According to Guinness World Records, the eye’s six muscles make around 100,000 micro-movements a day, so it’s the area that gets the biggest workout (tired eyes). The good news is that there are simple and effective things we can to help relieve the eyes of stress and I recommend that you try them out. You’ll be amazed at the result.
Here we go, eight ways to get rid of under eye bags, according the Allure magazine:
1. Sleep on your back with an extra pillow.
consider sleeping on your back with an extra pillow so that fluid doesn’t pool overnight. Keeping your pillow protected from allergens (dust and dust mites) with a protective encasement can also help when allergies are the culprit, says Rebecca Tung, a dermatologist in La Grange Park, Illinois.
2. Sleep more, or at least get more restful sleep
The cheapest way to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags is to get on a regular sleep routine of 7-8 hours per day. And don’t drink alcohol a few hours before bedtime, advises Chiu.
3. Try tea bags
Caffeinated tea, which contains natural tannins, is a mild diuretic used by runway models for reducing eye puffiness. Soak two tea bags in warm water, then chill the bags for a few minutes in the refrigerator. Place one tea bag on each eye for five minutes, and your eyes will feel fresh and look brighter, says Karen Hammerman, a dermatologist in New York City.
4. Cool down
If you need to minimise under-eye bags, cooling down the area is one solution. Cucumber slices, potato slices, gel eye masks, cold wash rags and even cold spoons can do the trick. Whatever you choose, leave it on for 10-20 minutes and give it a chance to really soothe the skin under surrounding your eyes. Applying something cool to your eyes is especially effective at reducing constricting swollen under-eye blood vessels.
5. Avoid excess salt in your diet
It’s a common knowledge that sodium can cause you to retain water, but did you know the bloat sodium causes in the body can also cause puffiness under your eyes? Yep – you can retain water even under your eyes. Ridding your diet of excess sodium can help combat bags under your eyes.
6. Use essential oils
Essential oils combat under-eye puffiness and dark circles. Try mixing an essential oil with coconut oil and rubbing it under your eyes. Rose geranium, fennel, lavender, German chamomile and rosemary essential oil are hailed as the best essential oils for getting rid of under-eye bags.
7. Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is one key if you’re wondering how to get rid of bags under your eyes. When the body is dehydrated, it responds by retaining as much water as it can, thus causing puffiness and under-eye bags. One way to avoid the bags altogether is by staying hydrated.
To ensure you’re properly hydrated, stick to the 8 by 8 rule: Drink 8 ounces of water 8 times a day. That adds up to a half gallon, which is the recommended amount of water to consume daily.
8. Eat food with vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is another solution for those wondering how to get rid of bags under eyes. Eating food rich in vitamin C helps your body produce collagen. Collagen is a protein your body produces, and one of its top qualities is that it keeps your skin – including the delicate skin under your eyes – healthy, hydrated and dark circle-free.
