How to get rid of eye bags and dark circles

How To Get Rid of Eye Bags and Dark Circles

The problem of the eye bags and dark circles around eyes can be overcome with proper care. Treatments can be done at home with natural ingredients, until through medical procedures such as laser, dermal filler (implants to improve the appearance in the face), and eyelid surgery.

The eye bags, also known as the panda eyes, often arise as people get older. When people get older, the tissues and the muscles that support the eyelid are weakened. Generally, it is just a matter of sheer beauty or appearance, and is rarely caused by a serious medical condition. The appearance will be more annoying if the eye bags accompanied by circles under the eyes, mild swelling, skin sagging and wrinkles. Aging, exhaustion until sleep deprivation becomes the main cause of the problem of dark circle eyes and eye bags.

To remove eye bags effectively, it's good to know in advance what the causes of the emergence of the eye bags you are experiencing are. In addition to aging and exhaustion, there are various other factors that can trigger the onset of eyes bags and dark circles in your eyes. Some of them are:

• Melanin increase or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to allergies. 
• Blood vessels damage. 
• Fat loss under the eyes because of skin problem. 
• Consuming too much caffeine and tobacco that causes lack of sleep. 
• Fluid retention due to weather changes, hormone levels, and salty foods. 
• Allergies or dermatitis that is accompanied by swelling, redness, and itching. 
• Hereditary factors. 
• Stress and sun exposure. 
• Nasal congestion, anemia, and pregnancy.

How to get rid of bags under your eyes 

Basically the issue of eye bags and dark circles around the eyes is just a matter of beauty that does not require specific maintenance. Home care and healthy living patterns can be the right solution to remove the eye bags. The home treatments that you can do at home such as:

Eye compresses 

Compress your eyes with a clean rag that has been moistened with cold water. Compress the eyes for a few minutes with a little puts stress on your eyes. You can use a bag contains green tea or cucumber pieces as a compress. Another way that you can do is you can use gel eye masks are now sold on the market.

Fix your sleeping quality 

To get rid of eye bags and dark circles around your eyes, you need to get enough sleep. It is good for your eyes if you sleep around 7 to 8 hours a day.

The position of sleeping with head slightly elevated will help with troubleshooting your eye bags. Sleep with extra pillows to prop head. This position helps to prevent fluid accumulates around the eyes while you sleep.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol

Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages can cause mild dehydration, disrupt the hours of sleep, and make eye bags and dark circles appear more clearly.

Get enough fluid

Enough fluid intakes can prevent you from dehydration and help to prevent eye bags. To avoid fluid retention, you can reduce your intake of salty or processed foods that contain a lot of salt.

Make sure you drink plenty of plain water, at least 8 glasses every day to keep your skin healthy and moisturized.

The intake of potassium can also help to decrease excessive fluid in the body that can trigger the emergence of eye bags. The food sources that contain potassium include bananas, nuts, yogurt, and green vegetables.

Use eye cream

Use eye creams containing chamomile, cucumber, or arnica nutritious to help you reduce the inflammation and skin tightening.

Things around house to help remove eye bags

There are so many things you can use to help you remove eye bags. Some other things that you can use at home to remove the eye bags are: 

Water 

Water is something that we can find at home easily. It is also one of the easiest methods to remove the eye bags. By consuming enough water, it helps the body to stay properly hydrated. In addition, the water can also help removing toxins from the body.

In order to keep the body hydrated properly, at least one must consume 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. In addition, he will also have to reduce salt consumption to reduce water retention in the body. Avoid consumption of beverages containing caffeine and soda will also greatly help prevent the body from dehydration.

Egg whites 

The content of the egg white can help to tighten the skin so as to banish the incidence of eye bags and it also can help prevent the onset of wrinkles. Here is how to do it:

• Prepare 2 eggs and separate the white part from the yolk. 
• Beat the egg whites for a moment until it has stiff-textured.
• Add a few drops of witch hazel, a substance that can help tighten skin naturally. 
• Apply the dough in the area under the eyes by using the help of a brush or with a soft cloth.
• Leave it for approximately 15 minutes.
• Repeat the therapy a couple times a day. 

Sliced cucumber 

Save the sliced cucumber in the fridge at least overnight prior to be used the next day. Put it on both your closed eyes and leave it for 10-15 minutes while you lying down. Do this regularly especially if you often need to stay up late.

Teabag pouch

Sweep cold teabag pouch or ice cubes wrapped in a thin cloth on a regular basis. Tannins on a teabag pouch will reduce the swelling and discoloration around the eye. Store the teabags pouch overnight in the refrigerator to be used the next morning. Put on top of your closed eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Raw potatoes

Blend the potatoes that have not been cooked as a whole. Grab a handful of blended potato and put it in your closed eyes and another handful more to the other eye. Leave them for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Almond oil 

Vitamin E from this oil will neutralize black ring around your eyes and make them brighter. You can put it on in the morning and to get the best results, you can also put it on before going to bed at night.

Frozen spoon 

Put 2 stainless spoons in the freezer all night. Wash your face first with water before using the frozen spoon. Use the frozen spoon in the morning by holding the back of a spoon to both your closed eyes. Hold on until the spoons become warm.

Other Treatments Based On The Causes Of The Eye bags emergence 

Besides the treatments that you can do at home as mentioned above, you can also do other treatments to get rid off eye bags and dark circles around your eyes. However, to do these treatments, you need expert helps.

The other treatments you can do are as follow:

Drug allergy

If the condition in your eyes is caused by allergies, the things that you need to do to remove eye bags and dark circles is to avoid allergens and take any drug allergies that are available at the pharmacies or the one prescribed by a doctor.

Dermal filler

Dermal filler treatments at a dermatologist can be a solution to the problem of the Eye bags caused by broken blood vessels, as well as the loss of fatty tissue in the area of your eyes.

Laser treatments and vitamin K 

Laser treatment can reduce the appearance of dark circles due to the broken blood vessels. Skin care products containing vitamin K can also help remove the eye bags and the dark circles under your eyes.

Bleaching Cream

This treatment could be a solution if the eye bags and your dark circles are caused by the number of melanin which is too large or hyper-pigmentation. Usually, the doctor will prescribe a skin cream containing retinol, lightening substances such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, green tea, vitamin C, or soy.

Sunscreen with SPF 30

Avoid sun exposure and use a sunscreen with SPF 30 daily. Concealer with a lighter color than your skin color can help disguise the dark circles under the eyes. It is recommended to use a concealer with SPF 15 or more. If your skin is oily or acne-prone, try to use oil-free concealer.

Eyelid Surgery 

If the issue of eye bags and dark circles you have don't get better and even grow swollen badly, and when lifestyle changes or other treatment does not work, you can consider blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. The doctor will remove the excessive fat, muscle, and skin on your eyelids.

In addition to removing the eye bags, blepharoplasty can also repair a swollen eyelid, as well as reducing excessive eyelid skin of the top and bottom that can interfere with vision. However, you need to consult a doctor first before doing this operation, since there are some risks that can be posed such as an infection, dry eye, vision problems, up to the position of the eyelid change.

In general, the problem of the eye bags and dark circles are generally not a sign of a serious medical condition. However, you should contact your doctor if you experience irritation of the eyes and severe puffy eyes that last long enough, as well as other symptoms that affect other body parts. Because, the companion can be a symptom of a more serious health conditions such as conjunctivitis, eyelid inflammation or blepharitis, ptosis or eyelid that droops, cellulitis, skin infections, and diseases of the thyroid.

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