India, Dec. 11 -- Puffy face is a common cause of concern for many, despite not being a major health issue. According to Hyderabad-based dermatologist Dr Pooja Reddy, sometimes our cheeks swell, jawline disappears, and eyes look smaller, not because of fat, but due to "water retention caused by high cortisol."

Also known as the stress hormone, cortisol is triggered by consuming excess salt, stated Dr Reddy in a video uploaded on Instagram on December 2.

Sodium is hidden in everyday packaged food products such as pickles, chips, instant noodles, ready-to-eat meals, as well as multigrain biscuits. The salt makes our body retain water, which first shows up on our face, especially around the cheeks and eyes.

The puffiness gets worse with p...