Eye patches are a modern cosmetic product that quickly tidies up your facial skin. They are easy to use, effective against puffiness, bags and dark circles. More and more women are interested in how to make eye patches with their own hands. This is due to the fact that the anti-aging effect of homemade cosmetics is often comparable to expensive products.
The eyes are the first to reveal age and health problems. The skin around them is thin and delicate. It is devoid of sebaceous glands and fat. This is where the first wrinkles and swelling appear, which are caused by overwork, poor diet or sleep disturbances. Eyelid patches are a reliable way to maintain a radiant look and youth.
Finished cosmetics, in addition to useful ingredients, often contain preservatives, fragrances and other harmful substances. Therefore, many people are thinking about how to make eye patches at home. There is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is to take high-quality ingredients and not provoke an allergic reaction .
What are eyelid patches, what are they for?
Daily makeup injures the periorbital area, which is more susceptible to adverse factors than others. If you don't take care of it, it will lose its elasticity, become dull, and aesthetic defects will appear on it.
Eye patches are masks or small applications that are soaked in beneficial substances. They are designed for express care for the thinnest, most delicate and demanding part of the face . Regular use leads to the following results:
- water balance is restored,
- the formation of wrinkles slows down,
- swelling disappears,
- the skin becomes more elastic.
With the help of simple manipulations you can reduce the depth of wrinkles, relieve swelling, and remove the consequences of a sleepless night. Eye patches at home quickly eliminate signs of fatigue and give your appearance a healthy look.
Eyelid patches can be made from ordinary cotton pads
The shape of the overlays resembles a semicircle or crescent. The basis is taken from materials that retain moisture. You can buy the product at a pharmacy or cosmetics store, but it’s much more interesting to prepare it yourself. Such applications have a number of advantages:
- are inexpensive,
- made from natural ingredients,
- are not inferior to purchased ones in terms of potency,
- they do not contain synthetic additives.
Compound
Hydrogel patches may contain various ingredients. These are the ones you should focus on when choosing this or that express product. Each of the components has its own properties and suggests a certain effect.
Table 2. Ingredients of hydrogel patches.
| Component name | Its properties |
| Collagen | Increases skin elasticity. Makes her elastic |
| Pearl powder | Contains zinc, calcium, copper, iron. Thanks to these substances, it whitens perfectly and increases turgor. |
| Gold | Colloidal metal can stimulate the production of elastin and enhance microcirculation |
| Placenta | Accelerates regeneration by stimulating the process of division of young cells, thereby launching skin rejuvenation processes. Promotes the removal of toxins and the death of keratinized epidermis |
| Snail mucin | Prevents the formation of crow's feet and can have a rejuvenating effect. All this happens due to the activation of fibroblaster function |
| Coenzyme Q10 | This is a strong antioxidant. With its deficiency, the skin becomes dull and uneven in color. |
| Royal jelly | The structure resembles blood plasma. Contains fructose, glucose, proteins. This component perfectly softens, increases elasticity and tone of the epidermis. Has an antimicrobial effect |
| Swallow's nest extract | Stimulates the smoothing of wrinkles. Well refreshes the dermis, restores its structure at the cellular level |
| Aloe | Has an antioxidant effect. Intensively moisturizes, soothes and restores the skin. Removes dark circles under the eyes and pronounced wrinkles |
| Bulgarian rose extract | This component prevents the appearance of pigmentation and also helps to normalize the level of moisture. Contains flower wax, anthocyanins, fatty oils |
| Peptides | Activate the activity of elastin and collagen. This ingredient has pronounced anti-aging properties. It makes the dermis elastic, elastic, smooths out wrinkles |
| Hyaluronic acid | This component is simply irreplaceable. It can quickly restore a healthy appearance to tired, dry or damaged skin. Has a moisturizing effect |
Eye patches: how to use correctly?
— The best time is in the morning, immediately after waking up, and not before bed.
— The greatest effect will be with regular use. The procedures are repeated every other day or 2-3 times a week.
— Applications can be placed on other areas of the face. They remove wrinkles on the forehead, reduce expression wrinkles, and smooth out nasolabial folds.
— To eliminate dark circles, they are placed with the wide side towards the central part of the face. If you need to get rid of wrinkles, then the emphasis is on the outer area.
How to apply and how to remove?
