As we age, it is only natural for puffiness and bags to appear under the eyes, thanks to gravity and the loss of elasticity in the skin. Getting rid of bags under eyes can be a real problem though, particularly as the cause is not always obvious. Unfortunately the solution may not be as simple as getting more sleep, and may in fact be due to the accumulation of fluid in the eye area during the night.
There are many natural homemade solutions to getting rid of under eye bags, some of which have been popular for years, such as placing slices of cooling cucumber on the eye lids. Many of these ‘old wives remedies’ are temporary solutions at best and mostly suitable if the problem is due to stress or lack of sleep.
If it seems as though the under eye bag problem is more permanent, and illness or prescription medication is not the cause, there are a slew of beauty creams and serums available to help get rid of the dreaded bags. It is not always true that the more expensive products are the best as most, expensive or not, contain many of the same ingredients. Peptides, natural skin tighteners, anti-oxidants (such as cranberry and green tea), and diuretics are all popular, though they must be used sparingly to avoid irritation.
Of course, the most permanent way to get rid of bags under eyes is to have some form of cosmetic surgery, whether it is the more traditional (blepharoplasty) or one of the newer procedures, such as laser eye lifts. Although these are obviously the most expensive solutions to getting rid of the under eye bags, it is worth it to many people who are happy to regain a youthful and more refreshed appearance.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Eye Bag Remedy
For people who suffer from under eye puffiness, finding a good eye bag remedy is a top priority. Not only can eye bags make us look tired or ill, but they can also be incredibly aging. There are a variety of ways to address the eye bag problem, but the first step is to find out exactly what is the cause.
If the eye bags are not due to illness (kidney disease and thyroid problems being the two main culprits), then other factors must be looked at. For some people the remedy is as simple as getting more restful sleep and sleeping in an elevated position to ensure that fluid doesn’t settle around the eye area. If lack of sleep is not the problem, but the eye bag is worse in the morning, it may be due to an allergic reaction to feathers used in the bedding. Again, the simple remedy for this is to change to a hypo-allergenic material.
There are quite a few homemade solutions that can be tried as an eye bag remedy, the best known being the application of a cooling compress, possibly cold tea bags, cucumber slices or iced spoons. However, these are just temporary solutions that will bring quick relief. For longer lasting remedies, it may be worth investing in a good beauty cream, specifically designed to treat eye bags. Most of these creams or serums contain slightly astringent ingredients, witch hazel and ivy extract for example. Applied sparingly to the area, they work by tightening the skin and in some cases, stimulating the sinuses to allow for improved fluid drainage.
The ultimate eye bag remedy of course is to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure. Whilst more expensive than the solutions mentioned above, Blepharoplasty, the medical term for the surgery, is a long lasting remedy which, when followed by preventative measures, should keep the eye bags at bay for years to come.
If the eye bags are not due to illness (kidney disease and thyroid problems being the two main culprits), then other factors must be looked at. For some people the remedy is as simple as getting more restful sleep and sleeping in an elevated position to ensure that fluid doesn’t settle around the eye area. If lack of sleep is not the problem, but the eye bag is worse in the morning, it may be due to an allergic reaction to feathers used in the bedding. Again, the simple remedy for this is to change to a hypo-allergenic material.
There are quite a few homemade solutions that can be tried as an eye bag remedy, the best known being the application of a cooling compress, possibly cold tea bags, cucumber slices or iced spoons. However, these are just temporary solutions that will bring quick relief. For longer lasting remedies, it may be worth investing in a good beauty cream, specifically designed to treat eye bags. Most of these creams or serums contain slightly astringent ingredients, witch hazel and ivy extract for example. Applied sparingly to the area, they work by tightening the skin and in some cases, stimulating the sinuses to allow for improved fluid drainage.
The ultimate eye bag remedy of course is to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure. Whilst more expensive than the solutions mentioned above, Blepharoplasty, the medical term for the surgery, is a long lasting remedy which, when followed by preventative measures, should keep the eye bags at bay for years to come.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cure Bags Under Eyes
How to cure bags under eyes can range from very cheap and simple to costly and more complicated.
