Cortisol has become a buzzword on social media over the past few years, and right alongside that, we have "cortisol face." Also known as a "moon face," the term describes a swollen or puffy face ...

Facial bloating isn’t just about water weight—it’s often a mix of inflammation, sodium, dehydration, gut imbalance, and even hormonal shifts. When your body holds onto excess fluid, your face is one ...

Typical morning grogginess aside, there are all sorts of reasons why you might notice swelling around your face and eyes when you first wake up. And while you can certainly shrug it off and move on ...

Lisa DeSantis is a writer and consultant in the beauty and wellness space. Previously, she was a beauty editor for Health magazine. Her work has also appeared in Allure, All You, and Fitness Magazine.

A puffy face in the morning is often due to fluid retention. While a person is asleep, fluid can accumulate in the face, resulting in a puffy appearance. This should get better when a person gets up.

If you’ve woken up this morning and your face is looking a little more puffy, or bloated, than you are used to, know that there are a few potential reasons why – most of which are easily remedied.

I’ve dealt with facial swelling for as long as I can remember and in various forms. From waking up with a puffy face in the morning to allergy-induced inflammation, there’s no kind of facial swelling ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...