Why Do I Have Puffy Eyes and How Can I Get Rid of Them?
While eye puffiness is not necessarily a serious health concern, it can make you look tired and older. The sad part is, these bags under the eyes are also accompanied with dark circles and cannot be entirely removed even with a full night of sleep.
What causes eye puffiness? A number of factors causes or worsens eye puffiness or swelling around the eyes. It is a common concern with aging, as the muscles and tissue structures supporting the eyelids and skin around the eyes grow weaker leading to the lengthening of the mid cheek resulting to the formation of a “tear trough”. Moreover, the fat located around the eye can also move into the area below it, especially when the skin starts to sag. Also, the area below the eyes can collect fluid and make it look swollen and puffy. Here are the other factors than can contribute to puffy eyes:
Smoking Insufficient sleep Allergies Genetics (they can be inherited) Fluid retention (especially after having a meal loaded with salt) Too much sun exposure