Under-eye bags : Causes, care, best creams and skincare

Le borse sono rigonfiamenti della zona inferiore dell’occhio dovute ad eccesso di liquidi e tessuto adiposo, che possono peggiorare dopo aver consumato pasti salati o al mattino.

Causes

The most likely cause of your under-eye bags is hereditary: inherited factors include blood pooling, the development of so-called edema, the bone structure and ligaments of the central facial and eyelid area.

Be careful, though, of bad habits! Factors like lack of sleep, stress, eye rubbing, alcohol, smoking, or excessive unprotected sun exposure can contribute to the appearance of under-eye bags or make them worse.

Ingredients to Use

For under-eye bag treatment, choose microcirculation-boosting active ingredients with vasoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects: flavonoids (found in ingredients like Diosmin, Butchers Broom extract, centella asiatica, arnica, horse chestnut, witch hazel, and ginseng), caffeine, escin, and peptides (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3).

decongestant ingredients are also very helpful because they help eliminate excess fluid. These are often formulations that can be stored in the refrigerator for an even more noticeable effect (remember the movie scenes with fresh cucumber slices over the eyes?). Our picks include: chamomile extract, calendula, eyebright, licorice, escin, and peptides (Dipeptide-2).

Helpful Tips

If you struggle with under-eye bags, try sleeping with an extra pillow under your head and do upward massages when applying your eye cream: this will improve the pooling of excess fluid.

How to Prevent Under-Eye Bags

Preventing under-eye bags requires a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, moderate regular exercise, and sufficient rest—typically at least eight hours per night.

It’s always a good idea to avoid prolonged sun exposure and to always wear sunglasses to prevent premature aging of the eyelid skin.

Unfortunately, in more severe cases, you may need to seek medical treatment or cosmetic surgery.