Best Under-Eye Bags Cream and Treatment

Do you have the dreaded under-eye bags that make you look like you haven't slept in weeks? Well, you're not alone. Many others like you are looking for treatments to reduce puffiness in the delicate under-eye area.

Whether you need an instant fix to reduce eye puffiness after a late night watching a tear-jerking movie or just because you're getting older, our estheticians have suggestions on how to get rid of puffy under eyes..

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What Causes Under Eye Bags?
Quick Treatment For Puffy Under Eyes
What's The Best Cream For Bags Under Eyes?
Do Eye Creams For Under Eye Bags Really Work?

What Causes Under Eye Bags?

There are many factors that can cause under-eye puffiness, but the two common causes are aging and fluid retention.

Aging -As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and collagen. The muscles around the eyes also weaken as we age, causing the delicate skin to sag.

Fluid Retention - Buildup of fluid under the eyes is the culprit behind puffy under eyes. Factors such as lack of sleep, allergies, smoking, genetics, and medical conditions can all contribute to fluid retention.

Quick Treatment For Under-Eye Bags

• Cold Compress - A cold compress provides a cooling sensation while constricting blood vessels. Ice globes like ZAQ Ice Globes Cooling Globes for the Face & Eyes and Saian Ice Globes are great solutions. Not only are they cute, but they also help with puffy eyes, promote blood circulation, tighten pores, and oxygenate the skin.

• Green or Black Tea Bags - These two teas are rich in caffeine and antioxidants. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it shrinks the blood vessels and reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. According to NIH, a study shows that caffeine may effectively reduce puffiness. Also, antioxidants contain flavonoids and tannins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect to reduce puffiness.
• Eye Masks - Using an eye gel mask or a stone eye mask that has been refrigerated can deliver a soothing sensation for the under-eye area. There are traditional eye masks out there, but if you have the budget for it, the ZAQ Relax Stone Eye Mask is a multi-functional eye mask that can be used hot or cold. It uses the benefits of stone and quartz to not only treat puffy eyes, but also smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

• Devices for Puffy Eyes - ZAQ Eye & Lip Sonic Vibration Heat Therapy Massager Wand is a great portable tool for reducing the appearance of puffy eyes, dark under-eye circles, lip lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. The heat and sonic vibration stimulate skin cells to help lock in moisture, improve blood circulation, and revive eye fatigue.
  
  

What's The Best Cream for Bags Under Eyes?

When looking for the best under-eye cream to target eye bags, you will want to look for some key ingredients. We know there's a lot out there, but our estheticians have narrowed down what they recommend to make it easier for you.

• Caffeine - As mentioned earlier, caffeine from green tea extract reduces puffiness and improves circulation. Doctor D. Schwab Puff Away Eye Gel not only addresses puffy eyes, but it also contains vitamin K to reduce dark circles.
  
  

• Retinol - Retinol works mainly by addressing the underlying causes like thinning skin, loss of firmness, and collagen depletion. It stimulate collagen production to firm and tighten the skin, reducing the "baggy" appearance. Having thicker, stronger skin holds up better against fluid buildup or fat displacement. Dr Esthé C. Tox Retinol Eye Cream contain caffeine and retinol to promote blood circulation and remove toxins, while retinol and vitamin A brighten and improve skin turnover.

• Hyaluronic Acid - If your under-eye bags are due to dehydration, fine lines, or volume loss rather than fluid retention, using a product with hyaluronic acid will keep the under eyes hydrated to plump the area, making puffiness or shadows look softer. Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Eye Recovery Gel combines vitamin C with hyaluronic acid, making it great for dry, dehydrated, tired eyes, fine lines, and puffy eyes.

• Peptides & Niacinamide - Both these ingredients boost the skin barrier, making it stronger and more resilient. Niacinamide contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can calm swollen, puffy under-eyes, especially if your eye bags are due to irritation or allergies. Peptides promote collagen production helping to firm and tighten under-eye skin to reduce puffiness due to skin laxity.

Do Eye Creams for Under Eye Bags Really Work?

Depending on the severity of bags under the eyes, eye cream may be all you need. According to NiH studies, eye creams with the active ingredients like caffeine, retinol, peptide, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid  can effectively reduce puffy eyes.