The eyelid sagging is the case that one or both upper eyelids droop. As you get older, a deformation may occur in the muscle responsible for lifting and lowering the eyelids. This is the most common type of droopy or saggy eyelids. Age-related eyelid drooping can be corrected by various herbal treatments, exercises or surgery. There are also other reasons of eyelid drooping. Some neurological disorders, muscle diseases, eye trauma or excessive skin formation on the eyelid can cause eyelid drooping. In addition, the impairment in the development of the muscle that lifts the eyelid causes droopy eyelids in children. For these children there is a chance that lazy eye can occur in time so it is necessary to take a doctor’s recommendation to avoid this situation.
It is important to see the doctor before doing any application and find out the real reason of droopy eyelids. If you have age-related eyelid sagging, you can easily apply the cures and exercises given in this video.
1. Cucumber
Cucumber contains skin restorating acids. It also relieves inflammation and tightens the skin. Put a slice of cucumber on top of your eyes everyday. Wash your face after waiting for 20 minutes. This remedy will both reduce and prevent eyelid drooping.
2. Chamomile tea
Chamomile restorates skin with the strong antioxidants it contains. After drinking the chamomile tea, put the bags in the refrigerator and cool. Put the cold bags on your eyelids and wait for 20 minutes. If you apply this cure regularly, eyelid sagging will decrease.
3. Egg white
One of the fastest and most effective substances that tighten the skin is undoubtedly egg white. When you apply egg whites to your eyelids, you can see the results in a few minutes. The effect of the application will last throughout the day.
First of all, make sure you don’t have makeup on your face. Seperate the egg white. Soak a cotton ball with egg white and apply on top of the closed eyelid. Wait for the egg white to dry.
Eyelid exercises
You can strengthen the eyelids with very simple exercises. These workouts will prevent eyelid drooping when done regularly.
1. Exercise
Put your index and middle fingers on your eyebrows. Press down gently. Now raise your eyebrows as if surprised. Feel the resistance of your eye muscles to finger pressure. Wait for five seconds like this. Rest for three seconds. Make the same movement for five times.
2. Exercise
Put your index and middle fingers under your eyebrows. Press upwards gently. Now close your eyes. Feel the tension on the eyelids. Wait for five seconds like this. Then relax your eyes. Rest for three seconds. Make the same movement for five times.
3. Exercise
Create a circle around your eyes with your thumb and index fingers. Press gently around your eye area. Now close your eyes. Feel the tension on the eyelids. Wait for five seconds like this. Then relax your eyes. Rest for three seconds. Make the same movement for five times.
