They call the eyes the window to the soul. However, bags under the eyes can be a window into something else: Aging, poor sleep habits, and medical issues....CONTINUE READING
Undereye bags are often seen as a “women’s concern” – credit solid skincare marketers for that one. However, recent data tells a different story: Eye bags were a concern of all genders in a recent survey. If you have them, you may be interested in getting rid of eye bags.
First, you’ll want to know what causes undereye bags — there are many triggers other than aging (though that is one of them). From there, you can fix under-eye puffiness, darkness, and bags. We went further than skin deep to help you ditch undereye bags from the inside out.
What causes excess bags under the eyes? Several factors can lead to the development of under-eye bags, so you’ll want to evaluate your current health and lifestyle and potentially consult a healthcare provider. Common culprits include:
What can you do to tighten the skin under your eyes? Good news: Depending on the trigger, you might be able to treat under-eye bags and puffiness using at-home remedies, including lifestyle and over-the-counter treatments. Some of the fixes might feel positively blissful. Other therapies will require professional care.
Technically, no. Eye bags generally refer to the swelling around the eyes. Dark circles are skin discoloration. That said, many causes — like lack of sleep and smoking – are the same—Ditto for the treatments.
Getting more sleep and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake, can help you banish both issues (the rest of your body will thank you, too).
Under-eye bags can have several causes, including aging, allergens, genetics, and lifestyle factors like smoking and poor sleep. Some you can’t control, including genetics and, to a large extent, aging. However, you can ditch smoking, increase sleep duration, and try over-the-counter allergy medications like antihistamines.
Sleeping on your back or with a silk pillowcase can also ease skin irritation around the eyes, reducing bags and puffiness in the process. A dermatologist can help you work through concerns about the skin around your eyes…CONTINUE READING>>
