Mask for wrinkles around the eyes: homemade recipes or ready-made products?

We advise you to think a hundred times before applying a product prepared in the kitchen with your own hands to the skin around the eyes. Let us explain in more detail what is the difference between homemade and purchased anti-wrinkle masks and which ones work better.

The benefits and effectiveness of masks against wrinkles around the eyes

Masks for wrinkles around the eyes are cream, gel, in the form of patches or eyeglass masks that look like masquerade half masks. The main ingredients usually include:

  • hydrofixer;

  • vitamins;

  • antioxidants;

  • oil;

  • decongestant extracts;

  • coolants.

All of the listed active ingredients are part of cosmetic products made by an industrial method. It is important to understand that wrinkles are the result of a number of factors, ranging from heredity to facial expressions. Only modern laboratories can effectively resist them, so you should not place high hopes on homemade masks.

Active facial expressions provoke the formation of wrinkles around the eyes.

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Mechanism of action on the skin

Special requirements for masks for the area around the eyes are due to the peculiarities of the skin of the eyelids. Recall that it is thin, tends to accumulate fluid, it has many vessels and very few lipids. Therefore, the skin of the eyelids is simply necessary:

  1. moisturizing;

  2. cooling effect;

  3. antioxidant protection;

  4. reconstruction of the lipid film.

Another distinctive feature of eye masks is their light texture. As a rule, it is a gel or light cream. Consider this standard when preparing homemade masks.

Now check out which Garnier sheet face mask is right for you.

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At what age can you use eye masks for wrinkles

Cosmetologists advise focusing not on age, but on the condition of the skin and its needs. The skin around the eyes is thin and vulnerable, and the eyes are under heavy stress even at a young age.

Bags and dark circles appear quite early, and the first wrinkles are laid at the corners of the eyes. So masks can and should be used for preventive purposes. In addition, these products often have a pleasant refreshing and anti-stress effect.

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Rules for the use of masks for wrinkles under the eyes at home

The area around the eyes is special, and you need to handle it as carefully as possible. And do not forget about the proximity of the organs of vision, when applying the mask, it is important not to get on the mucous membrane.

Prepare

  1. Remove eye makeup with micellar water or oil.

  2. Rinse your face with water and pat dry gently with a towel or paper towel.

Rules of application

  • Patches are applied to the lower eyelid, stepping back about 2 cm from the ciliary edge.

  • Creamy textures are applied with fingertips over the orbital bone.

  • Specify the exposure time of the finished mask in the instructions, it can be from 5 to 20 minutes.

In the case of home masks, the procedure is performed lying down with your eyes closed, since the composition of such products is most often not fixed on the skin. For ready-made masks, this rule is not necessary, but desirable: relaxation, even a short one, is good for the skin around the eyes and beauty in general.

“Particular attention should be paid to washing off 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 stretching thin skin or injuring blood vessels. The case can end not only with dark circles, but also with real bruises, ”warns Ekaterina Turubara, Vichy medical expert.

Post-procedure care

If the composition is dry, soak it with a cotton pad soaked in water. Then carefully rinse off the mask, pat your face dry with a towel and apply the cream.

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Which face mask for wrinkles to choose: homemade or purchased

CompositionEfficiency

Convenience

HomemadeHomemade masks cannot compete with ready-made masks in terms of manufacturability, but they give space for creativity.Don’t count on carrots, cucumbers, or potatoes to smooth out wrinkles. But some positive effect is possible. Much depends on the quality of the ingredients.Poorly distributed, do not have the desired consistency, which allows you to withstand the mask on the face for the allotted time.
PurchasedManufacturers include proven active ingredients in masks for the eye area and take into account the characteristics of this area.The effectiveness is undeniable, since it has been proven through tests, the products do what they promise. The risk of a negative reaction is minimized.Comfortable use is one of the qualities that determine the popularity of the product. Manufacturers are betting on it.

Expert Opinion

“How high is the concentration of the active ingredient in the home mask? For example, allantoin in creams contains 1-2% by weight of the finished product. In plants, its concentration ranges from 0,03 to 1%.

It is not difficult to guess that an effective dose will require a huge amount of plant material. But how to distribute all this wealth over the skin of the eyelids?

If the packaging says that wrinkles will decrease by 15%, this means that the numbers are backed up by real instrumental studies and data analysis. And no one evaluated the effectiveness of the cucumber mask, ”explains Ekaterina Turubara, medical expert at Vichy.

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Which is more effective: homemade recipes or ready-made products

You can answer this question yourself after you test one of the listed recipes and compare it with the finished product. But it’s easier to take our word for it and not waste time and effort preparing dubious mixtures.

Homemade masks mainly use edible ingredients.

