Bags under the eyes: what tools work
'15.02.2018'
Source: Health
Good makeup and skillful application can hide dark circles under the eyes, but how to get rid of the swelling that plays with light and shadow? Many methods have been invented, and most of them can be grabbed right in the kitchen: cold spoons, tea bags and fragrant cucumber slices. But how effective are they? We understand!
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Where do the bags under the eyes come from
Swelling under the eyes is usually the result of accumulation of fluid in the tissues under the eyes due to allergies, lack of sleep, or especially a salty dinner. magazine "Health". Bags under the eyes do not cause physical discomfort, but they do not create the most attractive, tired look. How to deal with them?
Cucumber
In theory, cold cucumber slices placed on bags under the eyes should reduce swelling, and the antioxidants contained in them - to repel irritation.
- Efficiency: 5 / 10 A pleasant fresh scent relaxes, but a slight tingling sensation is not very. Bags under the eyes will become slightly less noticeable, but the look will definitely freshen up.
Potato
Chilled potato slices, as in the case of cucumber, will have a pulling effect due to the cold. In addition, supporters of natural beauty products claim that enzymes contained in potatoes will enhance the anti-edema effect.
- Efficiency: 1 / 10 The result will be almost imperceptible, but the skin will not have the most pleasant starchy coating. In addition, there will be a noticeable burning sensation.
Egg white
Egg white has a drying effect when dried.
- Efficiency: 7 / 10 Tightening the skin will feel instantly. Unlike cucumber and potatoes, egg white will not cause unpleasant tingling. Puffiness noticeably decrease.
Cold spoons
Experts in the field of beauty often recommend to always keep a couple of spoons in the freezer for the morning reduction of puffiness under the eyes. Unlike products, the spoons contain neither antioxidants nor enzymes, and their effect is completely based on exposure to cold.
- Efficiency: 2 / 10 Putting ice spoons on the eyes is not the greatest pleasure. In addition, they quickly get warm. The effect is minor, moreover, it can enhance the appearance of dark circles.
Aloe gel
Aloe gel, designed to relieve sunburn, has anti-inflammatory properties and, in theory, should ease puffiness under the eyes. For additional cooling effect, the gel can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Efficiency: 4 / 10 Bags under the eyes will become less noticeable, and the sensations from aloe gel will be quite pleasant. It has a similar effect to egg whites, although not as strong.
Tea bags
The caffeine contained in tea should constrict the blood vessels in the skin under the swollen eyes.
- Efficiency: 7 / 10 Tea has a significant anti-edema effect on bags under the eyes, but this method will take time: first, the tea will need to be brewed, then cooled, and tea bags will need 10-15 minutes.
Winners among natural, non-professional means: egg whites and tea bags.