First, the face is cleaned of makeup, and the remaining water is removed with a soft cloth. Then fix the base and leave for 20 minutes. During this time, the cells will have time to absorb all the more beneficial substances, so it makes no sense to increase the time. The distance from the lower eyelashes should be at least 0.5 cm. Remove the lining in the direction from the nose to the temples.
Patches on the upper eyelid are rarely done. Here they hold up worse, and swelling often appears from below. If necessary, you can cover the entire area with a disc soaked in cold green tea.
Reviews
Hydrogel patches make a different impression on everyone. But still, the majority of those who have used them are satisfied. Cosmetologists can definitely say about the possible benefits and harms of a product.
Reviews from cosmetologists
In general, reviews from cosmetologists about hydrogel patches are positive. They claim that the products really help get rid of many imperfections in the area around the eyes. But these products are just express help, and not a therapeutic and (or) corrective remedy for years.
The cumulative result is present in some patches. This applies, first of all, to those containing hyaluronic acid. Such products are used in comprehensive rejuvenation programs.
Cosmetologists use professional products in their work. They have larger packaging volumes. The same applies to the concentration of active components. It is also significantly enlarged.
Customer Reviews
Many consumers are satisfied with the results of using express products to eliminate imperfections in the epidermis around the eyes. Most note a noticeable effect, especially with regard to moisturizing, smoothing, and toning.
Not everyone can remove dark circles. But it is not at all necessary that the problem is the poor quality of the patches. Perhaps the hydrogel product was simply chosen incorrectly.
Almost everyone notices the specific effects of products. They tingle and/or tingle slightly. But there is no irritation or redness observed. The exception is when the impregnation gets on the mucous membrane.
Homemade eye patches for bags
The easiest way to quickly restore your appearance is to put fresh cucumber slices on your eyelids. Without waiting for them to dry, they are turned over to the other side or replaced with new slices.
Another way is to prepare a decoction and soak gauze pads in it. To do this, take a teaspoon of dry herbs:
- chamomile,
- parsley,
- mint or sage.
You can add a pinch of green tea to the mixture. All ingredients are poured with hot water, cooled, filtered, and placed in the refrigerator, where they are stored for no more than 3 days. Every morning, gauze napkins are moistened in the broth and then placed on the problem area.
Eye patches made from tea bags
Eye patches made from tea bags will remove redness and soothe the eyes
This is an affordable and effective product from the arsenal of natural cosmetics. The tea quickly relieves swelling, normalizes blood circulation, and tones even when used externally. It contains vitamin P, which rejuvenates, as well as essential oils.
It is better to brew green tea, as black tea can stain the delicate surface of the face.
Even a child can make patches from tea bags with their own hands. It is enough to fill the bags with a small amount of hot water. When the water has cooled, you need to take out the bags, squeeze them lightly, put them on your closed eyelids and lie there for 7-10 minutes.
After a simple manipulation, traces of fatigue, lack of sleep or evening tears will disappear without a trace.
Right choice
How to choose the right patches for the skin around the eyes?
- Pay primary attention to the composition of the product. It is he who determines the main purpose. Collagen moisturizes and rejuvenates. The same goes for hyaluronic acid and peptides. Plant extracts refresh, and vitamins saturate the skin with beneficial microelements;
- It is not at all necessary to immediately buy a standard package of 30 or 60 pieces. You can purchase a pair to try and evaluate the effect. Moreover, it will be unpleasant if an allergy is discovered to the product, then the pack will be completely unsuitable for use.
- take into account the characteristics of the skin. Use products containing oil concentrates with caution if you are allergic to them. Consider the content of other irritants;
- study reviews from cosmetologists and consumers, read the description of the product. From these sources, sometimes you can glean important information that will push you to make a purchase or, on the contrary, make you refuse it;
- balance price and quality. Don't think that only an expensive product can be good. Patches from the middle price category also turn out to be worthy;
Where to buy patches? In St. Petersburg, Moscow and other Russian cities, you can purchase the product in retail cosmetics stores. From anywhere in the Russian Federation - in online stores, as well as through a catalog in a cosmetic network.
How to make eye patches at home from cotton pads?
