It is said that drinking plenty of water helps reduce dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. But what actually are the reasons and the connection behind it? Puffy eyes could be due to a number of factors — ageing skin, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, stress, bad eating habits etc.

How drinking water helps reduce dark circles Water helps flush out the toxins from your system and thereby reducing the amount of salt concentration in and around the eye area. If you've been eating salty food lately, chances are you will wake up in the morning with puffy eyes.

Flushes out toxins from your body: If you have been drinking too often, you will notice that the area around your eyes is puffy when you wake up the next morning. So, instead of taking medicines, drink lots and lots of water (preferably lukewarm water) so that it can flush out the toxins from your system, thereby clearing your face.

Makes your skin glow: Apart from taking care of puffy eyes, drinking plenty of water actually cleanses your system and thereby makes your skin glow. It washes away and removes acid and other toxins from your body and brings a natural glow on your face.

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