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How to provide the best care for the most vulnerable part of the face – the area around the eyes? Complete the basic care with a mask. But which one to choose?
What is the peculiarity of the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes has its own specifics.
She in several times thinner than in other parts of the face. Through it, the circular muscle of the eye can even shine through, creating the feeling of dark circles. The same effect gives and stagnation of blood in the capillaries.
Very mobile due to the attachment of mimic muscles. This means it is prone to wrinkles. By the way, it is the “crow’s feet” in the corners of the eyes that become one of the first signs of age.
Contains few sebaceous glandsand therefore has no natural defenses. That is, even with very oily skin, the area around the eyes remains quite dry.
Swells easily due to loose subcutaneous adipose tissue. Drinking plenty of water before bed can lead to noticeable bags under the eyes.
You can find out what skin care around the eyes is right for you right now.
Features and functions of masks for the skin around the eyes
Optimal composition and texture
Hydrofixator. Most of all, the skin of the eyelids needs proper hydration. By retaining moisture in the skin, hydrofixators prevent the formation of wrinkles, maintain the elasticity of the epidermis.
Oils are needed to compensate for the lack of sebum.
Components that stimulate microcirculation, help to cope with puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Among these substances is the popular caffeine (including the one found in tea, if we talk about home remedies).
Soothing Ingredients. These include “folk” chamomile, cornflower, cucumber.
Texture choose light, comfortable for fragile, easily stretched skin. The tool should be such that it can not only be applied quickly, but also easily removed.
Hypoallergenicity. Ready products for the skin around the eyes must pass the control of ophthalmologists. Home cosmetic creativity cannot boast of this.
Types of masks for the skin around the eyes
The most popular, easy to use and effective are:
patches;
gel masks for the skin around the eyes.
Eliminate dark circles, bags and signs of fatigue even without impregnation cooling silicone masks that are stored in the refrigerator.
What ideally happens as a result of using a mask
The traces of dehydration disappear – fine wrinkles, which appear especially often in the area around the eyes due to physiological reasons.
The bags go away, the skin tightens.
Bruises and dark circles under the eyes are “erased”.
Mimic wrinkles are smoothed out.
Rules for the use of masks at home
Follow our guidelines to get the most out of your eye mask.
Purification Cleanse the area around the eyes with special products – micellar lotion or other eye makeup remover.
Rules for applying a mask Apply to cleansed skin. We are talking exclusively about the fixed eyelids – upper and lower. Cosmetics are not applied to the moving eyelid, unless the manufacturer indicates otherwise. Homemade cosmetics are not applied to it under any circumstances.
Exposure time The mask in this area is usually kept within 15 minutes. And it is better to spend this time in a horizontal position and with your eyes closed – for maximum effect.
How to wash off the mask The usual mask is removed with a cotton pad. This should be done as gently and gently as possible so as not to injure the sensitive skin in this area. It is these risks that have inspired modern manufacturers to release patches. Because every rinsing of the mask in the area around the eyes is an additional stress for the skin. After a patch or compress, the remnants of the product are simply driven into the skin with fingertips.
Care after the mask You can apply serum or cream for the skin around the eyes.
Which mask for the skin around the eyes to choose: homemade or purchased
Compare ready-made and homemade masks
Homemade | Purchased | |
composition | Usually for the skin around the eyes, “monomasks” are used – that is, mixtures from one product. | In a small volume, manufacturers combine many ingredients that are useful for the skin around the eyes. |
Efficiency | Home masks can have a cooling effect, relieve fatigue. But can you expect more? | The composition of the product allows you to solve several problems at once – from neutralizing traces of fatigue to smoothing wrinkles. |
Convenience | This criterion largely depends on the texture. | Today’s hit is patch masks: applied, held for 10 minutes, removed and carefully distributed the remaining composition over the skin. |
Elena Eliseeva | “Particular attention should be paid to the removal of homemade masks in the area around the eyes. This is a very sensitive area, and if you rub your eyes with cotton pads, there is a risk of accidentally stretching and injuring the vessel under thin skin. The case can end not only with dark circles, but also with real bruises. ” |
Folk recipes vs professional remedies
We have collected five examples of homemade masks and ready-made products designed for the skin around the eyes. And we invite you to make your own choice: hassle-free patches or whipped protein with grated potatoes?
Lifting mask for the skin around the eyes
Ingredients:
protein of 1 egg.
How to cook:
beat the protein into a foam.
clean the area around the eyes with a means intended for this;
apply whipped protein with a cotton swab in an even layer on the fixed eyelids (along the orbital bone);
lie down or sit with your eyes closed for 10-15 minutes;
wash off the protein with a cotton pad soaked in eye makeup remover;
apply serum and cream for the skin around the eyes.
Fabric patches under the eyes “Moisturizing + fresh look”, Garnier
The impregnation consists of hyaluronic acid and orange juice saturated with vitamin C. The skin is intensively moisturized and smoothed, bags under the eyes are reduced. The effect is noticeable after 15 minutes. It is recommended to keep the patches in the refrigerator first.
Potato and cucumber eye mask
small potato;
half a cucumber
How to cook:
grate potatoes;
chop cucumber;
mix 1 teaspoon of both.
How to use:
without squeezing, apply the mixture over the orbital bone;
lie down with your eyes closed for 15 minutes (the juice may leak, so stock up on napkins);
carefully remove the mask;
apply cream.
There is a more convenient version of this homemade mask: juice is squeezed out of a mixture of grated cucumber and potatoes, cotton pads cut in half are soaked with it and applied to the eyelids.
Sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Moisturizing + elasticity”, Garnier
Turmeric eye mask
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed pineapple juice (do not use canned pineapple, otherwise it will not be juice, but syrup);
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice;
1 teaspoon turmeric.
How to cook:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
How to use:
clean the skin of the eyelids with a means intended for this;
evenly apply the mask with your fingers along the orbital bone (on the fixed eyelids);
lie down or sit with your eyes closed for 10-15 minutes;
carefully remove the mask with a sponge dipped in eye makeup remover;
apply cream or serum and cream.
Hydrogel mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl, Lancôme
Coffee mask for wrinkles around the eyes and bags under the eyes
a tablespoon of strong black coffee;
tablespoon honey;
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil solution (or 4 capsules).
How to cook:
if necessary, crush vitamin E capsules to extract the oil solution;
mix all ingredients thoroughly;
soak cotton pads with the mixture;
put the discs soaked in the coffee-honey mixture in a bag and put in the refrigerator.
How to use:
apply chilled discs to the eyes;
lie down with them for 10-15 minutes;
remove, drive in the remains of the composition with the fingertips;
apply cream.
Sheet eye mask “Moisturizing + evening care”, Garnier
Apply a mineral, sea water and hyaluronic acid mask before bed to wake up in the morning with clear eyes and a radiant complexion. The tool has the ability to reduce skin temperature by 4 ° C and eliminate swelling.
Safety measures
Apply the mask only to the fixed parts of the eyelids along the orbital bone, avoiding contact with the eyes.
Do not overdo the mask, this can lead to dehydration of the skin.
Do not use rich textures and oils in large quantities in the area around the eyes.
If discomfort is felt when applying the product, clean the skin immediately.
Cotton pads soaked in homemade solution can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. The remains of a freshly prepared mask must be thrown away, they cannot be stored.