Eye care

Many women over 50 years of age are concerned over dark circles and bags under their eyes. There are many causes, some of them have to do with your genes. Some of us inherit bags and dark Circle's while others of us may suffer from allergies and sinus problems that tend to exaggerate the circles and darkness around the eyes.

The problem, whether it is a genetic predisposition, or caused by allergies, can be helped somewhat by using an eye gel and doing some gentle massage movements around the eyes. Be very gentle when massaging around the eyes. Always start from the outside of the eyes - and move in toward the nose. Use gentle tapping movements to aid in the micro circulation around the eyes. Using a mask designed especially for use around the eyes would be very helpful. One of the best eye masks is made by Matis, Paris.

Avoid consuming salt - it can cause water retention. Avoid too much alcohol - this can also cause the bags to look especially heavy. The only permanent way to solve the eye bag problem, (because of the fat deposit in that area), is to have the fat pad removed by a plastic surgeon. This would of course eliminate the problem.