by A Kairi

Created on: September 19, 2009

Nothing says old and worn out better then puffy eyes with or without dark circles, yet swollen eyes afflict young people as well as old. Many women begin having the problem in their teens, and some unfortunate people begin having swollen eyes during childhood. It is said that eyes are windows to the soul, and puffy, dark eyes can make a person appear years older. So, if you are looking to rejuvenate your appearance and attain a more youthful looking face, one of the most important things that you can do is banish your under eye bags.

There are many pricey 'miracle' creams and products on the market that promise to do just that, but few deliver any meaningful results. The few that do have a beneficial effect are often overpriced products that anyone could create a low priced, yet equally beneficial equivalent to in their own kitchen. You can save quite a bit of money and most likely see better results by making your own eye treatments. Perhaps more important than external creams or ointments is addressing the internal problems that cause swollen eyes.

In order to remedy the problem of swollen eyes, one must first understand what causes them. Contrary to popular belief fatigue is not the only cause, nor even the leading cause of puffy eyes. It is one of the major causes, however fatigues effect on eyes pales in comparison to other factors.

Sinus Problems

So you get enough sleep but still cant get rid of your under eye problems. There may be a solution for you because unbeknownst to most people sinus problems are the main cause of swollen eyes and dark circles. Our sinuses drain just below our eyes; a process that mostly occurs while we are sleeping. This drainage does not occur as much as it should when we do not sleep enough, which is why fatigue can cause our eyes to swell and have dark circles underneath.

However, congestion and other sinus problems can interfere with the drainage process. This will cause swelling and dark circles in the afflicted person regardless of how much sleep they get. People whose sinuses are in good working order, who also get enough sleep have much fewer eye issues than people who have sinus problems or are routinely fatigued.

If you routinely suffer from puffy eyes, a good first step to alleviating this symptom is to see your doctor. Your doctor can test you for allergies (another key factor) or other factors (such as swollen adenoids or even infected teeth) that interfere with your sinus drainage. Many people find that they have

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