Today, Korean cosmetics are at their peak. Every second beauty blogger encourages the use of eye patches. They help in a matter of minutes to get rid of swelling, dark circles, fine wrinkles and fatigue. The procedure is extremely simple, but some rules still need to be followed.
Clean your skin
Before applying the patch, you must remove all makeup. The area around the eyes should be perfectly clean. Otherwise, beneficial substances will not be absorbed, but will remain on the surface. To do this, you can use water-based products (gels, foams).
Patches give the best effect as an element of stepwise Korean care. According to the rules, first the skin is cleaned with hydrophilic oil, and then with foam. Then apply toner, therapeutic serums, emulsions. And only at the 7–8th stage do they use masks for the whole face or separate pads for the skin around the eyes.
Take out the patch with a spoon
A plastic spoon is attached to the jar with hydrogel pads. Use it is a must. Many people neglect the rule and take out the patches with their fingers - thereby bringing bacteria into the jar, and the product spoils.
Choose location
Few people know, but patches can be arranged in different ways:
- wide side to the bridge of the nose - to eliminate dark circles and swelling;
- the wide side to the temples - from facial wrinkles and creases.
You can also use patches to smooth out the nasolabial, interbrow fold and other problem areas.
Stick pads
It is enough to attach the patch to the skin, and it will stick. It is slightly pulled and placed flat or with a sliding movement from the nose to the temple.
It is important that the edge of the pillow does not get on the mucous membrane. Otherwise, burning will occur very soon. It is recommended to maintain an indent of 2 mm from the ciliary line.
Take time
Information on how much patches should be kept should be on the package. Usually they are glued for 15-30 minutes. This time needs to be noted. During the procedure, rest is recommended.
Before the first application of patches, you must definitely conduct a test. Stick the pad on the inside of the wrist for 15 minutes. If the skin does not turn red within the next 30 minutes, the product can be applied under the eyes.
What's next?
At the end of the procedure, the stickers are removed with a slight movement from the inner corner to the outer. The skin remains slightly sticky, moist.
It is recommended to perform acupressure of the area around the eyes. This will help the liquid components of the mask absorb better. It is not necessary to wash and apply care products. You can apply cosmetics no earlier than in 15-30 minutes.
How often can I use eye patches?
Correctly apply hydrogel pads every 2-3 days or in “emergency” cases. For example, after a sleepless night. The fact is that the concentration of active substances in them is quite high. If you glue patches too often, every day for several months, then the skin condition will not improve, but rather. Cells can absorb just as many nutrients as they need. Excess will only accumulate in the upper layers of the epidermis. Subsequently, irritation, allergies, acne may occur.
Is it possible to keep patches longer (sleep with them)?
No. In 25-30 minutes, all the beneficial components have time to absorb into the skin. After the reverse reaction begins. The cushion dries, coarsens, disrupts blood flow and promotes the formation of wrinkles. For nighttime use, certain types of Korean masks are used - marked “sleeping pack”.
Can I reuse them?
Korean hydrogel patches are disposable. Reuse is meaningless. Active substances come out upon first use. In addition, bacteria settle on the surface of the stickers.
How to store patches?
In a protective sealed box. For storage, you can use a refrigerator or an ordinary cabinet in the room. Recommended temperature range is from +5 to +25 degrees. If the packaging is opened, then it is kept only in the cold.
What are the contraindications to the use of patches?
It is strictly forbidden to use hydrogel pads for skin injuries (microcracks, scratches), as well as diseases: conjunctivitis, rosacea.
Today, Korea is associated with high-quality cosmetics. It was in this country that patches were first invented. Since 2000, the tool has undergone many changes. Instead of a fabric base, hydrogel was used. It adheres better to the skin and additionally has a drainage effect.
The use of patches under the eyes comes down to a simple algorithm: you need to clean the skin and put the sticker on the problem spot, stepping back from the edge of the mucous membrane 2 mm. After 15-30 minutes, the pads are removed and the result is evaluated. The skin around the eyes is smoothed, brightens, and the look becomes fresh and clear.