The upper eyelids dropping partially or completely over the eyes is an annoying defect that makes the look tired and heavy, impairing the overall aesthetic appeal. A drooping eyelid, with the exception of a serious pathology requiring medical intervention, can be removed independently at home.
Reasons for the appearance of a drooping eyelid
Often the overhanging upper eyelid is an anatomical feature of representatives of a certain genotype, nationality. Sometimes the sagging of the eyelid is an acquired cosmetic defect.
Visually noticeable eyelid covering of the eye of varying severity occurs in people of any age for a number of reasons:
- genetic predetermination;
- age-related changes (the delicate skin of the eyelids ages and loses its elasticity faster than the covers of other areas of the face);
- complication after a previous illness;
- a strong allergic reaction of the body to medicines, foods, cosmetics;
- irrational drinking regime and unbalanced nutrition;
- sleep disturbance;
- overwork;
- alcohol abuse leading to swelling;
- a sharp loss of body weight.
How to remove a drooping eyelid at home
A healthy lifestyle and grooming activities performed competently and regularly are the main ingredients in the fight against sagging eyelids.
The following procedures are among the current means of preventing and eliminating a cosmetic defect:
- the use of medicinal creams on the recommendation of a cosmetologist;
- lifting masks based on natural ingredients;
- traditional medicine - compresses and ice cubes;
- acupressure and special exercises to strengthen the muscles of the face.
In the struggle to preserve beauty and youth, it is very important to abandon harmful addictions and balance the diet. If an allergic reaction was the root cause of the defect, then it is necessary to visit a doctor to identify and eliminate the allergen.
It is important to regulate the drinking regime. It is necessary to constantly replenish the reserves of life-giving moisture for the body. It is recommended to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. To avoid puffiness, do not drink water before bed. Healthy sleep and proper nutrition are essential. The daily sleep rate is 7-8 hours.
When a problem occurs, spicy and salty foods are necessarily excluded from the diet, and the consumption of foods high in fat is limited. The skin must be saturated with oxygen, therefore, walking in fresh, clean air, airing the premises are integral parts of the general health complex.
It is difficult to remove the overhanging eyelid in the shortest possible time.
Properly applied makeup helps to look great in the presence of a cosmetic flaw. Contacting a specialist simplifies and speeds up the process of eliminating the deficiency. There are many professional tools for correcting eyelid drooping over the eyes: from special injections to contouring.
Creams
As practice shows, there are no magic remedies that instantly and forever get rid of a cosmetic defect. However, there are a number of ointments and creams that help to put the problem area in order after the course of application. Relief ointment is used as an emergency aid when a problem occurs.
It contains mineral, vegetable and animal oils, which are successfully used in the manufacture of expensive anti-aging cosmetics. The ointment has a powerful effect on the skin, toning it and smoothing out wrinkles. The active ingredient of the drug - shark fat - activates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and returns the skin of the eyelid to a fairly quickly tightened look.
The drug is used as an adjuvant in limited doses - no more than 1 time per week.
A good remedy for the prevention of overhanging eyelids - "Heparin" ointment. The drug improves blood flow, removes puffiness and darkening of the skin. The ointment is applied with your fingertips, not too close to the mucous membrane of the eye, once a day. The topical preparation for solving the problem is "Zinc Ointment", which helps to restore the tone of the facial muscles.
It is applied in a thin layer before going to bed on clean skin. Those with sensitive skin types are advised to mix the product with a nourishing night cream. For the prevention and treatment of eyelid diseases, most cosmetologists recommend Blefapogel of the first modification (there are 2 types of them in total) with a moisturizing effect.
The gel effectively copes with the elimination of swelling, bags and puffiness.
The drug is applied to cleansed eyelid skin and eyelashes. For better absorption of the composition into the skin and stimulation of local blood flow, the application procedure is accompanied by a light massage. For effective treatment, the drug is used 2 times a day for one month. For preventive purposes, one application per day is sufficient.
