One of the main reasons women and men turn to a beautician is such an unpleasant problem as bags under the eyes. How to get rid of bags under the eyes forever, read on.
Causes of swelling and sagging under the eyes
What does it depend on appearance our eyes and what can cause bags and sagging?
- Age-related changes, which consist in sagging skin due to loss of collagen, are especially noticeable in women.
- Lack of sleep and rest, constant fatigue.
- Lack of fluid in the body, dehydration. First there are bags, and then dark circles under the eyes.
- Wrong position during sleep.
- Improper skin care, untimely removal of makeup.
- The use of poor-quality or expired cosmetics, or its use for other purposes.
- Long stay in front of the computer.
- Wrong nutrition. Eating large amounts of caffeine, soda, salt, smoked and spicy foods, and alcohol
- contribute to the appearance of bags under the eyes.
- Fat deposits.
- Head injury. This often applies to men.
Sometimes bags under the eyes can be the result of various diseases.
Kidney disease is often accompanied by similar symptoms, in combination with pain in the lower back, back and urinary problems. Red tint bags signal inflammatory process, acute respiratory infections, sinusitis, etc.
Medical and cosmetic products
Cosmetology provides a number of tools that help get rid of short time from bags under the eyes forever.
- Various masks (alginate, with medicinal leech extract, with plant extracts). Such funds will be effective only in unopened cases, suitable for men and women of all ages.
- Mesotherapy is an injection method that delivers special substances deep into the dermis. This procedure will help get rid of not very pronounced bags for a long time.
- Lymphatic drainage - the impact of current on problem areas. To remove the bags forever, the effect of the procedure is fixed with special creams and masks.
If the above methods of cosmetology do not help, then you can resort to blepharoplasty - the most radical procedure that helps get rid of bags under the eyes forever. This manipulation is performed under anesthesia and belongs to the category of plastic surgery.
All of the above methods require considerable material costs. In addition, they are not painless. Despite this, many women are willing to take risks for the sake of beauty.
The use of these procedures to get rid of bags under the eyes should be discussed with specialists in the field of cosmetology and plastic surgery.
Some medicinal products able to get rid of bags for a long time. So, the most popular are:
- cream "Neolid";
- cosmetic line "Dermahil";
- gel "Troxevasin";
Only systematic use ensures the effectiveness of procedures, getting rid of bags under the eyes for a long time.
What can be done at home?
If bags under the eyes have not become a chronic phenomenon, then it is easy to remove them forever with the help of a series of folk ways. Homemade recipes will cope with the most problematic cases:
- mint ice cubes.
- lemon balm ice cubes.
- thyme ice cubes.
To prepare ice cubes, brew the crushed leaves and freeze them. Do ice compresses for 5 minutes. Cubes can be wrapped in cloth. Alternating warm and cold compresses are more effective. Chamomile and parsley are prepared in a similar way.
Masks and lotions
There are a great many methods for eliminating bags under the eyes, you can choose for yourself the most effective of a wide variety:
- The use of almond oil, which is applied to the bags before going to bed, and washed off with cold water in the morning.
- Tea, green or black. Tea bags help to cope with even the most severe swelling for a long time. Non-hot sachets are applied to the eyes.
- Cucumber. Cut the cucumber into rings, cool in the refrigerator and put on bags until warm.
- Potato. We rub the potatoes on a grater, wrap them in a cloth and use as a compress for 20 minutes.
- Apply aloe juice in the form of a cream once a day.
- Strawberry. We prepare strawberry puree, apply for 30 minutes and remove with water.
- "Spoon" therapy. We cool a few spoons in the refrigerator and apply to problem areas before heating. The procedure can be repeated immediately. Tin cans are analogues of spoons.
- Add ice to cream or milk, cool, moisten cotton pads and apply to bags. After heating the discs, repeat the procedure.
- Pink water. This product is very popular among women in cosmetology. A few drops of rose water lubricate the area around the eyes, eyelids. The mask does not require rinsing.
- We brew sage grass (several small spoons per one glass of boiled water), leave for about half an hour, apply cotton pads soaked in the solution.
- Whip egg whites and apply with a brush on the bags under the eyes. Wash off with water after 15 minutes.
