Hydration is crucial for skin health, especially the sensitive eye area. Dehydrated skin retains water, making the skin under the eyes dull and saggy, causing dark circles and eye bags.
Hydrate
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Prioritize bedtime over other tasks. Although binge-watching your favorite show before bed is tempting, blue light from TVs, laptops, and phones suppresses melatonin, the hormone that induces sleep.
Get Some ZzzS
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Water retention, or "bloating," is often caused by salt and salty foods, which can make the swelling around the eyes worse.
Skip the salt!
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Want instant eye bag removal? Try a cold compress. They reduce dark circles by shrinking blood vessels and blood flow to reduce inflammation.
Cold Compresses De-Puff
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Many skincare treatments contain great ingredients for under-eye care. Preventing under-eye bags requires quality skincare.
Eye Creams and Serums
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Yoga—good for body and face? Facial yoga strengthens face and eye muscles. Imagine a downward dog for drooping eyes.
Try Face Exercises
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Feeling scratchy? As seasons change, allergies rise. The result? Congestion, irritation, itching, and fluid buildup can cause puffiness.
Allergy Defense
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A cool cucumber slice over your eyes for five minutes is one of our favorite puffy eye remedies. Cucumbers' high water content makes them a natural ice pack and hydrates the eyes. It makes your bathroom a spa at home.
Raise Good Cholesterol
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You've tried DIY remedies and luxury skincare but can't reduce the puff. Your voice is heard. A guaranteed eye bag cure? Cosmetic procedures—fortunately, many options.
Cosmetic Procedures
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Stress raises cortisol levels, causing bags and puffiness. Meditation or exercise can help you avoid burnout and reduce puffy eyes when you're at your limit. Schedule that HIIT class or afternoon walk to de-stress.