Getting Rid Of Bags Under The Eyes Naturally

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

No matter how hard you try, applying eye makeup to conceal puffiness under the eyes doesn't work. Instead, it only makes the problem worse by highlighting the puffiness. Some people consider surgery as the ultimate remedy, but it is not guaranteed to work 100% of the time. Not to mention that surgery can cost you a lot and involves numerous risks. Now, how can you get rid of that sagging area under your eyes? Read on to find out the simple, natural, and affordable methods to eliminate puffiness under the eyes.

1. Get more sleep and rest.

Bags under your eyes are a telling sign of lack of sleep and rest, aside from aging. If you always lack sleep, no amount of remedies will solve your woes. Thus, the number one rule in getting rid of puffiness under the eyes is to get adequate sleep. Try to sleep for 7 to 9 hours. That way, your body can get all the rest it needs to rejuvenate your body.

2. Drink lots of water.

Lack of water, along with lack of sleep, is the key ingredient of puffiness under the eyes. The body tends to retain more water if it senses a lack of water in the system. As a result, some of the water is retained under your eyes, making that area bigger than usual. To prevent this, your body needs to be hydrated. What better way to do that than drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday? In doing so, your body won't have to store water under your eyes, and the puffiness in that area will be removed.

3. Relax with cucumber or tea bags.

Cucumbers do wonders in getting rid of bags under the eyes. Here's what you must do to enjoy the wonderful benefits of cucumbers: slice a cool cucumber into circles (1/4 inch thick) and put the slices on your eyes. Relax for several minutes. Better yet, take a nap with the cucumber slices on your eyesthis will invigorate your eyes and your mind, as well as reduce the puffiness under your eyes.

Tea bags have a similar effect, but it does so in just a matter of minutes. Use two tea bags to make hot tea and let them cool completely. When the teabags are already cool, put them on your eyes, lie down on your back, and relax. Then after three to four minutes, turn the teabags and relax for another few minutes. Finally, wash your face with cool water and pat it to dry.

4. Apply witch hazel on the eye bags.

Witch hazel is also a natural and effective remedy to get rid of eye bags. Before you use the witch hazel, cool it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Next, apply it to the skin under the eyes using a cotton swab or ball. Witch hazel can help reduce the size of your eye bags as well as refresh and tighten the skin under the eyes.

It is safer and less costly to use natural remedies than undergoing surgery to reduce puffiness under the eyes. Try these remedies and enjoy their relaxing and beauty-enhancing effects!

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    How do I get rid of the bags under my eyes naturally?
    I get enough sleep, but i've still got bags under my eyes! I want to wear my contacts, but don't want those bags to show. (it's been said that I actually look zombie like, that's how bad it is) So how can I get rid of these bags naturally??

    • ANSWER:
      Hyhdration may be a factor in the bags under your eyes. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water every day. Skin specialists recommend 8 full glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Teabags also work to reduce swelling. Also, don't rub your eyes. This loosens the skin around them and contributes to bags.

      If this doesn't work, consider the possibility that you may naturally have dark under-eye circles. My husband has had dark purple smudges beneath his eyes since he was about 8 years old - some people just have all the luck!

  2. QUESTION:
    How To Get Rid Of Bags Under Eyes Naturally? No Makeup Please. :) ?
    I have bags under my eyes 24/7 and i get 8 hours asleep every night! What are some techniques that can help me get rid of them? I'm not going to use makeup. It makes your face looks fake and gross. So any ideas on how to get rid of them? I would appreciate it so much! I'll try all the answers :) Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Hi - 8 hours may not be long enough; some people, particularly growing youngsters, need more.

      Prop the head of your bed up using a couple of fat books under the two legs at the top of your bed. Get someone to help you; it can get heavy and fiddly. This encourages drainage from the face, which is what I suspect your eye-bags are all about (fluid).

      Make sure your bedroom is well-ventilated and cool. A hot body swells, and that includes your face.

      There are all sorts of methods that are supposed to reduce eye-bags, such as applying cold used teabags or slices of cucumber. You can also buy cooling gel masks for the eye zone.

      Good luck.

  3. QUESTION:
    How can i get rid of a red face naturally no makeup and bags under my eyes?
    i hate having a red face and the school i go to we cant have makeup so how to get rid of bags under my eyes and a red face naturally?
    thanks lads

    • ANSWER:
      red face??....why has your face turned red?..due to tan or pimples r scars?..what exactly
      Ya i can help you for your bags under your eyes.
      Mail me your skin type and all other skin problems on teju.chougule@gmail.com
      I am from Pune, India and am working here as skin/health care adviser.
      I can suggest you the exact skin treatment/correction product but I need to know your country and location as well.so that I can check which comparable products are available in that region.

      Regards,
      Teju

  4. QUESTION:
    how to get rid of bags under the eyes naturally?
    I have bags under my eyes and desperatly want to get rid of them
    No any tips? :)

    • ANSWER:
      drink water,place cold tea bags and/or cucumbers on ur eyes and try to relax..this is an old model tip

  5. QUESTION:
    how do i get rid of bags under my eyes naturally.?
    in the meaning of naturally i mean not using any make- up

    • ANSWER:
      put ice into a plastic bag then wrap with towel. then put on it on your eyes. its relaxing and it worked wonders for me!