If the problem is not too severe, or only appears to occur in the mornings upon rising, there are some homemade remedies worth trying. One way to cure bags under eyes is to apply a cooling substance on the area (for example cucumber slices or cold teabags), and gently tap the area to disperse any fluid that has settled there overnight. To help reduce fluid retention in the first place, one should try cutting back on the salt in the diet, and even try sleeping in an elevated position to allow for better drainage. Getting adequate sleep and not taking in too many liquids towards bedtime can also improve the problem greatly.
If the condition is more persistent or visible an alternative way to cure bags under eyes is to use an over the counter cream designed specifically for this purpose. There are many good products available on the market, but knowing which one to choose can be a problem. Some good ingredients that help cure bags under eyes are natural skin ‘tighteners’ such as witch hazel and cranberry extract. A cooling substance like aloe may be added, as well as a moisturizer to improve the general eye skin appearance.
Before looking for a way to cure bags under eyes, it may be worth trying to discover the source of the problem. For example puffiness and bags can sometimes be caused by certain medications, illness or allergies. All these factors should be ruled out by a doctor, allowing the consumer to seek the best and most appropriate cure.
If the problem is not too severe, or only appears to occur in the mornings upon rising, there are some homemade remedies worth trying. One way to cure bags under eyes is to apply a cooling substance on the area (for example cucumber slices or cold teabags), and gently tap the area to disperse any fluid that has settled there overnight. To help reduce fluid retention in the first place, one should try cutting back on the salt in the diet, and even try sleeping in an elevated position to allow for better drainage. Getting adequate sleep and not taking in too many liquids towards bedtime can also improve the problem greatly.
If the condition is more persistent or visible an alternative way to cure bags under eyes is to use an over the counter cream designed specifically for this purpose. There are many good products available on the market, but knowing which one to choose can be a problem. Some good ingredients that help cure bags under eyes are natural skin ‘tighteners’ such as witch hazel and cranberry extract. A cooling substance like aloe may be added, as well as a moisturizer to improve the general eye skin appearance.
Before looking for a way to cure bags under eyes, it may be worth trying to discover the source of the problem. For example puffiness and bags can sometimes be caused by certain medications, illness or allergies. All these factors should be ruled out by a doctor, allowing the consumer to seek the best and most appropriate cure.
Bag Under Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, it is not always lack of sleep that can cause an under eye bag problem. In fact, sometimes the bags may be caused more by the position slept in, leading to fluid accumulating in the eye area. This can easily be remedied by sleeping in a slightly elevated position, allowing proper drainage to occur. Allergies to feather bedding can also be responsible for the bag under eyes which, again can be easily solved by switching to hypo-allergenic material.
The appearance of a bag under the eyes can be very upsetting as it instantly makes the sufferer seem older, tired or even ill. Fortunately, there are many good products available on the market that can help relieve under eye puffiness and are not necessarily the more expensive brands. Any serum or cream that contains tightening and skin toning ingredients should work well. Witch hazel, caffeine, ivy extract, horse chestnut and camomile are all popular ingredients and are often combined with moisturizing, anti-oxidant substances.
If the bag problem under the eyes is severe and has not been helped by over the counter creams, it is worth checking with a doctor that it is not a symptom of an underlying illness. If this is definitely not the case, then there is always the option of cosmetic surgery. The procedure Blepharoplasty removes excess fat from the eye area and can often be combined with an eye lift, making the patient look younger and more refreshed for years to come.
Bags Under The Eyes
Bags under the eyes are a problem for a number of people and contrary to popular belief, they are not always caused by aging or lack of sleep. Whilst it is true that both factors can exacerbate the problem, there are many other reasons as to why they occur and, similarly, many different forms of treatment.
