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The condition

Puffy Eyes And Dark Circles

What is an under-eye bag?

Under-eye bags can cause puffiness under your eyes. Eyebags occur when the muscles that support eyelids and the tissues around the eyes become weak. Extra fluid can build up beneath your eyes, and the fat that supports the eyes moves into the lower eyelids, causing puffiness.

Eye bags are not a serious condition but a cosmetic concern for most individuals. It can be treated using a cold compress or with a night of proper sleep. Eyelid surgery or cosmetic treatments may be needed for those individuals with severe conditions. Ageing can also make your eye bags noticeable because the skin becomes thinner and wrinkled.

Types of Under-Eye Bags

  • Fatty Eyebags: A buildup of excess fat that makes the undereyes puffy or swollen. It is common with older people, individuals who lack sleep, or if puffy eyebags run within the family or genes.
  • Fluid Retention Eyebags: Eyebags occur when there is water trapped under your eyes, causing them to be swollen. Allergies, eating too many salty foods, or hormonal changes can be the reason for fluid retention.
  • Dark Eyebags: Dark under-eye circles can be more visible when you have thinning skin or an increase in melanin production. This is common with people who have darker skin tones. Rubbing the eyes frequently, sun exposure, as well as genetics, can also contribute to dark circles.
  • Saggy Eyebags: Sagging under the eye’s skin is the result of weakening muscles that lead to thinner skin and wrinkles. It is common with individuals who lose skin elasticity as collagen production decreases due to ageing.
  • Hollow Eyebags: When the volume or fat under the eyes has been lost, it will create a shadow and will look sunken. People may experience it after a weight loss or because of genetics and ageing.
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The symptoms

Swelling

This may be caused by fluid retention, allergies, or fat build-up.

Saggy or loose skin

This is common with ageing as the tissues around your eyes weaken.

Dark circles

This is caused by thinning skin and an increase in melanin synthesis.

When to see a doctor?
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How will I know if I need a consultation?

Having bags under your eyes is not easy. It will make you feel uncomfortable. Consider visiting your doctor if your bags are painful, swollen, and itching, or if you think that your under-eye puffiness are caused by underlying conditions like thyroid problems and allergies.

If your condition is accompanied by headaches, vision problems, or irritations, you may need to see your doctor as soon as possible. 

The causes
What causes under-eye bags?

When the muscles that support your eyelids and the structures of the tissues become weak, the under-eye bags occur and become visible. The fluid that has been gathered by our undereyes can make it look swollen or puffy.

The risk factors
How do undereyebags occur?

Ageing, lack of sleep, and eating too many salty foods that can cause fluid retention can worsen the effect. Smoking can contribute to faster collagen loss. This makes the delicate skin cells under your eyes even thinner, leading to more visible blood vessels. Allergies and medical conditions like renal disease and thyroid eye disease can also be a big factor in having eye bags.

The complications
Overall Impact
Physical and emotional concern
  • Aesthetic concerns:

    Your overall facial appearance can be affected by under-eye bags. You may feel uncomfortable with your look.

  • Emotional stress:

    Some individuals with persistent under eyebags feel anxious and embarrassed with their selves. 

  • Underlying health concerns:

    For some people, eye bags can be the effect of underlying health problems like thyroid and kidney disorders.

  • Discomfort:

    Severe under-eye bags can cause irritations and itchiness that cause individuals to feel uncomfortable. 

The prevention
Bright Eyes Care
How to prevent under-eye bags?

Having good overall health can help prevent under-eye bags. Take care of yourself by living a healthy life and managing your stress levels. Use good and gentle skincare products, and use sunscreen every day. Regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor your health will help detect serious health problems. Prevention is better than cure. 

Avoid Smoking

Smoking can accelerate the ageing process by breaking down collagen and elastin. This will lead to more visible blood vessels and thinner skin. As a result, puffiness and dark circles under your eyes will occur. 

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What foods should be avoided to prevent under-eye bags?

Limit or avoid foods that can dehydrate your body, worsen inflammation, and contribute to fluid retention to prevent under-eye bags. Salty foods or processed meat that contain too much sodium and preservatives can contribute to fluid accumulation. Caffeine and alcohol can cause dehydration, which may also lead to water retention. Sugary foods and fried or oily foods that are unhealthy can worsen the inflammation. Limiting the intake of these foods can help prevent eye bags.

Stay Hydrated

Dehydration can cause the body to retain water, which leads to puffy or swollen eyes. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and avoiding too much alcohol or caffeine to get rid of bags.

Rest For Radiance
How much sleep is enough?

Lack of sleep can contribute to having a dark circle and puffy undereye area. Getting 7 to 9 hours of beauty sleep is good for your overall health as well as your eyes. This will help you look refreshed and prevent eyebags from occurring.

Sleep with a slightly elevated head

Sleeping with a raised head or using an extra pillow will prevent the fluid from accumulating around your eye area. This will create better drainage and lessen the chance of puffiness to develop.

Puff-Free Solutions
Are there products that can help prevent or reduce under-eye bags?

There are products that can prevent or reduce under-eye bags effectively. You can purchase it over-the-counter or it may be prescribed by your doctor. You can use products like eye creams, retinol creams, niacinamide creams, hydrating serums, and sunscreen. Incorporating these products into your skincare regimen can help prevent or get rid of your bags.

Use of a cold compress

Applying cold compresses can help shrink the blood vessels, and using slices of chilled cucumbers, which contain anti-inflammatory properties, can help refresh the eye and reduce its puffiness.

Health Check Eyes
What diseases can be indicated by under-eye bags?

Undereye bags can also be caused by underlying health conditions such as kidney disease, thyroid problems, or allergies. Consult your healthcare provider to address these issues.

Visit your healthcare provider

If you suspect that your undereye bags are the cause of the underlying health conditions, visit your healthcare provider for evaluations. They can provide recommendations on how to deal with your undereye problem.

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