  6. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of under eye bags naturally?
    I get like lets say 8 hours sleep on school days & about 12 hours sleep on weekends, i drink plenty of water. But i still have these annoying under eye bags.
    They wont go away.
    Im only 13 years old,
    please dont say try the tea bag of cucumber thing, ive tried it, it doesnt work.
    i sleep on my side,
    but i dont know if that will effect it?
    i started to get under eye bags since october 2009. D:

    Any help?
    PLEASE

    • ANSWER:
      first i think that you sholud identify your allergies. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace.

      also i know you get plenty of sleep at night but are your eyes still bloodshot? this wuold mean you are still not getting the proper amount of sleep

      avoid rubbing your eyes and dont take in too much salt?

      stop smoking ( well you are only 13 years old u might not be smoking in the first place lol !)

      find outif this under eye bags come from the family. if it does say your mom or dad, there may be a low chance of you getting rid of it naturally .

      and if all else fails, use makeup to cover it up

  7. QUESTION:
    how do i naturally exfoliate my skin and get rid of the dark bags under my eyes?
    D: I'm starting to get dark spots under my eyes and there is like a puffy areas under themz.

    • ANSWER:
      Make a paste of rose petals with milk and apply this paste around the eyes.

  8. QUESTION:
    How can I get rid of the bags under my eyes?[16 yrs]?
    I'm 16 and always slept late[[11:30-12 or 1am]] but now I want to sleep no later than 10:15pm because I look horrible lol.what can I do to get rid of the bags under my eyes naturally[[like homemade recipes and stuff]]. that way i can start fresh lol

    • ANSWER:
      Place black or chamomile teabags soaked in cold water on your eyelids for 15 minutes. The tannic acid in tea will constrict the blood vessels and reduce inflammation. To accelerate drainage, gently press from the inside corner to the outside corner of the swollen eye

      first try st ives cucumber and elastin gel store in fridge for extra effect get at wal mart for

      Also try these home remedies

      Avocado-Almond Rinse
      A rich masque for your eyes.(great for dark circles

      Ingredients:
      5 drops almond oil
      3 slices ripe avocado
      Instructions:
      Blend almond oil into avocado, smear around eyes. Rest 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water( its ok if you dont have almond oil)

      Vitamin e is a great skin brightener too

      Preventing PuffyDark Eyes:

      Stay hydrated!!! If you are thirsty, you are dehydrated. When properly hydrated, your urine will be nearly clear. (Note that some drugs and foods can alter the color of your urine.)

      Lower your salt intake. The body can only store salt in fluid suspension - which will gather in the skin around your eyes. (Bonus: Lowering your salt consumption can improve your overall health.)

      Never sleep wearing eye make-up. Regardless of how tired you may be, always use an eye make-up remover and continue until the cotton ball or pad shows no signs of make-up. Use a cotton pad rather than a tissue because it is less irritating. Removing eye make-up will prevent it from entering the eyelid and causing irritation.

      Beware of bacteria. Speaking of eye make-up…Do not use mascara or any other eye product that is older than a few months. Bacteria that have grown in the make-up would love a new home in your eyes, and will cause your eyelids to swell. On this note it is probably a good idea not to share your eye products with anyone else either.

      Be sure you get enough quality, regular sleep.

      Sleep with your head elevated to allow better circulation and prevent fluid from collecting around your eyes.

      Sleep on your back so that gravity does not route fluid directly to your eyes.

      Getting Rid of Puffy/Dark Eyes:

      Dip cotton balls in ice cold cucumber or potato juice and let rest on eyes for 10-15 min

      Wear a mask that is filled with cold water or gel for a few minutes when you wake up in the morning.

      Wrap pieces of ice in paper towels and place them on your eyelids for a few minutes. The cold will reduce the swelling.

      Keep your eye creams in the refrigerator. The cool cream will help reduce your puffy eyes. When applying the cream, gently tap it onto your eyelid with your ring finger, so as to stimulate fluid drainage.

      Soak cotton-wool pads in a bowl of ice-cold milk and then squeeze most of the liquid out. Place the pads on your eyes and repeat as they warm up for about 15 minutes. This will also brighten the white in your eye.

      Dip cotton balls in ice water, and then squeeze the water out. Apply the cotton balls to your eyes for 5-10 minutes.

      Place slices of cucumber, potatoes, or apple over the puffy eyelids for 10-15 minutes. Potatoes will reduce dark circles under the eyes and apples have pectin which aids in anti-oxidation.

      Give your eyes a salt bath by soaking cotton pads in a saline solution or a solution of one teaspoon of salt in one pint of hot water. Place the pads on your puffy eyelids for a few minutes.

      Apply a hemorrhoid cream to the puffy area around the puffy eye, being EXTREMELY CAREFUL not to get any in your eye. Be sure to look for a cream that contains yeast and shark’s liver oil

  9. QUESTION:
    how to get rid of bags under your eyes?
    Okay so I have bags under my eyes like everyday, and I need to get rid of them. So I'm pretty pale and the blue bags under my eyes make me look really ugly and sometimes I use foundation to cover up the bags so i would be prettier. But I need to find a way to get rid of the bags naturally, without makeup. I try to get a lot of sleep, I really do but I just can't because of homework and other things like that. I usually get around 6-7 hours of sleep every night but I still have bags under my eyes. Is there any way to get rid of the bags besides getting more sleep? I can't go to any fancy salon or anything. Do you think that if I get a tan it will help? Oh and by the way im allergic to aloe so no aloe lotions.
    Thanks in Advance

    • ANSWER:
      They sell products at sephora without aloe in them. Another trick is to hold cold metal spoons over your eyes in the morning to make them loook more awake. Also, put cucumbers on them! ( im not sure about bags but this will hydrate them)

  10. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of bags under eye's naturally? 10 POINTS!?
    Hi their,
    I am 15 years old and ever sense I was little I have always battled with sever allergies. Just recently my body started rejecting raw fruits and vegetables. I would break out in hives and my tong would get itchy and my throat would swell. Well i saw my allergist, and he said that my allergies are progressing rapidly. So now I have 2 allergies medications, and allergies are causing asthma so I take a pill for that too, and an inhaler 2 times a day. I have and E P pin, and rescue inhaler on me at all times. So just to give you some background that's why I have the bags and dark circles under my eyes. They have been their for about 7 to 8 years and they are so annoying. Especially because I have beautiful big brown eyes with long dark thick eye lashes. I am not trying to tut my own horn, I am just saying you need to flaunt what you got and how can I do that with big dark circles under my eyes! When my allergist put me on all this stuff I thought they would go away. It has been 4 months and no luck. So can some one tell me how to get rid of them naturally? And please don't say sleep because I get 8-9 hours of sleep a night, and that's just during the school year. Summer time I get more.

