Mask for bags under the eyes

Fatigue, stress, bad habits, bad ecology – the list of obvious reasons for the formation of bags under the eyes can be continued for a long time. But let’s stop and try to understand how to deal with this deficiency and restore elasticity and radiance to the skin around the eyes, and ensure a good mood for ourselves.

How do eye masks work?

The use of masks for bags under the eyes is a fairly young, but very promising direction in cosmetology. If until recently, with the word “mask”, we imagined only an effective remedy for the face, and the instructions always told us to avoid the area around the eyes, today on the shelves of cosmetic stores you can find a new product – a mask that reduces bags under the eyes, designed specifically for the area around eyes.

Special masks are an effective way to smooth the skin of the eyelids and reduce bags under the eyes.

Like all masks, this product is distinguished by a rather thick consistency and a high concentration of caring substances, which gradually have a positive effect on delicate skin. Eyeglass masks and patches have become favorites in the care of the eye area today.

What is included in the masks for bags under the eyes? Here are the main ingredients:

  • caffeine – tones the skin;

  • menthol – slightly cools, thereby reducing puffiness;

  • hyaluronic acid – saturates the skin with moisture and securely holds it inside;

  • vitamins (B, K, C) – brighten the skin, contribute to its smoothness;

  • minerals – strengthen the protective barrier.

Comparison: folk recipes against ready-made cosmetic masks

Fans of homemade masks know many recipes for puffiness under the eyes. But whether these funds are really so effective – we strongly doubt.

Women have struggled with bags under their eyes at all times and have resorted to homemade recipes for this. Cucumber slices, raw potatoes, iced tea bags – all these impromptu compresses improve the situation relatively safely.

However, science is advancing by leaps and bounds. Thanks to the latest ingredients and technologies of the latest generation, products have appeared that can make the skin around the eyes supple and smooth, and significantly reduce bags and puffiness under the eyes.

Composition

When we compare the composition of ready-made and homemade masks, it is clear that components from different categories come into competition. How correct is the comparison of the action of a tea bag and a concentrated tea extract in a cream?

Efficiency

The effect of ready-made eye masks is visible almost immediately after use.

Ease of use

The convenience of ready-made masks is that you do not need to prepare anything special. It is enough to apply the finished product to the area around the eyes and that’s it. By the way, very convenient product formats have recently appeared – night eye masks: before going to bed, you apply the product on the cleansed skin around the eyes and go to bed. While you are resting, the mask is working. Usually in the morning the skin after such a mask looks elastic and toned.

Review of the best cosmetic masks for bags under the eyes

According to the editors of Healthy-Food, these are the best creams and masks that can cope with puffiness around the eyes and visibly smooth the skin in this delicate area. Spoiler: some eye creams can also be used as a mask. Details below.

Hydrogel mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl, Lancôme

A special hydrogel mask with a melting texture reduces bags and dark circles under the eyes, while the skin around the eyes looks smoother, fresher and younger. Here is how the manufacturer recommends using the mask:

  1. Open the mask package and remove the transparent film from the inside. Apply the mask to cleansed face with the gel-coated side.

  2. Remove the white protective film from the outside to protect the mask from external damage.

  3. Keep the mask on the skin for no more than 20 minutes (unless otherwise indicated in the instructions). Carefully remove the mask after use.

Night restorative care for the skin around the eyes Midnight Recovery Eye, Kiehl’s

If you apply the cream in a slightly thicker layer, it can also be used as a night mask. Enriched with natural oils, the formula is designed just right for the night, when the skin is most receptive to help renew and repair. The tool makes less noticeable wrinkles and “crow’s feet” in the corners of the eyes, strengthens the skin. Reduces puffiness (bags) and dark circles under the eyes.

Cream for the skin around the eyes Rénergie Yeux Multi-Glow, Lancôme

This is also a cream, but it can also be used as a mask, though only for 10-15 minutes, without leaving it overnight, so as not to provoke excessive swelling. Enhances the natural radiance of the skin, contains a great combination of active ingredients. Flaxseed firms, lifts and smoothes the skin and reduces the signs of aging, the red berry of Chinese magnolia vine adds radiance.

Eye Care Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl, Lancôme

The youth activator, equipped with a special flexible Light-Pearl massage applicator with a 360° rotation angle, smoothes wrinkles, eliminates puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, and strengthens eyelashes.

Cream for skin care around the eyes Prodigy Cellglow Eye Cream, Helena Rubinstein

In addition to the Cellular Supreme of Edelweiss complex, the cream is enriched with adenosine and tetrapeptides that restore skin elasticity. Lipohydroxy acid promotes instant and long-lasting radiance. The natural pink color of the cream provides the effect of brightening the area under the eyes.

Fabric patches under the eyes “Moisturizing + fresh look”, Garnier

Patches with refreshing orange juice and hyaluronic acid in 15 minutes reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, cool the skin by 4 ˚С.

Sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Moisturizing + elasticity”, Garnier

The glasses mask has a similar cooling effect (-4 C˚) and also reduces puffiness, smoothing wrinkles along the way. The main active ingredients are hyaluronic acid and coconut water.

Toning sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Age expert 35+”, L’Oréal Paris

The mask gives an instant effect and reduces puffiness under the eyes in 15 minutes. Contains collagen, hyaluronic acid, coconut water, mannose and other beneficial ingredients. Has a pleasant cooling effect.

How to use the mask against bags and swelling under the eyes

Before applying the mask, we advise you to thoroughly cleanse the skin of makeup and impurities.

  1. The mask, like the cream for the eye area, is applied to the skin of the upper eyelids (in the fixed area), moving from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and on the skin of the lower eyelids, on the contrary, from the outer corner of the eye to the inner.

  2. Treat the area under the eyebrow, but do not touch the moving eyelid.

  3. After consulting the instructions, remove the mask after the time indicated in it or leave it overnight.

How to make a bag mask at home

Chilled circles of fresh cucumbers do a good job with puffiness under the eyes.

Sometimes, as a remedy for puffiness, cold spoons are simply applied to the eyelids. But there are more complex homemade recipes.

Oatmeal mask

Soak oatmeal in hot water. Pound into gruel and make a compress from the resulting mixture. Apply to the skin around the eyes for 20 minutes. Wash away.

Cucumber mask

Cut the cucumber into circles. Apply these “discs” to the skin under the eyes and leave for 20-30 minutes. You can lie down and put the circles directly on your closed eyes.

Herbal compress

Dry sage leaves (1 teaspoon) boil with hot water and let it brew for about 15 minutes. Strain the decoction and soak cotton pads in it. Apply to eyes for 20 minutes. Instead of sage, you can use other medicinal plants: chamomile, linden flowers, birch leaves, horsetail.

Potato mask

Mix 2 tablespoons of sauerkraut and grated potatoes. Apply the resulting mixture to the area around the eyes and leave for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

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