Why Do I Have Bags Under My Eyes?

Bags under the eyes are common as you age. With aging, the tissues around the eyes, including some of the muscles supporting the eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then migrate forward into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid also may accumulate in the space below the eyes, adding to a swollen appearance.

So how can you reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes?

Cucumbers:
The most common remedy is using raw, chilled cucumbers. Refrigerate thin slices of cucumbers for a few hours, lie down and place them on your eyes. Relax for the next 10-15 minutes. The cooling effect from the cucumbers will tone down the darkness developed under the eyes.

Potatoes:
A component called catecholase is present in potatoes and helps reduce eye bags. Sprinkle some water over your eyes and place a thin slice of potato on each eye. Again, lie down for 10-15 minutes. The catecholase in the potato will temporarily tone down the dark circles under the eyes.

Tea Bags:
In one cup of hot water, place a couple of chamomile tea bags. The anti-inflammatory attributes of chamomile tea help reduce the swelling and dark circles. After the water cools down and becomes lukewarm, dunk two cotton balls into the tea water. Let the cotton balls soak for a minute or two and then place them on your eyes for 15-30 minutes. Make sure the water is not too hot, or else it can burn or irritate the eyes.

Vitamin E:
Rubbing vitamin E oil on your eye bags before going to bed is also a good home remedy for bags under eyes. If you don't have a bottle of vitamin E oil, just cut the tips of vitamin E capsules and apply the oil present within on your bags under eyes.