Contents
- The main causes of swelling
- Edema of the skin of the eyelids in women: possible causes
- Why there are swelling under the eyes in children
- How to prevent swelling
- Who to contact for treatment if swelling and bags appear constantly
- How to choose cosmetics with a tendency to swelling of the eyes
- Overview of remedies for edema and swelling under the eyes
If swelling under the eyes is becoming more and more common, and morning puffiness of the eyelids has become regular, it’s time to find out the cause and develop preventive measures. How to do this, we understand with the help of an expert.
The main causes of swelling
Poor quality sleep
“Lack of rest leads to a lack of oxygen in the tissues, venous blood accumulates in the area under the eyes, lymph stagnates – as a result, edema forms,” warns Vichy medical expert Ekaterina Turubara.
If you oversleep for too long, your face will look puffy due to lying down for a long time. And sleeping in an uncomfortable or unphysiological position on a pillow that is too low will lead to tissue squeezing and impaired blood flow.”
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Kidney disease
If swelling under the eyes is too noticeable and the face as a whole does not look the best, it makes sense to take a urine test and visit a nephrologist. It is impossible to prescribe a diuretic on your own, this can lead to an imbalance of mineral salts in the body, which is fraught with serious health consequences.
The cause of sudden swelling of the eyelids can be an allergy. For example, for cosmetics.
Improper skin care
Moisturizing cream will provoke morning puffiness of the eyelids only if you apply it just before bedtime. When you remain still in a horizontal position, the active ingredients of the product stagnate in the loose tissues around the eyes, attracting water and forming swelling.
The conclusion is simple: apply a night cream 1-2 hours before going to bed, avoiding the moving eyelid area. Then the hydraulic locks will do their job perfectly.
Age changes
Edema of the eyelids is associated with a loss of elasticity of the tissues, which begin to sag at the slightest increase in the volume of fluid.
Improper diet
Puffiness contributes to too salty or spicy food consumed the night before. Salt retains water in the body, the intercellular substance literally swells, the lymph flow stagnates, so swelling under the eyes persists for at least a couple of days. In this case, you can get rid of edema by adjusting the diet.
sudden swelling
Hernia of the lower eyelid
This phenomenon has nothing to do with the swelling of the eyelids, and it will not work to eliminate it with the help of cosmetics. There are two outputs in this case:
mask bags with concealer;
seek help from a plastic surgeon and make a correction.
If swelling is accompanied by lethargy, sensitivity to cold, weight gain, make an appointment with an endocrinologist to diagnose the condition of the thyroid gland.
Unilateral edema
If the swelling appears only under one eye, see a doctor. As a rule, this is a consequence:
injury with damage to the vessel;
disorders of tissue innervation;
infection.
Sometimes one-sided lymph stagnation happens if you sleep all night in an uncomfortable position. But in this case, the swelling will last no more than an hour.
Edema of the skin of the eyelids in women: possible causes
Genetics is mainly responsible for the tendency to edema. Salty foods or an extra cup of tea before bed can also provoke morning bags under the eyes.
The tendency to edema determines the genetic factor, not gender.
“The causes of puffiness in women and men are the same, except that the stronger sex is not threatened by an allergy to mascara or new eyeshadow,” Ekaterina Turubara is sure.
Why there are swelling under the eyes in children
If a child’s eyes look puffy, there may be several explanations.
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Anatomical features of the structure of the skull.
ARVI.
Non-compliance with the diet and abuse of fast food and salty snacks.
Whims and long crying.
Sometimes swelling of the eyelids in a child is a symptom of a pathology (anemia, hypothyroidism, heart or kidney disease). To rule out these causes, consult your doctor.
How to prevent swelling
If we are talking about bags under the eyes, and not about a hernia, which can only be dealt with surgically, it is enough to follow simple recommendations.
Sleep right
For good health, eight hours of good sleep in a well-darkened and ventilated room is enough. Take care of an orthopedic pillow and try to sleep on your back – if you lie on your stomach or on your side, it is easier for fluid to accumulate in the area under the eyes. Hence the swollen eyelids in the morning. Pure physics.
Exercise regularly
Active movements accelerate the lymph, which means that they prevent swelling. If you can’t go to the gym, try to walk as much as possible. The norm for a healthy person is 10 steps a day.
Morning puffiness under the eyes can be caused by lack of sleep.
Take good care of your eye area
For eye makeup remover, use a special tool.
Wiping your face with milk or tonic, do not stretch the skin.
Do not use oily eye makeup removers as they tend to increase puffiness.
After applying the eye cream, place your palms on your face, pressing their bases against the lower orbital bone. Sit in this position for a few seconds.
Who to contact for treatment if swelling and bags appear constantly
Permanent swelling under the eyes is a reason to contact a qualified therapist who, by the nature of the swelling and other signs, will narrow down the circle of possible causes and prescribe additional tests if necessary. And even then it will be clear what to do next: whether to contact a specialist of a narrow profile and to which one.
How to choose cosmetics with a tendency to swelling of the eyes
When choosing an eye care product, pay attention to the composition. The main characters in the fight against eyelid edema are listed in the table.
Caffeine has a draining effect and is good at reducing puffiness.
Components of cosmetics against swelling under the eyes
| Ingredient | Effect |
| Caffeine | Tones, accelerates blood flow, eliminates fluid stagnation. A concentration of about 1% is sufficient for a pronounced effect. |
| Medical rheological components escin and dextran | Reduce the viscosity of the internal environment, quickly bringing the fabric in order. Cosmetics with these substances are expensive, but hypoallergenic. |
| Cooling agents: menthol and its derivatives | Cold constricts blood vessels and prevents fluid from escaping beyond them. |
| Herbal extracts of ginkgo biloba, tea, cornflower or chestnut | Have a pronounced tonic effect |
Overview of remedies for edema and swelling under the eyes
Our review presents eye products with decongestant components to combat bags and puffiness under the eyes.
Restorative
Roller around the eyes BB Cream “The Secret of Perfection”, Garnier reduces dark circles, hides bags, relieves signs of fatigue, smoothes the skin around the eyes.
Fabric patches for the skin around the eyes “Moisturizing + fresh look” against bags and dark circles, Garnier cools the skin by 4 degrees, reduces circles and bags under the eyes, intensively moisturizes. Ingredients: tea extract, orange juice, hyaluronic acid.
Night restorative care for the skin around the eyes Midnight Recovery Eye, Kiehl’s contains extracts of butcher’s broom and cucumber, squalane, oils of rosemary, night primrose, rose, geranium and lavender. Reduces bags and dark circles under the eyes, smoothes wrinkles on the skin of the eyelids.
Revitalizing and firming care for the skin around the eyes Mineral 89, Vichy moisturizes and refreshes the skin around the eyes, has a gel texture, is instantly absorbed. Contains mineralizing Vichy thermal water, hyaluronic acid & caffeine.
Anti-aging
Toning sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Age expert 35+”, L’Oréal Paris moisturizes, smoothes, softens the skin of the eyelids in 15 minutes, reducing the signs of puffiness. For a more refreshing effect, refrigerate the mask before use.
Intensive concentrated anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux, La Roche-Posay reduces wrinkles and bags under the eyes. Apply once a day to the area around the eyes, spreading the product from the inner corner of the eye to the outer. If discomfort occurs at the beginning of use, increase the intervals between applications to allow the skin to get used to the retinol.
Mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl, Lancôme in 20 minutes it transforms the skin of the eyelids, reduces puffiness and swelling, the severity of wrinkles, and also gives a “pearl” radiance. Contains probiotic extract.