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Late nights and early mornings are associated with the daily grind. Then there is the unsexy aftereffect of tired, puffy eyes. Think lack of sleep is the only culprit" Think again. ?With aging a piece of tissue located under the eyes called the septum becomes thin. Normal fat pads located beneath the septum can then herniate (break through) causing a bulge under the eyes,? explains consulting dermatologist for Clark’s Botanicals Dr. Donna Bilu Martin.
Diet is clearly a key player in bags under eyes and excessive puffiness. Avoiding salty foods or checking the labels on processed foods will definitely save you grief later. If you overdo it with seasoning (or even alcohol), rehydrate with water before bed. Plus, let?s not forget the thin, delicate skin area can be damaged by sun exposure. Not to mention environmental toxins (like smoking), which lead to excess sagging and wrinkling. ?Eye puffiness is the result of an excessive amount of fluid retention in the connective tissue surrounding the eyes,? explains dermatologist Dr. Patricia Wexler. ?We most commonly deal with the weakened ligaments that hold the fat back and eventually let the fat fall forward and bulge. The bags under eyes become more prominent when circulation is stagnant while sleeping and become fluid overloaded.?
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Obviously, the first reflex is to reach for an eye cream. Although finding products that actually stimulate collagen (the plumping factor) and incorporating ...