- Wet environment. hot shower or just a room filled with steam will help get rid of the bags quickly.
- We knead candles or ointments for hemorrhoids, which include shark fat and apply to the bags under the eyes.
- Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, moisten cotton pads and leave for half an hour.
What exercises will help get rid of bags for a long time?
At home, it is not difficult to perform some exercises that will help permanently remove bags under the eyes. If the problem is not chronic, then the bags will go away forever.
- We blink quickly for eight seconds in three sets.
- Open your mouth, look up and blink for 15 seconds.
- We put the index fingers on the temples, the middle fingers on the bridge of the nose, squint strongly, but do not move the fingers (3 sets of 8 times).
Massage at home
We barely pat ring fingers from the temporal zone to the bridge of the nose. A few essential oils will have a beneficial effect on this area.
An integrated approach to the application of home methods allows you to achieve better results and forget about them for a long time. Such home methods are painless and do not require large expenses. Most women tend to do just that. But they are only able to cope with some problems and prevent them.
If the cause of the appearance of such formations was lack of sleep and fatigue, then the bags may disappear after a good rest.
If their appearance is associated with computer activity, then alternating work and rest (every 45 minutes) and special relaxing exercises for the eyes will help to prevent and get rid of such bags under the eyes forever.
Prevention of bags under the eyes
Prevention of the appearance of bags is to eliminate the causes of their appearance.
- Food and water. It is necessary to drink up to 10 glasses of water a day, but not at night. The exclusion of products such as salt, soda, caffeine, which contributes to moisture retention.
- Sleep on high pillows or special rollers, which will prevent the accumulation of fluid in the area around the eyes.
- Proper facial skin care and the use of only high-quality cosmetics, as intended.
There are many methods of dealing with bags under the eyes, from the most radical to gentle homemade. The main thing is to choose the most suitable option for yourself.
Usually, the owner knows exactly the cause of such a problem as bags under the eyes. Chronic lack of sleep, fatigue, or deterioration in general health can contribute to the appearance of this defect.
Another common cause of swelling under the eyes can be abuse and smoking. As you know, the eyes are not only a mirror of our soul, but also fully reflect the internal state of the body.
The appearance of puffiness under the eyes may indicate growing problems in the work of the urinary and cardiovascular systems.
What are bags under the eyes?
There is nothing particularly tricky behind this name - the bags are nothing more than a banal accumulation of fluid that has lingered in the body for a number of reasons. The thing is that the skin around the eyes is very thin, and the accumulation of fluid under it leads to sagging skin in the form of small bags. Women of middle and older age are more prone to the appearance of this defect, when the skin no longer has its former elasticity, and a slowdown in metabolic processes can reduce the rate of removal of excess fluid from the body.
Another factor that provokes the development of swelling under the eyes is the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in this area. The subcutaneous tissue around the eyes is favorable environment to deposit excess fat in case of an increase in body weight in general.
Rare, but still possible cause the appearance of bags under the eyes can become an anatomical feature. If at the gene level a person has such a phenomenon as sagging of the skin in the area around the eyes, then ordinary cosmetic manipulations are indispensable here. Definitely need the help of a qualified plastic surgeon and high-quality blepharoplasty.
What are the methods of struggle?
After a detailed acquaintance with the definition and causes of this phenomenon, the question arises of possible methods elimination of bags under the eyes. The answer to it is rather difficult due to the variety options. One thing is clear: the optimal way to get rid of bags under the eyes directly depends on the reason that caused their appearance.
Let's start with perhaps the most difficult cases. If puffiness under the eyes is caused by serious problems with the urinary or cardiovascular system, then you should initially set yourself up for the lack of a quick result when using even the most effective cosmetics. In this situation, you can only slightly reduce bags under the eyes, and only complex treatment diseases.
Cosmetics to help
If the cause of the development of puffiness under the eyes lies not in the internal pathology, but in the loss of firmness and elasticity of the skin, then you can use special cosmetics. Their action is directed, first of all, to increase the outflow of excess fluid from the area around the eyes, as well as to increase the elasticity of the skin.
The composition of cosmetics in this group must necessarily include collagen, coffee extract, elastin, hyaluronic acid and extracts of some medicinal plants (, and).
