Bags under Eyes

What are Eyes Bags?

Eye bags are swelling or puffiness just under the eyes which make you look older, tired and pale. These usually happen due to fat deposits that form under the eyes and this may be triggered due a number of factors. The delicate skin surrounding the eyes loses their tautness and begins to sag and this may be accompanied with wrinkles as well. Eyes being the most impressive part of our face and the mirror to our soul catch the first attention and hence eye bags obviously reduce the face value making one look older and weary.

Causes of eye bags

Unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits
Lack of proper rest and sleep
Over indulgence into substance abuse
Too much stress
Fat accumulation
Digestive problems
Certain medical conditions like kidney problems, thyroid problems and food sensitivities.
Habits like excess salt intake, smoking may also account for under eye puffiness.
Possible Home remedies for bags under eyes

Usually surgery is done to remove the excess fat accumulation under the eyes as a treatment method for bags under eyes. However, surgery may not be preferred by many but there are effective home remedies that can be used to deal with under eye bags.
Drinking enough water regularly will help to flush out toxins from the body and therefore also prevent under eye bags. Enough water intakes maintain the body systems in proper order and the skin remains well hydrated and tight.
Take proper care of your facial skin by keeping it well moisturized and also exfoliate at regular intervals. Take care to remove make up completely and don’t deprive your eyes from the required amount of rest and sleep.
When you feel exhausted and tired after the day’s work just give yourself half an hour of relaxation by keeping your eyes closed and covering them with cucumber slices. Cucumber cools and relaxes the eyes and makes you feel fresh and rejuvenated.
Perform eye exercises by placing your finger tips on either side of your outer nostrils and gently moving them in circular motions; this is effective is releasing the toxins as these are good acupressure points.

Preventive measures for bags under eyes

Prevention is better than cure and therefore following proper steps to prevent bags under eyes can relieve you from the effort to deal with the same.

Following a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet is the keyword to an overall fit and fine body which also includes skin and the eyes.
Perform regular exercises as this will prevent fat accumulation.
Meditation can relieve you from the negative effects of stress by relaxing and calming your mind from tensions.
Take enough rest and sleep to avoid your eyes getting over stressed.
Avoid bad habits like substance abuse and smoking.

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