Recommended as basic care products for the problem area:
- day cream with a toning, tightening effect "Parsley" of the "Miracle basket" cosmetic series;
- Moisturizing Cream "Energy Charge" from the "Avon" series;
- firming cream from the Black Pearl cosmetic line.
Instructions for the use of creams are printed on the packaging and on a special insert. When purchasing a cosmetic product, you should always pay attention to the expiration date. The active components are active for no more than 1 year of storage.
Masks
Masks made from specially selected natural ingredients effectively remove puffiness and open the eyes. Apply only to the upper eyelid.
| Name | Ingredients | Recommendations for use |
| Cucumber |
| Apply the components mixed into a homogeneous mass on the upper eyelids and hold for 10-15 minutes. Then wash everything off. |
| With aloe juice |
| Stir, let stand for 1 hour in the cold, apply the composition over the eyes, leave for 10 minutes. At the end of the procedure, wipe the skin with a napkin. |
| Parsley | Chop the parsley until mushy. | Gently place the chopped parsley on gauze over the eyes and hold for 10 minutes. Then you can carry out a contrasting wash. |
| Potato |
| Mix the ingredients well until the consistency of sour cream. Apply the mixture, hold for 7 minutes. Rinse off the composition thoroughly. |
| Protein |
| The composition can be kept on the eyelids for 10 minutes. At the end of the procedure, wash with cool water. |
| Starch |
| Mix the components, apply the composition to the upper eyelid for 10-15 minutes. Wash with cool water. |
Frequency of use and contraindications:
- masks with cucumber or aloe are recommended to be done 2-3 times a week. With a tendency of the skin to redness, 1 time is enough;
- parsley is endowed with whitening properties, therefore, owners of fair skin should limit its use;
- potato mask is not recommended for those with sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.
Compresses
Compresses based on various active liquid solutions help to remove the overhanging eyelid:
- milk;
- tea;
- potato juice;
- infusion of sage;
- calendula;
- chamomile.
A cotton or gauze pad impregnated with the selected composition for 7-15 minutes. applied to the upper eyelids. Contrasting compresses are very effective. At the end of the treatment, a moisturizing eye cream is applied to the toned skin.
| Name | Composition | Recommendations |
| Milk compress |
| Whisk the milk and baking soda. Refrigerate. Saturate a cotton pad with the composition and put on the eyelid for 15 minutes. Conduct a contrasting wash. |
| Contrast compress with sage or calendula |
| Pour boiling water over sage (calendula), let stand for about 3 hours, strain, divide the infusion into two parts. Hold one half in the refrigerator, the other - warm up. Moistening a cotton pad alternately in hot and cold infusion, apply on the eyelid for 2 minutes. Alternate 5 times. |
| Compress with potato juice | 2 potatoes | Grate potatoes finely, squeeze out the juice. Soak a cotton pad with juice and leave for 10 minutes. on the eyelid. At the end of the procedure, clean the skin with a napkin. |
Ice cubes
Rubbing the skin with ice cubes is a physiotherapy procedure, the effectiveness of which is based on the body's positive response to the cooling of the receptor layer.
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This procedure has a triple effect:
- massage effect activates blood flow, stimulates the synthesis of elastin and collagen;
- the shock reaction of the skin to the cold leads first to vasoconstriction, then to the reciprocal compensation of the body - an increase in blood flow, delivering nutrients to the local skin;
- herbal supplement specifically addresses the problem of eyelid sagging.
Sage, tea rose, parsley as active additives in the composition of cosmetic ice help to remove the overhanging eyelid. A decoction is made from medicinal plants and frozen in special molds. The resulting ice cubes are rubbed onto clean eyelid skin 3-4 times a week.
Exercise and massage
Regular massage of the problem area is an effective remedy against sagging upper eyelids. The massage is performed gently, without stretching and excessive pressure. Ring fingers pointwise massage the eyelids for 5 minutes, directing the movements from the bridge of the nose to the temporal zone.