If there is no hypersensitivity to essential oils, then it is possible to use them as a nourishing agent for the skin around the eyes. good option is essential oil hazelnut, and almond.
At home, you can use the following a simple means: prepare ice cubes in advance from ordinary drinking water or from decoctions medicinal herbs and wipe the area around the eyes immediately after waking up in the morning, only in this case the expected result will come. Cold has a tonic effect and has a stimulating effect on the lymph flow in problem areas.
If you do not want to spend time making ice, then you can always find special gel masks on sale that can be frozen and then applied to your face. The effect of such an ice mask occurs literally in a matter of minutes.
The use of masks should be combined with the daily application of a good cream for the skin around the eyes. Such creams are an excellent addition to cosmetic procedures, and are also able to independently have a tonic effect on the skin of problem areas. So that the skin around the eyes does not lose its elasticity and elasticity for a long time, it needs daily moisturizing. This is an excellent prevention of the occurrence of mimic and deep wrinkles.
Salon procedures
Modern cosmetology has several of the most effective methods of dealing with bags under the eyes:
This procedure is a gradual subcutaneous injection of special preparations, which after a while begin to be released and have a stimulating effect on problem areas;
Electrical stimulation. The method consists in the impact of low-frequency electrical impulses on the surface of the skin around the eyes. This procedure has a positive effect on the tone of the circular muscle, thereby improving the general condition and appearance of the skin around the eyes;
Lymphatic drainage. Using this method, you can increase the lymph flow from the vessels of the area around the eyes. The result of the procedure is a rapid visual reduction of the bags. Lymphatic drainage can be carried out using a special apparatus or by the usual manual method. It is impractical to carry out this procedure, covering only the area around the eyes, so it is done on the entire face area. Only 8 procedures are enough to achieve the desired effect.
A little about blepharoplasty
Such an operation is a radical solution to the question of how to get rid of bags under the eyes. The essence of the procedure is the surgical removal of a small skin flap and subcutaneous fat in the area around the eyes. Postoperative in this case are practically excluded. The first time after the operation, there may be additional swelling and cyanosis in the area under the eyes, but this phenomenon disappears over time, leaving no trace.
This type of intervention should be carried out exclusively by a highly qualified specialist in the field of plastic surgery. If the competence of the doctor is in doubt, then such a delicate procedure should not be trusted.
An alternative and more gentle version of this procedure is possible - laser blepharoplasty. The invasiveness of the impact is minimized, in contrast to the surgical method. In addition, any scars and scars in this case are excluded.
Another alternative method of removing bags is resurfacing the skin around the eyes with a laser. The invasiveness of this procedure is also practically zero, and the effect is obvious from the very first minutes.
Eye massage
If you have doubts, or you are simply not yet mentally ready to go for one of the above cosmetic procedures, then simple techniques of special cosmetic massage can help get rid of bags under the eyes at home. It is important to remember that any massage manipulations are possible only if there are no contraindications to their implementation.
Daily self-massage of problem areas around the eyes can serve as an excellent alternative to the hardware lymphatic drainage procedure. In order for the effect of the massage to be maximum, it should be carried out strictly daily, without any time gaps.
Before starting the massage, you need to take into account the peculiarity of the area around the eyes. The skin in these places is quite delicate and requires a delicate approach. Start the self-massage procedure by applying a moisturizer to the infraorbital region. Massage manipulations are performed exclusively with the help of fingertips. This effect is the most optimal, because it excludes any injury to delicate skin.
The massage procedure should begin from the upper eyelid, and at the same time perform light tapping movements with the fingertips in the direction from the inner corner to the outer. Then you need to smoothly move to the lower eyelid and make all the same tapping movements with the help of fingertips, but already in the direction from the outer corner to the inner.
Massage manipulations in the area around the eyes should be carried out until the complete absence of the cream on the surface of the skin is felt.
Of the non-operative methods of getting rid of bags under the eyes, it is considered that special gymnastics for the circular muscle of the eye is considered the most effective. The only condition for achieving the maximum effect from these exercises is the constancy of their implementation in combination with massage.
What are the benefits of these exercises? The answer is quite simple: throughout our life, the circular and other muscles involved in facial expressions do not receive sufficient load, and therefore quickly lose their tone. Loss of muscle tone leads to sagging of the skin around the eyes and the formation of bags. In order to return the muscles to their former tone, they should be forced to work with an increased load.
