Almost every modern woman uses eye patches for facial skin care. Well, or at least I heard about their existence, but did not dare to try. Fortunately, now there is plenty to choose from which is the tool that is most suitable for each specific case. This article will focus on fabric patches.
Features
Initially, patches were only fabric. Crescent-shaped strips soaked in a concentrated solution were designed to quickly eliminate imperfections in the skin around the eyes. Now cosmetology has stepped forward, so you can purchase other types of them:
- hydrogel;
- silicone;
- collagenic.
Despite this diversity, natural cotton eye masks do not lose their popularity.
Benefits
The advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of patch can be determined after the first application. Why is it worth choosing a tissue option for the area around the eyes? It's simple - there are several reasons for this.
- The soft tissue, generously saturated with serum, lays well on the face, repeating all the anatomical forms. This material prevents the rapid evaporation of nutrients from the surface and promotes more intensive absorption.
- Textile patches are noticeably cheaper than other types, but this does not mean that they are worse. Just making them is less costly for the manufacturer.
- Almost always they are sold in individual disposable packaging. It is very convenient on the road - there is no need to carry bulk containers. In addition, with can packaging, the remaining patches may dry out and lose their properties. This is out of the question here.
The composition of the essence, depending on the purpose of the mask, may include various components.
- hyaluronic acid, collagen, pearl extract, snail mucin, glycerin;
- extracts of acerola, apple, aloe, cucumber, mandarin, wormwood, bamboo, tea tree, mint, lavender, orange juice;
- bee or snake venom, coenzymes, peptides, colloidal gold.
Rating of the best
Belonging to the best brands is determined by the popularity of the product among consumers. Here are the most popular of them.
- Dermal - Patches of this brand are distinguished by their large size and delicate delicate texture. You can choose moisturizing, nourishing or brightening.
- Milatte - produces masks for the eyes of the most unusual form and mostly black. A large area of capture allows you to achieve the desired results not only under the eyes, but also on most of the face.
- Mitomo - Japanese company of high-quality cosmetics. Patches instantly refresh the eyes and eyelids, bringing them into tone. Reduce puffiness and give the face a more cheerful look.
- Jm solution - a high concentration of nutrients in the impregnation of patches ensures rapid restoration and preservation of youthful skin.
- Garnier - A well-known manufacturer of various cosmetics, including fabric patches.
- Petitfee - Korean patches, which won the favor of both teenagers and representatives of the older generation.
Application features
Do I need to use patches every day or is it enough to use them a couple of times a week? It all depends on two factors.
- The purpose of fabric masks for the eyes. The description must contain information about the frequency of use.
- Skin conditions. If fabric patches do their job well and the effect is noticeable even the next day, then too frequent use makes no sense.
Any patches, including fabric ones, are applied only to cleansed skin, and in no case to makeup. Otherwise, it is useless to expect an effect from them, but an allergic reaction may well manifest itself.
When using imported cosmetic products, and especially for delicate and sensitive skin around the eyes, the manufacturer's recommendations should be strictly adhered to. If it is written on the package with patches that you need to keep them on your face for no more than 15 minutes, then it is for such a period of time that you need to apply a mask.
Exceeding the exposure period is simply a wasted time, there will be no better result.
For those who can not decide which side to glue the patches on the bridge of the nose (wide or narrow), too there is a solution - to get a wide fabric eye mask. It covers not only the lower eyelid - but almost half the face. In general, the location side does not matter.
Selection tips
When choosing fabric patches for yourself, you must first of all be guided by the desire to remove the existing problem, and not succumb to the influence of advertising or friends. Each mask has information about the composition and the expected result. Personal physiological characteristics and skin type should also be considered.
For those who use patches for the first time, cosmetologists recommend first checking their effect on the skin of the wrist. If they did not cause any irritation - you can use it for its intended purpose.
The following video provides an overview of tissue patches for the eyes from Garnier.
