Is olive oil good for eye bags?

Have you ever woken up in the morning, looked in the mirror, and felt like you had just gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson? Those puffy bags under your eyes can be seriously depressing. So what’s a person to do? One common home remedy that is often suggested is olive oil – but does it really work? Let’s investigate.

What Causes Eye Bags?

Before we dive into whether or not olive oil can help minimize eye bags, let’s first take a quick look at what actually causes them.

Short answer: multiple factors.

  • Lack of sleep
  • Genetics
  • Aging
  • Fluid retention due to salty foods or alcohol consumption

Nope, it’s not always because you stayed up all night watching Netflix. Blame genetics – thanks mom!

What is Olive Oil?

So now onto our main topic – olive oil! Surely everyone knows what olive oil is right?
Just in case anyone needs a refresher course:

Olive oil = liquid fat extracted from olives (Fancy talk huh?)
It’s commonly used for cooking, moisturizing skin/hair…stuff like that.

The Nutritional Value of Olive Oil

Alrighty then — onto the important stuff.
Let’s get nerdy as hell about some nutrition facts:

(Most nutri-dense varieties)
| | Per Tablespoon |
| — | ———–|
| Calories: | 120 |
| Fat: | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat: | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat : | 10g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat : | 1.5g |

The bottom line here folks – this stuff may have A LOT of calories per serving compared to other salad dressings/ oils , BUT those fats are amped with some serious health benefits.

Can Olive Oil Help With Eye Bags?

Now, back to the question at hand: can olive oil help minimize those pesky eye bags? Well, short answer: it’s complicated.

The topic is a bit gray area- there’s no scientific data backing up this theory (or disproving for that matter). But because we’re all about maximizing self care and treating yourself well – let’s dive into the hypothesis as to WHY olive oil MAY be helpful in fighting chin down exhaustion:

How Olive Oil Could Work

  • Moisturizing properties:
    Olive oil has hydrating properties that can potentially decrease dryness around eyes which accentuate puffiness under your eyes

  • Rich source of Vitamin E :
    Vitamin E (AKA Tocopherol) = known antioxidant=neutralizes unstable molecules before they damage healthy cells
    Theory behind using oils high in tocopherols is simply reducing oxidative damage/ inflammation reduction.
    Caution: Doing extensive research on various derma blogs or older Youtube tutorials suggest directly applying vitamin E isn’t super effective topically alone.. Any product with tocopherol will still have benefits overall though!
    (Imagery of scientist gif here)

So while there could be potential advantages to trying out this home remedy, it’s important to keep in mind some possible side effects as well. Here are a few things you should consider before slathering your face with cooking oil:

  1. Clogged Pores
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    When removing any kind liquid such as olive oil from skin thoroughly ; without proper attention these types oils might lead digging deep enough into our pores causing acne prone fleshing out itself even further than usual . Based off certain skin-types, always test on smaller areas first!

  2. Irritation
    Get an eyeful . If anything gets inside sensitive skin – it can cause that could lead to irritation, rash, burning sensations- you name it!
    Insider tip: Preferably speaking with an expert dermatologist or cosmotoligst beforehand.

So if olive oil isn’t the cure-all solution we were hoping for, what else can we do to reduce eye bags and puffy skin? Here are a few other home remedies worth considering:

Cucumbers

You’re probably familiar with this one – but there’s a reason cucumbers are such a popular option. They actually have anti-inflammatory properties that make them really helpful in reducing under-eye bags.

According to Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner M.D.: “Placing chilled cucumber slices over your eyes may help constrict blood vessels around your eyes while also providing hydration” . A two-for-one benefit!

Cold Spoon Therapy

There’s something so satisfying about some new gadget doing well just plainly freezing old cutlery from our kitchen drawer.. But no sarcasm here- using cold spoons on your “eye baggage”
is another known way of temporarily reducing puffiness.

(Don’t get too stuck up on following through these next steps)
a) Grab 2 spoons
b) Firmly put backsides against closed eyelids (as closely as possible alongside bridge of nose)
c) Feel Instant Ahh-releif (results vary )
d) Transfer warmed spoon pairs back into the freezer for at least 5 minutes before re applying!

If either method even slightly relieves bagginess! more power to you! The moral of this excruciating deep dive?
When desperate enough, people go crazy lengths prior going out looking like baby bbq dinosaur.

Tea Bags

A favourite among enthusiasts is caffeinated tea varieties applied after cooling in refrigerator/freezer –also filled with caffeine compounds & antioxidants When applied cold to eyelids- this is said to both soothe and increase circulation around the eyes .

Getting Enough Sleep

Put those phones down long enough, folks! Especially with work being brought into our personal space (current circumstances) – getting a good night’s rest might sound way easier said than done. But making it a priority can do absolute wonders for your overall wellbeing…perhaps even reducing eye bags!

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it – all things considered. Olive oil gets somewhat of a mixed review when it comes to reducing under-eye puffiness. While there aren’t any studies directly confirming its efficacy, there are certainly some potential benefits worth trying out.

Of course, if you’re going to give olive oil or any other home remedy a try, be sure that you’re doing so safely and responsibly. Don’t use anything that causes irritation or discomfort – and if in doubt consult with an expert dermatologist or cosmotoligst beforehand!.

At the end of the day though,fighting off these sluggish mornings altogether once again starts with self care as cliched as sounds.Just hope olives don’t ever go extinct-first world problems people..

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