As a result of the increased work of these mimic muscles, a double effect is achieved, which includes an increase in lymphatic drainage from the area around the eyes, as well as a strengthening of the overall skin and muscle tone. The result of special gymnastics will be the complete elimination of the problem of bags under the eyes, and even an increase in visual acuity.
Let's move on to the very complex of exercises, consisting of 4 stages:
Stage number 1. Try to close your eyes with maximum force, and then open them as wide as possible. Repeat this exercise up to 10 times;
Stage number 2. Try to keep your head still and at the same time move your eyeballs up and down, and then right and left. It will be better if you supplement the exercise with rotational eye movements. Wherever you are, at home or in the workplace, this exercise will become great way relieve excessive eye strain and preserve vision for many years;
Stage number 3. The exercise consists in rhythmic blinking, which alternates with closing the eyes and complete relaxation of all facial muscles of the face;
Stage number 4. Give a rest to your eyes. Sit with your eyes closed for at least 10 seconds, then try to open them as much as possible while looking up. Any movement of the eyes should be carried out without the participation of the head. Repeat this exercise at least 5 times, after which you need to look into the distance several times.
How to quickly deal with swelling under the eyes?
If, after waking up in the morning, going to the mirror, you suddenly find bags under your eyes, do not fall into despair, because getting rid of them is not difficult.
There are 3 most effective express methods that will take a minimum of precious time and help you say goodbye to this problem:
Method number 1. Cold water to help you! Just wash yourself with it, while splashing liberally on your face. This simple procedure will have a restorative, tonic and invigorating effect. The pores will become noticeably narrower, and the puffiness will disappear;
Method #2 Stock up on a couple of fresh cucumber or potato slices and put them in the freezer for a few minutes. While they turn into a decongestant, let yourself have a cup of green tea. Cold vegetable slices are applied to closed eyelids, and aged for at least 10 minutes. After removing the pieces of vegetables, you need to re-wash and apply a moisturizer to the area around the eyes. It is better to use a cream based on herbal ingredients, which includes extracts of parsley, coffee, sage, horsetail, chamomile,. Such creams have not only a decongestant effect, but also significantly increase skin tone;
Method #3: Apply self-massage. Using the middle and ring fingers, perform circular movements in a clockwise direction, covering the entire area around the eyes. Movements should be slow and smooth so as not to cause additional stretching of delicate skin. It is necessary to repeat this self-massage technique up to 10 times, while the eyes should be closed.
Before starting a detailed discussion of methods for solving this problem, it is necessary to find out the immediate cause of its occurrence.
If cyanosis and swelling under the eyes is the result of some internal pathology that provokes the retention of excess fluid in the body, then after a preliminary consultation with a doctor, you can resort to taking diuretics (diuretic drugs). Keep in mind that excessive salt intake is one of the most common causes appearance.
Swelling under the eyes can be the result of colds and viral diseases, such as SARS and. Bacterial diseases eye and allergic reactions are also common causes of bags under the eyes. In this case, tea or compresses that are applied to the area around the eyes can help. Although, as you recover, the problem of puffiness disappears by itself, and the appearance returns to normal.
In the event that cyanosis and swelling under the eyes is not the result of any internal pathology, you should use some tips that represent a general algorithm for the prevention of many cosmetic defects.
