How to remove bags under the eyes, exercises, massage

Causes of edema

Lymphatic drainage of the skin around the eyes helps remove excess fluid from the tissues and restore their tone.
Swelling does not always indicate disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular or excretory systems. If swelling appears occasionally, then most likely the reason is the following:

inappropriate skin care (cosmetics left on overnight, excessive amounts of cream, oil applied to the eyelids before bedtime);
eating salty foods in large quantities;
drinking plenty of fluids in the evening;
drinking alcoholic drinks the day before.

Swelling can also occur due to smoking. All bad habits primarily have a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin.

In any case, if you get up in the morning and see a tired woman in the reflection of the mirror, you should take a set of measures to eliminate swelling. Lymphatic drainage of bags under the eyes will not take much of your time and will help refresh your look without extra effort.

How to remove bags under the eyes

Bags under the eyes age a person and give the face a tired look. There can be many reasons: lack of sleep, alcohol and smoking, slow metabolism, water retention in the body and obesity.

Also, with age, fat packets begin to move, which contributes to the formation of hernias and bags under the eyes. It is necessary that the “bags under the eyes” lose their contents, i.e. excess fluid and fatty tissue accumulated in them.

Remember, when you cut an onion, you also free your eyes, allowing them to “cry out” all the harmful substances accumulated in the bags under the eyes.

So, if you have bags under your eyes, then this exercise will help get rid of them.

Types of lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage massage helps remove toxins and reduces swelling or fluid retention. Repetitive and soothing movements also stimulate pain reflexes.

Regularly performed procedure gives the following effect:

enhances immune function;
accelerates metabolism;
improves cell nutrition;
normalizes lipid-water balance;
reduces pain;
causes a state of deep relaxation.

There are two types of lymphatic drainage: hardware and manual. This massage can be performed in a beauty salon or at home, using available cosmetics and devices.

The modern market offers not only professional, but also semi-professional devices. They can be used for sessions at home.

Microcurrent

Traditional lymphatic drainage massage involves applying gentle pressure to the muscles. This stimulates the movement of fluid to the vessels, causing capillaries to open and close, improving the reabsorption of lymph from the tissues back to the nodes.

Microcurrent massage works on a slightly different principle. Low frequency electric current acts on the upper layers of the epidermis, stimulating the active work of smooth muscles.

As a result, blood flow increases and lymph flows out, which ultimately leads to restoration of skin firmness and elasticity. In addition, puffiness and bruising under the eyes are eliminated, wrinkles are smoothed out.

Manual

This method is available to every woman. There are effective techniques that are quite simple. By watching the video instructions or studying the step-by-step photo diagram, you can reproduce all the movements yourself.

For lymphatic drainage massage at home, you will need moisturizing cosmetics, essential oils, cleansing mousse or foam, and cotton towels. If you have all this, study the technique of manual massage and begin the procedure.

If you follow the recommendations, the result will appear immediately. It will be fixed after 5-7 sessions.

The effectiveness of eyelid self-massage

If the specialist’s course has been completed, you can consult with him about performing an independent massage at home. Many doctors advise doing it daily. But they warn about the following rules:

preliminary hygiene procedures for hands and facial skin;
movements should be soft, not move the skin from its location, and not cause pain or excessive tension;
actions must be performed before bedtime 1 time per day, but you can increase the number of massages performed as necessary;
mandatory use of a nourishing cream that will moisturize the skin and saturate it with useful substances.

If all the above rules are observed, the maximum effect is achieved. Within 1 month of daily massage, the patient will notice the following improvements:

lack of pallor of the skin in the eye area;
absence of excessive eye fatigue during prolonged work, especially at the computer;
improving the quality of the skin, which becomes soft and elastic;
eliminating the possibility of the formation of early wrinkles or the appearance of new changes in the skin.

If, after performing independent massage movements, the patient experiences pain or discomfort in the eye area, it is recommended to consult a doctor or professional massage therapist. Perhaps a person performs some stage in carrying out actions incorrectly.

Manual massage technique

Decongestant massage, according to reviews, is best done in the morning. Swelling of the eyelids appears at this time.

It is extremely important to follow a certain sequence of movements - each of them is aimed at a specific effect. Together they allow us to achieve positive results.

Preparation

At this stage, you need to prepare the skin - remove makeup using a cleansing mousse or foam. Movements should be gentle. Under no circumstances should you stretch the dermis, as this will lead to the formation of additional wrinkles.