    Sorry to take up more then a tick tock of your time:o)

    I appreciate your help thank you:o)

    <3, Hannah Boo

    • ANSWER:
      Try applying a skin lightener on the darker areas and drink plenty of water.

  11. QUESTION:
    How To Naturally Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags?
    I try to get at least 8 hours of sleep but my eyes are droopy and blah. I'm 12 years old and I have blonde hair. I have a soccer game at 5:15 and my crush is there. I want my eyes to look better. Help please. (I get the whole "sleep" thing.

    • ANSWER:
      1) Put some spoons in the freezer, as soon as they are nice and cold place them over your eyes.

      2) First rub the sides of your nose, then press your fingers firmly on your cheekbones and tap lightly on your forehead, this helps with drainage.

      3) Take something (a lotion, an eyecream, anything) and gently massage under your eyes. This increases bloodflow, helping diminish dark circles.

      Also, even SLEEPING causes dark circles, it's natural for you to get them even with plenty of sleep. :)

  12. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of bags under eyes?
    My eyes look really tired, when I get enough sleep. At least one eye has a big bag under the eye. My allergies have gone, so its not that. How can I get rid of them naturally? Later in the day like in the afternoon my bags are gone. But school is starting school, and I don't want tired looking eyes.
    I don't wear makeup.. so something other than make up.. powder, foundation..etc

    • ANSWER:
      its all about your eyebrows and eye lashes

  13. QUESTION:
    why do i have bags under my eyes? how do i get rid of them?
    i am 15 years old(guy). i started getting bags in the starting of this school year. how do i get rid of these bags naturally at home

    • ANSWER:
      Puffy Eyes

      You are out of luck in the skin care or cosmetics. Sorry. There are dozens of eye creams out there that claims to depuff and lighten dark circles and they are almost always lying through their teeth. There is no solid research that indicates that cucumber or caffeine to be effective to remove the bags under your eyes. Tea bags, well, their may be chemicals in there that can constrict blood vessels and drain the fluids, but there is no guarantee. Try if you like!

      Here are the causes and treatment I suggest:

      8.Fluid retention from weather changes, hormone fluctuations, or salty foods.
      Treatment: Reduce salt intake. Alcohol can also cause water retention. The hormone fluctuation (think puberty or your period) and weather changes is beyond your control, so there is little you can do with that if your puffiness is triggered by them. You can take oral contraceptives to balance out hormone. Speak with your personal physicians for further assistance. You can “perhaps” manually drain the fluids with a circular massaging motion around your eyes, but please be gentle, you do not want to tear any elastin or rub too hard that you make matters worse.

      9.Sleeping flat on your back
      Treatment: sleep on an incline! Have your pillow slightly elevated so the fluids can be drained overnight.

      10.Not getting enough sleep (leads to stress leads to hormone imbalance)
      Treatment: Get enough sleep! If you have a difficult time sleeping, speak with your pharmacist for further assistant.

      11.Allergies or dermatitis (redness and itching)
      Treatment: Avoid any skin care products that may contain fragrance or other irritants that can make matters worse. To deal with existing redness and itching, you may want to apply 1% hydrocortisone. If the problem persist like severe case of eczema, you need to visit your local board certified dermatologist for professional opinion.

      12.Heredity (your genetic predetermines that you have puffy eyes, sorry!)
      Treatment: Either embrace it or get it fix with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she can surgically remove the fat pad under your eyes so you will not have a bulge or that “puff” anymore.

  14. QUESTION:
    I have dark bags under my eyes that are natural. I was born with them. How can i get rid of them or treat it?
    I am darker in complexion and i naturally have bags under my eyes. I am only young so wearing make up everyday is hard and even a full coverage foundation doesn't completely cover up the darkness. I really want a way to get rid of them or to some how make them less visible. All i know is that dark circles under the eyes can come to a lot of people of a darker complexion.

    • ANSWER:
      There are alot of non-makeup products that are designed to help with bags under your eyes. I use Anew Clinical eye lift and absolutly love it, but the bags under my eyes are more from being tired. If you just get darker circles easy becouse of your complextion then you could try a product like Anew Alternative eye cream.

  15. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of bags (under your eyes)?
    I want to get rid of bags under my eyes, naturally, like with a trick or something. Like, I don't want to be injecting anything, or applying anything or any makeup to my face, at all. I need it to be sort of quick, because Its in the morning and i have to get to school.
    Do you have any tricks that you use in the morning to get rid of bags? (besides sleeping, drinking, and eating more/less)
    I've heard that freezing spoons and taking them out, and putting them under your eyes takes them away. But I'm not so sure...
    Help for 10 points? (:

    • ANSWER:
      Chamomile creams,or tea bags.

      You simply soak tea bags in hot water,rinse in cool water,to create an eye pack that really does wonders!Then apply for 20 minutes or so,and this will immediately reduce puffiness and dark circles will begin to fade rather quickly!Chamomile night creams,and eye gels will do wonders as well and are quite reasonably priced.

