How To Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags & Puffy Eyes! | Dr. Shereene Idriss

Dr. Shireen Idris, a board-certified dermatologist, introduces the video addressing common under-eye concerns like dryness, puffiness, and crepiness. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes and being a savvy consumer when choosing eye creams due to the high markup and gimmicks in the market. She outlines five reasons why under-eye skin is different, including its thinness, less sebum production, loss of elastin and collagen, increased vascularity, and sensitivity. Dr. Idris also discusses the genetic influence on aging and the four main under-eye problems observed in her patients: dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles. She shares her personal experience with an allergic reaction to an expensive cream and stresses the importance of understanding one's genetic predisposition before investing in skincare products.

The video delves into the causes of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Dr. Idris explains that dark circles can be due to pigmentation or vascularity and suggests a simple self-test with a light source to determine the cause. For pigmentation-related dark circles, she recommends products with brightening ingredients like kojic acid, arbutin, licorice root, and niacinamide. For vascularity-related dark circles, caffeine and Vitamin K are suggested. Puffiness can be transient or permanent, with the latter often requiring surgical intervention. For temporary puffiness, Dr. Idris recommends products with arnica and caffeine, as well as cold compresses with tea bags. She also addresses the ineffectiveness of 'gimmicky' products that claim to reduce puffiness but only provide temporary results.

Dr. Idris discusses the causes of fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, which are primarily due to the loss of collagen. She shares her personal journey with early signs of aging and her treatments, including micro-needling with radio frequency and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections to stimulate collagen production. For over-the-counter solutions, she recommends retinol-based products, which are known to promote collagen production but can be irritating. She suggests using eye creams with lower percentages of retinol or alternatives like hydroxyphencolone and bakushul to minimize irritation. Dr. Idris also mentions the importance of finding the right medical provider for filler treatments to avoid over-injection and achieve a natural look.

The final paragraph focuses on the issue of dryness and crepey skin under the eyes, which can be exacerbated by factors such as over-washing, allergies, and long-term contact lens use. Dr. Idris emphasizes the importance of hydrating eye creams but clarifies that expensive products are not always necessary. She suggests using affordable alternatives like Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream or Vaseline Intensive Care, and even shares a hack involving Saran Wrap for an at-home hydrating treatment. The video concludes with a reminder to enjoy the skincare process and to prioritize products that make one feel good, ending with an invitation for viewers to leave questions or comments.