Although they are not correlated with a disease or a health problem, bags under the eyes are a real obsession for many women and men. This phenomenon of swelling under the eyelid only has an aesthetic impact, but can tend to dull or tire the eyes. With Les Savoirs de Joya, discover the causes of the formation of pockets, the means to prevent them and the solutions to overcome them.
What causes bags under the eyes?
Bags under the eyes often appear over time, and are due to an accumulation of fat in the periocular area, more precisely in the lower eyelids. These take several months or even years to develop and become clearly visible, but can become a real obsession when properly established. It is in no way abnormal for fat to be present in this area, and it is even the opposite since it also helps protect the eye. But when the lymphatic tissues relax, circulation is less good and this fat accumulates, the look loses part of its vitality and the face appears generally tired. It is also important to note that bags under the eyes and dark circlesare two very different things, even if they are located in the same area. These only refer to the variation in skin color below the eye.
Several causes can be linked to the development of bags under the eyes, knowing that there is a proven genetic predisposition to this phenomenon. Also, if your parents or siblings are affected by this disorder, the chances that you will also be impacted are higher. But in the majority of cases, bags under the eyes occur with age due to sagging of skin tissues. This inconvenience can, however, be encouraged by an unbalanced lifestyle, by an excessive level of stress, but also by certain substances that are generally harmful to the body such as tobacco or alcohol.
How to avoid bags under the eyes?
To avoid seeing puffiness develop under your eyes, there are simple and generic means of prevention that will also prove beneficial in your daily life as a whole. There’s no secret, this requires above all a balancing of lifestyle and the adoption of a few very simple practices to implement.
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One of the first things to do is to get enough sleep, that is to say at least 8 hours a day, and preferably with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluids from accumulating around the eyes. Likewise, it is recommended to avoid drinking before bed, but also to ensure that your diet does not include too much salt so as not to cause water retention. It also goes without saying that products that constitute aggravating factors such as tobacco or alcohol should be avoided as much as possible, which will in any case be positive for your overall health.
Our solutions against bags under the eyes
In addition to grandmother’s remedies which include putting slices of cucumber or a frosted spoon on the eyes, simple solutions with generic cosmetic products exist to successfully combat bags under the eyes.
Which product for bags under the eyes?
As with many skin or hair problems, one of the best solutions to combat bags under the eyes is to adopt a beauty routine that is free of aggressive or abrasive products. Meanwhile, opting for entirely natural solutions will be even more beneficial for your health, and will help take care of nature and our beautiful planet. One of the first things to do is to clean the area around your eyes thoroughly, morning and evening, while taking care to remove all makeup residue. To do this, using a natural makeup remover is a preferred alternative, because its gentle action will protect the structure of the skin.
Secondly, there are many products that you can use to successfully keep your eyes fresh. You can in particular use a serum or cream for the eye area with the aim of decongesting the area, knowing that certain natural active ingredients are well known for their moisturizing and decongestant effects, like caffeine, cornflower or even tea bags. Even more surprising, the use of an anti-hemorrhoidal cream would also be relatively effective, since the formulation includes phenylephrine, an active ingredient with the property of constricting blood vessels and helping to tighten the skin to erase the bags under the eyes. If you choose this method,
How to hide bags under the eyes?
To successfully hide the bags under the eyes, nothing revolutionary, since we will take advantage of the possibilities offered by makeup. To do this, all you need is a foundation that is adapted to your complexion, as well as a fluid light pencil that is two to three times lighter in color than that of your skin. The objective is simple: succeed in bringing light to the eyes so that the bags are much less visible. The application of this shade should not be done directly on the pockets, but only on the level of the hollow furrows to flatten the curved effect that these generate. Beforehand, all you have to do is apply your foundation from below the eye to the root of the eyelashes, preferably using a brush.