Having bags under your eyes is a common thing that everyone experiences, some of us, unfortunately, more than others. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if you are getting enough sleep or not, you can still wake up with these bags either way. This makes you have a puffy and tired look to your eyes and people tend to notice. We have come up with some super handy tips that will keep these suckers away forever! There are numerous reasons as to what and why they are caused. Some things are related to your health, while others have to do with your age, and even genetics. Let’s explore these a little more.
Most Common Causes
-Aging
-Allergies
-Genetics
-Lymphatic System and Water Retention
-Unhealthy Habits (not sleeping enough)
Aging and Genetics
These causes go hand in hand, usually. Getting bags under your eyes is a natural part of aging. You can also be genetically predisposed to bags under your eyes. There are some options you can consider in order to fix this problem. A sign that your bags are genetic is if you have had them starting from when you were in your teens. But if they developed over time and as you aged, you can conclude that this is from aging. This is due to the fatty tissues under your eyes decreasing over time, causing them to puff up.
You won’t be able to ever find a cream, expensive or not, to fix this problem. It will only be a waste of money. You are going to want to always use sunscreen in order to protect your eyes. This is going to help stop damage from the sun which can lead to further aging. Here are a few ways you can cosmetically treat your eyes.
Fillers
Getting fillers can be costly, adding up to about $1000, which you will need to have redone once every year. What filler does is fill and replace the fatty substance that is usually underneath. They have instantaneous results with little to no recovery time needed. You will need a good plastic surgeon if you are thinking about getting fillers. Make sure to ask for before and after images of their work before you go ahead and get them to do work on you. If they can’t produce any references of their work, look for someone else.
Getting fillers is a guaranteed way to solve the issue of your under eye bags, it has instant results, and you will only need to have this procedure done once a year. Another added benefit is that if you don’t like the way it turns out, it will eventually go away. There are certain fillers that you can request that last for 6-12 months and others that last for 2-5 years. There is also the option to have the filler manually dissolved, if you don’t like how it looks and you don’t want to wait for it to dissolve naturally. Never go for the cheapest option when considering anything cosmetic. Think of it as an investment and it will actually save you money on other things like makeup, coverup, and creams that don’t work to fix the problem.
Blepharoplasty
Also known as an eye lift, can be another option you might want to look into. This is a type of plastic surgery you can get that is 100% completely permanent. It is expensive, however, and can cost around $4700. Again, doing something like this is going to save you money in the long run. Now is definitely not the time to try and find a cheap option. Only go with a highly reputable plastic surgeon because this procedure is permanent and can’t be undone. But if you do end up not quite liking the end results, adding some fillers can help with that.
As long as you choose a surgeon who has done a lot of treatments, you are basically guaranteed to like the end results. Always review their previous work and if they don’t have any, go to someone else who does.
Allergies
This is one of the most common reasons for people to have bags and dark circles under their eyes. You may have noticed that under eye bags and dark circles only happen during specific times of the year. Another symptom of allergies is that they feel itchy, making you rub them a lot. This is due to something in your environment that you are allergic to. You can have seasonal allergies, which is caused by things like pollen or grass. You could also have allergies to things in your home like dust mites or pets. Something you can do to help these household allergies is buy a HEPA filter, or if you have a dust mite allergy, get a specific bed cover. If you don’t want to buy anything, another option is to clean your house more, especially dusting and vacuuming more. This will improve air quality and help with your allergies.
Congestion caused by allergies can create puffy eyes. Try taking allergy medication to relieve your congestion and see if they help your eyes. A good option for this is selecting a non-drowsy medication that you can get over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. If this isn’t strong enough and you don’t find that it is working, ask your doctor about getting an allergy shot. Caffeine-based creams and cold compression could also work to reduce the puffiness around your eyes. You should always consult your doctor before trying anything, especially for something that concerns your eyes.
Lymphatic System and Water Retention
Your lymphatic system is throughout your whole body and sometimes it can collect fluids. When these fluids accumulate, it can happen in the face for a number of reasons. It can be due to hormone-related water retention, sinus congestion, or food allergies. To get rid of this excess fluid build-up, you will want to have lymphatic drainage done. It will reduce the puffiness and all you have to do is gently massage the affected area. When working properly, your lymphatic system removes fluid, toxins, and waste from the tissues. But when it is not working properly, possibly due to health conditions, this is what can cause the fluid to build up.
Will Massaging Under the Eyes Really Work?
There is a technique called a lymphatic massage that you can do under your eyes if you find they are super puffy. Regularly massaging your eyes is a good way to aid in blood flow and promote healthy circulation, which will help with the drainage and reduce puffiness. If you are sitting and looking at a screen all day, you are more susceptible to broken capillaries under your eyes. Doing these messages will help to stop that from happening. They are also super helpful for draining your sinuses.
Remove eye bags naturally by:
-Retinol Cream
-Cold water plunge (but only if you live close to a river or lake)
-Using sunscreen
-Neti pot
-Cold compression
-Caffeine creams
-Black tea bag application
-Hydration
-Antihistamines
Unhealthy Habits
Sometimes, the bags under your eyes are caused by unhealthy habits and not properly taking care of yourself in your current lifestyle. Here are some tips you can try in your everyday life that might help you get rid of these pesky dark circles and bags.
Sleep More: this is the top key advice we have to try and solve this problem. Getting enough sleep will not only help the dark circles vanish, it also helps your entire body in other ways. Your body gets restored and regenerated at night when you are sleeping.
Stay Hydrated: keeping your body hydrated will promote healthy cells, keep you more energized throughout the day, and give your skin a youthful glow.
Alcohol Consumption: try drinking less alcohol, especially if it is on a regular basis, or cut it out completely. Alcohol dehydrates your body, counteracting your water consumption. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol altogether. You should also avoid the use of drugs, meaning all illegal substances.
Caffeine Cream: this is going to help to alleviate the puffiness under your eyes. If you don’t have a caffeine cream, try using black tea bags by soaking them and placing them over your eyes for a while.
Cold Compression: in order to get any swelling to go down, using something cold and holding it on the affected area will make the swelling go down, this same principle goes for puffy eyes.
Cut Down on The Salt: consuming a lot of salty foods or drinks can cause your body to retain water, causing puffiness everywhere.
Don’t Eat Bad Sugars: try to not eat excess sugars. Eating a lot of sugar can have adverse effects on your collagen production. If this happens, your skin will stop feeling nice and smooth and start feeling stiff and rough.
Eat More Vitamin C: to help with your collagen production, eating more things that have vitamin C and foods that contain collagen. You can also get creams that have vitamin C in them and this will also help your skin.
Consuming Collagen: some foods have collagen in them, that when consumed, help your body with its own collagen. Eating these healthy foods will give you healthy skin and a glowing youthful appearance. If you don’t want to consume these foods, you can buy a collagen peptide supplement.
Eat Veggies and Fruit: having a balanced diet that includes veggies and fruit is important and good for your health. Make sure to get enough healthy foods in your daily meals.
Stop Smoking: not only is this terrible for your overall health, but it affects your skin and lowers your collagen production which can make you appear a lot older than you actually are.
