How to Get Rid of Eye Bags

The development of dark circles and eye bags is a common problem. Bags under your eyes become more noticeable as you age, a time when skin begins to lose elasticity. Although they are not harmful, they are not attractive and they can lead to low self-esteem.

The problem of eye bags is often attributed to lack of sleep, and water retention. In addition, factors like improper diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive crying, allergies, hormonal fluctuation, etc. may contribute to worsening the problem.

Eye bags can also be an inherited condition. At times, people develop bags under their eyes early in the morning but the puffiness subsides by noon. This is a clear indication of fluid retention.

Severe and persistent eye puffiness, however, can be caused by an underlying medical condition such as hypothyroidism, kidney disorder, and mononucleosis.

How to Get Rid of Eye Bags

Given below are 8 tips and treatments for getting rid of eye bags.

1. Cucumber Slices
2. Light Massage
3. Used Tea Bags
4. The Spoon Trick
5. Rose Water
6. Cranberry Juice
7. Egg Whites
8. Cosmetic Procedures

 

1. Cucumber Slices

   • Cut and cool cucumber slices in the fridge.
   • Place the slices under your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes.
   • Repeat as needed.

   This is one of the most common and most effective remedies for reducing under eye circles and puffiness, as they reduce swelling.

2. Massage

   Gently massage the area under your eyes to facilitate lymphatic drainage. Another trick is to press your index or middle finger from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner (directly beneath the pupils) while massaging. You may look for other acupressure points, too.

   The following video shows how to cure puffy eyes by facilitating lymph drainage through massage.
   

3. Used Tea Bags

   • Put used tea bags on your tired eyes.
   • Leave on for about 15 minutes.

   In addition to being packed with antioxidants, tea bags help prevent premature aging. Before applying the tea bags, you can dip them in a bowl of ice water to soothe the eyes. You may use green tea, black tea, or any herbal tea.

4. The Spoon Trick

   • Place two to four metal spoons in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
   • Close your eyes and place the round portion of the spoon on the puffy area.

5. Rose Water

   • Soak a cotton pad in chilled rose water.
   • Apply to your closed eyes for 10 minutes.

   This will help to comfort your puffy eyes and get rid of eye bags.

6. Cranberry Juice

   • Dilute pure, unsweetened cranberry juice in water.
   • Drink the solution.

   When dealing with eye puffiness due to fluid retention, pure, diluted cranberry juice (unsweetened) works as a diuretic.

7. Egg Whites

   • Massage half a teaspoon of egg whites under your eyes.
   • Repeat daily.

   This will help to reduce the inflammation and improve circulation.

8. Cosmetic Procedures

   There are various cosmetic treatments available for this problem. For instance, a type of plastic surgery called blepharoplasty can help remove eye bags. You can also opt for cosmetic filler injections.

Tips to Prevent Eye Bags

• It is wise to use formaldehyde-free beauty products as formaldehyde can irritate the eyes and cause puffiness. Treat your face gently as the skin under your eyes can weaken due to excessive scrubbing.
• Massage the area around your eyes with almond oil or your favorite eye cream to prevent the under eye area from sagging, which tends to accentuate dark circles and eye bags.

Dos and Don’ts

Dos	Don’ts
Do get your beauty sleep but do not oversleep; both sleep deprivation and oversleeping can cause eye bags.	Do not go to bed without removing your eye makeup.
Do use an extra pillow under your head while sleeping to facilitate fluid drainage. This is particularly helpful for those dealing with nasal allergies.	Do not rub your eyes vigorously, especially in the morning when you wake up. In fact, you should splash cold water on your eyes after waking up to reduce any puffiness.
Do enjoy a healthy diet rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, and drink plenty of water to reduce fluid retention. You can eat cabbage, bananas, andraisins to relieve water retention.	Do not consume a high-salt diet as it will make you retain water and will lead to under eye puffiness by the simple process of osmosis.
Do wear sunglasses when going out; sun exposure makes the skin under your eyes more fragile.
Do stay away from smoking, alcohol, and drugs.