Caffeine and Facial Puffiness: Is There a Connection?

Question
i was wondering if caffine makes your face puffy. because i am not a very big person, but have chubby cheeks and take caffine pills sometimes, as well as drink caffine.  could this be why?  thanks

Answer
I don't think caffeine can be the reason for puffy face. Caffeine is a potent diuretic making your body get rid of water is it's retained in the tissues. You might notice that your finger ring gets looser after a cup of tea or coffee.

You've mentioned "chubby cheeks" -- and this might be a different matter if there's some extra fat under the skin. Some people had success with facial gymnastics. See references below to learn more:


Caffeine and Aspirin
http://dietandbody.com/article1170.html

Caffeine Content of Selected Foods and Beverages
http://bestlowcarbs.com/article1107.html

Weight Loss Plateau (scroll down for the "Caffeine and caffeine-containing herbs" chapter)
http://bestofweightloss.com/plan/plateau.html

Facial Gymnastics
http://dietandbody.com/exercise/2007/01/facial-gymnastics.html