Bags under the eyes – causes and ways to deal with them

Bags, called swelling under the eyes, are not a very desirable aesthetic problem. Their appearance changes the appearance of the face and often indicates lack of sleep, fatigue or stress. What could be the cause of their formation? How to deal with them?

Bags under the eyes are swelling that result from excessive stasis and accumulation of lymph inside the cells. Flabby skin behaves like a sponge - it absorbs large amounts of water. In addition to lymph, unnecessary metabolites remain in the intracellular spaces, the stagnation of which also burdens the skin under the eyes.

What are the causes of bags under the eyes?

The appearance of bags under the eyes is influenced by many factors, including both genetic and environmental factors:

• Lack of sleep

• Hormonal disorders

• Skin that is too loose, sagging

• Age - the skin becomes slack with age and loses its firmness

• Lymphatic stasis, which may occur when the body is in a horizontal position, concerns the improper drainage of water and metabolites

• Chronic fatigue, overwork, exhaustion of the body

• Stress

• Incorrect process of removing toxins from the body

• Genetic conditions

• Exposure to sunlight, excessive sunbathing

• Inappropriate diet (including too much salt)

• Dehydration

• Addictions (alcohol, cigarettes)

• Diseases such as anemia and iron deficiency, circulatory disorders, diabetes, thyroid and kidney diseases

How to get rid of bags under the eyes?

Fortunately, in most cases, the problem of bags under the eyes can be effectively eliminated or their visibility significantly reduced, unless the causes are genetic. Both broadly understood medical science and cosmetology have developed many ways to deal with the effect of swelling under the eyes. The aim of each therapy is to improve lymph flow and eliminate lymph stagnation.

To choose the right method for reducing bags under the eyes, you should first look at your lifestyle, diet and possible ailments, and consider whether the problem runs in your family.

Methods worth considering to reduce bags under the eyes include:

• Adequate amount of sleep

• Lifestyle change - a healthy diet, adequate hydration, regular airing of rooms and, if possible, limiting the amount of time spent in front of screen

• Avoiding stress

• Ensuring an adequate amount of rest

• Giving up addictions (e.g. smoking)

• Reduction of salt intake

In addition, there are many cosmetic treatments that help eliminate the problem. These include infrared radiation, lymphatic drainage and needle mesotherapy. They are intended to make the skin more elastic and reduce the spaces where lymph can accumulate, making the skin more compact.

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