How to Get Rid of Bags Under Your Eyes

Bags Under Eyes are unsightly dark-bluish halos suborbital area, or under the eyes, removing the eye's natural beauty, they are mainly caused due to an inherent capillary fragility, thus can indiscriminately spoil the charm of the gaze of young and old. In addition to hereditary component, dark circles can be favored by many, many factors: the right lifestyle, direct to sunlight, rubbing of the eyes, stress, repeated washing of the face with hot water, skin aging,  swelling of the eyes, dehydration of the skin, anemia, smoking and tear (blemishes typical of aging, characterized by a marked thinning of the skin in the periorbital area and the "descent" of the lower eyelid. Some antiplatelet drugs - such as warfarin and aspirin - tend to accentuate the dark halo under the eyes. Recall, finally, that even a sleepless night, and the arrival of menstruation can accentuate Bags Under Eyes, while not, however, the primary trigger.



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What to do if You have Notice Under Eye Bags.

The practice of cold water compresses under the eyes: the cold reduces the swelling that accompanies bags and dark circles.

Consistently applying a moisturizer on the skin of the face (e.g., Cream with hyaluronic acid). In addition to being an effective anti-age remedy, regular application of moisturizing cosmetic delays, as far as possible, the formation of wrinkles.

Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night is a (pleasant) remedy to prevent or mitigate the formation of Bags Under Eyes: in fact, it is scientifically proven that a poor night's sleep favors the stagnation of blood around the eye sockets, thereby facilitating the microhemorrhages responsible for halos dark under the eyes.

Sleep with your upper body slightly raised can be a remedy to prevent excessive reflux of blood to the eye sockets.

Drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Mask the Dark Bags under Eyes with a specific trick. For example, deep blue circles can be disguised with a peach-colored concealer (particular to the make-up).

The only effective remedy to counter dark circles addicted to cold or flu is to treat the underlying disease.

Identify the cause responsible for the dark circles before embarking on any treatment.
Use mild detergents-face and quality. Prefer cosmetics for sensitive skin.

In fact, patients with anemia have Bags Under Eyes more pronounced than in healthy ones. According to this, it is recommended to treat the underlying disease (see: drugs for the treatment of anemia)

What NOT to do if You Want to Get Rid of the Bags Under Eyes.

Do not Rub Your eyes always.

Do not Use aggressive cleansing products.

Do not Scratch the skin in periorbital.

Do not Apply on the skin of the face aggressive exfoliating products (e.g.,. Chemical peels), in particular in the case of very sensitive skin.

Do not Wash your face with water too hot.

Avoid Sleeping a few hours a night.

Avoid Smoking or attend excessively polluted places.

Do not Expose yourself to sunlight or artificial lighting without protection against UV rays.

Do not Use scented creams and of poor quality, as they may irritate the skin around the eyes.

Do not Use creams with glycolic acid or salicylic acid in the case of known or suspected allergy to these substances.

Do not Apply an ice pack directly on the eye: it is preferable to wrap the bag in a soft cloth to prevent frostbite.

Do not Use the creams lightening in the eye area for a short period: to obtain a satisfactory anti-dark effect and it is recommended to use the specific cosmetic daily, for rather long time (at least 4-6 weeks).

What to eat 

Even the unregulated power can promote or accentuate Under Eye Bags; Therefore, we recommend you follow some simple food remedies to prevent the appearance of these unsightly " shadows " under the eyes:

Take lots of fruits and vegies, are rich in antioxidants (vitamin E and C ).

Take food which is rich in vitamin C: citrus fruits, kiwi, berries, grape juice and so on. Ascorbic acid - which strengthens capillary walls - is an adequate remedy to protect the blood capillaries of the microcirculation.

Iron-rich foods ( goose liver, bitter dark chocolate, muesli, lentils ): Food particularly suitable solution to alleviate dark circles in anemic patients. To these foods, you may want to associate vitamin C rich foods to facilitate the absorption of iron

What NOT to Eat

Salt -rich foods: these foods can accentuate dark circles.

Tea and coffee hinder the absorption of iron; Therefore, the anemic should limit their intake.

Treatments and Natural Remedies to Avoid Under Eye Bags.

The regular and consistent application of creams / anti-age specific compresses can alleviate the disorder. Herbal Medicine offers a broad range of solutions and natural remedies to brighten corners one look from Bags Under Eyes. For this purpose, it is recommended to prefer products formulated with active ingredients extracted from:

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) → natural remedy helpful in stimulating microcirculation.

Bilberry (Vaccinium mytilus) → antioxidant and anti-edema.

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) → stimulating microcirculation, soothing and refreshing.

Red vine (Vitis vinifera) → antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) → regenerating properties, moisturizing, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, the vasoconstrictor.

Magnolia (Magnolia Officinalis) → antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Used in anti-aging creams to give elasticity to the skin around the eyes and moisturize the skin in depth
Cold compresses with the infusion of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) → soothing, local anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing and purifying. After cooling the infusion (you can speed up the cooling of the infusion adding the ice), you may want to make chamomile compresses directly on the periorbital.

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) → anti-age remedy known for its anti-inflammatory, astringent and stimulating microcirculation.

Currant (Ribes nigrum) → antioxidant properties.

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) → astringent.

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) → astringent.

rose water → astringent.

Pharmacological treatment

Among the cosmetic remedies indicated to reduce Bags Under Eyes, stand out the lightening creams, formulated with active ingredients depigmentation. Among the best known, include:

Retinoic acid ( compound irritant).

Azelaic acid ( compound irritant).

Kojic acid, known inhibitor of melanogenesis ( the process that regulates melanin synthesis )
Ellagic acid modulates melanogenesis so minimally invasive and reversible.

hyaluronic acid: remedy shown to reduce dark circles caused by the so-called Valley of tears.

Glicerizzina extracted from licorice.

Ascorbic acid: antioxidant known properties effectively counteract oxidative phenomena at the base of melanogenesis.

Hydroquinone: anti - Bags Under Eyes Treatment should be extended for at least 3-12 months ( prohibited substance in cosmetics, used rather under prescription).

Prevention

Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night is a ( pleasant) remedy to prevent or mitigate the formation of wrinkles and dark circles.

Always apply a sunscreen on the face skin: UV radiation from the sun or artificial lighting can promote premature skin aging, thus anticipating the formation of dark circles and wrinkles
Nourish the skin with moisturizers / lightening specifications and quality.

Wear sunglasses during exposure to the sun: in the long term, in fact, a tan acquired under the eyes could accentuate the eye socket.

Medical Treatments

To eliminate Under Eye Bags, filling the depressions left by the so-called downstream tear, you can turn to aesthetic medicine. In some cases, when the disorder is particularly noticeable and unpleasant, it may appeal even to cosmetic surgery:

Hyaluronic acid fillers: remedy to eliminate dark circles caused by depression of the valley of tears
Filler with collagen to soften the deep dark circles.

Lipofilling in sub -ocular area ( autologous fat transplantation to restore the lost volumes, thus erasing the deep dark circles ).

drastic surgery of lower blepharoplasty.

alternative dermatological therapies as an effective remedy for the treatment of Under Eye Bags: chemical peels and laser therapy.