Everyone has had one of those long nights, where you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror only to see dark circles under and puffy bags under the eyes. It can be alarming, embarrassing, and frustrating to see and just as bad to endure. What causes bags and discoloration? How do you get rid of it? Well, there are a number of different factors that contribute to the formation of under eye bags and circles, and there are also a number of different ways to fight and eventually eliminate them as well, you just need to know the right way to go about treating the problem.

The most common cause of discoloration is actually caused by ruptured blood cells that haven't been thoroughly flushed from under and around the eyes. When these pigments sit stagnant they "dry out" and stick to your skin in the form of discoloration. There are a few ways to reduce this problem without going the injection or surgical route. Look for an eye gel or cream that specifically targets discoloration and breaks it down. Another way is increase your water intake. Drinking plenty of water every day (no less than six glasses) will not only flush the discoloration from under your eyes, it will also flush your skin of any impurities and toxins that can cause the rest of the skin to look old and faded.

Puffiness is usually caused by poor lymphatic drainage resulting in fluids and fats that are supposed to be flushed from the body getting stuck as well as capillary permeability which are fluids passing through weak capillary walls. There are quite a few ways to treat and reduce puffiness with all natural remedies and organic eye gels. Slices of fresh and cooled cucumber can dissipate bags over time with continued use. Some of the best eye gels on the market contain an all natural peptide known as Eyeliss, an organic peptide that eliminates puffiness by increasing the strength of capillary walls, as well as increasing, and stimulating lymphatic drainage.

Other factors contribute to the development of unsightly dark circles and bags. Diet, lack of sleep, stress, smoking, water intake and genetics can all have an effect on your eyes and skin. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins allows the skin and body to fight off infection, as well as adding nourishment to parts of the body that need it. Stress and lack of sleep throws our bodies all out of sync. Try and relax more, count to ten or meditate. Make sure you get at least six to eight hours of sleep to help recharge yourself. Sleep allows the body to function in an uninterrupted state, resulting in proper body functions.

There are literally hundreds maybe not thousands of all natural ways to effectively battle and eliminate dark circles and puffiness from under the eyes. Before even thinking about surgery or injection, do everything in your power to try and alleviate the problem naturally. Be wary of some dark circle creams or gels that are made with harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances as these substances are known to cause irritation in the skin and with the skin surrounding the eye being so thin, some serious complications can arise if direct contact or too much product is used. Look online for the best dark circle cream and read customer reviews. Talk to a dermatologist and see if they can point you in the right direction for a safe and effective treatment to reduce dark circles and puffiness.