaw, it can lead to the development of a square jaw or muscle tightness in the face. If the tense facial muscles are left untreated, blood circulation in the face can worsen, leading to swelling. To prevent teeth grinding during sleep, wearing a mouthguard can be helpful. It can be purchased at a dental clinic, and simply wearing it every night before sleeping is sufficient. Reducing stress in daily life is also beneficial.

▷Enjoy salty foods=The sodium in salty foods has the property of retaining moisture, so when there is a lot of sodium in the body, it is difficult to excrete even if you drink the same amount of water. Instead of salty foods, try eating bananas, aged pumpkin, and red beans. Bananas contain 335mg of potassium per 100g, making them a rich source of potassium. Potassium helps eliminate sodium from the body, lowering blood sodium levels and reducing swelling. Aged pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and helps eliminate waste products from the body. It has excellent diuretic and detoxifying effects, making it highly effective for reducing swelling. Saponins in red beans promote diuresis and remove waste from the skin. They are also effective in removing atopic dermatitis and dark spots. With 1520mg of potassium per 100g, red beans are good for sodium excretion and swelling reduction.