Puffy eyes - why?

[MrDarcysMa]

I'm used to getting up early and however tired I am, I don't usually get puffy eyes. But this last week my eyes have been VERY puffy and swollen. It looks awful! I know I can put cold things on them, draining massage etc but why is this happening? any idea what causes it ?

*I'm not doing anything different to usual, sleep or exercise wise. I Have my period but this doesn't usually happen.

Allergies? Pollens been very high this week here or dust mite allergy.

I get this if I have drunk alcohol, or if there is a lot of pollen/allergens about.

Do you take anti histamines?

I'll try antihistamines, haven't been drinking alcohol though. It's kind of how I used to look after a long sleep after a 3 day festival or waking up after a very long holiday journey but without any of the fun first!