Puffy Eyes/Bags under eyes!

[MustangLady]

Beginning to notice a few things lately which I'm getting conscious about and turn to you all for advice or recommendations. I'm suffering from bags under my eyes, I'm getting older now (early 40's) and know this is all part of the aging process, but want suggestions or ideas of how to slow the process down or a good disguise (other than a full facial mask!) I won't do surgery of any sort so that is out the question. I've had a couple of people suggest putting cold used teabags on my eyes for 10mins each night to reduce the bagginess, willing to try most things I've been doing this for only 2 days so far, but waiting for any visible results, though not expecting miracles. Can anyone suggest any good 'old wives tales', anything you may have tried and it worked? Thanks.

[puddicat]

hi mustang you must chill ure teabags lol,cant say they have been a biggy in my cheap beauty aids!!!

[Dollychris]

Have tried and tested a real good beauty tip given by models. Put a little haemorroid cream under your eyes at night and it shrinks the puffiness, reducing the swelling. I'll check out which one is the best as it contains a certain ingredient and get back to you. Honest it's true! xx

[Eve]

Lots of water, fresh air, decent sleep etc....

You could get a cooling eye gel to put on overnight, you can keep it in the fridge. Boots do a cheap one in their cucumber range.

You can also get cooling gel eye masks, pretty cheap from places like Savers and Wilkinsons.

[Eve]

I agree with dollychris as well, it can reduce swelling in more places that just what it's usually used for :)

I find it quite greasy though so tend to apply it at night rather than the day under make up.

I bought one of those ganier roll on things which I use pre-make up. Can't say I noticed the difference visibly but it does feel lovely and cooling when you put it on.

A decent makeup base (Gosh in Superdrug do a good primer and they often have 3 for one offers) and a good light reflecting concealer.

A liquid one is best, matching your foundation. It should be dabbed on and dabbed in for the best result then gently set with some powder, preferably with a light brush so it's not too heavy.

[NoMercy]

Cucumber slices. Natural anti-inflammatory, decongestant and diuretic.

[Dollychris]

As promised here is the article and advice I read up on. Please be careful when using it appears many have with no problem whatsoever but keep out of eyes at all costs! Also a dab of toothpaste on that spot that appears at a time when you least need it (as if we ever do) will get rid of it in quick time by shrinking it. Hope this helps.......................x

This is a tip that is true - hemorrhoid or pile cream (eg Preparation H) contains something that tightens up the skin - which is why the bags under your eyes temporarily disappear.

Be warned - you need the original version with the active ingredient in (LYCD = yeast cells and shark oil (so not for vegetarians and vegans then!), not the newer gel that has witch hazel (Hamamelis) which does not have the same effect.

The US has removed the active ingredients that make it work because too many people were having reactions to it when using it on their eyes (FDA demanded this), but UK and Canada still have the original formula.

[MustangLady]

Dollychris; thank you very much for your advice and very informative. Can I ask what reactions some people had to the active ingredient which the US have now removed from the cream? Also have you used it and did you find it worked ok?

To everyone else, thank you very much... I will try the cucumber too, sounds like a good cheap alternative. Might even invest in a cool gel eye mask.

[Dollychris]

Hello Mustang Lady,
Have researched this before and to be honest the jury is out - works for some and not for others. Must admit i don't use this very often - just if i'm particularly washed out from a hard week and need to look 'improved' for a special occasion but I have sensitive skin and not been affected at all by any irritation. I'd say be careful not to get in eyes. Have just found this link which is interesting with mixed views. I'm lucky to have good skin with not many wrinkles but like most of us always willing to try a product that lightens, tightens and brightens (sound like an Advert). Read up first and see what you think. I use the tiniest amount and like Jenna 1978 use a good primer under makeup (Smashbox face primer) and M & S do a brilliant light reflecting concealer by Per Una at about �9. Hope I haven't bombarded you but the link is worth reading up on. Also as much water as you can drink helps loads.xx

[Dollychris]

Ooops sorry - blonde moment - forget - the link is below.
http://www.tipking.co.uk/tip/887.html

[MustangLady]

thanks again... gonna try few of these suggestions.

[black orchid]

Hi Mustang Lady , I'm not sure if this helps but are you putting eye cream under your eyes because i find if i do this i have bags under my eyes . I read a beauty tip saying only put a tiny bit of eye cream on the bone under your eyes and gently tap it , Now i do this and after a few days under my eyes look really different

[sqad617]

Get your Thyroid function tests done.....if normal, then try the replies above.

[joggerjayne]

When I split up with pencil dick last year, he left a tube of stuff in my bathroom, which I finished off, and it was really good.

I can't remember exactly what it was called, but it was from a range called "Men Expert" or maybe "Man Expert".

It was a tiny tube of cream, just for under your eyes.

[sqad617]

JJ I bet there have been times when you have yearned for the return of "pencil dick".......was he black or coloured? LOL