One of the telltale signs is having persistent dark circles associated with your under-eye bags.

Another common sign is looking at the mirror and noticing your eyes have more of a “bulged look.”

Here’s one more thing we notice but tend to ignore: do your siblings have under-eye bags too? Ever asked your parents if one of them experienced it earlier in life?

It’s no secret that thin skin around our eyes loses elasticity as we age (drooping to form little pouches beneath the eyes). The surrounding fat then herniates to form pouches; and this is what gives us those under-eye bags.

Now, don’t go reaching for a cold compress because that doesn’t treat the root cause of fat herniation.

What you want to do is find smart ways to stimulate collagen regeneration since collagen keeps the skin firm.

Did you know that applying collagen products to the skin doesn’t help you look years younger?

Here’s why: the molecules are just too darned big for your skin to absorb.

Here are three easy and fast solutions you can implement immediately:

First, simple lifestyle habit changes… like elevating your head slightly while sleeping, watching out for salty meals especially at dinner and a cold compress (this helps constrict blood vessels and reduces excess fluids).

Secondly, avoid the temptation to grab single-active-ingredient under-eye creams (like vitamin C). It may sound like smart skin care, yet it’s not.

The areas under your eyes and on your eyelids have the thinnest skin on your entire body. That’s why they’re so prone to showing aging.