Can eye massage eliminate under-eye bags?
Mar 20, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Generally, eye massage techniques for reducing under-eye bags are highly effective. First, gentle tapping and pressing can enhance blood circulation around the eyes. Specifically, look upward and use the pad of your ring finger to rapidly tap the inner corner of the eye—this area corresponds to the Shangjingming and Xiajingming acupoints. Stimulating these points activates deeper nerves and accelerates ocular blood circulation; approximately 20 taps are sufficient.
Under-eye bags refer to sagging and swelling of the skin beneath the lower eyelids, forming a pouch-like appearance. They often convey an impression of aging, lethargy, or extreme fatigue. In daily life, many people develop under-eye bags due to frequent late-night habits or irregular sleep-wake cycles. So, can eye massage eliminate under-eye bags? Below, we address this question.
Can eye massage eliminate under-eye bags?
Generally speaking, eye massage is an effective method for reducing under-eye bags. First, gentle tapping and pressure can enhance blood circulation around the eyes. Specifically, look upward and use the pad of your ring finger to rapidly tap the inner corner of the eye—this area corresponds to the Jingming acupoints (both upper and lower), which stimulate underlying nerves and accelerate local blood flow; approximately 20 taps are recommended.
Additionally, the central depression of the lower eyelid—the “Qi and Blood Sinking” point—is a key acupoint through which nutrients are delivered to the face. This region is rich in blood vessels; poor circulation here causes vascular dilation, resulting in more prominent dark circles and bluish under-eye bags. Gently pressing this area with the ring finger helps improve blood circulation.
Moreover, light tapping combined with upward lifting motions helps relax the ocular nerves. Using the pads of the middle and ring fingers, gently tap from the inner canthus outward toward the temples, followed by an upward lifting motion—repeat this sequence three times. Massaging the temples further soothes the brain’s nervous system, thereby relieving eye fatigue.
We hope the above information is helpful to you.
