Are Men Or Women More Prone To Eye Bags? An Aesthetics Expert Explains

The answer may surprise you.

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Are Men Or Women More Prone To Eye Bags? An Aesthetics Expert Explains

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By Hannah Frye

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Biology plays a huge role in skin health. Some folks are more prone to acne, others more sensitive to fragrance, some are born with larger pores, and so on. This same idea applies to skin aging as well.

Aesthetics rejuvenation specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS, founder of Goodskin Clinics, recently shared one interesting finding on the Clean Beauty School podcast: Men are more prone to under-eye bags than women. To come, Goodman explains why this happens and what to do about it.

Are men more prone to under-eye bags?

In the episode, Goodman explains the five elements of facial aging she focuses on, including bone development. That's right: How your skin ages is related to how your bones age as well, not just what wrinkles show up on the surface.

What to do about it

There's nothing wrong with eye bags, so don't stress about them if they don't bother you. However, if you want to support your bone density from here on out, there are actionable steps you can take.

We've covered this in-depth before, which you can read here, but we'll summarize three essential steps below:

Stay on top of calcium & vitamin D intake: Two nutrients that play a pivotal role in bone health.Practice weight training: Practices that place more mechanical load on your bones than they experience in daily life, such as strength training, running, hiking, and stair climbing, may stimulate bone growth and increase bone strength, research suggests 1.Limit toxins when you can: Avoid tobacco and nicotine and limit alcohol intake.

You can also invest in eye creams to help limit the appearance of puffiness momentarily. Look for ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and caffeine in your eye creams to target puffiness.

In addition, support your skin's collagen levels from within to ensure the surface stays tight and toned, no matter what happens below. Make bone broth or collagen supplements a daily part of your routine—here's a list of our favorite options on the market for healthy skin aging.

The takeaway

Men may be more prone to under-eye bags because they tend to lose more bones around their eyes. To learn more, tune in to the episode and dive deeper into the nuances of facial aging beyond surface-level wrinkles.