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Eye patches: a marketing ploy or benefit

'01.04.2019'

Source: Rambler

Cosmetologists destroyed the myths and explained what should be in the composition of effective patches.

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Just a year ago, the beauty industry was overwhelmed with a wave of admiration for patches — small masks of collagen and cellulose soaked in a moisturizing composition. Bloggers and beauty experts continually put up morning selfies with patches on their face, writes Rambler.

Manufacturers quickly realized that similar products could be released - patches with a nourishing composition for the lips, antibacterial skin inflammations and liquid masks for the eye area appeared.

Recently, however, many "experts" have decided to rebel against their favorite care, finding patches harmful to the skin. We understand what myths surround this product and what patches actually give us.

Greenhouse effect

Unexpectedly for cosmetologists, bloggers began to promote the idea that the skin does not breathe under the cellulose and hydrogel coating of the patch. In response, experts merely smile, noting that the skin cannot, in principle, breathe, contrary to the common myth. In the composition of the patches, in addition to the beneficial additives, only water and chemical thickeners - they let the air through, so no greenhouse effect can be formed. And for those 15-20 minutes, while you keep them on your skin, moisture can not accumulate under a layer of patch in the absence of deliberate heating.

Create swelling

The alleged experts also claim that the patches do not relieve swelling, as the manufacturer claims, but rather provoke its occurrence. Beauticians break this myth about the facts: the components of the composition of the patches do retain moisture, but temporarily. The effect of most patches is instant, not cumulative. Suffice it to recall a simple rule of the work of our body: the more water we drink, the faster it is derived. Similarly, the skin: if you regularly moisturize the area under the eyes with high-quality cosmetics, the skin will absorb nutrients and remove excess moisture.

Unknown components of the composition

Here, experts unanimously agree that it is necessary to carefully study the composition of the means in order to understand whether it will work effectively or not. Far from the fact that unfamiliar plant extracts or animal mucus will remove swelling and moisturize the skin. However, chemists and cosmetologists emit several components that should be part of high-quality patches:

  • hyaluronic acid
  • Glycerol
  • Niacinamide
  • Caffeine
  • Allantoin
  • Hydroxoethylurea
  • Panthenol and others

How to apply patches

First of all, keep the patches in the fridge - they will work better on the skin when they are chilled, because cold removes swelling. Remove from the package with a special spatula from the kit, so as not to put the microbes inside the jar. Apply to cleansed skin on 15-20 minutes. After a morning shower or washing with warm water, the effect will be noticeable stronger.

Patches can also be applied to the skin before bedtime, but we do not recommend this to girls who are prone to edema - the area under the eyes may "swell up" due to an individual reaction. Patches for the eye area can also be glued to dry areas of the face - usually these are cheeks, facial wrinkles on the forehead and around the nose and chin.

How often can patches be used

Patches can be an element of daily care - due to a long stay on the face, they moisturize better than creams and gels. However, we advise you to stick them no more than twice a day - this is definitely enough to nourish the skin enough. Manufacturers recommend making patches with courses, promising a prolonged effect. However, it is worth noting that this reaction is individual - some girls will not have enough moisture if they stop applying patches on the eye zone.

The cost of packages is different: from 1 thousands of rubles (15 dollars) and higher for the monthly rate. Not every girl can afford such expenses, so you can save a little - apply patches only before important events or on days when you feel a special dry skin.

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