Do you want to find out what causes bags under the eyes? How to prevent them and how to reduce them with natural cosmetics, remedies and effective treatments?
Read this article full of tips and also find out how to cover bags under the eyes with makeup to have a fresher and more rested look π
Bags under the eyes are an imperfection that manifests itself with a slight swelling in the lower area of the eyelids, due to the accumulation of fluids or fat. They are often accompanied by dark circles under the eyes, i.e. a dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes.
Also remember that the skin around the eyes is more fragile and thin than on the rest of the face and therefore the changes, signs of aging and puffiness are much more noticeable!
Bags under the eyes: what causes them and how to prevent them
What Causes Bags Under Eyes: Key Factors
To understand what causes bags under the eyes, we must take into account:
- Aging: As the years go by, the skin and muscles that support the eyelids become weaker, thinner, and lose elasticity, promoting the relaxation of tissues and the displacement of fat (which is usually only found around the eyes), downwards.
- Water retention: Certain factors, such as the use of a lot of salt in food, hormonal changes, climate and sleep, can cause water stagnation in the tissues.
- Allergies: Some allergic reactions, such as conjunctivitis or dermatitis, can cause inflammation, redness and itching around the eyes and, therefore, swelling.
- Genetics: Yes, some people have a family predisposition to develop bags under the eyes, regardless of other factors. It is a hereditary trait that depends on the shape of the eye socket and the distribution of fat!
As we have seen, bags under the eyes can have different origins, but there are some key factors that favor or aggravate them. These include:
- Sleep: Not enough or poor sleep can make your skin paler and thinner, and this will highlight blood vessels and subcutaneous fat. In addition, the horizontal position of the body promotes the stagnation of liquids in the lower area of the face.
- Stress: it can alter the normal functioning of the body, affecting the immune system, metabolism and circulation. This can lead to increased water retention, less oxygenation of tissues, and increased production of cortisol, a hormone that promotes fat storage.
- Diet: An unbalanced diet, rich in salt, sugar, fat and alcohol, can cause weight gain, dehydration and chronic inflammation of the body, with negative consequences on the appearance of the skin.
Nutrition and bags under the eyes
Nutrition is a fundamental factor for the health and beauty of the skin, also in relation to bags under the eyes. Following a balanced, varied and natural diet can help prevent and counteract this blemish:
- π§ Reduce water retention: by limiting salt consumption and drinking enough, you promote the drainage of excess fluids and avoid bloating.
- π Provides antioxidants: by consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins and minerals, you counteract oxidative stress and protect your skin from free radical damage, which is responsible for premature aging.
- β¨ Improves circulation: Including foods in your diet that promote vasodilation and blood flow, such as chili peppers, garlic and lemons, improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, making it brighter and firmer.
Tips to prevent bags under the eyes
In addition to following proper nutrition, there are other healthy habits that can help prevent bags under the eyes, or at least reduce their severity. Here are some tips:
- π Sleep well: try to rest at least 7-8 hours a night, in a dark and quiet room, and use a pillow that supports your head and neck well, avoiding sleeping on your stomach or side.
- π§ Reduce stress: Regular physical activity, hobbies and passions, meditating, breathing deeply, and listening to relaxing music are some ways to relieve stress and promote mental and physical well-being.
- π Protect your eyes: Avoid squinting or rubbing your eyes, use proper sunglasses and prescription glasses, limit exposure to artificial light sources (such as computer screens or smartphones), and apply sunscreen specifically designed around the eyes are some precautions to protect your eyes and surrounding skin.
How to get rid of bags under the eyes: natural remedies
If you have bags under your eyes and want to get rid of them, you will have already tried some natural and do-it-yourself remedies, but you will have seen that these are unfortunately not so reliable and effective remedies, and that they often only have a temporary and superficial effect π
We are thinking, for example, of cucumber slices, which have moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties and partly help to temporarily reduce swelling.
π§ Or ice cubes which, thanks to the cold, offer a momentary deflating effect. Or tea bags to be applied, soaked in cold water, on closed eyes to help drain the eye area.
However, if you want something more effective and targeted, we recommend that you read on and discover our best tips and remedies!
Exercises to reduce bags under the eyes
A natural remedy for bags under the eyes, but very effective, are facial exercises, or face yoga, which help tone the muscles and skin of the face, improving circulation and elasticity. We at BeOnMe have designed a very effective specific massage.
