Patches are indispensable for skin care under the eyes. They quite successfully cope with fine wrinkles, dark circles and swelling, providing the problem area with the necessary nutrition and hydration. What they are, how to choose and how to apply them will be discussed in the article.
Features
Patches for bruising under the eyes have recently become an important part of home care procedures. They look like crescent-shaped patches that are impregnated with a specific composition and glued under the eyes for a period of 10 to 60 minutes. The main functions of this tool are considered action against dark circles and bags, smoothing wrinkles, toning, nutrition and hydration. All patches produced are divided into fabric, collagen, silicone and hydrogel, depending on the material used. This base is impregnated with a substance that provides the main effect.
Hydrogel "patches" are created from natural algae by cognac, which are able to qualitatively moisten the sensitive area. They are characterized by the presence of a large amount of hyaluronic acid and the ability to tightly contact with the skin. In addition to the main functions, hydrogel patches stimulate the production of their own elastin and collagen. Fabric patches are usually made from cotton, which is unable to fit snugly on the face.
The main impregnations in this case are collagen, osmanthus and snail extract.
Collagen patches are created on the basis of water-soluble collagen, which helps to get rid of small wrinkles, as well as improve the oval of the face. The result from the effects of patches is stored for 8 to 12 hours.
Silicone patches are formed from certain types of silicone that create a film on the skin. Ease of use is ensured by the ability of the substance to take any form and completely fill the region of the lower eyelid. Impregnation of patches can be varied. Most commonly used hyaluronic acid, glycerin with collagen, responsible for hydration, peptides, colloidal gold, snail mucin, caffeine and chestnut extract.
Separately, it should be highlighted professional patches from dark circles, sold only by cosmetologists. These patches are equipped with special microneedles made of hyaluronic acid. Their purpose is to “pierce” the upper layer of the skin and saturate the dermis with useful elements and hyaluronic acid by dissolution. With regular use, after a week you will be able to notice the result. The cost of one pair of "plasters" starts from 2000 rubles.
Rating of the best
A large number of reviews and recommendations of cosmetologists allows you to identify several favorites among patches from different manufacturers.
Gold Racoony by Secret Key provides the delicate skin of the eyes with the necessary hydration due to the content of hyaluronic acid. In addition, components such as colloidal gold and lavender oil are included. It is gold that contributes to the visual reduction of dark circles under the eyes. An interesting feature of Gold Racoony is the ability to leave them all night, not limited to the typical 20 minutes.
Gold & Snail by Petitfee contain gold and snail extracts as the predominant component. These components allow you to successfully fight wrinkles and contribute to better blood flow.
Bulgarian Rose by Koelf contribute to good nutrition and hydration of the skin under the eyes. One of the main components of the patches is rose water.
Luxury cosmetics Guerlain also has in its assortment quality Patches - Super Aqua-Eye. The composition of the product is rich in vitamins, collagen and grape extract.
A feature of this product is its versatility, as it is suitable for women of any age.
Have established themselves and Gel eye patch by Konad. Of the active substances, collagen and green tea extract are present in the composition. This tool successfully copes with the so-called crow's feet, refreshes and tones the delicate skin under the eyes.
How to choose?
When choosing eye patches, you should focus on your own goals, taking into account all the varieties of the product on the market.
Cosmetic patches can be packaged in jars or bags. As a rule, from 2 to 12 copies are in one paper package, and from 60 to 90 pieces in a jar. Patches from bruises, of course, are glued under the eyes, but there are universal options that are suitable for any area of the face.
There are day, night and, again, universal varieties that are allowed to be applied at any time of the day. According to the main function nutritious, anti-aging, decongestant, moisturizing, whitening and other “patches”.
Recommendations for use
Although it is not necessary to always purchase products from top manufacturers, the patches used must be of a proven brand, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences. They must be applied on cleansed skin without residue of cosmetics, grease and dirt.
If the patches themselves are sold in sets of several pieces, then it is better to remove them using a special spatula, which allows to ensure the sterility of the remaining copies. "Patches" are applied so as not to touch the mucous membrane of the eye, the interaction of which with the active substance can cause irritation. To do this, it is recommended to deviate from the eyelash growth line at least a few millimeters.
