After leading an exhausting lifestyle for years, we take the appearance of undereye bags as a normal thing. But very few of us are actually aware of the underlying issues that may be threatening our health in the long run. So they should not be taken too lightly. The reasons behind them can be a result of fatigue, lack of proper sleep, too much screen time, excessive caffeine intake, iron deficiency, or smoking and alcoholism. The skin around our eye area is very thin and delicate. This is why they require constant care and attention. Hence if you want to know how to get back the plumpness on your under eyes, then keep reading.
Cold Compression: if you want to shrink dilated blood vessels around your eyes, then apply cold compressions. Wrap ice in a piece of cloth, use a wet cloth or waterfilled eye masks, and press or pat on the area around your eyes. Or place two spoons in the freezer and put them on your eyes for instant relief.
Tea Bags: Place soaking tea bags in the fridge for 30 minutes, then place them on your eyes for 15 minutes 2-3 times a week. Tea or green tea has antioxidants to enhance blood flow and anti-inflammatory properties to soothe the under-eye area.
Cucumber: Place sliced or shredded cucumber that has been refrigerated over your eyes for 5-15 minutes. Cucumbers have silica that is important for healthy tissue. They can hydrate, soothe the puffiness and reduce dark circles around the eyes.
Protect It: Direct sunlight and environmental pollution can damage your under eyes. So choose an eye cream that can shield your under eyes from the outside. Something that has broad-spectrum protection to prevent damage from the harmful UV rays and can keep them hydrated as well. Also, wear dark sunglasses when you step out the door during the daytime.
Healthy Diet: Foods or supplements enriched with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K are very useful at combatting undereye puffiness. Foods like cherries, cucumber, oats, avocado, almonds, and parsley fall into this category. Other than this healthy proteins are also a must.
Stay Hydrated: Undereye bags can be directly linked to dehydration. So try to drink at least 2.7 liters of water for women and 3.7 liters for men. Nothing can replace water, but you can also try herbal teas or sugarless smoothies.
Adequate Sleep: Proper sleep is important to maintain your body’s circadian rhythm and keep you looking fresh. Make sure your head is elevated during sleep to avoid fluid retention in the under-eye area. 7-8 hours of sleep should suffice.
Undereyes bags should not be taken too lightly. They don’t just make you look tired and rundown but also give you a sickly appearance. So for the sake of your overall appearance and health, try out these tips to rejuvenate your undereye area.
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