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Bags under the eyes are a problem and a nuisance that afflicts most of us women. But to solve the problem, there are not only medicinal products, there are also more natural ingredients. We see below the tips and the most effective natural remedies on how to improve bags under the eyes.
Bags under the eyes: the causes
There can be many causes and factors that affect the sort of swelling which forms under the eyes, the so-called bags. This happens especially with advancing age when there is a breakdown of the tissues and thus the imperfection increases. From this results a stagnation of liquids, called edema, and a duller and heavier gaze. Let’s see the possible causes:
- genetic predisposition
- advancing in age
- excessive use of smoking and alcohol
- excessive exposure to sunlight
- allergy or conjunctivitis
- insomnia or poor quality sleep
- poor nutrition.
Rarely, the causes can be linked to an organic disorder, such as high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, infections.
Bags under the eyes: natural remedies
Among the most recommended natural remedies, there is certainly that of sleep well for about 7-8 hours a night.
In fact, quality sleep allows the skin and eyes to rest more. If it helps, the pillow also plays its part, so change it if needed. Then, other effective remedies are: follow a healthier and more balanced diet, preferring fruit and vegetables; drink plenty of water a day (at least two liters), start at lead a more lively and dynamic lifestyle, leaving one more sedentary.
But we must not forget the smoke-alcohol component: if you smoke or use alcohol constantly, a good advice to follow is to stop immediately, because they are not only bad for the bags under the eyes but for your whole body. It’s still, avoid stressing the eyes, subjecting them both to sunlight for too long and to screens such as PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Last but not least, it is good make cold compresses constantly, in order to deflate the swelling created under the eyes.
