Do you have dark circles under your eyes? These uncomplimentary bags can be prevented or their presence reduced by knowing what causes them. It's a common belief that insufficient sleep gives you eye-bags because of the poor blood circulation. A second reason may be to blame our hereditary genetics. Some people are prone to have thinner skin in the aging process. The eye-bags appear when the dark blood vessels become visible under the thinner skin.
A third reason may be water retention. Fluid accumulates under your skin especially at night when the body does not eliminate water. Salty food also has the consequences of water retention. Your eye-bags are actually water bags. Avoid these two actions and your eye-bags may be sent packing off.
Fourthly, fat also likes to accumulate under your eyes. Surgery is needed to remove this type of stubborn fat, consult your plastic surgeon to confirm this.
Simpler solutions will involve trying cosmetic cures or home remedies. Off-the-counter eye creams may work for you depending on your genetics and the causes for your eye-bags. Failing that, beauty parlors offer lymphobiology. In this, electronic devices are stuck onto the facial skin to improve blood circulation and with it, the removal of waste like water.
If you can't bother with all these, or need quick temporary relief, slap on concealer to hide those eye-bags. If you hate foreign matter on your face, wear your sunglasses.
If you're a believer of going all natural, home remedies are for you. Tea contains tannin, which is an astringent. It will contract body tissues and reduce eye-bags. Some teas like Assam and Chamomile work better for eye-bags. Infuse two tea bags in boiling water for 10 minutes. remove and cool. Apply a compress to your puffy areas.
If the idea of used tea bags disgusts you, try cold cucumber slices. They'll constrict blood vessels and reduce puffiness. A cold spoon also acts in this way.
If all else fails and you don't want the option of surgery, take consolation in the fact that beauty is only skin deep.
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