Welcome to my guide of 10 Holistic Ways to Depuff Your Face and Reduce Dark Circles!
We all know that feeling when we wake up with puffy eyes, dark circles, or a bloated face that just won’t cooperate no matter how much sleep we get.
Sometimes this happens if we eat too much sodium or a food we are sensitive to!
But before you reach for your concealer or rely on heavy creams, why not try some holistic methods that focus on improving overall skin health and supporting your body’s natural detoxification process?
Lymphatic drainage, hydration, and circulation play crucial roles in how your face looks and feels, so incorporating a few simple yet effective techniques into your daily routine can yield lasting benefits.
Here are 10 natural holistic ways to depuff your face, reduce dark circles, and boost overall skin health and lymph drainage:
1. Living Libations Best Skin Ever Moisturizer
This stuff has been LIFE CHANGING for my skin. Many busy days all I do is put this on and go about my day.
A great way to start your morning skincare routine is by applying a nourishing moisturizer like Living Libations Best Skin Ever!
This luxurious blend of botanical oils helps to hydrate and calm the skin while promoting balance.
It can help soothe any inflammation or puffiness, especially when used with the other modalities like facial cupping, red light therapy etc. This step is perfect for creating a calm and glowing complexion.
For dryer skin types check out: sandalwood, frankincense, rose (I alternative between these 3 as they all have anti-aging properties and different skin benefits)
For acne prone skin check out: seabuckthorn
2. Korean Beauty Hack: Hair Ties on Ears for Lymph Drainage
Here’s a quirky yet effective technique inspired by Korean beauty that I found on TikTok: Placing small soft hair ties around your ears.
This simple hack helps stimulate the lymphatic system and encourage fluid drainage from the face.
It stimulates the pressure points in your ears. I used to auricular acupuncture in Chinese medicine that puts small needles or stick-on earrings that apply pressure to corresponding organs. Your ears (similar to feet, hands are said to contain a “map” of the whole body.
Wear the hair ties for 20-30 minutes while doing your skincare routine, and you’ll notice your face feels less congested. It’s a quick, easy trick to promote circulation with minimal effort!
3. Cucumber Juice for Hydration and Dark Circles
Cucumbers aren’t just great for topical applications; drinking cucumber juice can work wonders for your skin from the inside out.
Cucumber juice helps hydrate the skin and addresses the root cause of dark circles by cleansing the blood and reducing inflammation. T
he high water content also supports proper hydration, reducing the appearance of tired, puffy eyes. Try incorporating cucumber juice into your morning routine for overall skin health—it’s especially helpful if you tend to struggle with dark under-eye circles. You can make ahead of time for a few days.
Recipe: 3-4 large hothouse cucumbers, cut into 1-2 inch pieces and run through a juicer on their own.
4. Sniffing Peppermint Essential Oil to Clear Sinuses
Peppermint oil is known for its ability to clear sinuses and improve circulation. I love this one from DoTerra.
When you’re feeling congested or dealing with facial puffiness, simply sniffing peppermint oil can help relieve pressure and reduce swelling, making it a powerful tool for those suffering from sinus-related puffiness and dark circles.
You can sniff from the bottle or add a drop to your palms, then inhale deeply. This is also a great way to relieve tension headaches and help you wake up.
5. Jade Roller Technique on Sinus Pressure Points
Jade rolling is a beloved ancient practice for reducing puffiness and promoting lymphatic drainage.
By gently rolling the jade roller over the following specific sinus pressure points, you can relieve congestion and help clear sinuses:
Source: https://gibsonchiropracticclinic.com/sinus-trigger-points/
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