How much sleep do i really need and how do i avoid getting bags under my eyes?
545812
I don't think bags have anything to do with sleep.  You need enough sleep that you wake up just before the alarm goes off.  This varies a lot from person to person.
587886
Dear friend,\nfisrt of all u have to sleep enogh....dont smoke(or try make it less),have a good nutrition...and if u do some sport it will be better...\nsecound u have to avoid sun shine ...its better if u use sun protection cream which has the SPF ove than 25% ...any kind of course some brands are better ....and every3 hrs renew the cream if u are out of home or office....and even use them if its not a shiny day...\nthird always wash ur face with some good soap(not cosmetic) \nforth....usually hydratate ur skin with the cream(its better if u try to use some brand that are not cosmetic brands ).... \n-The acne treatment depends on what kind of acne u have...we have many differen treatment for therm...\n-First Step is avoid sun shine...u can use some protection cream which has the SPF over than 25%...then if u are a smoker have to decrease the number of them....decrease the fat food u take(oily.fast food.chips...)....drink enough water (more than 2 lits a day)....wash ur face with no bacter soap(at least twice a day)...if u are a girl dont use bad brand of make up stuff and wash ur make up as soon as possible(even if u use removal cream ).....if u start any mild sport like areobic or even jogging it will make ur skin better....take good nutrition and vegetable....\n-secound we have some locolize solution ...they are antibactrial like erythromycin 1% and ....u can use them once every 2 nights on ur acnes(avoid 2 cm around ur eyes and 2 cm around ur mouth including ur nasolabial lines)....\n-third u can use systemic antibiotics like tetracyclin or doxi by the order of ur G.P or dermatologist....\n-if non of them work or u have cystic acne with scar u have to use a drug calls Actane its full of Vit A , it has his own order and u just can have it by a dermatolog ...\n-we have some other treatments like Microdermabration(its usefull for black spots),pilling(deep and superficial) for make the acne and the scar of them goes....\nand at least u can visit a dermatologist...they can help a lot these days\nGood Luck \nP.S:proactive is just a comercial brand ...not very useful
663919
Some people just naturally have darkness around their eyes. (I don't understand why people call them dark circles when they're not really circles) In this case, getting more sleep or eating better isn't going to help things, and neither will so-called "skin brighteners". The only thing that will really help is under-eye concealer. Use a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone, and set it with powder so it will last through the day.\n\nAs a last resort, if yours are really bad, they also have laser treatments available to lighten the skin in that area.
891389
you can try some eye drops...it will sting when you first use it, but will offer relief.  also, just get a cool pack, or a cool wet rag and turn the lights off and put it on your eyes....just take a deep breath and relax.  soon you will fall asleep and you will feel better.  your eyes will be puffy in the morning...cool cucumbers will help reduce the puffiness...also try something like preperation H under your eyes to reduce puffiness.  Sorry to hear you're having problems....we all go through it!  Just try and remember that things will get better...just relax and take a deep breath and remember the good things in your life.
245238
9 hours is actually a very healthy amount to sleep. If you can, why not? 6 hours is too little
66078
Sounds like you've been burning the midnight oil a little too much lately. Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night, going to bed at a sensible hour. Eat a balanced diet, with plenty of water. Get outside and get some exercise...shoot hoops, rollerblade, do fun stuff. There are some undereye creams that help reduce the puffiness, but they are only temporary. Check with Avon. Putting a cold compress on your eyes might help them feel better. Take care of yourself. <*)))><
553757
drink more water, your body needs about 4 liters a day.  make sure your exercising, go for walks/runs/bike rides/swim, this will make you a little more tired, and get yourself on a sleeping schedule if this is possible with your life.  You need 8 hours of sleep a night for your body to be healthy and function correctly.  Give yourself some down time for 45 minutes before bed, don't eat or work out for a few hours before sleep.  Perhaps find some sort of aromatherapy that will help you get to sleep or take a hot bath.  You just need to be more relaxed.  Hope this helps.
13380
Sleep, Water, Cool (not cold) wash cloths across your eyes before bed... helps then to relax...\n\nSOmething you can by: Physicans Choice consealer from an Target store...
1062637
depends on which you buy. if you buy daily contact lens  then change daily before sleep. NEVER wear contact lens to sleep regardless of the type of contact lens. if buy monthly contact lens then wear daily  till 1 month is up then discard. always have the contact lens lotion also. it is very important for those montlhy contact lens. wash with the contact len's  lotion for contact lens.
779277
Those are called eyebags, I believe. They're kinda puffy and soft and make you look real haggard.\n\nYou get it for not sleeping well and not sleeping enough.\n\nThere're a few commercial products out there which help you reduce the size of the eyebags, but ultimately a healthy diet and good sleep is the best option.\n\nA random home-remedy-thingum that i found;\n\nWell, this is the easiest remedy I’ve ever run across, and it really works!\n\nI was so surprised by the single kitchen-cupboard ingredient that this How-To calls for--it's not a cucumber, and you’re sure to have one on hand. Find out the secret here:\n\nRaw potato slices will help tighten baggy, puffy eyes. All you need is a potato and a knife or slicer!\n\nTo Make:\n\n1. Slice 1/4 potato to fit over your eyes.\n\n2. Cut 2 slices or, if you prefer, 5 to 10 very thin slices, several for each eye. Either method works.\n\nTo Use:\n\n1. Spritz eye area with water.\n\n2. Lying down, place the potato slices on your eyelids and leave in place for at least 10 minutes for best results.
