what causes baggy eyes?

[Chaos Coordinator]

what causes bags under the eyes? my husband has developed this and its really bothering him. he said the internet said "get more sleep" and "put a potato on it" and he thinks those are both stupid answers. i'm not sure what exactly he's looking for but any suggestions are welcome.

[mamaeffie]

i've always heard it had to do with dairy allergies or dehydration.

[Apple-Saucy]

Dehydration is the big one. Sleep is relevant too especially with the uncertainty and stress of the whole job thing

[Autumn]

I've heard food allergies can play a big part :hug

[Barefoot Bookworm]

Yep, allergies. Food or environmental.

[Elora]

is it just bags or is there darkening? could he be iodine deficient?

[Mandolin Gypsy]

I have major problems with this.
Here is what has made a noticeable difference for me:

1. Stay away from super salty foods (i.e fast food, pizza, potato chips, processed foods)

2. Plenty of water

3. Use a product for the eye area with coffee in it. Coffee reduces puffiness. It's the best thing I've found so far as far as skincare goes. I use Skin by Ann Webb Coffee Berry skin stick.

My undereye probs have improved dramatically.

[Chaos Coordinator]

It's not dark. He gets dark circles from seasonal allergies for sure.


He will not make any dietary changes. I might be able to get him to drink more water and apply a product of some sort as part of his morning/evening routine.

[Mandolin Gypsy]

It is hard to change diet/eating habits.

After my last post, I wanted to add that salty foods are the worst offender. I notice a difference under my eyes even after one salty meal. :shrug3

Not very encouraging, :shifty but that's been my deal.