  16. QUESTION:
    how to get rid of under eye bags? Naturally?
    i get as much sleep as possible.
    about 8 hours
    i stay on the laptop a lot of the time...
    is that the reason?
    Please help me get rid of them [:

    • ANSWER:
      Aside from sleep, make sure you eat a good diet full of fruit and veg, lots of water. Cucumber slices under your eyes or an eyemask will reduce your eye bags. I'm sure you can get creams for undereye bags but they don't really work!

  17. QUESTION:
    How do you get rid of bags under your eyes fast and easy?
    And of course, I mean naturally. &Sleeping, I know that but I can't sleep early. The earliest I've slept is 1AM. Usually on weekdays(school days) I sleep around 1-2AM and on weekends I sleep around 2-6AM... How do you get rid of bags? Please help.

    • ANSWER:
      Well cucumbers are known to reduce puffyness and dark circles
      Another way is to take a cotton pad cut it in half..Then boil green tea and place a tablespoon on each pad..Then put it in the freezer for 5 minutes..And put them on your eyes(bags).Here's a video explaining this process
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQFs1xhIFG4

      Also,be sure not to drink anything before you sleep because it can travel up to your bags and store there

  18. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of eye bags naturally?
    I have bags under my eyes, there not obvious, and no-one really notices them but myself when I look in the mirror. I would like to get rid of them totally, they annoy me and I think they make me look like I'm tired all the time. What natural things are there that I could try out to get rid of eye bags?

    I'm a 15yr old boy so age isn't a factor.

    • ANSWER:
      You can get rid of them in as little as a day with this treatment. See 3 happy responses from users on Answers below ##

      Specialized massage will tighten skin on cheeks and under and around eye area and greatly diminish or completely get rid of bags /circles. Do a a forward and back massage – not circular.

      Use both hands with front of palms and fingers held together, do quite vigorous and firm massaging (that’s important)
      (1) Long up and down sweeps close to nose from chin area up to near eyes.
      (2) Do another up and back at an angle from near chin point to cheek bone.
      (3) Do fast up and down massage close to eye from cheek bones at an angle of 45 degrees (on your crow’s feet).

      Best if do for a few minutes daily (not necessarily in one session) – skin will visibly tighten in eye area and the circles will diminish in one, two or three days.
      IMPORTANT: To avoid skin pulling first make skin taught by partially opening mouth and pulling lips firmly back against teeth (tightens most of face)
      Use any natural oil. Extra virgin olive and E.V. coconut oils work well for many. They are noncomedogenic - so do not clog or enlarge pores or cause breakouts and do not make skin oily.

      For more detailed massaging technique and more testimonials research my other answers.
      Best find by entering in search box "What are you looking for? Search Y! Answers"
      "Mukunda M dark circles under eye bags vigorous massage skin tightening, firm, healthy glowing skin"

      ## wannabeblue28: "Hi Mukunda M. I have just been rubbing my face and neck with the ridges of my fingers and hands. It has made a HUGE difference in my complexion after just one night. ...... my skin looks so much tighter everywhere and i no longer have bags under my eyes! Thank you so much for your post, I have been suffering with acne and under-eye circles since i was young."*

      ## Asker’s response from Candi:) "I tried this a day or 2 ago, OMGosh it workedd out amazingly, thx some much and thx to you who answered, they were all good answers. =D"

      ## Testimonial from Billinator: "Listen to Mukunda. I have the same issue and I'm following his footsteps to get rid of them. You will notice results in just a few days by using his method".

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  19. QUESTION:
    how do you get rid of eye bags naturally?
    I have some eye bags under my eyes and I don't know how to get rid of them. I know it's not lack of sleep, 'cause I went to bed at 8:30 and got up at 9:00 in the morning. I still had them. Please tell me recipes or something so I can know how to get rid of them.

    • ANSWER:
      Put metal spoons in the freezer and then put them on your eye bags :)

  20. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of dark circles & bags under my eyes?
    Like i have small ish bags under my eyes & quiet dark circles under my eyes aswell, i have naturally sunken in eyes anyway & i accept that but the circles are really dark, any suggestions on how to eliminate them ? thanks xx

    • ANSWER:
      I hve the exact sme problem so take it frm me :) I recommend Simple Kind to Eyes Balm or sumthing like that to hydrate your undereyes. Concealer is another option, I hvnt tried it but the Garnier eye roll - on mite work. Also highlighter and powder can be put on under your eyes and rly u just need a heavy cream 2 rub in 2 get rid of the dark circles. Hope this helped :)

  21. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of the bags under my eyes?
    They are NOT dark circles or puffy things, the are BAGS. they are like skin folded over skin. Right under my eyes. they are SOOO ugly! i sleep 9 hours but they are still there. also how to NATURALLY get rid of dark circles, no makeup.
    http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#page=top{nav|media:_blank|overlay:_blank|diagnostic|main:brandpage:telescopic|userdata//d+d//} she has no bags, thats wat i want.

    • ANSWER:
      i put on a foundation then tan liquid eye shadow and blend it in. it really works! good luck. ;)

  22. QUESTION:
    Get rid of black bags under eyes.......?
    I'm a vegetarian and i don't eat fish so i have black bags under my eyes from not eating enough iron. I try to eat more, but it's kinda hard bcos i don't really like much food 'containing' iron (don't ask why)!
    so naturally how can i get rid of these dark circles/black bags?
    without eating meat/fish.
    Annnnd by the way i DO get enough sleep, and drink enough water!
    (I'm thirteen by the way.. incase that changes your answer or whatevaa')
    the black bags are deffinetely because of not enough iron.. thanks,
    byee(;

    • ANSWER:
      In the morning wash you face with hot water or if that don't work you could put cucumber on them.