Sometimes bags under the eyes are caused by an underlying illness, usually kidney or thyroid disease. Once both these problems have been ruled out by a doctor, the next culprit may be an allergy, either to food or more likely, to feathers in the bedding. For a lot of people, bags under the eyes are due to fluid retention, a problem that may be helped by reducing the amount of salt in the diet. Unfortunately, when we sleep, the horizontal position allows for fluids to settle in the eye area, which is why bags under the eyes are often more visible in the morning. One way to resolve this is to first, cut down on the amount of liquids later in the day, and also try sleeping in a slightly upright position, allowing gravity to pull fluid from the area.
Because the skin in the eye area is generally thinner than elsewhere on the face, swollen fat cells are more noticeable and, combined with the loss of elasticity as we age, can certainly make bags under the eyes more severe. Although some people decide to opt for surgery (blepharoplasty) to resolve the problem, for many it is costly and undesirable. For those people, a good alternative would be to use a cream specifically made to treat bags under the eyes. Most good eye creams will combine skin tighteners and toners with antioxidant ingredients and moisturizers. It is important not to make the mistake of using a wrinkle cream however, as often these are designed to ‘plump’ the surface, thus making existing bags appear worse.
Whilst no solution apart from surgery, is permanent, using a reputable cream, eating a healthier diet and generally getting restful sleep should all help in reducing bags under the eyes quite significantly.
Sometimes bags under the eyes are caused by an underlying illness, usually kidney or thyroid disease. Once both these problems have been ruled out by a doctor, the next culprit may be an allergy, either to food or more likely, to feathers in the bedding. For a lot of people, bags under the eyes are due to fluid retention, a problem that may be helped by reducing the amount of salt in the diet. Unfortunately, when we sleep, the horizontal position allows for fluids to settle in the eye area, which is why bags under the eyes are often more visible in the morning. One way to resolve this is to first, cut down on the amount of liquids later in the day, and also try sleeping in a slightly upright position, allowing gravity to pull fluid from the area.
Because the skin in the eye area is generally thinner than elsewhere on the face, swollen fat cells are more noticeable and, combined with the loss of elasticity as we age, can certainly make bags under the eyes more severe. Although some people decide to opt for surgery (blepharoplasty) to resolve the problem, for many it is costly and undesirable. For those people, a good alternative would be to use a cream specifically made to treat bags under the eyes. Most good eye creams will combine skin tighteners and toners with antioxidant ingredients and moisturizers. It is important not to make the mistake of using a wrinkle cream however, as often these are designed to ‘plump’ the surface, thus making existing bags appear worse.
Whilst no solution apart from surgery, is permanent, using a reputable cream, eating a healthier diet and generally getting restful sleep should all help in reducing bags under the eyes quite significantly.
Bags Under My Eyes
As a woman only in my thirties, I have become more and more aware of the bags under my eyes that do not seem to go away no matter how much sleep I get. To prevent the problem from getting worse, I decided to look into various options available to me and to find out what exactly was causing the bags in the first place.
I know in some cases, under eye bags can be simply hereditary, although in my case, no-one else in my family seems to suffer from the problem until they are much older and gravity takes over. Having had bags under my eyes for a few years now, I thought that maybe there was some underlying illness, such as thyroid or kidney problems, as I knew both of these could be responsible for eye puffiness. However, a trip to the doctor soon ruled out both those reasons so I was back to square one.
I knew that I did not want to resort to cosmetic surgery to resolve the bags under my eyes as, not only can it be expensive, I was a little nervous about going to those extremes, especially at my age. So instead, I did some research into the various types of cosmetic preparations available on the market specifically designed to remedy the under eye problem. What I noticed was that most under eye creams contained largely the same active ingredients, although some brands were much more costly than others. Also, I knew better than to get taken in by any company claiming to have a miracle solution for the bags under my eyes. The most I expected was to use a cream that tightened and toned the area, and could hopefully prevent the bags from getting worse. What I eventually discovered worked for me was to use a cream containing natural ingredients such as ivy, horse chestnut and witch hazel, plus an anti-oxidant that helped improve the look of the skin.
