As the famous phrase used to say, “the eyes are the windows of the soul”. However, no matter how expressive your eyes are, no one looks good with puffy bags under their eyes. The causes can be one of the following: poor diet, allergic reactions, insomnia, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress, overexposure to sunlight, smoking and aging.
Fortunately, there are a few ways to get rid of bags under your eyes. Find out below:
Get plenty of rest: To give your eyes some much-needed rest, you need to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep makes your eyes tired, which creates those unsightly bags under the eyes, as fats and fluids settle and accumulate in the area. And since the skin under the eyes is very thin and sensitive, excess fluid becomes more apparent. An adult requires about 8 hours of sleep each night. Sacrificing this can lead to dark circles and puffiness.
Treat your eyes: Apply chilled cucumber slices or chilled tea bags to your eyes regularly, about 15 minutes. Tea bags contain tannin, which decreases puffiness and discoloration of eye bags. Cucumber relieves puffiness around the eyes.
Eat a balanced diet: Poor nutrition can aggravate bags under the eyes and puffiness. Vitamin K or B12 deficiency is identified as the main cause of this condition. So be sure to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet, along with plenty of water to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Too much salt can also make the situation worse, so reduce your sodium intake.
Quit smoking: The toxins in cigarettes are not only bad for your health, they can also cause bags under the eyes and puffiness. Additionally, smoking decreases the skin’s moisture levels, leaving it dehydrated and flaky. Apply under-eye cream with retinol, antioxidants, and vitamin K to diminish dark circles and puffiness.
Don’t rub your eyes: Rubbing your eyes and around your eyes can break the tiny capillaries under your skin, which can lead to more dark circles and puffiness under your eyes. This is why eye creams should be carefully pressed into the skin and around the eye area, rather than rubbed in forcefully.
Schedule a visit to the doctor: Although bags under the eyes seem trivial, they should not be taken lightly. They can be the result of a vitamin deficiency in the body, allergies, or food side effects. Visit your doctor to find out exactly the cause and treatment of your baggy eyes.
Take regular short breaks: Dark circles and puffiness can be the result of constant eyestrain. The eyes tend to become exhausted from overuse and need ample waiting time to overcome fatigue. So learn to take a few short breaks at work, more so than ever if you’re dealing with computers or doing other eye-stressing work.
Who needs a concealer to temporarily fix under-eye bags when you can get rid of them permanently? Simply follow these tips for a brighter, healthier pair of eyes.