  23. QUESTION:
    how to get rid of bags under the eyes?
    NATURALLY.

    • ANSWER:
      http://women.webmd.com/features/banish-the-bags-under-your-eyes
      http://www.clickondetroit.com/health/14540129/detail.html

  24. QUESTION:
    I have purple bags under my eyes and i really want to get rid of them.?
    they're really annoiyng, I have this blood disorder which means my blood dont absorn iron that well so naturally i will have bags,but lately i havent been getting much sleep, thats a big factor too really. Any times on how to get rid them? I use:Garnier Nutritionist Tinted-Eye-Roll On Light(link below), but when i use it, I can still see the bags under my eyes.Anyone have any advise on what to do to get rid of them? Im up for wearing light make up to get rid of them (btw im a boy, forgot to say that first) .

    http://www.superdrug.com/Cream/Garnier-Nutritionist-Tinted-Eye-Roll-On-Light/invt/204788

    • ANSWER:
      I heard this is supposed to work:

      1.)put two spoons in the frezzer and wit for them to get cold
      2.)lay thenm on your eyes for as long as you can stand it

      do this everyday (when u wake up) until the bags start to go away.

  25. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of bags and dark lines under eyes? (MEN)?
    Ive noticed ive got thick bags and a dark line under both my eyes.

    I believe its probably having a lack of sleep. Lately ive had soo much work from uni and been up till 4,5 and even 6 am, and then having to wake up early.

    I tried getting some sleep but instead of having a lie-in, i automatically woke up early on the weekend.

    What could I do?

    NO MAKE-UP, MENS ROLL ON TIPS...just naturally.! thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      Contrary to popular belief, dark circles are not a product of anything other than ill health and genetics. Products such as roll-ons etc are a marketing ploy.
      If you have these, you need to address them by making yourself healthier, i.e eat better, get more rest and looking after yourself. No quick fix, I'm afraid.

  26. QUESTION:
    How do you get Rid of Under eye bags from heredity?
    NATURALLY

    well i know you can use tea bags but does it have to be green tea? Or does green tea just work the best. And if so. What do you do? Boil them and put them on your bags?

    • ANSWER:
      i have the same problem. i hate it! i have tried everything nothing works for me. you can try putting two spoons in the freezer then putting them on the bags.didnt work for me but maybe it will for you. good luck!

  27. QUESTION:
    why do i always have "Bags" under my eyes if im getting enough sleep?!?!?
    i have to wake up at 6 every morning; but sometimes i even wake up before my alarm clock goes off, i try to go back to sleep until 6, just because getting up at 5 gives me way too much extra time.
    so i always get enough sleep;
    but when i wake up, i always have bags under my eyes. they are there throughout the entire day, and i dont know how to get rid of them!!

    [ d o - n o t - s a y ] "GET MORE SLEEP!" because i get enough sleep!! i wake up naturally before my alarm goes off !!

    HELP!!!!!!!! .....pleasee!!

    [x 3 C A R 0 L ! N e]
    no, my mother does not have them. neither of my parents do. or any of my siblings for that matter.

    • ANSWER:
      Does your mother have them? They might just be genetic. Like your family is prone to having loose skin or something. The other thing is that you might be eating too much salt. If you have too much salt, then you tend to retain water, and the eyelids are one of those sensitive areas that will show up with water retention. Blood pressure medications like HCTZ can help prevent water retention. But a quick fix would just be the right types of eye creams that have an astringent effect (but don't get those types into the eyeballs cause it would hurt). I think that's how cucumber slices help.

  28. QUESTION:
    How do you get rids of acne scars? Bags under the eyes? love handles?
    I've been working on clearing up my acne but I still have it but not a noticeable so how do I clear up all acne scars naturally by Monday the 25? Also how do I get rid of bags under the eyes by the 25 to? the other thing is that my pants gave me love handles cause of being to tight, I got new pants so they fit my waist but how to do work on the love handles and get rid of those for an actual figure by Monday that works those and the stomach. Thats when I go back to school and start Senior year, and I just want to feel confident so please help, all answers are appreciated

    • ANSWER:
      You want, want WANT everything done by MONDAY?

      Start praying hard, or see a surgeon!

      Even the world was done in a WEEK.

  29. QUESTION:
    HOw do you get rid of those dark lining under your eyes naturally? ?
    Eye bags, I mean. Without using cosmetics. And in the fastest way possible.

    • ANSWER:
      CUCUMBERS! 4real :)

  30. QUESTION:
    removeing Bags under eyes?
    I was born with naturally pale skin, im not kidding when i say my face is like "ghostly" (as my friends mom puts it). along with the facts that im sick alot, i dont sleep well, and i have anxiety, this has left me with dark circles under my eyes. they have been there as long as i remember, but since im getting older i want to know an easy way to get rid of the bags under my eyes

    • ANSWER:
      I heard cucumbers work because their cool and relax the stress around your eyes which cause bags.Cool tea nags as well http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/top-5-do-it-yourself-methods-to-remove-bags-under-eyes/

  31. QUESTION:
    What make-up could get rid of bags?
    I don't have like huge bags but they are noticeable. I have always thought i have had bags under my eyes and i don't think its because im not getting the right sleep i think i just have like naturally baggy eyelids. So i was wondering what would be the best products to get rid of my eye bag problem!!

    Thanks for all your help!

