Face Massage + Movement: The De-Puff Duo
Morning puffiness is mostly fluid that pooled overnight. It moves when you move. A couple of minutes of upward, outward facial massage paired with light movement does more than either alone.
The two-minute routine
Start at the centre of the face and sweep outward toward the ears, then down the sides of the neck. Keep the pressure light — you are moving fluid, not muscle. Follow it with a brisk five-minute walk to get circulation going.
i do users who log morning movement tend to see steadier Glow scores through the week, especially in the days before their period when fluid retention naturally rises.
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