{"id":91596471359,"date":"2020-10-05T14:50:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T12:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neue-augen.de\/blog\/nicht-kategorisiert\/under-eye-bags-causes-significance-and-remedies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:14:04","slug":"under-eye-bags-causes-significance-and-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neue-augen.de\/en\/blog\/common\/under-eye-bags-causes-significance-and-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Under-eye bags \u2013 causes, significance and remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to do about eye bags?<\/h2>\n

Everyone will at some point have to deal with eye bags<\/strong> and dark circles<\/a><\/strong>. While most people are only rarely affected, others face these swellings in the eye area<\/strong> every day.<\/p>\n\n

People with dark circles or under-eye bags often wrongly give the impression<\/strong> that they are sleep deprived<\/strong>, not well, or even ill. Immediately, images of a sleepless night or a night of heavy drinking, of stress and alcohol, come to mind. These are not necessarily the causes of under-eye bags. And so under-eye bags or a sagging of the eye area <\/strong>are not something anyone wants. Rather, people want to remove this perceived sign of insufficient sleep immediately.<\/p>\n\n

But what causes eye bags and dark circles? Do eye bags really have anything to do with tears? And are swollen eye bags<\/strong> a cause for concern? You can find answers to these questions, as well as information about eye bags and how to treat them, in the following article.<\/p>\n\n

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Causes of under-eye bags<\/h2>\n

The causes of lacrimal sacs – The term \u201clacrimal sacs\u201d suggests that they are caused by tears. In fact, tears and lacrimal sacs have nothing to do with each other<\/strong>. Lacrimal sacs are located in a bony canal beside the nose and are always present.<\/p>\n\n

In a healthy state, this swelling is not visible. If the lymph flow is disturbed, the fluid can no longer drain properly<\/strong> and collects in the tissue around the eye. This then causes the swelling commonly known as a “tear sac”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

However, fluid accumulation is only one cause of under-eye bags. In such cases, they can be temporary or permanent.<\/p>\n\n

A second cause of under-eye bags is the permanent sagging of the skin, muscles, or fatty tissue beneath the eye. This second cause is either a personal predisposition<\/strong> or an age-related change in the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Although the extent of swelling of eye bags and dark circles varies from person to person, under-eye swelling becomes more pronounced with age as the muscles, connective tissue, and skin lose elasticity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

A combination of both causes is also possible. Swollen eyes<\/a> are, incidentally, especially noticeable in the morning when they occur temporarily.<\/p>\n

Lacrimal sacs: Their causes at a glance<\/h3>\n

The following graphic illustrates the causes of under-eye bags. These range from stress and insufficient sleep to the natural aging process.<\/p>\n\n

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Do I need to see a doctor about under-eye bags?<\/h2>\n

The area around the eyes where under-eye bags form is one of the most sensitive. This is where the thin skin<\/strong> becomes apparent: it is many times thinner around the eyes<\/strong> than in other parts of the body (up to three times thinner than the rest of the facial skin and up to six times thinner than the skin on the rest of the body).<\/p>\n\n

Since it also lacks subcutaneous tissue and firm connective tissue, it offers less firmness<\/strong>. This excess skin also makes it prone to fluid retention and swelling<\/strong> \u2014 and consequently to under-eye bags.<\/p>\n\n

Stress or lack of sleep, in particular, can cause visible swelling around the lower eyelid. In these cases, the swelling is usually short-lived and harmless. This excess skin usually disappears once you get some rest and sleep.<\/p>\n\n

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If under-eye bags or dark circles persist<\/strong> and possibly even grow larger<\/strong>, seeing a doctor is advisable. The doctor can determine the causes of the under-eye bags and recommend eye care or further treatments.<\/p>\n\n

Persistently swollen eyes can be signs of a disease \u2013 for example, liver or kidney disease, heart failure, or an allergy. Ultimately, however, only medical examinations can determine whether treatment of the lacrimal sacs is advisable, whether they are actually related to a disease<\/strong>, and how serious it is.<\/p>\n

Are there home remedies for removing eye bags and dark circles?<\/h2>\n

Eye bags and dark circles are considered cosmetic blemishes <\/strong>by many people. People often try to conceal these blemishes with a so-called home remedy<\/strong>, for example by placing a tea bag\u2014usually green or black tea\u2014or cucumber slices over the eyes. Make-up, such as concealer, is also considered a home remedy in a figurative sense.<\/p>\n\n

In addition, various manufacturers have for years been bringing eye-care products to market to combat skin aging and noticeable fat deposits, such as creams with or without collagen or hyaluronic acid. These are intended to contribute to the removal of under-eye bags<\/strong> and prevent<\/strong> or permanently address<\/strong> dark circles.<\/p>\n\n

Often, these cosmetic remedies are very expensive and, like the regularly recommended connective-tissue massages for eyelid tightening (lower eyelid tightening, hooded eyelids), are not very effective. On the other hand, there is effective help for temporary visible swelling<\/strong> caused by lack of sleep. Whether the well-known quark or cucumber mask, cold teaspoons, or tea bags help, however, is questionable.<\/p>\n\n

What has been proven to help is a mild urea-based eye cream from the pharmacy<\/strong>. It makes the skin around the eyes more supple and moisturizes it.<\/p>\n\n

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