    • ANSWER:
      I get the worst dark circles because I have bad allergies. I just found what actually works...bare escatual's bareminerals bisque conceler and foundation! I am soo impressed. Hope you try it and love it too :)

  32. QUESTION:
    Hiding bags/dark circles under the eyes?
    I naturally have bags under my eyes. Even if I sleep fantastic, people say it looks like I've been up all night. They are even worse when I get no sleep. I've tried to cover them up with concealer, and stuff but it makes them a lot worse. The concealer was a little to light for my skin and I was thinking that was the problem, but if anyone can tell me why that would be amazing. Also please tell me what I can do to get rid of them/make them less noticeable. Since concealer doesn't work, is there anything else? Thanks
    I'm 16

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  33. QUESTION:
    how to get rid of under eye circles and bags?
    i hav dark circles under my eyes all the time, i get enough sleep and im not stressed, soo whats a good natural way to get rid of them, i want to try it naturally before i go out and buy an expensive product??

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  34. QUESTION:
    How can I get rid of puffy eyes and dark circles?
    I have bags under my eyes and puffiness. How can i get rid of this naturally without using harsh chemicals. Ive tried off the counter creams, but i dont see much of a difference. Are there any natural remedies? Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi,

      Try placing slices of raw potato over your eyes for a few minutes. You might feel ridiculous doing it, but there’s a reason it’s a time-honored home remedy—potatoes contain an enzyme that lightens pigmentation and reduces dark areas.

      To reduce puffy eyes:

      1. Place an eye mask in the freezer for 20 minutes.

      2. Remove and wrap it in a damp wash cloth.

      3. Place over eyes for 10-15 minutes. Cold temperature constricts blood vessels, slightly diminishing the flow of fluid into tissues and reducing puffiness in the process.

      4. Finish up by patting eye area dry and applying a moisturizer made specifically for the delicate skin around eyes into the area.

  35. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of bags and etc. caused from smoking .?
    I smoke a lot and I know it is bad for me, but the simple fact is I can't stop now. All my friends and family smoke too. Lately I have been noticing a lot of changes in my face. For instance, my bags under my eyes have been getting darker and i just seem to have lost color in my whole face. I was wondering if there was some way I could naturally help improve my face. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      not really. it's bad for you.

  36. QUESTION:
    Help ? I have bags under my eyes !?
    Im only 14 ! I'm not sick or anything, i just have bags ! So i cover them up with makeup but you can still kinda see them, is there any way to get rid of them naturally besides getting more sleep, and how much more sleep do i need ? Thanks for the help (:

    • ANSWER:
      Get more sleep

      -Bags are sometimes caused by water retention, if you're retaining water your problem may only be temporary and will clear on its own.

      -Sleep on your back. Apparently this keeps water from pooling up under your eyes overnight.

      -Use an anti-puffiness cream or serum, there are plenty out there. Dab it very gently under your eyes and pick a formula that can be worn alone or under makeup. I find that those containing chamomille work well. I have sensitive and oily skin and it works well for me when I need to use it. Overnight I use Neutrogena Active Copper cream, works well and I found that I rarely wake up with bags anymore.

      -Stay clear of things that irritate allergies or the eyes in general (i.e., cigarette smoke)

      -Bags that are hereditary or are the result of fat deposits building up will likely require surgery to permanently remove them.

  37. QUESTION:
    How to naturally cure dark circles and puffy eyes?
    I'm not very interested in any makeup suggestions, I just want to know how to naturally get rid of the under eye drama. I've tried everything to tea bags, cucumbers, ect. , but still they never go away. My mom told me it's heredity since she and some family members of mine had the same problem. Any advice? Thanks.
    Btw I'm 14.
    I have been told to use eye cream, but am I too young?

    • ANSWER:
      I wish there was a way to cure eye circles and puffiness but there isn't. Your mom is correct, it is hereditary.

      The best thing is to wear eye cream.

  38. QUESTION:
    I know a poor little kid about 12 years old that has wrinkles. How can she naturally get rid of them?
    Her parents said its not worth spending money for. I want to help her get rid of them as fast as I can, because she said she looks old. How fast can they be gone? She also has bags under her eyes along with the line wrinkles. I want her to feel more happy about herself.

    • ANSWER:
      If you are looking for home remedy to reduce wrinkles, try this.
      Smear honey on your face and leave it for as long as possible (but 5-10mins a day will do). then rinse off with tepid water mixed with a teaspoon of cider vinegar - this has a neutral pH and will act as a toner.

      And if you have some bucks, Lifecell anti wrinkle cream would be a good choice. You can have more information here.

      http://www.lifecellskinreviews.com/

  39. QUESTION:
    They are ugly! How to get rid of them naturally?
    Bags under the eyes. I have had them my whole life but now I really hate them. I get enough sleep they just won't fade away! How can I get rid of them naturally?

    • ANSWER:
      Try getting full sleeps, eating healthy and before you go to sleep have an eye massage, cucumbers in your eyes always help.

  40. QUESTION:
    how can I get rid of the shadows under my eyes?
    I have a purple shadow thing under my eye ITS NOT A BAG only shadow how can I get rid of it naturally without buying anything I mean can I treat it at home? suggest me answers guys :(

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  41. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of eye bags/lines?
    I have generally young looking skin, but I've noticed I have some minor wrinkles under my eyes but rather noticeable bags, making me look kind of frightening..

    Anybody know how I can (naturally) get rid of them or help improve the look?

    Note: I drink a lot of water and have a generally healthy lifestyle. The only thing I've noticed that could be a problem is my eye balls feel dehydrated and dry when I myself don't. I rinse them with water in the morning which makes them feel fresh or whatever but other than that yeah..