After daily use of the cream, combined with sleeping slightly elevated in order to help prevent fluid ‘pooling’ in the area, I found that the bags under my eyes, while not disappearing completely, were significantly less noticeable to the extent where people commented on how refreshed I looked.
I know in some cases, under eye bags can be simply hereditary, although in my case, no-one else in my family seems to suffer from the problem until they are much older and gravity takes over. Having had bags under my eyes for a few years now, I thought that maybe there was some underlying illness, such as thyroid or kidney problems, as I knew both of these could be responsible for eye puffiness. However, a trip to the doctor soon ruled out both those reasons so I was back to square one.
I knew that I did not want to resort to cosmetic surgery to resolve the bags under my eyes as, not only can it be expensive, I was a little nervous about going to those extremes, especially at my age. So instead, I did some research into the various types of cosmetic preparations available on the market specifically designed to remedy the under eye problem. What I noticed was that most under eye creams contained largely the same active ingredients, although some brands were much more costly than others. Also, I knew better than to get taken in by any company claiming to have a miracle solution for the bags under my eyes. The most I expected was to use a cream that tightened and toned the area, and could hopefully prevent the bags from getting worse. What I eventually discovered worked for me was to use a cream containing natural ingredients such as ivy, horse chestnut and witch hazel, plus an anti-oxidant that helped improve the look of the skin.
After daily use of the cream, combined with sleeping slightly elevated in order to help prevent fluid ‘pooling’ in the area, I found that the bags under my eyes, while not disappearing completely, were significantly less noticeable to the extent where people commented on how refreshed I looked.
Bags Under Eyes Treatment
One unfortunate aspect of aging is that we lose elasticity in the skin which, combined with the effects of gravity, can cause amongst other things, bags under eyes. Treatment for the problem can range from the basic, such as homemade ‘old wives’ remedies, through to cosmetic eye surgery or expensive skin creams.
Before deciding on an under eye treatment, it should be determined exactly what is causing the problem, particularly if illness and old age can be ruled out. Because the skin under the eyes is so delicate and much thinner than other facial skin, it is usually the first to suffer through lack of sleep, bad diet or stress. Due to fluid retention, this area can also suffer from edema (fluid accumulation) and can be helped by sleeping with the head slightly elevated, to allow for better drainage.
Probably the most popular form of treatment for bags under eyes is to use a cosmetic cream or serum, of which there are many available on the market. A good skin preparation will always include astringent ingredients that stimulate and tone the under eye skin, plus a combination of anti-oxidants, moisturizers and collagen. Some serums claim to work almost instantly although these effects are usually only temporary treatments and will not help the under eye bags in the long term.
If the bags under eyes require a more permanent treatment, cosmetic surgery should definitely be considered. There are many cosmetic surgeons that specialize exclusively in eye treatments and many are now performing the less invasive laser-type procedures due to the fact that there is much less scarring and a faster recovery time for the patient.
Bags Under Eyes
Bags under eyes, puffiness and swelling, can be a major problem for some people and the solution may not always be as simple as getting more sleep. Because the skin in this area tends to be thinner anyway, fat deposits and water retention are much more noticeable, particularly when accompanied by darkness around the eyes.
Fortunately there are a number of solutions available for those suffering from bags under the eyes, which range from the natural, such as using home-based remedies like cucumber slices, cold tea bags etc, to the cosmetic, like eye creams and make-up, right through to the more extreme step of surgery.
Before undertaking any treatment for bags under eyes, it is important to identify exactly what is responsible for the problem in the first place. Too much salt in the diet can often cause fluid retention in the eye area, the simple solution being to reduce one’s sodium intake. Some people find it useful to sleep slightly propped up in bed, allowing for easier fluid drainage. If the problem is more severe, it is worth consulting with a doctor, in order to ensure the bags under the eyes are not caused by illness, in particular kidney and thyroid disease, or allergies.
