The connection between poor lymphatic circulation and bags under the eyes (and what a good eye cream can do about it)

We have previously written about the causes of baggy eyes , which can be quite diverse, but now we would like to highlight one of them and dispel a misconception regarding the topic of baggy eyes.

Bags under the eyes can develop not only as a result of smoking, eating a lot of salty foods, or heredity.

One of the most common phenomena is that poor lymphatic circulation causes unpleasant aesthetic symptoms, which one would not even think about, as we know that our arms and legs can easily become wet, but it is less well known that the accumulation of water can affect any part of the body, including the area around the eyes.

How the lymphatic system works (briefly)

The functioning of the human body is very complicated, it’s no coincidence that doctors study it for many years, so we don’t really want to delve into the functioning of lymphatic circulation any further than necessary.

However, to understand how and why a poorly functioning or less efficient lymphatic system can cause bags under the eyes, it is important to know what its function is.

Lymphatic circulation is not usually given much importance in the public consciousness, which is a mistake, as it functions as a complement to venous circulation: it helps drain fluid between tissues through the capillaries.

Furthermore, it also plays a significant role in the functioning of the immune system: just think about the fact that when we are sick, our lymph nodes often swell, and this is no coincidence.

It therefore follows that it also performs a kind of protective function, as it plays an important role not only in draining excess fluid, but also in removing toxins.

Therefore, if lymphatic circulation is not functioning properly, excess fluid accumulates between the tissues.

But why and how can fluid accumulate under the eyes?

So here’s a little experiment: if you carefully pinch the skin under your eyes, you can feel how thin and loose the skin here is – 0.5 mm thick to be exact.

The fat layer found here is incredibly thin and scarce, but if it disappears, for example as a natural part of aging, the skin tissue becomes loose.

As a result of this process, water can easily accumulate under the eyes, causing the well-known bags.

But of course, as we mentioned in our previous posts, not only water, but also fat tissue can accumulate after a certain age.

The reason for this is that as the eye muscles weaken, the fat next to them “migrates”, typically to the area under the eyes, and this can essentially be a reason for the appearance of bags under the eyes.

Overall, it is true that as tissues loosen and weaken, interstitial fluid can accumulate much more easily, which can only be further exacerbated by poor lymphatic circulation.

The connection between sleep, lymphatic circulation and bags under the eyes

You’ve probably experienced that when you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, your eyes, and even your entire face, are a little puffier.

This is because your body is in a horizontal position for hours while you sleep, which means that the fluid between the tissues cannot be removed efficiently by the lymphatic system – especially if your circulation is not working properly – and therefore it is distributed throughout the body, causing baggy eyes.

Interestingly, this phenomenon is most common in those who sleep on their side or stomach, but a higher pillow can improve the situation.

But how do you know if this is what’s causing the bags under your eyes?

If the lymphatic circulation is working well, after waking up, the lymphatic system can work more easily with the help of gravity, and the bags under the eyes and facial puffiness will disappear relatively quickly.

However, for those whose circulation is obstructed or limited for some reason, the problem of baggy eyes does not go away.

So this also means that lack of sleep alone does not cause permanent bags under the eyes, they may be more likely caused by fluid retention.

How InstanTENSE Plus Eye Care Helps with Baggy Eyes

InstanTENSE Plus firming serum is extremely effective in eliminating eye bags, as it also contains a peptide – EYESERIL® peptide – that stimulates lymphatic circulation, thereby enabling it to more effectively drain interstitial fluid from the area; in this case, from the area under the eyes, with spectacular results in just a few minutes!

Thanks to this peptide, the eye area becomes less edematous and also helps maintain skin firmness and elasticity.

It also contains natural skin tightening ingredients, such as BIOSKINUP™ CONTOUR 3R, a natural skin tightening active ingredient consisting of concentrated plant extracts of white lily, Brazilian ginseng and muira puama.

By stimulating microcirculation, it is clinically proven to reduce under-eye bags, dark circles and puffiness. It also improves skin firmness.

The effectiveness of the InstanTENSE Plus serum is confirmed by independent clinical studies , and you can also read real customer reviews on the website , and don’t miss the customer reviews written on Creammania if you are curious about the effectiveness of the serum.

What else can you do to prevent edema from affecting more than just your eyes?

From the above, it turns out that lymphatic circulation is a very important “element” of our body, which sometimes needs some help, especially in the case of bags under the eyes.

Its reduced functioning is mostly due to lifestyle, which primarily means a lack of exercise, but sedentary work can also have a negative effect.

InstanTENSE Plus is perfect for eliminating bags under your eyes, but you can give your overall lymphatic circulation an even greater boost if you supplement the use of the serum with lymphatic massage – either manual or machine -, exercise, and a healthy diet.

Plus, all of this will have a great effect on your skin.