Where do swelling and bluish circles under the eyes come from?
The most common reason is a lifestyle that gradually harms the body. But frequent stress does not have a positive effect on the skin of the face, and especially on the delicate skin in the eye area. Genetic predisposition contributes to the appearance of unsightly blue circles on the skin in the eye area. These bags under the eyes are difficult to get rid of. But it’s still possible.
The occurrence of bruises under the eyes in young children and adolescents
Dark circles in babies from birth are a hereditary trait passed on to them from their parents. This happens with an anatomical feature - deep-set eyes, as well as in the case when the capillaries are visible through the delicate skin. Also, reddish spots on the face appear due to an allergy to pollen, animal hair or some food product.
In teenagers, bruises under the eyes occur due to sitting for a long time in front of a computer or TV. The causes of dark circles can be: overwork, lack of sleep, heavy stress, constant neuroses, poor and irregular nutrition.
Overwork is one of the causes of dark circles under the eyes
How to get rid of blue bags under your eyes yourself
It is necessary to take a responsible attitude towards your rhythm of life, nutrition, and nervous system. Bags under the eyes are combined with fat deposits there. The appearance of bags under the eyes is influenced by bad habits. Smoking and alcohol gradually reduce skin immunity. Therefore, it is necessary to try to get rid of bad habits. Poor nutrition also has a negative impact on the entire body.
Lack of vitamins and junk food reduce skin immunity. And salt promotes the accumulation of fluid in the skin, thereby causing swelling around the eyes.
Diseases that affect the appearance of swelling around the eyes.
- Kidney diseases.
- Endocrine diseases, especially thyroid disorders.
- Allergy.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- Problems with hormonal levels.
Blue bags under the eyes can appear in the summer, since the sun's rays have a very bad effect on the skin, which is very delicate and sensitive. This is why it is so important to use protective creams.
To find out where the swelling around the eyes came from, you should consult a doctor.
If the examination does not reveal any diseases, then you can safely fight bags under the eyes with the help of cosmetic procedures.
Who should I contact for help?
If a problem is detected, you need to seek help from a therapist. A detailed examination of the body will be carried out, based on the results of which it will be possible to determine the cause of the appearance of blue circles and carry out treatment.
If no deviations are found, you will need to contact a cosmetologist or dermatologist. He will select the most effective method of struggle, based on the individual characteristics of the body.
To achieve maximum results, you will need to change your lifestyle and use cosmetic procedures. Only an experienced cosmetologist can tell you how to permanently remove blue circles under the eyes.
What tests need to be taken?
Typically, the following tests are performed to identify the problem:
- blood biochemistry;
- on thyroid hormones;
- Ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs and kidneys.
In addition, you will need to consult a gastroenterologist and endocrinologist. If, after all the examinations carried out in a hospital setting, no problems are found, then you will need to use cosmetic methods to combat blue circles.
Features of the fight against blue bags under the eyes at home
Not all girls and women can afford cosmetic procedures to combat bags under the eyes in beauty salons. This requires a lot of money. Folk remedies for treating blue bags under the eyes will come to the rescue. To prepare such recipes you will need a very small amount of money. But when preparing masks, it is worth considering that the skin around the eyes is very vulnerable and sensitive. Therefore, each cosmetic product must be tested on a different area of the skin.
If any allergic reactions to the mask occur, it should be postponed. Typically, masks based on essential oils are in great demand to combat bags under the eyes. They are very good at combating cosmetic defects. But it is worth noting that all essential oils are very saturated, and they can accidentally burn the skin. Therefore, you need to be careful when using essential oils. Neroli essential oil is very helpful for eliminating bags under the eyes. It can be added to a moisturizer intended for the skin around the eyes, to a tonic, or simply to a vegetable oil used as a base. Neroli essential oil is very helpful for toning, nourishing, and improving blood circulation of the skin.
The following essential oils are suitable for combating bags under the eyes.
- Orange essential oil.
- Tea tree essential oil.
- Cinnamon essential oil.
Provoking factors for bruises around the eyes in men
Dark circles can occur as a result of sitting at the computer for a long time or watching television. Any strain on vision is reflected on the face. Blood flow to the eyes increases, they turn red and swell.
