Eyebags are the last thing anyone wants to see on their faces. They reflect tiredness and add to premature aging. While it may be avoidable as one grows older, certain lifestyle habits can hasten the process of eyebags formation. If you notice your eyes are puffy, you should take precautions. You can treat it yourself without seeking medical attention. Here is how:
1. Apply tea bags
Tea isn’t just for sipping. You can actually use caffeinated tea bags under your eyes to help with dark circles and bags. The caffeine in the tea contains powerful antioxidants and may increase blood flow to your skin. It’s also said to protect against UV rays and potentially slow the aging process. Green tea, in particular, has been recommended for its potential anti-inflammatory effects.
2. Remove your makeup before bedtime
Leaving your eye makeup on can irritate your eyes, causing them to water and get puffy. Ensure you gently remove your eye makeup before going to bed to help eliminate any added irritation around the eyes.
3. Add eye cream to your skincare routine
The skin around our eyes is thinner than our face, which means it can dry out more quickly and is more vulnerable to environmental aggressors like UV rays. Under-eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker and contain more emollients and conditioning agents than facial lotions. It has been specifically formulated to combat the issues which are concentrated around the eyes like eye bags, wrinkles, and dark circles.
4. Stay hydrated
Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Given this, it may not be surprising that dehydration can contribute to under-eye bags. Increase your water intake as experts recommend drinking about 9 cups of fluids for women, per day. If you don’t like water, you can try water infused with fruit. Hot or cold herbal decaffeinated tea is another good choice.
5. Protect your face
Spending too much time in the sun can make the skin around your eyes sag and wrinkle as well as cause dehydration of the skin. A mineral-based or homemade sunscreen, a good pair of UV-protected sunglasses, and a hat can do wonders to help protect your face from those harmful rays, ultimately keeping the skin around the eyes from squeezing up and darkening due to the effects of the sun.