Nowadays, seeing bags under the eyes is common and normal. We consider it a natural consequence of stress and anxiety. Many people, resigned, accept them as part of a new reality: that life is a battle, and anxiety is normal.
But this doesn't have to be the case.
At Saper, we believe that bags under the eyes are a reflection of our inner world. They are a messenger telling us something important: our body and mind are weak. Once we know this, we understand that we have the power to decide: continue with the life that has caused this tiredness in our eyes or change our daily routine to build a life full of vitality and energy.
What are bags and what causes them?
Under-eye bags arise when the tissue structures and muscles that support the eyelids weaken. In this case, we see how the skin can begin to sag, and the fat that normally surrounds the eye shifts to the under-eye area.
These can arise for two reasons:
- Through the passage of time : In this case, at Saper, we believe these bags reflect wisdom, experience, and life. They are the result of old age, and the best thing we can do is care for them and pamper them with healthy words, certified organic cosmetics, and facial massages to soften them.
- Due to stress, anxiety, insomnia... In this case, bags appear in young people who wouldn't normally suffer from this more tired look... In all ancient civilizations, such as Ayurveda or Chinese medicine, the younger years are considered the richest in Chi or prana, the vital energy that heals everything. Therefore, these bags we see in young adults and even some adolescents are not normal: they appear because the body is under stress, with a constant flow of cortisol, adrenal glands overdrive, fluid retention... all of this can lead to premature bags under the eyes. In this case, we believe the remedy is more complex and offer you different alternatives so you can include them in your routine.
How to eliminate bags naturally?
If the bags appear due to kidney disease, dermatitis, or thyroid ophthalmopathy, it is important to consult a specialist and treat this minor abnormality.
If bags under the eyes are due to insomnia, fluid retention, stress, etc., we recommend these natural practices:
- Establish a good sleep routine : And here, the important thing isn't the number of hours, but the quality of those hours. Some people need 8 hours, others more, others less. But everyone needs quality sleep. We recommend that an hour before bed, you do things that relax YOU: not what's currently trending, not what an Instagrammer said the other day... what truly relaxes you. This is what will give you high-quality sleep. Maybe it's a warm bath, a light read, a cup of warm almond milk, a nature documentary, gentle stretching, facial yoga with natural cosmetics...
- Hydrate properly : In this case, it's the same. The amount of water each person should drink per day varies depending on their constitution, metabolism, physical activity, climate... the important thing is that this water is of good quality, filtered, mineralized, pure, fragrant... You can drink it in glasses of water or in herbal infusions, ripe fruit, vegetable juices...
- Meditation : The act of being present is very powerful. When we feel connected to life, in the here and now, our sympathetic nervous system relaxes and the system responsible for renewing and revitalizing the body is activated. You can meditate in many ways, depending on your personality and lifestyle: sitting, walking, cooking, eating, reading, singing, dancing, running, painting, sewing... it's the sensation that time ceases to exist, which allows you to live in peace and heal...
- Use certified organic cosmetics : In this case, it's important to include eye contour creams in your cleansing routine that contain anti-inflammatory, decongestant ingredients that improve circulation in the eye area. From the Saper range, we recommend the Radiant Look eye contour cream , applied with a roll-on, with essential oils that improve circulation (fennel), decongest (geranium), and soothe (lavender).
and the Bio Regenerate Cellular Eye Serum , is formulated with Ginkgo Biloba extract (improves microcirculation), with Eyebright water (very soothing), with Green Tea and Sea Buckthorn extract (very antioxidant)…
- Use cold compresses with lavender essential oil : Lavender is a very relaxing and fragrant medicinal plant. Using it as an essential oil in a cold compress, for example, will reduce and decongest the bags around your eyes.
- Facial massages : Performing gentle, circular movements around your eyes is fantastic for relaxing the area. You can combine this exercise with small, light, and minimal tapping movements. On our IG account, you'll find a short tutorial on how to incorporate this into your facial care routine.
Remember that every body is unique: try, experiment, and stick with what makes you feel good and works for you.
