Puffiness under the eyes appears with age or due to fatigue, and for some it is simply a congenital structural feature. In any case, it causes discomfort and certainly does not bring joy. If you are familiar with this problem, then check out 10 effective ways to remove bags under the eyes at home!
Causes of swelling and dark circles under the eyes during pregnancy and after childbirth
There are many reasons for the appearance of dark circles or swelling of the orbital area of the eyes. This cosmetic defect can be a consequence of insomnia or poor nutrition, or serious diseases of certain organs or systems.
Bags, like dark circles under the eyes, are manifestations of stagnant processes in the body. In the case of edema, this is fluid retention, and dark circles appear when oxygen-deprived blood ceases to circulate normally in the area under the eyes. These phenomena are widespread in pregnant women, as well as after childbirth.
If congestion in this area of the face does not go away even after a good rest, it is recommended to consult your doctor to identify and eliminate their cause. Modern procedures that quickly and effectively eliminate dark circles under the eyes will do an excellent job on the cosmetic side of the issue.
Recipes for masks for bags under the eyes at home
Lighten dark circles, tighten sagging skin and remove excess fluid with easily proven folk recipes.
Parsley
For bags under the eyes, use a parsley mask. Wash the leaves, cut and grind in a blender. Apply the green paste in a thick layer to problem areas and leave for 20 minutes.
By the way. It is useful to mix finely chopped greens in the same proportion with fatty sour cream and use the composition as a mask.
Potato
Wash the tuber and grate on a fine grater. Place the mushy mass on cotton pads and place it on your closed eyes. After 15 minutes, remove and wash the epidermis with cool green tea.
You can use boiled potatoes. Mash the hot tuber, add a little butter, milk and puree. Apply the cooled product under your eyes. This homemade mask for bags under the eyes is ideal for women over 30, as it smoothes out fine wrinkles and eliminates sagging.
Egg
Beat the chicken yolk. Add a spoonful of May honey and a pinch of oatmeal. Apply the brush to the area under the eyes. After 20 minutes, cleanse your skin with chamomile infusion.
Tighten wrinkles easily with egg white foam. Apply it in several layers. Wait until the product dries and sets into a film. When you feel a slight tightening of the epidermis, rinse it with water.
Effective mask recipes for bags under the eyes include potato starch. Beat the egg yolk. Enter starch. You should get a homogeneous mass reminiscent of sour cream. Distribute it evenly around the eyes.
Vegetables and fruits
Peel the cucumber, grate it and spread the mixture generously onto the swollen skin. You can simplify the recipe by cutting the vegetable into thick rings. Place circles on closed eyelids. After 10 minutes, remove and place a new portion of cucumber.
To relieve swelling, the following are in demand:
- green apple pieces;
- banana puree;
- pumpkin;
- zucchini;
- fresh strawberries.
Apply them to the formed “bags”, avoiding getting the components into your eyes.
Herbs
Measure out a tablespoon of birch leaves. Pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Strain and refrigerate for half an hour. Soak gauze in cool liquid, fold it several times and place it on closed eyelids. Change the lotion every 10 minutes for half an hour.
Finely chop fresh mint and lemon balm leaves. Wrap in two pieces of gauze and apply to your eyes for 20 minutes. Crushed plantain, thyme, and calendula flowers can be used as cool compresses.
Cosmetic oils
Cosmetic oils are recommended for preparing the mask. To reduce swelling
at home, try simple and effective recipes.
Heat the coconut oil slightly in a water bath. Extract the juice from the sauerkraut and combine the ingredients in equal proportions. Soak cotton wool in the liquid and place it on your closed eyes. After 20 minutes, blot the skin with the herbal infusion, dry and lubricate with a thin layer of coconut oil.
Sea buckthorn oil helps with dark circles and wrinkles. Soak cotton pads in the product and leave on your eyes in the evenings for 20-30 minutes.
3). Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy refers to injection cosmetology. Mesotherapy preparations for the area around the eyes contain certain proteins - peptides. These proteins are responsible for the nutrition and regeneration of skin cells and subcutaneous tissue.
As a rule, a course of procedures is carried out to ensure maximum long-term recovery effect. The number of injections is determined by the cosmetologist in each case individually, depending on the condition of the skin and goals.
Specially developed preparations for the eye area - Dermaheal and Meso-Eye C 71. The preparations activate natural processes in the skin without harming it.
Before the procedure, it is recommended to stop taking aspirin-containing medications and not drink alcohol.
When preparing the skin for injection, the specialist removes makeup and treats the client's face with antiseptic agents to avoid infection. If the client wishes, local anesthesia is used, but its use is not necessary and it is advisable to avoid it to improve the effect of the procedure. Possible consequences may include temporary swelling, bruising and redness in the injection area, but these phenomena disappear within a week.
After a full course of mesotherapy, you can achieve the disappearance of bags and dark circles, as well as a significant reduction or complete disappearance of facial wrinkles in this area of the face.
Injections may be undesirable in case of cardiovascular pathologies, infectious and viral diseases.
2). Lymphatic drainage massage
The purpose of lymphatic drainage massage , as well as microcurrent procedures, is the outflow of lymph from tissues and, as a result, improvement of metabolism and acceleration of stagnant processes.
Lymphatic drainage massage is performed by a specialist manually or using a special device. The effect is achieved using special hand movements along massage lines. The procedure is carried out with auxiliary substances, for example, massage oil, which also contains components that enhance the effect of lymphatic drainage and nourish the skin. Contrast washing at the end of the procedure enhances the tightening effect.
This type of massage can be performed both on the entire face and exclusively in the problem area. Over the course of several procedures, dark circles and swelling in the orbital zone are significantly reduced. This massage has no contraindications.
4). Contour plastic surgery
Eyelid contouring is performed on the same principle as mesotherapy. The difference lies in the drug administered. Contour plastic surgery is carried out using special substances called “fillers”. The composition of “fillers” is based on hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance that is involved in metabolism. Thus, when it is injected under the skin, restoration and nutrition processes are launched, which helps fight swelling, dark circles and facial wrinkles.
The skin in the orbital zone has unique properties; it is thin and susceptible to injury to a greater extent than the skin in other areas of the face, which is why separate preparations are being developed for this area. To solve the problem of dark circles and swelling during pregnancy or after childbirth, Teosyal PureSense Redensity II is recommended. But it should be noted that the procedure is recommended to be carried out after the lactation period.
The drug and the number of visits are selected by the cosmetologist depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, goals and skin condition.
To carry out the injection, the skin is cleaned and a local anesthetic (ointment) is applied. The injection itself is carried out into the eyelids or into the groove of the lacrimal gland. After the procedure, the patient can immediately return to normal activities. Swelling and blue discoloration around the eyes may appear for some time after the injection. These effects wear off within three to five days.
The positive effect of correction with hyaluronic acid lasts for 1 year, after which repeated contouring can be performed.
Contraindications to this type of plastic surgery are usually chronic inflammatory diseases, acute respiratory viral infections, and circulatory problems.
SkinLazerMed Medical Center offers you a wide range of procedures to correct dark circles and swelling that occur during pregnancy and after childbirth. On the day of the procedure, a consultation with a doctor is completely FREE. We carry out the procedure at the most affordable prices in St. Petersburg.
