Regular Eyelid exercises can effectively fix droopy eyelids if coupled with a proper diet and skincare regimen. In this detailed post, we will be looking into the factors that cause the eyelids to sag (Ptosis), proper diet and skincare routines to tighten the loose skin around eyes, and 5 well deigned droopy eyelid exercises to fix droopy/down-turned eyes. Please spare some time and read till the end!
While it’s absolutely fine to have droopy eyelids or down-turned eyes, it’s quite possible that you may want to lift them up instead. Some people think droopy eyes, in fact, steal your youthful look. And that’s quite a point as the very first sign of aging that appears on the face is saggy eyelids.
When it comes to facial beauty, no one can deny the importance of fuller lips, a thinner nose, thicker eyelashes, and a clear chin line. But the role of eyes is a different subject altogether. They have the potential to take our facial beauty to a whole new level. In fact, research has shown that men and women rate beautiful eyes more important than other facial features.
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Besides the beauty part of them, eyes are also the first medium of contact. When we talk to someone, we may not notice but we do our communication directly looking into the person’s eyes the whole time.
And not only that, our eyes also let other people know what’s going on in the universe of emotions we try to keep hidden. Happy, sad, motivated, tired, angry_ eyes are in fact the mirror of the World inside us, eyes are the window to our soul. So, it’s not surprising that we put quite a bit of importance on how our eyes look.
Causes behind droopy eyelids
Medically termed as Pathological Droopy Eyelid or Ptosis, droopy eyelids is a condition where the upper eyelid sags and falls to a lower position than normal. This condition can both be temporary or permanent depending upon the cause/causes behind. Fortunately, in any of the cases, the condition itself is treatable, so keep your motivation high and continue reading.
Common causes: Aging, inadequate sleep.
More serious conditions: Brain tumors, Trauma, stroke, cancer of the nerves or muscles.
Droopy eyes due to sleeplessness or due to the serious conditions mentioned above can be temporary. The condition should fix itself naturally or should go away as the ailment is treated. In this post, however, we would be looking into why we get droopy eyes as we age, or premature saggy upper eyelids and the possible ways to treat them.
How does aging cause Ptosis?
Droopy eyes due to aging is termed as aponeurotic or senile ptosis. As we age, our skin gradually loses elasticity and firmness it once had. This is because we produce less collagen and elastin as we add more candles to our birthday cake. Collagen is responsible for firmness and strength and elastin gives our skin it’s plumpness and elastic properties.
How to fix droopy eyelids?
Depending upon the severity of the droopy eyelids, the condition can be treated in a couple of different ways or sometimes through a combination of various ways.
Possible steps you may be required to take:
- Keeping an adequate amount of subcutaneous fat.
- Skincare regimens, including avoiding sunlight.
- Eye exercises, and in certain cases…
- Surgery.
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Not sure which way to go? Please refer to the chart below.
1. You need adequate fat under the skin (For skinny & underweight)
Our body fat is of two basic types. Visceral fat and Subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is the fat that accumulates around organs and is considered unhealthy. On the other hand, subcutaneous fat is the visible fat just under the skin. And an adequate level of this fat does not only protect us against certain diseases, but it also gives our skin a great deal of fullness, firmness, and plumpness.
If you have gone through a drastic weight loss recently or maybe you were always skinny, you possibly need a certain level of subcutaneous fat to compensate for low collagen and elastin. The fat will act as a filler to make your skin firm in spite of the fact that the skin is not as elastic as it was. And if you already have enough fat, this step is probably not for you.
How to increase subcutaneous fat?
- Eat more frequently (especially if you are underweight)
- Eat dry fruits. Walnuts and almonds have countless health benefits.
- Enjoy salmon, maybe on a weekend.
- Drink a glass of milk every 2 days.
- Do easy, no equipment workouts.
Just in case: Make sure to keep your weight in check. Overdoing may cause unwanted weight gain.
2. Implement skincare regimens
The droopy eyelid exercises we are going to talk about will do very little if you don’t groom your skin both from inside and outside. Here are the things you should be doing, especially if you are dealing with saggy upper eyelids.
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- Stay away from sunlight. Use a good sunscreen in the sun.
- Use a good moisturizer.
- Wash your face less frequently. Washing too many times with facewash/soup and trying every facemask and lotion will disturb the natural chemical balance of your skin.
- Use a good lotion that provides the much-needed minerals, amino acids, and also exfoliates the skin. As for the claim that a cream/lotion can lift saggy skin, dermatologists don’t agree. But do your own research and look for a cream that contains a retinoid which enhances collagen production. Because Please do a little research before grabbing anything.
- Don’t hesitate to try home remedies like Egg-Lemon-honey and yogurt-lemon-sandalwood face masks.
3. 5 Droopy Eyelid Exercises to Fix Saggy Eyelids
When performing these droopy eyelid exercises, you should be comfortable sitting or standing. It would be best to perform them in front of the mirror; this will ensure that you are targeting the correct facial muscle group.
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Exercise 1: To strengthen droopy upper eyelids
The levator palpebral muscle controls the upper eyelids and targeting this muscle is quite important if you wish to prevent and improve the appearance of droopy upper eyelids.
Instructions:
1: Place your index finger under your eyebrows so you can feel the brow bone
2: While holding firmly, close your eyes slowly
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3: You should feel a gentle pull from the eyebrow through to the eyelid
4: Now squeeze the eyelids more tightly together to create a stronger pull
5: Hold for a count of five
6: Relax your eyes and repeat 5 times
Exercise 2: Lift the upper eyelids
Instructions:
1: Gently place the four fingertips on each hand just below the eyebrows
2: Slowly push up until you can feel the brow bones beneath the pads of your fingers.
3: To a count of five gradually move your upper eyelids downwards until your eyes are closed
4: Hold for a count of five then gradually release your lids to a count of three
5: Relax your eyes and then repeat 5 times
Exercise 3: Strengthen the forehead and lift the eyebrows
Instructions:
1: Relax your forehead
2: Now place your three middle fingers from each hand under each eyebrow with the pads of your fingers lined up along the lower part of the eyebrow
3: After this, relax the palms of your hands down towards your face and no need to keep them sticking an angle
4: Now gently push your eyebrows upwards with your three fingertips.5: Next, you have to push as high as possible and then gently extend the stretch outwards the temples and keep your eyes wide open.
6: Now you have to hold this position for a count of five
7: Now simply push down with your forehead muscles to create resistance with your fingertips and then hold for a further count of five
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8: After then keep yourself relax and then repeat the exercise for 5-10 minutes
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