    Just any help would be nice :)

    • ANSWER:
      I know how to do it! (please actually read every step before following them, some of the steps require you to know whats going to happen next and you won't have time to read)

      1: Open that spam letter from the Nigerian Prince asking for 10 million dollars.
      2: Give him your details.
      3: When he realizes you don't have the money, he'll kidnap you.
      4: He's going to have sex with you. Don't fight it, it's better if you just let it happen.
      5: To get his money, he's going to turn you into a sex doll. I know that sounds sucky (pun!), but it's a critical step in fixing your problem.
      6: During your transformation, he's going to fix your skin. Nobody wants an ugly sex doll.
      7: Sold! Enjoy your hole-filled life!

  42. QUESTION:
    How to help ease (or get rid of) the black circles under my eyes?
    I'm 28 years old
    I have sort of dark circles under my eyes- and bad under my eyes- only when I smile. What are some good suggestions that might help? Creams? Do cucumbers really work? Like I said- the bags seem to only be there when I smile. I say a pic of my 5 years ago and they weren't there!!!
    I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke....so I know those aren't reason why I would have them.
    Perhaps lack of sleep- I go to sleep at a decent hour most nights- but I always get up at least 3-5 times a night. My son is 13 months old and ever since he has been born, I am in the habit of waking up - my body just does it naturally to check on him (and he gets up at least 1x night still right now).

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      lack of sleep and excess of stress

      get rest girly!

  43. QUESTION:
    Beauty Questions . PLEASE ANSWER THEM FOR ME?
    Okay this is kind of embarrassing to say but i need some help .
    1. i would like to know how to get rid of puffiness on my upper lip .. it sort of pokes out and it makes me look like a monkey and i have the line around my mouth and i want to know how to get rid of those things
    2. is there a way i can make my eyes look smaller or thinner .. without makeup or surgey ( i have wide eyes ) if so can you let me know ..
    3. How can u get rid of bags under my eyes ... NATURALLY
    4. how can i lose weight on my face ... my cheeks are CHUBBY !

    • ANSWER:

  44. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of morning face?
    This is my second time writing this. So I'm short on details. How can I quickly and easily get rid of morning face? It's so ugly. lol. And it makes me feel super unconfident. I don't have money to go out and buy products. I also don't like touching my face to *masauge* it eaither. It's naturally oily and gets worse as the day goes by. I also drink green tea in the morning too hoping that it helps. Also, how can I get rid of horrible bags under eyes? I use powder foundation but the bags come back. Puh-LEEZE help!

    • ANSWER:
      use face wash, duh...something like this should work well it is cheap, readily available, and sulfate free:
      http://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Naturals-Calming-Cleanser-Fragrance-Free/dp/B002HQKR44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314326708&sr=8-1

  45. QUESTION:
    I have a really fat butt, what should i do to reduce the size ? Im not naturally fat its only in that area.?
    Also i have black bags under my eyes, i have had them for a long time now. What can i do to get rid of them. And yes i do get enough sleep, so i don't think that's the problem.

    • ANSWER:

  46. QUESTION:
    Baggy Eyes?
    Does anyone know of way 2 get rid of the bags forming under my eyes? My cousin told me if I sleep more they'll naturally go away but I kind of doubt that, what are the best products on the market @ a reasonable price?

    • ANSWER:
      I Have the perfect thing for you I guarantee IT WILL HELP

      To get rid of bags or dark circles under the eyes, you can place cucumber or potato slices on the eyes. OR, you can take used tea bags(make sure they are cool!) and squeeze the tea out. Place the tea bags over your eyes for 30 minutes. Do this everyday. You'll see results in about a week. POTATO WORKS BEST

      Also mix a drop of eye cream with a yellow based concealor and apply below your eyes to hide dark circles creates light reflection and perks up appearance of tired eyes.

      HERE ARE MORE NATURAL REMEDIES

      http://living.oneindia.in/beauty/beauty-...

      ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS WHAT MAKES YOU HAVE DARK EYE RINGS

      Iron Deficiency & Dark eye rings

      Is it possible that your iron intake is insufficient or low? How can we determine this? What are the natural ways to increase iron uptake in our bodies for overall health as well as diminishing unsightly dark circles under the eyes you ask?

      Natural hereditary & genetics in dark circles

      Hereditary and genetics can also play a big role in the development and dominance of dark under eye circles for many people. With such things as thinner or fairer skin, pigmentation tendencies, allergies, or bone structure being possibly linked to your family genes.

      There is very little we can do about this natural tendency of our family hereditary to have dark bags or shadows under our eyes (we can yell at our parents perhaps, stressing and making them worse, but get the point your unsatisfied with the genes they gave us!) and in many cases simple home remedies or products won’t go to far in helping us to remove or get rid of our dark bags.

      If you suspect that your family is to blame for those glorious raccoon eyes, after you’re done giving them a piece of your mind for oh so brilliantly passing the trait onto you, you can check out some good techniques for hiding dark circles, preventing even worse appearance of them, effect products and in more extreme cases; surgeries and procedures here on DarkCirclesPuffyEyes.com.

      About iron and its dark circle role
      A deficiency in iron is one of the more common causes of unexplainable dark circles for many people, and the awesome news about this is the fix is quite simple in that if we intake and support better iron uptake into our blood system, we should see a diminishing or getting rid of dark circles quite quickly and painlessly.

      Low iron levels is the most common form of anemia, and results in poor oxygenation body tissues due to lessened blood oxygenating efficiency. Unfortunately for us, one of the areas this shows most of all is under the eyes where vessels tend to clot and pool, thus causing the darkening and eye circle effect we are on this site to try and fight.