β¨ First of all, apply the Eye Lift Serum which contains vine sap prebiotic for the well-being and balance of the skin, and a natural technology lifting effect, then perform these massages:
- Stimulate microcirculation with your fingers, gently massaging the area under the tear duct.
- Decongest puffiness and dark circles by gently drumming your fingertips from the inner corner of your eye towards your temples.
- It facilitates drainage, sliding the fingers under the eyes, from the inside to the outside and then from the temples to the neck.
Perform this under-eye bag massage every day and you will see results!
How to care for bags under the eyes: products and treatments
Eliminating bags under the eyes altogether is difficult if they are very pronounced.
However, you can improve the situation a lot by using cosmetic products for the eye contour and specific and effective treatments, which act deeply on the skin and tissues.
Read on to discover your two super allies!
Best Products for Under Eye Bags: Effective and Recommended Creams
To take care of bags under the eyes, it is important to use specific creams for the eye contour, which are gentle, moisturizing and nourishing, but also with a lifting and toning effect.
And in addition, we also recommend that you make a specific mask for the eye contour once or twice a week. Let’s take a look at the products one by one:
- β¨ Organic Firm & Smooth Eye Lip Mask: This is a special mask for the eye contour. It has a balancing and decongestant effect, and is excellent against dark circles, bags under the eyes and wrinkles. It contains a precious prebiotic of vine sap to promote the well-being of the skin, offers a lifting effect thanks to an innovative active ingredient, and an antioxidant effect thanks to four anti-aging super oils!
- β¨ Eye Lift Serum is an organic serum for the eye contour, a lightweight serum with a moisturizing and lifting effect that helps to counteract puffiness and wrinkles, improving the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Our natural and organic cosmetics are certified by Ecocert, formulated with ingredients of natural and vegetable origin, without parabens, silicones, petrolatum, GMOs, synthetic dyes or fragrances. In addition, they are suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive and reactive.
Cosmetic procedures for bags under the eyes
When bags under the eyes are very pronounced and resistant to natural remedies, some people consider the possibility of resorting to cosmetic interventions, which can be surgical or non-surgical.
These interventions are indicated only in the most severe cases and must be performed by qualified professionals, after medical evaluation.
Among the aesthetic interventions for bags under the eyes, there are:
- Blepharoplasty: This surgery removes excess fat and skin from the lower eyelids.
- Radiofrequency: a non-surgical treatment that consists of the emission of high-frequency electromagnetic waves, which heat the tissues and stimulate the production of elastin and collagen.
- Filler: a non-surgical treatment that consists of injecting fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, into depressions caused by bags.
How to cover bags under the eyes with makeup
If you have bags under your eyes and want to cover them with makeup, here are some beauty tips you can follow to have a fresher and more rested look π
- Use concealer: first apply the Eye Lift Serum eye contour. Then use concealer, choose it in a shade lighter than your complexion and apply it with a sponge or brush to bags, blending well outwards π It helps to hide puffiness and dark circles, evening out the color of the skin.
- Use a powder: choose it transparent or the same color as your complexion and apply it with a soft brush to bags, setting the concealer and mattifying the skin β It helps prevent concealer from accumulating in the creases of the skin and give a more natural effect.
- Use a highlighter: Choose a cream or powder highlighter in a pearlescent or golden shade and apply it with your fingers or a brush to the upper eyelids, under the eyebrows, and in the inner corner of the eyes β¨ It helps to reflect light and give a brighter and more open effect to the eye.
How to reduce bags under the eyes: other tips
In addition to the tips we have given you, there are other tricks you can use to reduce bags under the eyes with make-up and thus make your eyes look fresher:
- Use a mascara: Choose a volumizing and curling mascara that lengthens and lifts your lashes, creating an “eyes open” and “intense look” effect. Apply the mascara in zigzag motions, starting from the root and working your way up to the tips of your upper and lower lashes.
- Use an eyeshadow: Choose an eyeshadow in a light and luminous shade, such as pearl, pink or peach, and apply it all over the mobile eyelid, blending upwards. Eyeshadow helps to brighten the eyes and draw attention away from bags.
- Use a pencil: Choose a pencil in a dark, intense shade, such as black, brown, or blue, and apply it to the lower waterline of the eye, blending outwards. The pencil helps to define the eyes and create a contrast with the bags.
Now you know everything about how to treat and reduce your bags under the eyes! π
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