What are bags under the eyes?
The skin is thinner under the eyes, which makes bags and Dark Circles more visible; it is only about 0.5 mm thick. Because the skin is so thin, the underlying blood vessels become more prominent, which can also make the skin appear darker. The reason for bags is a loss of elasticity over the years, though they are of course caused by other factors as well, which will be discussed below.
Why do you get bags under your eyes?
Bags under the eyes can affect your appearance and give a feeling of tiredness or aging. They can be more prominent, especially in the morning, which is often due to fluid retention and changes in the skin with age.
Swelling under the eyes can also appear suddenly. Food, drinks, and sleep routines play a crucial role in how your eyes look in the morning - a late snack with a lot of salt, an extra glass of wine, or too little sleep can cause the body to store more fluid in the skin under the eyes, resulting in swollen and puffy eyes when you wake up.
Common causes of bags under the eyes:
- Age: The body's natural production of Collagen and elastin starts to decline after the age of 25.
- Genetics: Skin tone, facial structure, and fat distribution in the face affect how prominent they are.
- Stress and sleep: Bags under the eyes are largely caused by sleep deprivation and stress, which can contribute to Dark Circles and swelling, but sometimes they persist even after resting.
- Allergies: Allergies and a high intake of salt can also cause temporary bags under the eyes.
How to help your skin:
- In the morning: Reduce visible bags and Dark Circles by using Radiant C-Bright Eye Serum to brighten and hydrate the extra thin skin around the eyes.
- In the evening: Apply an eye serum with Retinol. Intense Advanced Eye Serum is a bestseller that protects the skin and reduces swelling as well as the visibility of Dark Circles.
Five tips to reduce bags under the eyes
1. Drain bags under the eyes: Start the morning with a glass of warm water with lemon. Lemon helps drain accumulated fluid, which in turn helps reduce the bags under the eyes. Cucumber under the eyes is also a classic treatment for swelling thanks to Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and a cooling effect.
2. Use an Eye Cream for bags: Use an Eye Cream that has a cooling effect on the skin and is not too greasy. An active Eye Cream helps fill in lines and provide hydration. Apply morning and evening, dabbing the product in with a light gua sha massage.
3. Remove makeup in the evening: Use a Facial Cleanser that is suited for the delicate eye area and provides hydration.
4. Avoid salt in your food: Salt binds water in the body. If you have problems with bags under your eyes, you should be careful with large amounts of salt in your diet.
5. Prioritize sleep: Lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of bags under the eyes. A good night's sleep is essential to combat swelling.
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