Bruises under the eyes are a common cosmetic effect that occurs mainly against the background of the development of pathologies of internal organs and when vital systems are disrupted. But often such disorders appear solely due to skin problems and due to overwork and fatigue.
In such situations, it is not necessary to look for the cause in serious disorders of the body and you can limit yourself to symptomatic treatment.
For your information! You can even use products whose main purpose is not related to the treatment of bags. These drugs include ointments against hemorrhoids.
Effect of hemorrhoid cream on wrinkles
Anti-hemorrhoid products have a similar effect to anti-aging facial cosmetics. At the same time, they have a lower cost and are aimed at eliminating inflammatory processes, healing cracks, and also increasing the tone of blood vessels and tissues.
The use of products with a therapeutic effect for the skin contributes to:
- improving the appearance of the epidermis;
- smoothing out not too deep wrinkles;
- removing the effect of bags under the eyes;
- preventing the appearance of new wrinkles.
Such actions are due to the components included in the creams. All medicines contain glycerin and lanolin. They are well absorbed by skin cells and have a moisturizing effect, helping to retain moisture inside the cells.
Lanolin is very close in composition to human fat, which allows it to additionally nourish the skin.
The following auxiliary components are often found in drugs for the treatment of hemorrhoids:
- Extracts of medicinal plants have a calming effect and relieve inflammation.
- Vegetable oils help strengthen vascular walls and reduce the visual appearance of the capillary network.
- Seafood extracts and shark oil , often found in creams, contain fatty acids and collagen that improve the condition of the skin and restore its healthy appearance and elasticity. They also saturate the skin with vitamins and provide antioxidant protection.
- Wax and propolis in the composition accelerate cell renewal processes and act as a natural antiseptic. They also ensure the penetration of other active components to the deep layers of the skin.
- Heparin , which is one of the main components of anti-hemorrhoids, is aimed at eliminating edema, relieving swelling on the skin and strengthening the vascular walls.
- Dexpanthenol stops the development of inflammatory processes, accelerates the healing process of microcracks, improves metabolism between cells, preserves the strength and volume of collagen fibers, which prevents loss of skin elasticity. The substance also helps to improve the process of absorption by skin cells of the medicinal ingredients included in the preparations.
It doesn’t matter whether the wrinkles that appear are caused by poor health, incorrectly selected cosmetics, or caused by external factors - the products act the same.
Suitable drugs
Not all existing anti-hemorrhoid remedies are suitable for use in the fight against wrinkles. It is best to give preference to creams with a light or gel-like texture. They are quickly absorbed and lie on the skin in an even layer, without leaving an oily sheen.
Ointments have a thicker consistency, so they will take longer to absorb. After them, an oily sheen remains on the surface of the skin. But the advantage of the ointment is its higher content of caring oils and penetration into the deeper layers of the skin, so the ointment is suitable for use on deep wrinkles.
Anti-hemorrhoid cream has a similar effect to anti-aging cosmetics, effectively eliminating wrinkles and facial swelling
Candles that are high in wax and lanine are also often used. These substances provide effective nutrition and hydration. But the inconvenience of use lies in application - they must first be melted in a water bath.
Security of funds
Anti-wrinkle hemorrhoid cream for the face has a number of advantages:
- Contains natural ingredients, which (in the absence of allergies) provide proper care and effect.
- A noticeable improvement can be noticed in a short time - the skin becomes more toned and elastic.
- More affordable compared to anti-aging products.
- Provide nutrition to the deep layers of the skin due to the content of waxy substances.
- Products in the form of gel and cream are easy to use - they are used like a regular cream.
It is worth noting that many products contain zinc and oak bark, which can lead to increased dry skin. Therefore, they should be used with extreme caution for dry skin types. Also, with long-term use, the drugs help reduce local immunity.
There have been cases of itching, burning and numbness of the skin after applying the products. In any case, before use, you should consult with a dermatologist or cosmetologist to hear their professional opinion on the effectiveness and safety of the products.
Precautions and contraindications
Anti-wrinkle face hemorrhoid cream is contraindicated for use when:
- Having an allergy to its components. Before use, be sure to conduct a skin sensitivity test. To do this, a small amount of the product (1-2 drops will be enough) should be applied to the elbow or wrist and left to act for half an hour. If after the specified time no changes appear in the form of itching, rash, redness and other signs, the product can be used.
