Manage well and limit bags under the eyes
We do not like bags under the eyes, neither at home nor at others.
We feel them as a sign of age, fatigue, illness, an unhealthy life, or all at once. Instinctively, this worries us.
If the saying goes that " the eyes are the mirror of the soul ", then puffy eyes, with large greyish or purplish pockets, wet and shiny, indicate a problem.
Strong hereditary component
In reality, there are, as often, strong hereditary dispositions to this.
Many people, whatever they do, will have marked pockets, due to the " hyperpigmentation " of the skin.
The problem can be masked by affective opaque powders or creams, which reproduce the color of healthy skin. You can tap the area with your fingertips to activate microcirculation, flushing out excess lymph or stagnant blood.
Cosmetic surgeons are also happy to intervene, with a surgical knife. This is called "blepharoplasty" and it is very effective.
Now, what can we do, concretely, against the bags under the eyes? How to avoid them, and reduce them the day they appear?
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest in the human body
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest in the human body. It is easily damaged if rubbed and under the effect of the sun.
During the night, fluids accumulate around the eyes, which explains puffy eyes upon rising. The standing position makes the eyes deflate, by the simple play of gravitation. But by dint of swelling every night, the skin around the eyes relaxes and ends up being permanently wrinkled.
Allergies have the same effect, as well as chronic infection problems in the area near the eyes (sinusitis, rhinitis), which prevent tears from flowing.
A drainage problem
According to a study published in the journal Sage:
“ Prolonged and persistent allergic edema of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities produces a pressure effect on the veins, which interferes with their normal drainage function. Thus discoloration under the eyes develops due to obstruction and slowing down of the normal drainage of the venous arches and the palpebral veins. "
Sleeping your head raised by a pillow, treating allergies and nasal problems, and wearing anti-UV sunglasses to protect the skin around the eyes, is, therefore, a first effective way to slow the appearance of puffiness.
Avoid rubbing your eyes during the day, a 2014 study showed that it doesn't help the blood to circulate. This damages blood vessels and worsens the appearance of dark circles. [1]
Likewise, use a mild makeup remover to avoid damaging the blood vessels around the eyes.
Foods to avoid, nutrients to favor for beautiful eye contours
Salt contributes to fluid retention and increases the risk of bags under the eyes.
Drinking water, on the other hand, is important for hydrating the skin and removing toxins.
Cigarette smoke is of course very bad for the eyes, because of all the free radicals it contains and which attack delicate skin cells.
Alcohol, because of its ability to dehydrate, is also bad for the eyes, which is why alcoholics have puffy eyes.
Take vitamin A (retinol), which prevents the skin from becoming too thin, and vitamin C. A 2009 study showed that vitamin C thickens the skin around the eyes and reduces dark coloring.
Good sleep reduces dark circles and bags under the eyes. All the methods which contribute to getting you a deeper, more serene sleep, will have a positive effect on the features of your face, and in particular on the turn of your eyes.
Brazilian ginseng: a study published in 2009 found that applying a serum containing Brazilian ginseng twice a day to the skin could reduce the intensity of the dark circles around the eyes.
There are also caffeine creams, containing antioxidant polyphenols. They protect the skin and reduce the dilation of blood vessels.
Natural emergency treatment for puffy eyes
In an emergency, apply a small spoon that has been left in the fridge to your dark circles. The cold will cause the blood vessels to shrink.
Two cold cucumber slices under the eyes have a refreshing and antioxidant effect. Leave them in place for 25 minutes. Potato rings, avocado, lemon juice, and tomato juice can also be used.
In India, women use snow-white egg whites. They leave them on their skin for 20 minutes, which has the effect of tenderizing them because the eggs in snow have astringent properties (close the pores).
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