Eyelid bags, also know as dermatochalasis or blepharochalasis, are when your eyelids excessively sag, bag, or appear swollen. It’s most often due to natural aging, allergies, sinus problems or loose skin.
Loose baggy eyelid skin can lead to emotional, social, and physical complications. If you deal with baggy eyelids, there are surgeries to strengthen the skin around your eyes. Some natural remedies will temporarily improve the appearance of the eyelid but will not be a permanent cure.
9 Causes for Baggy Eyelids
Baggy eyelids are most commonly caused by aging skin. As you age, your body produces less collagen and loses its elasticity. This weakens your skin tissue, making it unable to support the weight of your eyelid skin.
Aside from aging, other factors that contribute to baggy eyelids include:
- Smoking
- Lack of sleep
- Excessive sun exposure
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Facial or eye injury
- Oxidative stress
- Allergies
- Sinus Disease
To help prevent baggy eyelids, keep your skin well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water, moisturize your eyelids and always apply sunscreen even on cloudy days.
3 Ways to Address the Bags
If you have baggy eyelids, there are several natural remedies you can try. This includes the application of cucumber slices, chamomile tea bags, and loading up on grapes.
1) Apply cucumber slices
Cucumbers contain ascorbic and caffeic acids, both of which reduce saggy eyelids. They decrease inflammation and naturally tighten skin. Cucumber slices help make your skin look healthy, smooth and glowing brighter than before.
Lay two slices of chilled cucumber over your eyes. Let the cucumbers sit for 20 minutes before you remove them. Afterward, wash your face with cool water.
2) Eat more grapes
Grapes are full of resveratrol, a natural element that slows cell aging. Eating more grapes helps your skin stay youthful, prevents fine lines and diminishes drooping eyelids.
Eat one bowl of grapes a day. You can also apply grape juice directly to your skin, although this can be very sticky. Luckily, grapes are delicious, so eating more of them shouldn’t be a problem.
3) Use chamomile tea bags
Chamomile is naturally anti-inflammatory, so it’s great for baggy eyelids and helps strengthen your skin. To reduce puffy and sagging eyelids, apply chamomile tea bags to your eyelids.
First, steep two tea bags in hot water. Cool them in your refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes. Once chilled, place the tea bags over your eyes for 30 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and lay with your eyes closed for an additional 25 minutes. The tea’s anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling, puffiness and strengthen the skin around your eyes.
Feel and Look Better
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so take care of it. Sound skin-care routines and a healthy lifestyle will keep your skin look young and beautiful.
If natural remedies don’t do the trick, cosmetic surgery can fix baggy eyelids. Learn more about available procedures. Submit a consultation request online or call (402) 391-4558 to get in touch with us today.