If bags under eyes are not caused by any of the above factors, a topical cream may be a good choice. When looking for an eye cream to solve this problem, it is very important to ensure that it is specifically to treat puffiness, as a wrinkle treatment may in fact ‘plump’ the skin, causing further swelling. Creams will often contain a tightening agent such as witch hazel, a number of peptides and sometimes a moisturizer and anti-oxidant like co-enzyme Q10.
A cream that treats bags under eyes, when used in conjunction with a good concealing make-up, may often be good enough to be able to avoid resorting to costly and sometimes risky surgery.
Fortunately there are a number of solutions available for those suffering from bags under the eyes, which range from the natural, such as using home-based remedies like cucumber slices, cold tea bags etc, to the cosmetic, like eye creams and make-up, right through to the more extreme step of surgery.
Before undertaking any treatment for bags under eyes, it is important to identify exactly what is responsible for the problem in the first place. Too much salt in the diet can often cause fluid retention in the eye area, the simple solution being to reduce one’s sodium intake. Some people find it useful to sleep slightly propped up in bed, allowing for easier fluid drainage. If the problem is more severe, it is worth consulting with a doctor, in order to ensure the bags under the eyes are not caused by illness, in particular kidney and thyroid disease, or allergies.
If bags under eyes are not caused by any of the above factors, a topical cream may be a good choice. When looking for an eye cream to solve this problem, it is very important to ensure that it is specifically to treat puffiness, as a wrinkle treatment may in fact ‘plump’ the skin, causing further swelling. Creams will often contain a tightening agent such as witch hazel, a number of peptides and sometimes a moisturizer and anti-oxidant like co-enzyme Q10.
A cream that treats bags under eyes, when used in conjunction with a good concealing make-up, may often be good enough to be able to avoid resorting to costly and sometimes risky surgery.
Bag Eye Treatment
Under eye bags can occur at any time in a person’s life and for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the cause can be a lack of sleep, stress or allergies, in which case the solution can be quite simple. Other times however, the bags may require a more drastic form of treatment, such as cosmetic surgery.
There are a number of good beauty creams available on the markets that are under eye bag treatments, ranging from the very expensive to more affordable. Whatever the cost, they contain many of the same ingredients that help reduce puffiness and improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Very often, these cream treatments help reinforce the delicate skin around the eye and some even help stimulate the area, allowing for improved drainage of fluids. Other ingredients to look for in an eye treatment are witch hazel, horse chestnut, ivy extract and caffeine, as well as various anti-oxidants such as green tea extract and cranberry.
For a more permanent removal of the bag, an eye treatment such as laser surgery may be the answer. Less invasive and with a faster recovery time that Blepharoplasty (traditional eye surgery), this procedure involves removing excess fat from the area and lifting the skin for a brighter, more refreshed look. Once this has been done, the patient can help prevent further under eye bags by applying a restoring collagen cream, reducing salt in the diet (to prevent fluid retention) and eating a healthy diet that is rich in anti-oxidants.
There are a number of good beauty creams available on the markets that are under eye bag treatments, ranging from the very expensive to more affordable. Whatever the cost, they contain many of the same ingredients that help reduce puffiness and improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Very often, these cream treatments help reinforce the delicate skin around the eye and some even help stimulate the area, allowing for improved drainage of fluids. Other ingredients to look for in an eye treatment are witch hazel, horse chestnut, ivy extract and caffeine, as well as various anti-oxidants such as green tea extract and cranberry.
For a more permanent removal of the bag, an eye treatment such as laser surgery may be the answer. Less invasive and with a faster recovery time that Blepharoplasty (traditional eye surgery), this procedure involves removing excess fat from the area and lifting the skin for a brighter, more refreshed look. Once this has been done, the patient can help prevent further under eye bags by applying a restoring collagen cream, reducing salt in the diet (to prevent fluid retention) and eating a healthy diet that is rich in anti-oxidants.
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