How to treat eye bags naturally
Who does not have bags under the eyes? The truth is that they can appear from one day to the next, for example after having rested badly and when we get up the next day. Or they can remain there indefinitely. Be that as it may, along with the dark circles, the bags that tend to appear under the eyes give our face and look a tired look and a sad look, even though we do not even physically feel that way.
As you surely know, the bags that appear under the eyes are characterized by a swelling that is located in the lower eyelid, so that although they bear a certain relationship with dark circles, in reality they tend to be placed under the eyes. The reason why they appear can be very varied, although it is common that when we are tired or sick the different capillaries that nourish both our eye and the adjacent areas tend to dilate, becoming in fact a natural response of our body to certain situations of stress. These substances circulate through these dilated blood vessels, so that, as a result, a swelling appears that manifests as a bag under the eyes.
What are your causes?
Although there is, as we indicated previously, a common factor that causes the appearance of bags under the eyes, in reality its causes can be very varied:
- Fatigue and lack of sleep: since our circulatory system moves more slowly while we sleep, when we do not rest well we do not give time for it to let out the excess liquid that is under the eyes. The result is the accumulation of fluid in this area.
- Fluid retention: it is one of the most common causes. The fluid accumulates under the eyes, either due to hormonal problems, excessive tobacco or alcohol, or lack of sleep.
- Lack of hydration: Drinking little amount of fluids per day influences the appearance of the bags under the eyes.
- Unbalanced diet: for example, to follow an inadequate diet with excessive consumption of salt, which in turn favors the retention of liquids.
- The Heritage: hereditary factors in turn influence the appearance of bags under the eyes.
Tips to treat eye bags naturally
1. Tea bags
Both green tea and black tea help reduce inflammation under the eyes, thanks to its richness in natural antioxidants. The truth is that its benefits can not only be enjoyed when consumed regularly, but even when applied to the skin, in this case under the eyes.
To make this remedy you only have to heat a little water in a saucepan, and when it is hot enough to soak in it two bags of green tea or black tea for 3 minutes. Then remove them from the saucepan and let them cool for a few minutes. Finally, lie down, comfortable, and place them under your eyes for 15 minutes. If you wish you can practice this remedy several times a day.
2. Cucumber slices
It is probably one of the most popular traditional remedies for the treatment of bags under the eyes. Cucumber is an excellent remedy to reduce and reduce inflammation and swelling, so that applied cold under the eyes helps to calm irritation and decrease inflammation.
You just have to put a cucumber in the fridge and let it cool. After a few hours wash it and cut it into slices. Lie down by placing your head on a pillow or on a high area, and place the slices of cucumber over the eyes, leaving for 15 minutes.
3. Ice cubes
As we are proving, cold natural remedies help reduce inflammation and swelling under the eyes. On this occasion it simply consists of apply ice cubes under the eyes, which helps the different blood vessels contract, so that it helps reduce swelling.
You only have to wrap the ice cubes with a small towel and press them against the area under the eyes for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Fresh aloe vera
Aloe vera fresh is one of the best natural remedies that exist for the treatment of a very large diversity of disorders and skin problems. In this case, it is also very useful as a natural treatment of bags under the eyes.
If you have an aloe vera plant at home you just have to cut a fresh leaf and open it, placing it on a plate to extract its gel. Then apply this gel with a gentle massage under the eyes, being careful not to get into the eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes, and then remove with warm or hot water.
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