How to remove bags under the eyes: what to do, how to fight, what helps [expert opinion]

The area around the eyes is physiologically predisposed to swelling: a thin epidermis, a small amount of collagen and elastin, loose subcutaneous fat contribute to the retention of excess fluid and congestion in the form of swelling of the eyelids. Physiology is not the only cause of edematous bags around the eyes.

Experts distinguish two types of swelling under the eyes: hernial and edematous. Hernial (painting) bags are genetic in nature and can appear as early as infancy. Edema bags occur due to excessive accumulation of fluid for various reasons:

• Improper nutrition is a common cause of bags under the eyes. Most often, excess fluid in the tissues accumulates after excessive consumption of salty, high-carbohydrate or fatty foods, which contribute to fluid retention in the body.
• Too much drinking at night is also a common cause of morning puffiness of the eyelids. Try to consume your daily water intake at least 2 hours before going to bed.
• A lack of potassium in the diet can also manifest itself in the form of puffiness, including on the face. Potassium is contained in the intracellular fluid, and sodium is found in the extracellular fluid, and for the harmonious cellular exchange of fluids, the balance of each of the substances in the body is important.
• Frequent stress and chronic lack of sleep can cause bags and dark circles under the eyes. The reason for this is a violation of blood supply, including in the periorbital zone.
• With age, starting from the age of 30, the muscles of the face gradually lose their tone, and the skin loses firmness and elasticity, the first signs of gravitational ptosis (sagging tissues) appear, including bags under the eyes.
• The constant use of gadgets, screens and touchscreens from which the eyes are strained, lymph stagnation occurs and swelling of the eyelids appears.
• Incorrectly selected care can provoke a reaction in the delicate and sensitive skin of the eyelids. Choose hypoallergenic formulas designed specifically for the skin around the eyes and dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested.
• Some diseases, such as kidney or heart failure, can also cause puffiness under the eyes.

Is it possible to reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes in just 5 minutes? If you are faced with the task of quickly removing swelling of the eyelids, then the first thing to take care of is the stimulation of blood circulation and the outflow of fluid (lymph) from the periorbital zone.

In this case, contrasting compresses can be effective conservative methods for correcting bags under the eyes (change of warm and cool temperatures contributes to intensive contraction of blood vessels and improvement of microcirculation), gymnastics for the eyes and lymphatic drainage massage of the face also help to disperse the lymph and minimize the appearance of puffiness.

Cosmetics for the skin of the eyelids with tonic active ingredients, such as caffeine, will also help reduce puffiness under the eyes. Suitable formulas with antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients, known for their properties to stimulate the synthesis of natural collagen in the skin and increase the firmness and elasticity of the skin around the eyes.

It is important to remember that if bags under the eyes occur due to allergic reactions or irritation of the skin of the eyelids against the background of some ophthalmic diseases, it is not recommended to use cosmetics.

Cosmetic procedures aimed at improving microcirculation, stimulating lymphatic drainage and removing excess fluid will help to minimize the manifestation of swelling, including masking bags under the eyes: myostimulation and microcurrents, biorevitalization, mesotherapy, eyelid skin lifting using a fractional laser and radio frequency radiation. To correct permanent age bags under the eyes, you can resort to an operating technique to remove excess skin and fat (hernia) – blepharoplasty of the eyelids.

In the presence of static swelling under the eyes, experts recommend refraining from injections of hyaluronic acid, which additionally retains moisture in the skin cells, preventing its transepidermal loss, which can also cause swelling.

How to hide bags under the eyes with decorative cosmetics? With makeup, you can really visually camouflage bags and dark circles. At the same time, it is better to refrain from using highlighters and light concealers – such funds can only emphasize the relief of the periorbital zone and make swelling more pronounced.

To correct visible imperfections under the eyes, a matte concealer with a light texture and a shade that matches your skin tone will help. Dermablend SPF 25* (Dermablend SPF 25) Corrective SOS Stick is suitable for masking dark circles and skin imperfections. Light hypoallergenic formula creates a stable coating, suitable for application on the area under the eyes, does not dry the skin and additionally protects it from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.