- The presence of damage to the integrity of the skin or purulent wounds.
- Contains hormonal components - with prolonged use they can provoke tissue atrophy and subcutaneous bleeding.
- The presence of lidocaine in the composition can cause a severe allergic reaction.
- Bleeding tendencies, hemophilia and other diseases of the circulatory system.
- Kidney pathologies.
- Recently had a deep facial cleansing.
- Impaired blood circulation in tissues.
- Fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of the skin.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Contains prednisolone, which causes an increase in vascular networks.
Before using the products, you must study the instructions in detail, paying special attention to contraindications. When using medications, you need to monitor the condition of your facial skin and if any changes for the worse occur, it is better to stop using them.
Cosmetologists and dermatologists note that after stopping the use of products, skin problems return almost immediately. Therefore, the issue of their solution should be approached more comprehensively. Thus, puffiness and persistent bags under the eyes may indicate the presence of certain diseases that need to be treated, and not temporarily eliminate their manifestations.
Hygiene, healthy lifestyle
When talking about hygiene, many people think exclusively about taking a bath or shower, which is not entirely correct. The list of medical recommendations regarding hygiene measures is as follows:
• Replace hard toilet paper with soft one, since with hemorrhoids the tissues of the nodes are too vulnerable and quickly begin to bleed.
• During an exacerbation, it is preferable to take a shower after each bowel movement. In many Eastern and Asian countries, it is still practiced after each visit to the toilet to wash, rather than use paper, which is a more gentle procedure in terms of preventing hemorrhoids.
• Hot baths and washing are strictly prohibited. It is better to do this with warm or room temperature water.
During hygiene procedures, you can do this exclusively with water without using soap or gels containing a lot of synthetics: dyes, stabilizers, fragrances. For comprehensive treatment, it is better to purchase the most natural detergents.
It is equally useful for treatment to wear underwear and clothing made from natural materials that have good hygroscopicity. Also, the underwear should not press or rub the delicate skin of the genitals and perianal area.
The list of available non-drug treatments is not complete without mentioning stress prevention. Doctors say that inflammation of hemorrhoidal veins is often caused by them, and more than one psychological article is devoted to this mechanism of hemorrhoids. It is important for a person to be able to cope with depression, anxiety, and get rid of negative emotions.
Instructions for use
To obtain the desired effect when using the products, you should follow some rules:
- The preparations should be applied to previously cleansed skin. For deeper penetration, it is recommended to carry out additional steaming procedures.
- For the first use, it is recommended to mix the ointment with a small amount of moisturizer - this will reduce the likelihood of redness and irritation of the skin.
- It is better to use the products before bed for a deeper and longer-lasting effect.
- Apply the cream with light movements without rubbing or rubbing the skin vigorously, lightly tapping it in with your fingertips.
- Distribute the cream only along massage lines.
- To enhance the effect, the product can be pre-cooled before use.
- Use a minimal amount of product.
- After applying the product after half an hour, the remaining product should be removed from the skin using a paper napkin.
- Avoid contact with mucous membranes and the digestive tract.
- For deep wrinkles, it is recommended to apply the products in a thick layer and temporarily seal the problem areas with an adhesive plaster. This manipulation will provide deep nourishment to the skin and prevent the ointment from drying out.
Antihemorrhoids are not intended for continuous use. They should be used only when absolutely necessary - for example, when you need to quickly improve the appearance of your facial skin.
Useful video
From this video you will find out whether hemorrhoid ointment removes bags and bruises around the eyes:
Since ointments against hemorrhoids are not intended for application to the skin of the face, responsibility for the result of such treatment always lies with the person himself .
There are no results of clinical trials of such drugs for off-label use, so it is impossible to say for sure whether such ointments will have a positive or negative effect, although such drugs are used in small quantities and to eliminate small bruises and give good results .
The best means
Some products, according to reviews, have a quick effect, but at the same time act carefully and gently, rarely causing side effects. A description of the most popular of them is presented in the table below.