Such tips include:
Healthy and regular sleep, which lasts at least 7 hours a day. Do not deprive your body of proper sleep, because this can lead to a number of serious internal problems;
You need to sleep properly. It is the wrong position of the head that is one of the reasons for the appearance of morning swelling under the eyes. During sleep, the head should not be significantly higher than the level of the body. To ensure the correct position, you can use special orthopedic pillows. They will help get rid of the problem of edema and will be an excellent prevention of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine;
Minimum salt in the daily diet. It is salt that has the property of retaining fluid in the body. The result of an excessive passion for salt can be seen in the morning in front of a mirror;
Don't limit your water intake. Drinking at least 2 liters of water per day will help regulate metabolism and eliminate the problem of bags under the eyes;
Choose the right cream for the area around the eyes. The question of the selection of cosmetics is purely individual. For some, the best option is a nourishing cream, for someone - a moisturizer. In any case, before going to bed, it is necessary to remove the remnants of cosmetics from the eyes with a cotton swab;
Use only high quality cosmetics. In the matter of choosing cosmetics, saving is inappropriate, because low-grade cosmetics can lead to the appearance of not only swelling under the eyes, but also more serious problems;
Don't neglect your sunglasses. It's no secret that ultraviolet radiation can cause some skin imperfections. An important condition for choosing a day cream for the skin around the eyes is the presence of an ultraviolet filter of at least 30;
Say no to bad habits! This concept includes not only the abuse of alcohol and smoking, but also systematic overeating during the day and at bedtime;
Approach the process of eating properly. The daily diet should be complete and contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Spicy, salty and fried foods should be limited or eliminated as much as possible. Instead of a cheeseburger or a hamburger, it is better to give preference to natural vegetable and fruit salads, cereals, dairy products, low-fat meat and fish homemade dishes. The result of a healthy diet will not keep you waiting;
Use eye compresses. An ideal option would be tea, potato or cucumber compresses. Regular use of such compresses will allow you to forget about the problem of bags under the eyes in a short period of time;
Perform lymphatic drainage self-massage. This will increase the outflow of excess fluid and solve the problem of bags under the eyes. The technique for its implementation has been described above;
Use a concealer. All the above procedures are not able to get rid of edema and cyanosis in a matter of minutes, so a little trick should be used to achieve an instant effect. Alas, only masking cosmetics can visually eliminate bags under the eyes when it is urgently needed.
About the doctor: From 2010 to 2016 practicing physician of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical unit No. 21, the city of Elektrostal. Since 2016, she has been working at the diagnostic center No. 3.
Nothing can spoil a human face more than bags under the eyes: a swollen and tired look makes the face stale, even if the person managed to sleep well. The most annoying thing is for those who pay a lot of attention and effort to monitoring their appearance and constantly maintaining it in proper condition, but they can’t cope with bags under their eyes.
What can cause bags
Cosmetologists conventionally divide bags under the eyes into two types: edematous and fatty. Edema bags appear if excess fluid remains in the body. This phenomenon often occurs in the morning, immediately after sleep, and by the evening the bags become much smaller or even completely disappear. The formation of fatty deposits under the eyes is associated with an excessive increase in the volume of adipose tissue.
These bags look the same throughout the day. On their own, a person can fight bags resulting from edema, and fat can only be removed through surgery.
reasons, causing the appearance of bags under the eyes, doctors call quite a lot:
- hereditary tendency;
- taking large amounts of alcohol or drugs;
- an excess of salt in food;
- various diseases;
- hormonal changes in the body;
- an excess of exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet) rays;
- constant overwork or being in a stressful situation;
- lack of fresh air;
- poor environmental conditions;
- lack of sleep or the habit of positioning the head incorrectly during sleep;
- allergy;
- age changes.
If the problem cannot be dealt with for a long time, then, regardless of the causes that caused it, bags can lead to gradual changes in the pigmentation of the skin of the lower eyelids. As a result of such changes, dark circles appear under the eyes, and the shadow of the bags greatly exacerbates the visual effect of this phenomenon. Sometimes this effect may be due to the transillumination of a network of capillaries through the skin, which is especially aggravated if a person did not get enough sleep or used drugs or alcohol the day before.
Starting to deal with this unsightly phenomenon, you should first try to determine the causes, causing the occurrence bags and, if possible, eliminate them, because if this is not done, then even the most high-quality and expensive cosmetic products will be powerless. If the eyelids are swollen due to any chronic disease, it should be treated and perhaps other measures after that will be unnecessary. If a person is accustomed to eating too salty or spicy food, then reducing the content of salt and spices in it can save him from the appearance of bags.
To speed up the removal of fluid from the body, it is recommended to take vitamin B5 regularly, and also eat a lot of different vegetables and fruits. Drinking plenty of fluids at night (including coffee and water) is not recommended. If the eyelids swell the next morning after parties, then it is best to limit the use of alcoholic beverages and smoking. Overexposure to the skin of harmful UV radiation can result from too much frequent visits solariums.
