Thursday, 26 January 2023 | 17:18
Aulia Hafisa
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TheIndonesia.id - Many people want to find out how to get rid of eye bags. Not little products out there offer to help de-puff and lighten the under-eye area. However, they don't always work. The best way to fix your eye bags long term is to make a certain lifestyle. 

Please note that staying up too much, having allergies, and crying a lot can make a person's eyebags swell. The result is dark puffy circles like pandas.

Here are 5 ways to get rid of eyebags without any products, citing Cutis Laser Clinics.

1. Sleeping position

Sleeping position can cause fluid to accumulate around the eyes. To get rid of panda eyes, it is advisable to sleep on your back to prevent swelling of the skin gravity. You can also put the extra pillows, preventing fluids from pooling under the skin.

2. Reduce Salt Intake

Eyebags illustration (Freepik)

Too much salt has a negative effect on the body. Moreover, the area under the eyes can hold water because of the high content of sodium or salt in food. So, reduce the salt to get rid of eye bags.

3. Pay attention to allergies

Many allergy sufferers experience swollen and watery eyes when their allergy symptoms recur. 

4. Remove Makeup Before Sleeping

Leaving eye makeup on overnight can cause watery eyes, making them puffy the next day. Make sure to use a mild cleanser, or tissue to remove eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara.

5. Stop Bad Habits

Habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol can have an adverse effects on the skin. Even smoking can cause premature aging, plus the chemicals in cigarettes can irritate the sensitive eye area. Meanwhile, drinking alcohol can make dry skin, eyes look dark and sunken.