After washing, let the moisture dry on its own or blot with a soft cotton towel. Apply a small amount of moisturizer or cosmetic oil. Start massaging until the product is absorbed.

Step-by-step execution

This type of massage is performed strictly step by step. If you want to get the desired effect, it is not recommended to skip steps or change their order.

Lymphatic drainage should be done with both hands on both eyes. Place your fingers on the outer corners, press lightly and massage in a circular motion towards your temples.
Use the same fingers to apply pressure - first 3 times on the lower eyelid, gradually moving towards the nose. Then the same amount - on the top, towards the temples.
This exercise should be done with the pads of 4 fingers. Press lightly on the skin under the eye for a few seconds. Then do the same on the upper eyelid.
Using gentle taps, slowly move from the outer corner to the bridge of the nose along the lower eyelid. After that, go back along the top one. It is recommended to repeat the exercise 3 times.
Rifles. The finger should be placed on the edge and, without lifting it from the skin, turned in the other direction so that the nail looks not at the temple, but at the bridge of the nose. Repeat the movement, slowly moving from the outer corner to the inner. Do the same on the upper eyelid.
Lightly press the skin at the outer corner with your fingertips ten times. Then make rolls to the inner one - along the lower edge of the eye socket. Stop, press ten more times and roll along the upper eyelid towards the outer corner. It turns out to be a circle. You need to repeat ten times.
Massage the eye muscle in a circular motion, grabbing the skin on the cheekbones and under the eyebrow. Repeat the exercise 5-10 times.
Lightly tap with your fingertips in the direction of point 7.
Wash your face first with cold water for 10 seconds. Then warm - the same amount of time. Repeat 3 times.

Application of special cosmetics

The final stage of any massage is the application of cosmetics. The modern market offers a wide variety of serums, gels and emulsions of targeted action.

One of the latest new products is a hyaluronic filler cream for the skin around the eyes from the Russian company Novosvit. It provides long-lasting hydration, eliminates puffiness and brightens the skin, smoothes expression lines and deep age wrinkles.

The entire line of products from this manufacturer is offered in the middle price range. This is an undoubted advantage of the product.

Types of massage

Cosmetologists claim that a properly selected anti-wrinkle massage course will significantly reduce visible age-related changes.

There are several popular methods:

Tibetan,
Taoist,
Chinese.

Before starting the procedure, you must carefully study the algorithm for its implementation.

Tibetan massage

This technique is based on the right combination of relaxing strokes and exercises that involve muscle tension:

Take a horizontal position, close your eyes and completely relax.
Use your fingertips to massage your eyelids, carefully controlling the pressure. Movements should be light and measured.
Close your eyes tightly and hold the position for 10 seconds.
Open your eyes and look up at an imaginary point for 15 seconds. Do 10 approaches.
Lower your eyelids and gently press your fingers on the eyeball 10 times.
Lightly press the upper eyelid towards the eyeball. Fix the position and try to open your eyes, making an effort. Repeat 10 times.
Massage closed eyelids with your index fingers clockwise for 120 seconds.
Blink for 40 seconds.

When performing this complex, it is necessary to control the force of pressure: exceeding the permissible norm can lead to injury to the eyeball.

Taoist massage

Exercises are aimed at improving blood circulation through small blood vessels. The spot technique allows you not only to get rid of dark circles under the eyes, but also to smooth out noticeable expression wrinkles. The effectiveness of the method for the skin of the eyelids lies in its effect on the nerve endings:

Take a horizontal position and close your eyes.
Use your index fingers to slowly move from the outer edge of the eye to the inner, lightly pressing on the skin.
Massage the inner corners.
Repeat the procedure in the opposite direction.
Do 5 approaches.
At the final stage, lightly tap the eyebrows and upper eyelid with your fingertips.

You need to do exercises and massage at a slow pace. The total duration should not exceed 10 minutes.

Chinese massage

The technique is based on alternating exposure to cold and heat. The temperature contrast allows you to smooth out wrinkles, relieve puffiness and prevent premature aging. Massage of the eyelids and skin around the eyes is carried out using auxiliary elements, for example, tablespoons. Technique:

Take two tablespoons and rinse thoroughly with running water.
Dip the first spoon with the convex side into the moisturizer and apply one at a time to your closed eyes.
Gently massage each eye to ensure even distribution of the cream.
Heat the second spoon in your hands to body temperature and apply it in the same way as the first.
Make circular movements with a warm spoon, rubbing the cream into the eyelid.
Distribute the remaining product over the area around the eyes using your fingertips.