Compresses for the skin around the eyes
tea leaves
With the help of a tea compress, you can quickly and easily remove swelling under the eyes. For this, you can use not only black, but also green tea. A teaspoon of tea is brewed in a quarter cup of boiling water and left to infuse for half an hour.
After that, the liquid must be filtered and cooled. The most convenient way to make compresses is with cotton swabs, which are soaked in tea and applied directly to the eyes. After a few minutes, the tampons are changed and the next ones are soaked with tincture. The recommended total duration of the procedure is 10 minutes. After it, the eyelids need to be applied with a specialized nourishing cream.
Ice from medicinal infusions
Ice cubes are made in special freezer containers from infusions of medicinal herbs such as string, sage or chamomile. A few minutes of massage with such a cube of skin around the eyes can sometimes create a real miracle.
Field cornflowers
To make such a compress, you need to pour two tablespoons of ordinary cornflowers with two glasses of boiling water, and after half an hour strain what happened. Warm infusion moisten gauze swabs and put them on the eyes. It is enough to hold such a compress for 10-15 minutes.
boiled potatoes
A large potato tuber is boiled in their skins and cooled, but not completely. A warm potato is cut in half with a knife, and then applied to the eyes and kept for half an hour.
Sage decoction
Two teaspoons of dry sage should be brewed in a glass of boiling water, covered with a saucer and insisted in this position for about 20 minutes. After this, the broth must be filtered and divided in half. One part remains to cool, and the other at this time will need to be heated.
Before going to bed, swabs moistened with warm and cold decoction are alternately applied to the eyes, and at the end of the procedure, the problem area is lubricated with eye cream.
Masks for bags under the eyes
Parsley mask
Parsley is very finely chopped, and then applied to the eyes. A cotton swab is placed on top of them, which should first be moistened. You can keep this mask for no more than 15 minutes. Weekly treatment With the help of this mask completely eliminates the problem with bags under the eyes.
cucumber mask
Cucumber slices are placed on the eyes for half an hour. This time is enough for eye fatigue to completely disappear, and if such a mask is applied every day, then after two weeks the bags under the eyes disappear. It is important to know that the cucumber should be cut immediately before applying to the problem area. During the summer season, this simple mask is available to everyone.
Grated potato mask
Raw potatoes are rubbed on a grater and applied to two cotton pads, a tablespoon of the resulting mass. The disks are applied under the eyes for 20 minutes, and then the mask is removed and an eye cream is applied to this area. After another 20 minutes, the cream and the remains of the mask are removed with a swab moistened with cold tea. In this case, the movements of the tampon should be made towards the inner corner of the eyes.
You can add two teaspoons of wheat flour to grated potatoes and cow's milk: this mask also works well on the skin under the eyes.
The use of ready-made creams for eyelid skin care
To care for the skin around the eyes, you should purchase creams that contain hyaluronic acid, elastin, collagen and special oils in the formula. Such creams effectively tone and moisturize the skin quite well, and for owners sensitive skin Those who prefer lighter cosmetic structures are provided with special serums and cream-gels.
The effectiveness of such products is ensured by the inclusion in their composition of active blood-supplying additives that have a positive effect on the skin structure and help it maintain its normal color.
In order for eye creams to act more effectively, cosmetologists recommend keeping them in the refrigerator, since the cold itself relieves swelling, has a tonic effect on the skin and open skin pores. A chilled cream therefore has a double effect, but care must be taken to ensure that it does not freeze.
It should be remembered that doctors, cosmetologists, and traditional healers unanimously argue that the best way to get rid of bags under the eyes is the absence of stressful situations, healthy regular meals and sound sleep.
Puffiness under the eyes or "bags" periodically disturb men and women of all ages. The reason for the appearance of a cosmetic defect may be fatigue, dietary habits, excess fluid and age-related changes. In addition, the formation of bags under the eyes is the first sign of some systemic diseases.
Remove bags under the eyes in the morning will help simple recipes time-tested. If puffiness is caused by age-related changes or disturbances in the functioning of the body, the problem can be dealt with only with professional help.
To understand how bags under the eyes appear, you need to understand the anatomical structure of this area. The eyeballs are protected by a layer of subcutaneous adipose tissue held together by connective tissue. The function of a thin layer of fat is to protect delicate skin from loss of natural moisture.