      Sinus & Nasal problems associated with dark bags
      27

      Apr

      Posted under: Causes & Treatment

      Nasal inflammation and sinus congestion can cause a more serious effect known as venous congestion, which is interfering with the return path of blood to the heart after it has been pumped out. This low pressure system due to congestion is a serious effect which slows down and impairs the bloods flow through our body, trapping it as it attempts to flow through the tiny vessels found in our facial area. The blood may pool in this area and shows through the skin where the blood vessels build up, usually near our eyes causing a purplish like circle!!

      If you area aware of, or are suspecting of having sinus or nasal congestion relating, proper treatment of these problems in many people will help in the appearance of dark circles around our eyes (with many seeing complete reversal)

      If you suffer from regular and not so easily explained headaches as well as regular dark circle appearance, this may be another precursor and warning sign that you have sinus-related problems, and you should seek expert medical advice as soon as possible. Proper identification and treatment of sinus issues will go along way in making you feel better and healthier, and for most will aid greatly in the diminishing the dark under eye shadow appearance.

      HERE IS A STORY CONTAINING A CURE

      Any teenage girl would be upset to find out that her raccoon eyes were hereditary, and my baby sister was no exception. As if by magic, or some strange evil curse, she woke up one morning with our family's famous dark eye circles. Its particularly noticeable in the women, and my mother and grandmother have been masking it for years. Yes maybe it is a function of poor diet, and yes maybe it is lack of exercise. Who knows? But neither my Dad or my Mother was too interested in spending HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS buying clinque-this and oil-of-that to appease my sister's vanity. They weren't going to raise another cosmetic product junkey and so no matter how hard she cried, they wouldn't cave.
      Of course, my Grandpa couldn't stand to see his only granddaughter upset about anything. . .
      The old man went off to his laboratory where he concocted a miracle paste. He poured one tablespoon of tomato juice into a shot glass, and added a half tablespoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of turmeric powder. What is turmeric powder you ask? It's an Indian spice. India produces 100% of the world's supply and consumes 80%. Anyway Grandpa thickened the paste by adding bleached white flour until the sauce achieved a sticky consistency.
      Grandpa made my sister lie down on the sofa and close her eyes she had to keep her eyes shut no matter what. Then Grandpa insisted that she keep perfectly still while he painted her face and eyes with his potent mixture.
      My sister was made to lie perfectly still and only take deep breathes for ten or fifteen minutes... until she could stand it no longer. When she washed off the smelly red paste we simply couldn't believe the difference. I wish I had taken pictures, it was
      remarkable. The dark circles were gone.

      HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT AND GOOD LUCK

  47. QUESTION:
    Redness around eyes? Help?
    Ok so i have very very pale skin. I also have some redness above my eyes....it stands out even more because of my paleness. Once I used some eye makeup that irritated the area above my eyes...i took care of the major redness but since then I have ALWAYS had a bit of redish color above my eyes..it is easy to cover up with makeup but I want to get rid of the redness naturally. Also if you knew how to get rid of dark circles/"bags" under your eyes then that would be great too!!
    Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Take a break from all make up for a while. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Moisturize your eye area thoroughly. I've switched from a retionol under eye cream (I'm out, too lazy to get more) to a dab of extra virgin olive oil applied with a cotton pad. My under eyes are radiant in the morning. It's a natural way to brighten the eye area and moisturize. Just make sure it's EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil, not plain olive oil, which is "watered down" with other cooking oils.

  48. QUESTION:
    Please help. I need dark circles under my eyes. How?
    Hi, I need help.

    I need dark circles under my eyes without using make-up. Or that yellowish tinge from drugs? (I don't do them).
    I've seen like tens of questions asking how to get rid of them and none about how to get them.

    Simply not sleeping for couple of nights in a row does not help, any more and I'm a zombie.
    Nor does sleeping only few hours every night for about a week.

    Chain smoking only gives a slight tinge visible in dim lights, but I'm trying to get rid of that, only need couple a day to calm the nerves.

    Is there anything else I can do?

    I've heard of drinking lots of black tea before sleep, but instead of dark circles, it creates repelling brownish bags.

    I need to look naturally tired and f**ked up. Not for long, so don't worry about it being harmful in any way or something. Just have to keep it up for about a week.

    I hope there are some ways, please answer.

    Thank you!

    (Got only spam in 'Style and Beauty' or whatever it's called, and since it has to be natural/real, I figured it might help to ask here as well.)

    • ANSWER:
      Hum.....The night before you need this look, stay up late, drink lots of soda and read. Trust me.... (Staying up late will create dark circles. Soda will keep you up. Reading for a long time makes your eyes tired)

  49. QUESTION:
    How to look like Justin Bieber?
    im not a huge fan of him but obviously he gets a lot of girls. i want to look like him before he got his haircut. 1 how do i get my skin to be that smooth? (preferrably naturally because i dont feel like buying stuff) 2 how do you get rid of bags under your eyes? (mine arent terrible but theyre a lil darker and i want it to be smooth) 3 how do i get my hair just right? (i pretty much have the length except on the sides but how do i get it like that?) ps im a 15 yr old boy

    • ANSWER:

  50. QUESTION:
    How should i cut/dye my hair?? (pic)?
    I want a colour that makes me look more tanned (if thats possible?) or just looks good.
    I wanna keep long hair but im wondering layers/no layers, fringe and part.
    At the moment my hairs parted at the middle.

    While im asking this question i may as well hit 2 birds with one rock and ask, do you know any ways to get rid of big bags under my eyes? I get them naturally and i dnt think it has anything to do with my tiredness exept they get worse when im tired lol. (u dnt have to answer the 2nd question)

    Thnx Xxx

    Pic ↓
    http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll421/bra0009/meee.jpg

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