Causes:
- injuries - due to a blow to the bridge of the nose or to the eye. The hematoma in this case occurs due to damage to the blood vessels. Immediately after the injury, you need to apply cold to the sore spot;
- bad habits - lack of a normal daily routine, alcohol abuse and smoking. Habits lead to blood stagnation. Swelling appears on the face. Bruises indicate a metabolic disorder;
- nervous disorders;
- overwork;
- endocrine diseases;
- cardiovascular diseases - Blood is retained in the vessels and veins. This usually happens in the late afternoon, and in the morning the blueness goes away;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- infectious and viral diseases;
- helminthic infestation;
- allergic reactions.
Masks to combat bags under the eyes
As for effective remedies, these are, first of all, freshly prepared multi-component masks. The simplest thing is slices of potato, pumpkin, zucchini or cucumber. It is enough to periodically apply them with fresh cuts to the skin of the problem area.
- Boil the potatoes, cool and mash them together with the peel (preferably grind them in a blender), mix with sour cream and apply the mixture to the skin under the eyes. After 15-20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water. Instead of water, it is better to take a herbal infusion (freshly prepared), a weak brew of black or green tea (this is a rule that is valid when using any mask). Sour cream can be replaced with olive oil.
- Chop the parsley or celery stalks, take a tbsp. spoon of raw materials and mix with 2 teaspoons of fat cottage cheese. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the infraorbital area and wait 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
- Grind the walnut kernels into powder in a coffee grinder. Take 2 tbsp. spoons of the resulting powder and mix with 1.5 tbsp. spoons of melted butter. Acidify the mixture by adding a couple of drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. For 15-20 minutes. Apply the mask, then rinse with warm water.
- Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey without crystals and the same amount of wheat flour, beat 1 egg white and combine everything. Keep the mask on your skin until it dries completely. Rinse off with warm water. This mask is contraindicated if the skin under the eyes is very thin and sensitive.
Cosmetology procedures
It also happens that the presence of dark circles under the eyes is due to heredity or the special structure of the skull, when the eyes are located deep. In this case, you can use various decorative means to mask the circles - concealers. But you can use modern cosmetology services:
- Permanent makeup. A light pigment is injected into the lower eyelid area to mask dark skin tone. The effect of this procedure lasts up to 5 years.
- Injections. Fillers with hyaluronic acid are injected deep under the skin and move the venous vessels away from the surface of the skin, while its shade lightens. The effect of the injections lasts about 1 year.
- Laser resurfacing. Polishing with substances that slow down the production of melanin gives a good effect.
- Microcurrents and massage. These procedures enhance blood microcirculation in the capillaries. This lightens and strengthens the skin in the under-eye area.
How to quickly remove dark circles under the eyes at home using folk remedies
In order to eliminate the problem, it is necessary to improve blood circulation in the eye socket area. Ice cubes will help you quickly cope with this task. They are prepared in advance and stored in the freezer.
Ice cubes are often used to correct the problem.
To do this, you need to mix one teaspoon each of chamomile and sage, pour boiling water over the raw material and let it brew for two hours. The infusion must be filtered and poured into ice molds.
If you have bruises, wash with warm water, then rub under your eyes with an ice cube. The procedure can be done several times, alternating heat and cold until the condition improves.
This product will not only help get rid of bruises, but also improve the condition of the skin, eliminate fine wrinkles and reduce inflammation. The procedure can be performed daily.
Parsley mask
This method allows you to lighten the skin and also helps remove both bruises and age spots from the skin of the face. In order to prepare it, a bunch of parsley is crushed using a blender, and the resulting pulp is applied to the problem area. After a quarter of an hour, the mask is washed off with warm water. To improve the condition of the skin, after using this product, apply a rich cream.
You can make a mask from fresh parsley
You can also eliminate bruises with parsley infusion. To prepare, pour 200 ml of boiling water into 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and let it brew for forty minutes. The product is filtered and stored in a cool place for a week.
Cotton pads are soaked in the infusion and applied to the eyes for 10–15 minutes. The infusion can be frozen and used to wipe the skin.
Gymnastics
Another method that allows you to remove dark circles under the eyes is lymphatic drainage massage. It improves blood circulation, eliminates excess fluid and tones the skin. Anyone can do it at home. First you need to wash and dry your skin.
You can do drainage massage at home
Then a small amount of nourishing cream is applied to the skin and “pounded in” with light patting movements. Using two fingers (index and middle) you need to draw a figure eight around the eyes, converging on the bridge of the nose. Such movements are repeated 10–15 times.
The next step is to close your eyes, place your fingertips on your eyelids and apply light pressure. The eyeballs should be massaged with gentle circular movements, first clockwise and then counterclockwise.