The wide side of the elongated figure should be placed in that zone, which requires maximum exposure.In the event that the applied patch slides, it is better to restrict movement and lie down for at least a couple of minutes for the duration of its use. Patches come off with a movement going from the nose to the temples. As a rule, the manufacturer recommends to drive the residual substance with massage movements into the skin.
Effect of application
You must immediately understand that patches only help with regular use, as an accumulation effect occurs. A single use will improve the appearance of the problem areas, but soon enough the dark circles and bags will return. But, if you add the regularity of this procedure, you can get a long and more noticeable effect.
Specialists advise applying patches twice a week for several months without interruption.
Review Reviews
Since many companies today are producing patches from the dark circles, feedback on them is extremely diverse.
For example, You can start with the hydrogel patches from Petitfee - EGF and gold. One package contains 30 pairs of cosmetic “patches”, as well as a special plastic spatula that allows you to accurately get the kit. They include colloidal gold and EGF, a cell growth factor. The interaction of these components helps to moisturize the sensitive area, reduce dark circles, as well as smooth wrinkles. In addition, the serum containing the patches is enriched with ginseng extract.
With a spatula, the patches are carefully removed from the jar, after which they are tightly placed under the eyes so that the narrowed tips are located next to the nose bridge. On the skin, “patches” are aged for about 20-30 minutes, and then the remains of the serum are gently driven into the skin. The feedback of most customers about this tool is very neutral. Of course, these patches refresh the skin, but can hardly cope with the elimination of dark circles under the eyes. When storing the product in the refrigerator, it copes with edema a little.
Interesting feedback found about the product. Double Dare OMG! Foil Eye Patch. These cosmetic “patches” are sold in several shades - silver, gold and pink gold, but they all have the same effectiveness. Patches are located in individual packages filled with gel liquid. The fabric base with a foil effect is very convenient to use - patches are immediately fixed to the skin and do not slip at all.
Moreover, from the outside they dry out a little, and from the inside they remain quite moist. After use, the skin remains softened and moisturized. Puffiness goes away quite quickly, dark circles brighten and become less noticeable.
Lassie'el Pink Therapy Eye Patch hydrogel patches are sold in packs of 16, which lasts for 8 uses. The presence of tweezers greatly simplifies the process of use. The "patches" themselves are sufficient, but not excessively moistened. They should be applied for half an hour - judging by the reviews, during this time they do not dry out, but continue to actively moisturize delicate skin. Thanks to a snug fit, they stick to the skin and do not slip off, allowing you to continue to do everyday chores.
Patches cope with all tasks, reducing not only the brightness of the circles under the eyes, but also removing redness and soothing the skin.
Elizavecca Gold Hyaluronic Acid Eye Patch is a hydrogel patch with gold and hyaluronic acid. Pretty easy to use, but that’s where all their pluses end. Judging by the reviews, they only slightly moisturize and eliminate creases after sleep, but they can’t cope with any essential task.
Blom Microneedle Eye Patches - microneedle patches made by a Russian company. In green packaging are "shepherds" with succinic acid, successfully fighting with dark circles under the eyes. Innovative patches are placed on clean and dry skin under the eyes, and then pressed to the surface to activate existing microneedles.Over the next 25 minutes, they should be periodically pressed, and after the expiration of the period, remove and give the skin half an hour of rest.
It is necessary to use this tool in a course to get the maximum effect. Judging by the reviews, as a result, the skin under the eyes really softens, the swelling disappears, and the dark circles brighten.
JM Solution Flower Home Esthetic Eye Patch - Floral Hydrogel Eye Patches. They are well-soaked, smell pleasant of a rose and are arranged in sets of 60 pieces, placed in convenient boxes. The main disadvantage of this tool can be called a very small thickness, which greatly complicates the use - for example, they often break. Nevertheless, the large size of the "patches" allows you to completely treat the problem areas under the eyes. The skin after application is moisturized and cooled, and dark circles lighten slightly.
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