How long to keep the patches under the eyes and what does the time depend on?
The most delicate and thinnest on the face is the skin around the eyes, therefore it is also called the zone of delicacy. The environment sometimes causes significant harm to it with its negative impact, which is why the skin in this place experiences tremendous stress. It is clear that good sleep, stress resistance, and balanced nutrition will contribute to preserving youth and improving the condition of the skin around the eyes.
However, the modern rapid pace of life dictates its own rules. Still, there is a way to improve the condition of the skin around the eyes - to use specialized patches. This article will tell you what it is, how long to keep them.
Express care with immediate results
This innovative Korean product is already familiar to many women around the world and has become a commonly used eye contour and skin care product. This unique beauty novelty can not only increase its tone, moisturize and remove all signs of fatigue. The main advantage of the miracle plasters is in their action as a drainage: they remove puffiness, lighten the dark spots around the eyes due to stress. These beauty products are also able to smooth out fine wrinkles.
This special treatment has many indications. For example, it contributes to the long-term effectiveness of cosmetic procedures or is used to instantly restore the skin after a night wakefulness or in the case of a long flight.
What does the usage time depend on?
The patches are used as an urgent method to restore the skin. They are able to minimize traces of fatigue in the shortest possible time and give the whole face a fresher look.The time of use of this popular care product is influenced by the characteristics of the composition of their bases. Currently, manufacturers in the beauty industry are represented by five of their varieties.
- Non-woven - inexpensive, but ineffective, soaked in water with vitamins, for nourishing the tissues around the eye in the off-season.
- Tissue with collagen - allows you to reduce the bags that often appear under the lower eyelid. Can be used to eliminate traces of fatigue. However, tissue species can never catch up with the speed of exposure and, accordingly, the effectiveness of hydrogels.
- Hydrogel - dissolve and are able to be absorbed into the skin. They contain concentrated hyaluronic acid, which allows you to get rid of small wrinkles in a very short time and in one procedure. The effect of the hydrogel mask-patch is more pronounced.
- Collagen - guarantee an instant, but short-term result.
- Silicone - effectively rejuvenating strips that fix the skin and thereby smooth out wrinkles.
In addition to the above criterion, the time of wearing mini-patches depends on the concentration and activity of the action of all components: amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and many others. Different problems also imply a different composition of the active components of the mask-patch, which accordingly determines how long the patches need to be kept under the eyes.
Also, the goals of use have a significant impact on how long you can walk with them: smoothing, nourishing, moisturizing, restoring or draining.
How much to keep?
If we talk about patches in general, then the minimum time to get a visible effect - from 15 to 20 minutes, maximum - 25 minutes. During this time, the skin absorbs all useful substances from this care product in sufficient quantities for itself, which is why it makes no sense to leave it on the face longer. Thus, the valuable substances absorbed by the skin, on average, create a rejuvenating effect lasting at least eight hours in 20 minutes. It is categorically impossible to wear patches until they are completely dried out and thinned.
Non-woven masks last for about 13-15 minutes, then they dry out and are no longer suitable. It is recommended to keep woven and silicone ones a little longer - up to 20 minutes. Collagen strips also dry quickly and peel off. A very significant advantage of hydrogel patches is the ability to wear for up to 40 minutes, and in the meantime, the skin will absorb even more moisture and nutrients that are so necessary for such a sensitive area around the eye. The increased use time of the hydrogel is due to the fact that it slowly melts from body temperature and also slowly penetrates the skin.
Many people mistakenly decide to apply any patches at night, assuming that a greater effect is achieved. However, this will be justified after carefully reading the instructions from the manufacturers of these modern effective products. If the manufacturer's recommendation does not mention such a possibility, then this should not be done. For example, beauticians warn against sleeping with hydrogel and silicone pads under the eyes, as such rest will not be beneficial.
When all the beneficial substances leave the micromask into the skin and the liquid in it evaporates overnight, it will begin to take all the moisture and components back. This is due to the properties of the hydrogel and silicone. And the situation with the skin around the eyes will only worsen when, instead of the expected effect, negative manifestations appear in the form of irritation and dryness.
After removing the patch, apply cream to the eyelids. No need to wash your face or rinse off residues. Mandatory rule: if the skin is prone to allergies to the constituent oil components and various rashes, then these care products should not be worn longer than the prescribed 20 minutes.
Frequency of use
There are no sebaceous glands in the skin around the eyes, which causes it to dry out. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of this area as often as possible and preferably daily. The frequency of use is a completely individual factor.... And in order to maximize the effect of the mask, it is important to carefully study the instructions of a particular brand, adhere to the rules of its use. Apart from a single application, all patches can be applied regularly. This will help achieve a long-term effect.
All masks-plasters, except for hydrogel masks, are recommended to be used once a week. Collagen and hydrogels are suitable for more frequent use - 2-3 times a week... As for the hydrogel express masks, with their constant use, the necessary rejuvenating effect is achieved. Modern cosmetologists advise using this popular skin care product one-time and several times a week. Then the active ingredients will moisturize the skin and it will be radiant. In the morning, you can apply patches over the day cream to enhance its effect. In the evening, it is possible to apply these beauty products on a cleansed face or over a night cream.
When going to an event, mini-masks are applied before creating makeup.
Even a one-time application of patches will really give the skin a healthy look, let alone daily use. The effect will become cumulative and more pronounced if you apply the patches three times a week on a regular basis. And if the chosen brand of funds allows, then they can be used once or twice a week for several months. A ten-day course with daily use can give a more lasting noticeable effect.
The active ingredients stated in the composition will make the skin under the eyes more elastic and at the same time will not cause irritation. During this time, fine wrinkles will be smoothed, but it is worth noting that patches will not be able to get rid of deep wrinkles. This will require more powerful tools that will have to be used regularly.
In general, patches are single-use products that are discarded after application. And only hydrogel-based samples are reusable and can be applied up to a maximum of nine times. And after each use, they are kept in the refrigerator, separate from food.
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