5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Under-Eye Bags For Good

Pillowy under-eyes are complicated, but if you've got baggage, two main culprits–fat tissue and lymphedema–are likely to blame, says Dr. Barbara Sturm, who specializes in non-surgical skincare treatments. The former "appears when the muscles around the eye are weakened and tissue moves lower," Sturm explains, whereas the latter, lymphedema, is triggered by a variety of reasons including sleep deprivation, hormonal imbalances, high sodium food and genetics. As a first line of defense, Sturm cautions against eye-rubbing and recommends sleeping face up, but if you're in need of a quick fix (who isn't?), we polled dermatologists for their most effective semi-instant under-eye remedies. From Preparation H to black tea, here's what really works.