Clinical skincare can do wonders for dark under eyes, fine lines, and wrinkles. I adore the Viktoria Deann Pepti Eye Serum for this reason.
But no eye product can correct under eye bags and puffiness. That's because these issues aren't topical. We must consider lifestyle habits and nutrition to see any improvement in under eyes bags and puffiness.
Sleep Elevated
A simple change you can make is sleeping elevated. Layer two pillows on top of each other and create a gentle slope to sleep on.
There are also bed frames that raise different parts of a bed. I bought a new bed frame last year that does this and it's such a game changer. Simply raise the head of the bed until you feel relief from your back. This helps reduce fluid retention for when you wake up in the morning.
Vitamin Deficiency
Determining if you have a vitamin deficiency requires a visit to your primary care practitioner. Requesting lab work will educate you on what your diet may be lacking. Vitamin K, B12, and iron deficiencies are correlated with under eye bags and puffiness.
Getting on a high quality supplement or simply addressing your diet will help strengthen the capillary wall of the eye area, improving dark circles, under eye bags, and puffiness. Consume more foods rich in these nutrients like green leafy vegetables, fish, red meat, and/or eggs. If you are acne prone, keep your daily B12 to under 100mg a day.
Sodium Intake
Outside of the vitamins and minerals we may be lacking, we may be consuming too much sodium. This overconsumption contributes to fluid retention. Iodized salt and Himalayan salt have the same amount of sodium, but Himalayan salt tastes “saltier”. Making this switch can help you reduce your sodium intake simply from needing less Himalayan salt to season your food. If you're acne prone, making this switch is also beneficial because of the harm excess iodine does to your skin.
Allergies
The final major contributor to under eye bags and puffiness is allergies. Limit your exposure to your known allergens. Sometimes this isn't so simple. There are some allergens we can't avoid (pollen) or require long term, sometimes expensive projects (mold in the home). If you have moderate to severe allergies, speak with your primary care provider about getting on allergy medication. You may also consider working with an allergy specialist to learn of any allergens you may not know you're allergic to.
I wish all skin conditions were as simple as using one product or getting a series of treatments. Under eye bags and puffiness require going deeper into lifestyle and nutrition for us to see any long term improvement and results.
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