Korean cosmetics is considered a trendsetter in the world market, and its innovative developments are very popular. Hydrogel eye patches managed to become a real hit among modern lovers of home and salon care. These tools are easy to use, give impressive results, combine the convenience of a false mask and the effectiveness of professional cosmetology.
Before using patches, it is worthwhile to carefully study the recommendations for their use, to study the reviews of cosmetologists and ordinary customers. Such caution will help to avoid common mistakes and waste.
Features and principle of operation
Hydrogel eye patches from Korea are a cosmetic product for express care, providing the necessary intensity of exposure to the periorbital region of the face. It is here that the means used should be as delicate as possible. Korean cosmetics differs from European cosmetics in that its effectiveness is achieved using a high concentration of biologically active substances. Patches are no exception - they are stored in such a way as to be in constant contact with serum treatment.
By their purpose, these thin applicator plates can be regenerating, moisturizing, rejuvenating, anti-swelling, nutritious. Hydrogel-based patches, as they come in contact with the skin, gradually give it the nutrients it contains. If you leave them for a longer time, the plates noticeably dry out, and the skin contracts.
Hydrogel - natural or artificial - is a polymerized substance that absorbs and gives away valuable components of the product.Patches from it are more suitable for dealing with pronounced changes on the skin - wrinkles, loss of density, bags under the eyes.
Benefit and harm
About how great the benefits and harms of patches with snails, blacks, with gold and other active ingredients are, disputes have been going on for a long time. First, consider the obvious benefits that hydrogel patches bring to their owners:
- restore skin moisture balance;
- smooth small wrinkles;
- give a pronounced, almost instantaneous lifting effect;
- eliminate swelling;
- in the presence of whitening components eliminate dark circles;
- refresh the look of the face.
The harm can only be called indirect. For example, in the presence of allergic reactions, patches can cause irritation.
When using the product, it is recommended that you carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Violating the duration of contact with the skin, you can achieve the opposite effect, worsening its condition.
Manufacturers
Among the products manufactured by manufacturers from South Korea, Most noteworthy are the offers of several popular brands.
- Petitfee. This Korean brand is one of the market leaders. His most famous product is Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch with hyaluronic acid, gold particles, castor oil, glycerin, black pearls and natural plant extracts. The brand produces products for young and aging skin with different intensity of exposure. In one package there are 60 patches and an additional spatula for separating pads.
- Shangpree Marine Energy Eye Mask. Highly effective patches, in a package of 60 pcs. The hydrogel base is saturated with algae extracts - kelp, spirulina, enteromorphs, undaria cirrus and other aquatic plants, pearl powder, extracts from lavender, freesia, peppermint, Scutellaria baicalensis.
Patches have a pronounced lifting effect, provide intense nutrition, hydration, fight swelling, dark circles under the eyes.
- Secret Key Marine Racoony Hydrogel Eye & Multi. Secret Key has its secret to success - a charming raccoon on the packaging. The most popular product contains colloidal gold particles, hyaluronic acid, extracts of rose, aloe, green tea and an extract from seaweed. The funds produced by the brand are so popular that their effectiveness is relegated to the 2nd plan.
But these patches really well refresh, moisturize, nourish the skin.
- La Miso. The brand produces several relevant types of patches - with a snail, with sea collagen, with snake venom.
Depending on the intensity of age-related changes, you can choose the option of care for any type and condition of the skin.
How to use?
Hydrogel patches for the eyes are a convenient tool that allows you to quickly normalize the condition of the skin. With their help, you can relieve fatigue on the eve of a new day, remove traces of lack of sleep or stormy night fun. True, funds work effectively only if all the rules for their use are observed.
Preparation
Applying patches for the eyes on a hydrogel basis requires some preparation. You can not carry out the procedure for an allergic reaction, conjunctivitis, the presence of skin lesions in the problem area. Instructions for all patches made in Korea are on the packaging. If the product is officially delivered to Russia, there should be a Russified sticker on it.
Patches are always applied to clean, dry skin. When preparing, you need to remove makeup, traces of dirt, wash your face. Then the skin gets wet with a tissue until it dries completely.
Application
The process of applying patches to the skin in the area under the eyes is described in detail in the instructions.
- The application must be removed from the packaging with a spatula.
- Remove protective layer if present.
- Attach to the region of the lower eyelid, not reaching the ciliary edge of 3 mm, slightly press down. Put the patch in place with your hands in the direction from the bridge of the nose to the temples.
- The exposure time is from 10 to 30 minutes.After this period, the patches are removed in 1 step from the nose to the outer corners of the eyes.
- The remaining composition is distributed over the surface of the skin until completely absorbed. Rinse it off is not necessary.
Frequency of use
Hydrogel patches from Korea are recommended. courses for 30-60 days. The procedure in this case necessary 1-2 times during the week. This is true for hydrogel patches with hyaluronic acid and collagen, which have a cumulative effect. If the goal is only to eliminate temporary signs - traces of sleepless nights or chronic fatigue, you can use express-skin repair tools periodically as necessary.
Review Reviews
Reviews of cosmetologists about patches on a hydrogel basis can be called positive. Specialists use special patches in their work, which have an increased amount of packaging funds. The concentration of active substances in professional patches is also higher. But even in this case it is, first of all, an express agent, and not a panacea at all. Hyaluronic acid patches are often used to achieve a cumulative effect in complex rejuvenation programs.
According to ordinary buyers, hydrogel-based patches can be called the most convenient in their class of products. They moisturize well, nourish the skin, and during the procedure they have an additional compression effect on facial tissues. For young skin, according to consumer experience, products with collagen or seaweed, particles of gold are better suited. If age-related changes are already clearly visible, patches with hyaluronic acid will be the best choice. Funds based on snail mucin, snake venom help fight severe wrinkles, including facial expressions.
Hydrogel patches do pretty well with swelling, but don’t remove the dark circles under the eyes - for this it is better to use special lightening products. Buyers note that not all products adhere to the skin equally well.
It is noted that with intensively expressed age-related changes, it is better to choose drugs with the longest exposure time. Minimum 20-30 minutes may not be enough corny.
Hydrogel patches do a good job of their tasks. That's just without additional care and regular repetition of procedures, it will not be possible to achieve an impressive result.
For an overview of Korean eye patches, see the next video.
