Puffy 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Late Nights and Stress. Yes, stress can wreak havoc on the eyes too. So can lack of sufficient sleep.