When you wake up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror, you sometimes notice terrible under-eye pouches. Heavy, drooping eyelids and narrow eyes may even scare you. Applying mascara and eye shadow becomes almost an impossible task. You will have to go to school, work or a meeting looking tired and disheveled. Some people might even start asking probing questions about your appearance.

1. Busy nightlife, heavy drinking and lack of sleep.
2. Various kidney and heart conditions. Additional symptoms often include swelling of your face, legs and arms. You will have to treat the underlying conditions first.
3. Use of subpar cosmetic products.
4. Having dinner late at night and drinking lots of fluids before bed.
5. Excessive consumption of spicy and salty foods. People who love crackers, chips, pizza and sushi often suffer from eye puffiness.
6. Age-related developments increase the risk of having eye bags. Weakening muscles, loss of skin turgor, and fluid buildup under the skin often cause sagging.
7. Prolonged computer use.
8. Stress and crying can also lead to swelling and dark circles appearing under your eyes. Chronic depression might completely change a person’s appearance.

Sedentary lifestyle is another common cause of facial skin problems. Lack of movement can trigger problems related to health, appearance and sense of well-being.

1. Do a quick workout. Even 10 minutes of active movement can improve blood flow and jump-start your lymphatic system.
2. Take a contrast shower. Wash your face with ice water before leaving the bathroom.
3. Apply a metal spoon to your skin for a few minutes.
4. Do some eye exercises. Try rotating your eyes clockwise and counterclockwise, closing them tight and opening wide.
5. If you had a big night out that included alcohol and partying, drink 200 ml of mineral water.
6. Put used tea bags in the fridge for 15 minutes then apply them to your skin. This is a great option for people who prefer drinking tea without sugar.
7. Grate a couple of raw potatoes. Apply the paste to your eyelids for 10 minutes then rinse it off with cold water.
8. Make some chamomile tea ice cubes. To benefit from its healing properties, massage your face with an ice cube without holding it in one place for too long.
9. Brew a cup of herbal diuretic tea.

As a last sort, you can take a diuretic supplement. Avoid doing that before leaving the house, because you will have to take frequent bathroom breaks.