Banish the Bags Under Your Eyes

Tired of being told you look tired? Here's how to get rid of eye bags, puffiness, dark shadows, and circles.
Seasonal allergies, a cold, a sinus infection: These are some of the things that can lead to water building up under the eye.

Addressing the underlying cause will help treat these temporary eruptions of puffiness.

• Treat hay fever, if that's the problem. 
• Try a neti pot.
  
• Switch your sleep position.
  

Other everyday habits, including rubbing your eyes frequently, going to bed with makeup on, and excessive drinking, can contribute to under-eye bags, too.  Heavy alcohol drinking causes dehydration . That weakens the delicate skin around the eyes, making it more likely to sink into a pouch.

Eye bags are very common, and are usually not related to your health. But if your bags appear suddenly and you're not suffering from allergies, a sinus infection, or a cold -- and they don't ease up when you try the lifestyle steps mentioned above -- it's a good idea to see your doctor.
You can read the original article written by Shelley Levitt published on webmd.com

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