Name | Main components | Action |
Relief (ointment, suppositories) | Phenylephrine hydrochloride, lanonin, mineral oils, beeswax, thyme extract, corn oil, shark oil. | The ointment helps to quickly eliminate puffiness and bruises under the eyes, helping to eliminate signs of lack of sleep. The ingredients included in the composition effectively restore the skin, have an anti-inflammatory effect, cleanse pores, and make the facial contour clearer. Due to the content of shark oil, the ointment has a specific fishy smell. |
Posterizan (suppositories, ointment) | The active ingredient is microbial cells of Escherichia coli. Additional substances are represented by petroleum jelly, phenol and paraffin. | Killed bacterial cultures stimulate an increase in local immunity from the effects of pathogenic microorganisms resistant to antibiotics. They help improve skin tone, tissue healing and relieve inflammatory processes, strengthen blood vessels and increase blood flow. |
Heparin ointment | Sodium heparin (active ingredient), paraffin, glycerin, sunflower and corn oils. | Heparin is responsible for tension in blood vessels and tissues, helping to eliminate stagnant blood processes in problem areas. In combination with other substances, it gives the skin a healthy appearance and quickly smoothes out fine wrinkles. The ointment also helps relieve swelling, eliminate herbs and bruises that are not accompanied by damage to the skin. |
Gepatrombin G | Sodium heparin, lanonin, silicon dioxide, paraffin, prednisolone, polidocanol. | The product stimulates metabolic processes in tissues, has a healing, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and mild anesthetic effect. The ointment also promotes the resorption of blood clots, thereby improving blood flow in the tissues. The product can be applied either locally (only to problem areas) or completely distributed over the entire facial skin. |
Troxerutin (available in gel form) | The main active ingredient is troxerutin. | The product provides deep hydration of the skin and retains moisture in the cells due to rapid penetration - 20-30 minutes after application. The gel helps activate the process of removing harmful components from the skin and speeding up metabolic processes. |
Fleming (ointment) | Menthol, zinc oxide, calendula, aesculus, witch hazel. | This is a homeopathic remedy with a wide spectrum of action. The ointment provides relief from inflammatory processes, wound healing, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, moisturizing, eliminating itching and irritation. The ointment is approved for use during pregnancy. |
Zinc ointment ®
The product helps to effectively overcome the disease. Zinc ointment is produced by various pharmacological companies under different brands, so when purchasing, you should pay attention to studying the information about the percentage of the component in the ointment. To ensure proper effectiveness, it must be at least 20%.
In some cases, in order for medications to remove hemorrhoids even faster, manufacturers add additional active substances to the topical product. They can be beeswax, local anesthetics (lidocaine, benzocaine), mineral oils. Zinc ointment has astringent and antiseptic properties, while the rest depends on additional ingredients. You need to use the product 1-2 times a day, taking into account the recommendations of your doctor.
Selection rules
When choosing a product, you should pay attention to:
- Compound. You should not buy a product that contains the above components, which have a negative effect on the skin - they can lead to a significant deterioration in the well-being and condition of the skin. It is better to give preference to drugs with natural ingredients.
- Texture . The most convenient form is the gel due to rapid absorption, and products with a dense texture provide maximum enrichment of the skin with useful components.
- Best before date . You should not purchase, let alone use, an expired product or one with a suitable expiration date.
Hemorrhoid creams help eliminate wrinkles and improve the appearance of facial skin thanks to a similar composition to anti-aging agents. But they have a short-term effect, and with prolonged use they can cause irritation, dryness and other problems with the skin.
Need for movement
Everyone knows the saying that movement is life, but only a few follow it. Few people can force themselves to exercise regularly, but reasonable physical activity eliminates the second of the factors leading to hemorrhoids - stagnation of blood in the veins of the small pelvis.
It is believed that the most beneficial types of physical activity are gymnastics, walking, exercise on an exercise bike, and swimming, but exercises involving weight lifting, on the contrary, will lead to exacerbation or development of hemorrhoids. It is better to cross out weightlifting from the list of suitable sports that can cure hemorrhoids without medication.
For people who want to treat the manifestations of the disease by changing the motor mode, even special gymnastics have been developed. List of the simplest exercises against hemorrhoids:
• Alternating tension and relaxation of the gluteal muscles in a standing position with crossed legs.
• Alternate contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles while sitting on a hard chair with the torso slightly tilted forward.
• A whole list of exercises called “Kegel exercises” has been developed for women. More often they are prescribed for gynecological problems, after childbirth, but are no less effective for training the muscles of the anus for hemorrhoids.