It is advised to start the procedure by warming up the treatment area over a steam bath and applying a moisturizer. The massage is carried out 2 times a day on a daily basis for a month. The result is achieved only with the regularity of the procedure.
Facial muscles must be kept in good shape. They, like the muscular system of the whole body, require training.
Cosmetologists recommend simple exercises, the daily implementation of which prevents sagging of the eyelids:
- open your eyes wide and clap your eyelashes;
- close your eyes, then sharply open your eyes and make a circular rotation with them;
- raise your eyebrows up, close your eyes for a while, open your eyes and lower your eyebrows;
- raise your eyebrows up with your fingers, pulling them slightly to the temples, blink quickly for a few seconds;
- press the index finger to the browbone, try to frown, while exerting resistance with your finger. All exercises are recommended to be repeated 7 to 10 times.
Makeup
Correct makeup helps you look charming, even if you have problems with the tone of the upper eyelid. The main goal is to open your eyes.
A few recommendations:
- it is preferable to choose decorative products in natural shades.Bright makeup can draw undue attention to the problem area;
- matte shades of beige, peach, brown are applied with shading from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye with increased color saturation. It is better to forget about pearlescent shadows for a while;
- light shadows, lightly applied under the lower eyelids, open the look;
- neatly traced arrows visually raise the upper eyelids and enlarge the eye section. A thin line is drawn, retreating from the inner corner of the eye by a third;
- mascara is applied only to the upper eyelashes;
- light eyebrows are tinted with dark shadows, thereby switching the look from a heavy eyelid.
How to eliminate morning puffiness under the eyes
Puffy eyes when waking up is not a disaster to get upset about in the morning. Returning a clear, open gaze on an emergency basis is not difficult with simple means. First of all: morning exercises, a contrast shower, washing with cool water.
You can remove the overhanging eyelid after activating all body systems in one of the available ways:
- cool spoons in the freezer and hold them in front of your eyes until the metal heats up to room temperature. You can massage your eyelids with cold spoons or ice cubes;
- put chilled tea bags on your eyes and hold for 15 minutes;
- make a potato compress or protein mask;
- Strawberries and cucumbers give an excellent tightening effect. Grind and apply the mixture on gauze to the eyelids for 15 minutes;
- quickly relieves puffiness with a compress with vitamin E (in liquid form, the vitamin is sold in any pharmacy). Mix a few drops of vitamin with cold water, soak a cotton pad, hold on the eyelids for 10 minutes;
- emergency aid - Relief ointment.
Rules for the care of eyelid skin prone to swelling
Preventive measures help to avoid swelling and sagging of the eyelid. First of all, it is necessary to adjust the diet: to minimize the use of salty, spicy foods. Include in the daily menu products that have good draining qualities: green tea, cucumbers, cabbage, celery.
Compliance with simple rules will help prevent the appearance of a problem area on the face:
- always wash off makeup before bed. Make-up removal should be done in a gentle way. Increased friction provokes irritation, which then transforms into morning swelling;
- choose an eye cream in compliance with the age limit. Caring cosmetics should be adapted to the age-related needs of the skin;
- night cream with hyaluronic acid, which attracts moisture from deep skin layers, apply in 40 minutes. before sleep. During this time, the liquid has time to be evenly distributed in the treated area;
- in the process of applying the cream to the eyelids, it is easy to press on the bone under the eyebrow;
- long work at the computer, interrupt periodically and perform exercises for the eyelids;
- on bright, sunny days, hide your eyes under sunglasses;
- it is advisable to sleep on your back, thereby avoiding the influx of internal moisture to the face;
- quit smoking. Nicotine, which disrupts the microcirculation process, is a serious provocateur of eye puffiness.
The drooping eyelid, giving the look sadness and gloom, distorts the visual perception of appearance. It is possible to remove the negative factor without surgical intervention by rationally choosing a suitable set of measures to eliminate the deficiency. The key to success is a healthy lifestyle and regular grooming procedures.
Article design:E. Chaikina
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