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Why Under-Eye Puffiness Feels Worse as the Days Get Shorter

by Info Account October 20, 2025

⏱️ 2-min read

Hello beautiful,

Have you noticed that under-eye puffiness seems worse as the days get shorter? There’s a scientific reason behind it, and understanding why it happens makes it easier to manage—and even prevent.

1. Less Sunlight, More Stress Hormones

Shorter days mean less exposure to natural sunlight, which can disrupt your internal body clock. This can increase stress hormones like cortisol, which may cause your body to hold onto fluid. The result? Swelling under the eyes that seems more pronounced.

Solution: Try to get a bit of morning sunlight, even if it’s just by a window. Your body uses this light to help regulate hormone cycles and fluid balance. Gentle under-eye massage can also encourage fluid movement.

2. Cooler, Drier Air Reduces Skin Elasticity

Fall’s crisp air can dehydrate the skin, especially the thin under-eye area. Less elasticity makes swelling more noticeable and lines more prominent.

Solution: Hydrate daily and use a rich eye cream morning and night—like Ocean Caviar Anti-Aging Eye Contour Cream—to keep the skin plump and resilient.

3. Seasonal Allergies Trigger Inflammation

Even mild allergies from pollen or mold can inflame the delicate under-eye skin, causing puffiness and sometimes dark circles.

Solution: Rinse your face after spending time outdoors and consider gentle anti-inflammatory skincare to calm the area.

4. Dehydration and Lifestyle Factors

Cooler weather sometimes tricks us into drinking less water. Combine that with salty meals, alcohol, or disrupted sleep, and your under-eye area can hold onto fluid in an uneven way, making puffiness more obvious.

Solution: Stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and gently massage your under-eye area using a tool like our Rose Quartz Spoon. It can help encourage circulation and lymphatic drainage, making puffiness from fluid retention less noticeable.

Ava-Ann’s Favorite Eye Care

Ocean Caviar Anti-Aging Eye Contour Cream

Rich and nourishing, it helps reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and keep your delicate under-eye skin hydrated.

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Limited Edition Rose Quartz Spoon

Gently massage your under-eye area to encourage circulation and lymphatic drainage, making puffiness less noticeable.

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P.S. A little hydration, gentle massage, and nourishing eye cream can make a noticeable difference this fall. Give your under-eyes the care they deserve, and help them look bright, rested, and radiant all season long.