Not so long ago, cosmetologists believed that the bags are formed due to the loss of elasticity of the connective tissue, resulting in noticeable swelling. To date, it has been proven that the main cause of a cosmetic defect lies in changes in the subcutaneous tissue. The accumulation of fluid, accelerated cell division leads to an increase in the size of adipose tissue, which leads to stretching of the skin.
Bags under the eyes caused by swelling of the fiber are temporary and disappear after the elimination of the provoking factor. If the defect is caused by the growth of adipose tissue, it becomes permanent and it is problematic to get rid of it.
Causes of appearance and age-related changes
Bags under the eyes can occur in absolutely healthy people the following reasons:
- excessive consumption of salty foods and liquids a few hours before bedtime;
- chronic fatigue, constant lack of sleep;
- insufficient amount of fluid during the day (the body begins to accumulate the moisture it needs in the subcutaneous tissue);
- high room temperature during the day or during sleep;
- hormonal changes in women on the eve of menstruation or during menopause;
- frequent use of alcohol;
- uncomfortable position during sleep;
- skin aging.
Puffiness under the eyes appears with the following diseases:
- heart failure;
- renal disorders;
- seasonal respiratory diseases;
- endocrine disorders;
- an allergic reaction to insect stings, plant pollen, animal dander, etc.
The appearance of bags under the eyes can be a hereditary problem. In some people, a cosmetic defect is a feature of the anatomical structure of the face.
You can learn more about the reasons for the formation of bags under the eyes by watching the video.
Quick fixes: folk recipes
If bags under the eyes have become an unpleasant surprise in the morning after a sleepless night, a fun feast or tears, you can try to get rid of them with the help of simple steps:
- Lotions with freshly brewed tea.
Black and green tea contains caffeine and tannin, which quickly restore skin tone. To eliminate swelling, you can use the old folk recipe. It is necessary to moisten cotton pads in strong tea leaves or simply put bags under the eyes and lie down for 5-10 minutes.
- Ice massage.
From exposure to cold, the vessels of the skin will narrow and the puffiness will subside. To do this, you need ice cubes made from mineral (ordinary boiled) water or herbal decoctions. To restore a healthy look, you need to spend a few minutes with ice under the eyes. It is necessary to influence not only edema, but also the area under them.
- Essential oils of walnut or ginger.
Rub one drop of the product into the lower borders of the bags.
- Potato.
The vegetable is cut into circles and applied to the place of swelling for 5-10 minutes.
You can prevent the formation of a bag the night before. To do this, you need to refrain from any liquid 2 hours before bedtime, ventilate the room well and sleep on a small pillow.
Cosmetic procedures and operations that eliminate bags under the eyes
There is a method that allows you to permanently get rid of bags under the eyes - to carry out blepharoplasty ( plastic surgery). The surgeon makes an incision in the skin under the eyes and removes fatty tissue. Recently, the procedure is performed using laser equipment, so the recovery period is no more than a week.
The operation is performed under local anesthesia and lasts about an hour. The effect persists for 7-10 years. This method is used in cases where it is impossible to remove bags under the eyes in other ways.
Without resorting to surgical intervention You can eliminate a cosmetic defect using salon procedures:
- Mesotherapy and fillers.
A special substance is injected under the skin near the eyes with the help of thin needles, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen cells and restores skin elasticity.
- Electrical stimulation.
The area around the eyes is affected by low-frequency current pulses, which normalize blood circulation, accelerate metabolic processes, which returns the thin epidermis to its normal state.
- Lymphatic drainage.
This procedure is a hardware or manual massage that promotes the outflow of accumulated fluid from the subcutaneous tissue. It is possible to completely remove the bags using this method in 6-10 procedures.
If the bags under the eyes are small, they can be eliminated with the help of professional masks. They contain components that quickly restore skin elasticity.
Medical removal of bags
Eliminate puffiness under the eyes with medicines. In any pharmacy you can buy drugs that normalize the condition of the skin:
- Blefarogel 1.
An inexpensive specialized tool designed to eliminate puffiness and irritation under the eyes. The gel contains hyaluronic acid and aloe extract. The product is applied before bedtime in a thick layer. Puffiness disappears after 2-3 days of use.