Wrinkle Potato Mask

No beauty recipe book is complete without potatoes. In this case, potato flour is used.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. l. potato flour;

  • warm milk (by eye);

  • 1-2 Art. l olive oil;

  • a sprig of parsley.

How to prepare and use:

  1. dilute flour with milk;

  2. add oil and chopped parsley;

  3. Apply to the skin of the eyelids for 20-30 minutes.

Editorial opinion. A nourishing milk-oil mixture will soften the skin, and parsley will have a brightening effect and charge with vitamins. In general, the skin will look fresher and smoother. But is the mask effective in the fight against wrinkles? We need something more helpful here.

Toning sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Age expert 35+”, L’Oréal Paris with collagen and hyaluronic acid has a fast action, reduces bags under the eyes and moisturizes the skin around the eyes.

Aloe anti-wrinkle mask

In addition to aloe, the mask contains one of the best nutrients to combat dryness – oil-rich avocado.

Ingredients:

  • half an avocado;

  • 2 tsp aloe vera gel.

How to prepare and use:

  1. mash the avocado pulp (or turn into a paste with a blender);

  2. mix with aloe gel;

  3. apply on the lower eyelid, cover with gauze on top;

  4. After half an hour, remove the remnants of the mask with a cotton pad.

Editorial opinion. The recipe is dictated by the best of intentions – to moisturize the skin and nourish it with fatty acids that retain moisture. But homemade compresses are not comparable to cosmetic patches, which are made from high-tech materials and impregnated with new generation anti-aging ingredients.

Hydrogel mask for the skin around the eyes Advanced Génifique Light Pearl, Lancôme infused with a probiotic lysate gel that instantly transforms the face. Algae extract fights free radicals that weaken the internal reserves of the epidermis. And caffeine is known for reducing puffiness and stimulating microcirculation. As a result, literally in 10 minutes the skin becomes smoother, fresher, radiant.

Cucumber wrinkle mask

The purpose of this mask is to refresh, moisturize the skin and restore the hydro-lipid film.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cucumber;

  • 1 tsp olive oil;

  • 1-2 tsp oatmeal.

How to prepare and use:

  1. grate cucumber;

  2. mix with oil;

  3. thicken the mixture with flour.

Editorial opinion. It seems that this mask has everything you need: olive oil contains squalane, related to the skin; cucumber is rich in vitamins; flour turns flowing ingredients into a kind of patch. Perhaps the skin will become smoother and more even. But is the game worth the candle if there are ready-made, convenient and, moreover, affordable masks?

Sheet mask for the skin around the eyes “Moisturizing + elasticity”, Garnier Moisturizes and remineralizes the skin with coconut water, while hyaluronic acid helps to “fill in” wrinkles. In addition, the mask improves skin elasticity. The exposure time is 15 minutes.

Patches with tea for the skin around the eyes

Homemade patches refresh the skin and relieve signs of fatigue.

Patches from tea help to remove puffiness.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup green tea;

  • 1 tsp. honey;

  • 1-2 tsp olive oil.

How to prepare and use:

  1. mix the cooled hour with honey and butter;

  2. cut cotton pads in half;

  3. soak them with the prepared mixture, squeeze;

  4. put on foil, put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes;

  5. hold on closed eyes for 15-20 minutes.

Editorial opinion. The caffeine contained in the tea will refresh and relieve signs of fatigue, the honey will moisturize, and the oil will help the skin retain moisture and smooth its surface. Not bad for homemade patches. But there are options much more interesting.

Fabric eye patches “Moisturizing + youthful glow”, Garnier infused with green tea and hyaluronic acid. The mask will have a cooling effect, relieve puffiness, reduce dark circles under the eyes.

Cocoa mask

Chocolate milkshake will invigorate the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp cocoa powder;

  • 1 tsp powdered milk (optional);

  • heavy cream (by eye).

How to prepare and use:

  1. mix the powders and dilute with warm cream to the desired consistency;

  2. apply on the face, stepping back from the eyes by 2 cm.

Editorial opinion. Dairy ingredients will moisturize and soften the skin, smoothing lines caused by dryness and dehydration. Cocoa due to the content of caffeine will increase local blood circulation. Alternatively, consider more efficient options.

Fabric patches under the eyes “Moisturizing + fresh look”, Garnier, in addition to hyaluronic acid, they contain orange juice rich in vitamin C and minerals as part of the impregnation. 15 minutes after application, the skin looks moisturized, fresh and rested, signs of fatigue disappear.

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Precautions for using homemade masks

  1. Do not overdo the mask, this can lead to skin irritation.

  2. Do not use heavy and flowing oil textures in large quantities.

  3. If you feel discomfort while applying the composition, immediately wash off the mask.

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