Humans can literally see sleep deprivation on another person’s face.

But not everyone who skips a night of Zs will experience these sameeye bag challenges.

Multiple factors determine whether your under-eye bags will be monstrous or manageable.

woman pointing at eye bags

Cosmetic dermatologist Paul Jarrod Frank, M.D.

If swelling is your concern, that too is genetic.

As we age, gravitypulls on our skin.

woman holding face looking in mirror

The proteins that keep us looking young disappear, further contributing to eye bags.

Don’t let your genes deter you from trying to fix your under-eye bags.

These substances can cause blood vessels in and around the eyes to swell."

woman smiling putting on eye cream

Histamines chemicals that defend your body from outside allergens can also cause darker circles.

Help fix this by taking an over-the-counter antihistamine.

“I like to take a Zyrtec at night,” dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla, M,D.

Dermatological surgeon Rebecca Tung, M.D.

This is especially important during face cleaning andmakeup removal.

As Joshua Zeichner, M,D.

Stay away from heavily salted foods, which can cause water retention, andget good sleep.