- Hemorrhoid cream Relief.
This product contains shark liver oil extract, wax, natural oils and vitamins. The cream is applied once a day to clean skin thin layer, driving the product into the skin.
Edema is eliminated due to the vasoconstrictive action of the active ingredient - sodium heparin. The ointment is applied under the eyes twice a day with a thin layer.
- Troxevasin.
The ointment used in the treatment of vascular disorders helps to quickly eliminate puffiness under the eyes. The agent is applied once in a very thin layer.
When using non-specialized pharmacy remedies for bags under the eyes, one thing should be remembered - they dry the skin very much, so they should be used rarely and must be applied after a moisturizer.
pharmacy cosmetics
Almost all cosmetic companies produce creams and serums designed to eliminate bags under the eyes.
An effective remedy for puffiness should contain the following ingredients (at least a few):
- caffeine;
- collagen;
- seaweed;
- vitamin E;
- hyaluronic acid;
- extracts of medicinal plants: horse chestnut, parsley, sage, horsetail, edelweiss.
The most popular brands: Vichy, Guerlain, Olay, L`Oreal, Pure Line, Black Pearl.
How to use the eye cream:
- apply to cleansed skin;
- gently drive with fingertips;
- move along the massage lines (from the inner to the outer edge of the eye);
- remove excess cream with a napkin;
- Keep refrigerated.
It is impossible to say which cream is more effective. It all depends on individual features skin. Inexpensive products are suitable for some women, elite ones can cause them severe allergies.
How to clean with home remedies
You can eliminate swelling under the eyes with the help of products prepared from products at hand. The effect of the application will not be as fast as after salon procedures and expensive creams, but the cost is much lower.
To combat bags under the eyes at home, lotions and masks are used:
- the protein of a small fresh egg is beaten into a tight foam and applied to swelling;
- lotions from chilled cream;
- decoction of chamomile;
- parsley juice;
- lotions from mashed boiled pumpkin (chilled);
- masks from homemade cottage cheese.
Homemade masks are made from natural products, they need to be used at a time. The product is applied to clean skin with a thin layer for 15-20 minutes, and then washed off with cool water. Such masks and lotions can dry out the skin, so it is recommended to use a moisturizer after.
Special gymnastics, exercises and massage
You can get rid of bags under the eyes with the help of special massage and gymnastics. The effect of the procedures is equivalent to salon ones: they disperse the accumulated fluid and improve blood circulation. To achieve the result, it will take several weeks to carry out the procedure.
To perform a massage, you need to apply a small layer to the skin nourishing cream. Then proceed to the massage. It is done with the ring fingers. Starting from the inner corner of the upper eyelid, you need to move to the outer, lightly tapping with the pads. The lower eyelid is massaged from the outer to the inner edge - this procedure is necessary so as not to stretch the delicate skin. Manipulations are performed until the cream is completely absorbed.
Performing the following set of exercises will strengthen the muscles surrounding the eye socket and tone the skin:
- keeping the head motionless, it is necessary to look around, up and down;
- alternate strong closing of the eyelids and widening of the eyes;
- close your eyes for 10 seconds, open and look forward for 20 seconds, then up;
- blink intensely for a few seconds, close your eyelids and relax.
Massage and exercise can be combined in the morning or in the evening. This helps to absorb care products, normalizes blood circulation and improves skin tone.
Masking bags under the eyes with decorative cosmetics and concealer
If the bags under the eyes that formed at night did not disappear after using ice or other lotions, you can try to mask the flaw with the help of decorative cosmetics:
- Apply concealer to swollen skin with a sponge or fingertips;
- cover the corrector with a thin layer of matte powder;
- apply a bronze-colored blush without reflective particles on the cheekbones.
The basic rule of make-up for a face with bags under the eyes is moderation. Thickly painted eyelashes and bright shadows will draw too much attention to the bags.
Appearance warning
Getting rid of swelling under the eyes is difficult. To avoid the appearance of bags, it is recommended to follow some rules:
- try to stick to proper nutrition;
- try to give up bad habits;
- sleep at least seven hours, go to bed at the same time;
- do special exercises.
If bags under the eyes do not disappear for a long time and are not related to diet or lifestyle, a diagnostic examination should be performed to identify possible diseases.