717918
Ideally you should get 7-8 hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation leads to hypertension (high blood presure), depression, not functioning at your full level. If you must get by on little amounts of sleep, 20minute naps can be very refreshing if you can find that time. Make sure you are taking a multivitamin and if you are extremely tired try a caffeine pill but beware when that wears off you will suddenly be extremely tired and your body will crash. 6 hours of sleep a night is minimum. YOu can actually die from exhaustion from not getting enough sleep. Psychologists have done studies that have shown different levels of sleep  deprivation have lead to psychosis and have even resembled people that should be put in a mental health unit.
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for the sake of better sleep: \n\n1. Keep regular hours. The best way to ensure perfect nights is to stick to a regular schedule. If you sleep late one morning and rise before dawn the next, you can come down with a home-bound version of jet lag. To keep your biological clock in sync, get up at the same time, regardless of how much or how little you've slept. \nTry to stick close to your usual sleep schedule on weekends and holidays as well as workdays. If you stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights and sleep-in the following mornings you may give yourself a case of "Sunday-night insomnia": You get to bed early to be bright eyed on Monday morning and try to sleep, but you can't. The harder you try, the more wakeful you feel. When travel or work throws of your routine, try to maintain some semblance of regularity. Eat your meals at the same times you normally do. Try to get some sleep during your usual bedtime hours. And return to your normal schedule as soon as you can. \n\n2. Exercise regularly. Exercise enhances sleep by burning off the tensions that accumulate during the day, allowing both the body and mind to unwind. While the fit seem to sleep better and deeper than the flabby, you don't have to push to utter exhaustion. A 20 to 30 minute walk, jog, swim or bicycle ride at least three days a week--the minimum for cardiovascular benefits--should be your goal. \nBut don't wait too late in the day to exercise. In the evening, you should be concentrating on winding down rather than working up a sweat. And don't expect early-morning exercise to have any impact on the tensions that build up during the day. The ideal exercise time is late afternoon or early evening, when your workout can help you shift gears from daytime pressures to evening pleasures. \n3. Cut down on stimulants. North Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day and get extra doses in tea, cola drinks (including diet colas) and chocolate. Some people seem sensitive to even small amounts; others build up a tolerance. \nIf you're a coffee lover, have your last cup of the day no later than six to eight hours before your bedtime. Its stimulating effects will peak for two to four hours later, although they'll linger for several hours more. Late-evening caffeine can make it harder for you to fall asleep, diminish deep sleep and increase nighttime awakening. \n\nCaffeine isn't the only dietary sleep-robber. Tyrosine, a substance found in chocolate, Chianti and cheddar cheese can trigger heart palpitations in the night. Diet pills contain stimulants that can keep you awake. Other drugstore drug interactions can also disrupt you nights. If you're taking any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, ask your doctor whether they may affect your sleep. \n\n4. Sleep on a good bed. A good night's sleep starts from the bottom up. You're less likely to get deep, solid, restful sleep on a bed that's too small, too soft, too hard or just plain too old. Unfortunately, we tend to get used to our old mattresses and box springs--just like a broken-down pair of old running shoes--and may not realize they've gradually been losing their comfort and support. If your bed is older than eight to ten years, use our on-line bed check to determine if it is ready for retirement. In selecting a new sleep set, follow Goldilocks' rule: Try a variety of mattresses and choose the one that feels just right for you. \n5. Don't smoke. Nicotine is an even stronger stimulant than caffeine. According to several studies, heavy smokers take longer to fall asleep, awaken more often and spend less time in REM and deep NREM sleep. Because nicotine withdrawal can start two to three hours after their last puff, some smokers wake in the night craving a cigarette. When smokers break their nicotine habit, their sleep improves dramatically. In one study, two-pack-a-day smokers who quit cut the time they lay awake in bed by almost half. \n6.
1076025
Normally Seven to Eight Hours r quite enough for a healthy person\nbut if u want to sleep u should/must sleep n try to relax ur self as much as u can\nIf u'll be relax u can work n do things with concentration n easily without tiredness
687781
The guidelines on how much sleep people need are just that - guidelines. They are not one-size fits all, and different people need different amounts of sleep. If you are in good health and don't feel tired, then consider yourself lucky to need so little sleep. I seem to need around 8-10 hrs, which is a total drag and dosen't fit into my schedule at all - I wish I had your "problem" :).
487583
U need at least 4 hours sleep. Your body needs to rest so it can stay healthy. U will probably go crazy before your body will give out lol.. Sleep is important!! Stop to rest and close your eyes!
717269
First, try correcting naturally- get at least 7+ hours of sleep each night and up your water intake to at least 8+ glasses a day.\n\nApplying foundation makeup or concealers with a yellow base is the best way to conceal dark circles under the eyes\n\nI would also talk to a specialist at a profession cosmetic counter like Lancome or Estee Lauder, they will most likely be able to help find a solution for bags under the eyes. \n\nAlso, depending on your age and the amount of damage, there is always minor surgery to remove the extra damaged skin under the eyes- but I would not recommend this unless you are 40+ and the damage is significant. If not, try the OTC remedies, ample sleep and extra water.
485799
You should get at least 8 hours of quality sleep a night.