As the adage goes, the eyes are the window to the soul, so treat the delicate skin around the eyes with loving care. Below we cover common causes of undereye bags, dark circles and puffiness, along with tips for concealing and boosting hydration and radiance.
Why Do Eye Bags and Puffiness Appear Around the Eyes?
The area around your eyes is some of your most delicate skin, which is why it’s so important to take care of it. Mild swelling, puffiness, and eye bags (caused by water retention or sagging skin) become more common as you age, and are often a result of an accumulation of fluids in the surrounding tissue.
Eye bags, swelling, and puffiness can be caused by:
- The overconsumption of salt, leading to fluid retention
- Allergies that cause inflammation and swollen blood vessels
- Sinus problems
- Dehydration
- Fatigue and lack of sleep
- Stress
- Crying
- Underlying medical conditions
How Can You Care for Puffiness and Eye Bags?
Here are some ways you can get rid of puffy eye bags and rejuvenate your under eye area.
- First and foremost, hydrate! Drink at least eight glasses of water every day to help flush out retained liquid in your body. This action alone is not only fantastic for your skin health but your overall well-being, too.
- Reduce your salt, alcohol, and caffeine intake, as each of these can trigger water retention (which can cause puffiness).
- Incorporate home remedies, such as applying cold compresses, cucumber slices, or chilled tea bags to swollen lids. In addition, add a massage tool to your morning and evening ritual to help reduce puffiness. Try our Akari Gold Massager, which can be used daily to awaken skin, release tension, and visibly reduce puffiness.
- Embrace mindfulness, which might seem unrelated to eye bags and puffiness, but stress can have lingering effects on our body, particularly our skin. Bringing balance to your life can help reduce stress and minimize its effect on our natural radiance. Incorporating meditation or other calming practices throughout your day, especially before bed, can bring new levels of peace and calm and a renewed sense of well-being.
- Utilizing an effective skincare routine, which reminds us:
Are There Specific Products to Care for Puffy Eyes?
We offer a collection of hydrating creams, masks, and serums to plump and nourish the skin around your eyes. Here are a few of our favorite eye treatments and skincare for under eye bags and puffiness.
The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream – This cushiony balm, designed for comfort around the delicate eye area, melts upon application, releasing a powerful moisturizing elixir with line-smoothing liquid silk and moisture-locking Japanese white peony to reveal a healthy radiance.
Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream – The rich, velvety eye cream is packed with antioxidants, botanical extracts, Okinawa red algae, and hyaluronic acid. The luxurious treatment revitalizes and brings a firmer look to the eyes.
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum – This weightless serum firms the look of skin, reduces puffiness, and hydrates. The treatment features Okinawa red algae, honeysuckle leaf, and caffeine to plump and diminish the appearance of fine lines, as well as a cooling ceramic applicator and 23-karat gold to help give under eyes a brighter appearance.
What is the Best Way to Apply Products Around the Eyes?
Applying eye cream both day and night is a vital part of your skincare ritual. Because the skin around your eyes is so delicate, it is important to use a gentle touch. Think of applying products to this area like a whisper to the skin. Take care to tap it on gently with your ring finger, as this ensures you won’t pull the skin too harshly while applying. Be sure to apply your eye cream after cleansing and toning, but prior to applying your moisturizer, as you want to ensure that your eyes are treated to the product’s maximum benefits. Let the cream absorb and sink fully into your skin to enjoy hydration, nourishment, and increased suppleness.
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