Spoons or other supporting items should be cool/warm, not icy/hot.

Underwater gymnastics

Gymnastic exercises performed under water are a great way to quickly get rid of swelling. For the procedure, you will need a small basin and clean water without chlorine and other impurities.

Fill a container with cold liquid and immerse your face in it. Then open and close your eyes several times. Raise your head, lower it back into your pelvis and repeat the exercise. This needs to be done 3-4 times.

Underwater gymnastics perfectly tones the skin, moisturizes the mucous membrane of the eyes, and smoothes out even the smallest wrinkles. It is recommended to perform the procedure in the evening so that you don’t have to strain your eyes later.

Let's summarize

Swelling and circles under the eyes occur in women after 25 years. They are not always a symptom of any disease or disorder. Sometimes swelling occurs due to poor nutrition, drinking too much in the evening, or working at the computer for many hours.

It is noteworthy that widely advertised targeted cosmetics have only a superficial effect and do not solve the problem. But you can cope with it perfectly if, in addition to using creams and serums, you regularly do lymphatic drainage massage of the eyelids.

Study the line diagram, watch the video instructions and start a new life without wrinkles, bags under the eyes and swelling!

Author: Elvira Poltaranina

Lymphatic drainage

is a procedure whose purpose is to stimulate lymph circulation.
Under the influence of certain factors (diseases, bad habits, aging, unhealthy lifestyle), lymph flow slows down, blood vessels become clogged, and harmful substances and fluid accumulate in the tissues in the form of swelling and edema, hence the swelling under the eyes. This type of massage forces the lymphatic system to work correctly, toxins and excess fluid are removed from the body, and, consequently, swelling is reduced. Duration of the procedure
The massage is carried out for 10-20 minutes, after about 7-10 regular procedures (daily, preferably in the morning), swelling and circles under the eyes disappear. Once the result is achieved, it is enough to carry out this massage once a week. Evening lymphatic drainage massage can be used to prevent bags under the eyes in the morning.

Lymphatic drainage massage technique for eyelids.

Step 1.

Cleanse the skin around the eyes. To do this, we wash ourselves with a special product (foam, gel), wipe the areas around the eyes with tonic (Cornflower hydrolate) and carefully apply a cream around the eyes (eye cream with Rose Botanicus is perfect), a nourishing mask or cosmetic oil (any base oil from our range is suitable ).

Step 2.

We begin the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. We massage both eyes with both hands at the same time. Using two fingers (index and middle) we make 10 circular movements clockwise at the outer corner of the eye in the temple area.

Step 3.

Using the pads of the same index and middle fingers, we apply light pressure on the skin of the eyelids in the direction from the temple to the nose. The skin should not move. We repeat 3 times for the lower eyelid, then move to the upper eyelid and perform 3 more approaches, but this time from the nose to the temple.

Step 4.

If the product that you applied to the skin around the eyes before the massage is completely absorbed, apply a small amount again, this will prevent stretching of the sensitive skin of the eyelids. After this, press the lower eyelid for a few seconds with the pads of 4 fingers (fingers are located vertically), repeat for the upper eyelid. Lightly walk the pads of your index and middle fingers along the lower eyelid from the temple to the nose, making tapping movements, then along the upper eyelid in the direction from the nose to the temple.

Step 5.

We place the middle finger on the rib at the outer corner of the eye next to the temple, with the nail turned towards the temple. We roll the finger over the other edge so that the nail now faces the bridge of the nose. We slowly move with such “rolls” along the bone under the eye from the temple to the nose. We repeat about 5 times, move to the area under the eyebrow, and perform the movement in the opposite direction (from the nose to the temple).

Step 6.

We apply 10 light pressures with the middle finger at the outer corner of the eye, roll the finger along the bone under the eye to the inner corner of the eye (as in the previous exercise), 10 pressures at the inner corner next to the bridge of the nose, roll the finger under the eyebrow towards the temple. We make about 10 such circles, not forgetting about pressure in each corner of the eye.

Step 7

Using light pressure from the index and middle fingers, we perform circular movements along the orbicularis oculi muscle, capturing the area above the eyebrow and the upper part of the cheekbone. We start from the outer corner of the eye near the temple and move through the bottom to the nose.

Step 8

We finish the lymphatic drainage massage with light tapping movements along the same “route” as in the previous movement.

Step 9

We wash ourselves again. But now it will take a little longer. First, hold your face under cold water for about 10 seconds, then the same amount under warm water. Try to perform this procedure at least 10 times, ideally for about 3 minutes.