Homemade eye patches are made from cotton pads
To do this, you will need ordinary viscose discs and a decoction of herbs:
- daisies,
- linden trees,
- parsley,
- mint,
- sage
Black or green tea is no less effective. It’s not difficult to make eye patches from cotton pads at home. It won't require much effort or financial expenses. The disc halves are impregnated with natural ingredients. Using scissors you can give them a crescent shape. The size must match the area where they will be applied .
The workpiece is dipped into a freshly prepared solution and then applied to the face. This could be rose water, cucumber puree or avocado pulp. Here is a universal recipe that suits everyone:
- pour a tablespoon of dry sage into 200 ml of boiling water;
- let it brew for 15-30 minutes;
- strain;
- moisten cotton pads and place them on the problem area;
- wait 10 minutes.
The procedure is repeated 2-3 times a week. If you do it regularly, you can forget about bags for a long time.
Secret Key Pink Racoony
A long time ago I wrote my enthusiastic review of hydrogel gold patches with a “raccoon”, but this is their raccoon relative in pink.
Compound:
Water, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, carrageenan, colloidal gold, butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, rose flower water, rose extract, rose Damask flower water, citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract, bambusa textillis stem extract, Pinus Palustris leaf extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, houttuynia cordata extract, citrus junos fruit extract, ceratonia silicone gum, butylene glycol, potassium chloride, sodium hyaluronate, glucose, synthetic fluorophoropite, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, titanium dioxide, carmine, tin oxide , disodium edta, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, ci 77491, phenoxyethanol, aroma.
The patches themselves in the packaging are laid out in these cute hearts.
If these patches are torn away from each other, you get this “broken heart” and at the same time, two patches.
In general, what can I say, I may have praised Gold Racoony, because... there was simply nothing to compare it to. But now, I’ll still say that I can’t call either the previous raccoons or these pink ones not just the best, but generally even functional. The shape is, to put it mildly, controversial, and the patches themselves are half the size of the other two competitors.
Mimimi? Undoubtedly! But will I buy them again? I doubt!
Now the price for patches with a raccoon is $18 on the iherb website
Eye patches: homemade recipes
Homemade eye patches made from simple ingredients
The advantage of homemade cosmetics is that you can use affordable products to make them. These are vegetables, cereal decoctions or herbal tea. The best patches for dark circles under the eyes are made from cucumber. To prepare them proceed as follows:
- chop half a cucumber,
- add a drop of vitamin E and 2-3 drops of parsley juice,
- stir thoroughly,
- gauze napkins are given the desired shape,
- impregnated in the composition,
- placed on the problem area,
- hold for several minutes.
At the end of the period, the face is rinsed, then blotted with a clean towel.
Pearl barley based patches
Pearl barley contains a lot of silicon, which stimulates collagen production and prevents aging. For applications, use a jelly-like decoction that remains during cooking. The base is moistened in it and applied to the eyelids.
Patches under the eyes at home for swelling and wrinkles
With age, the amount of collagen in the skin decreases. It becomes prone to wrinkle formation. Collagen patches will help slow down the aging process. The express method evens out tone, smoothes out unevenness, and saturates with nutrients. Collagen patches are used to maintain tone and add elasticity. They do it like this:
- take one part of gelatin,
- 10 parts liquid
- 2 parts dry parsley,
- 3 parts glycerin,
- 1 part unrefined vegetable oil.
It is better to prepare the mixture in the evening and use it the next day. First, gelatin, glycerin, liquid, and herbs crushed into powder are combined. If desired, water can be replaced with green tea. Then add oil, mix everything, close it, and put it in the refrigerator.
You should get a thick gel-like mass. In the morning, plasticity is assessed and water is added if necessary.
The mass is carefully applied to problem areas, left for 7-10 minutes and washed. The effect will be noticeable immediately: the skin will become younger and wrinkles will be smoothed out.
Patches based on banana puree
For swelling, it is better to use fresh young zucchini. They are prepared in the same way as cucumber patches. And for the first wrinkles they use banana puree. To do this, chop a piece of ripe banana, add a few drops of olive oil and parsley juice.
How to make eye patches at home for dark circles under the eyes?
When tired eyelids need emergency help, applications based on natural ingredients will quickly refresh and activate blood flow. They are made from potatoes. To do this, take one small tuber, a teaspoon of flaxseed flour and the same amount of yogurt. The potatoes are peeled, washed, grated on a fine grater, mixed with the rest of the ingredients, and applied to the problem area.
Raw potato puree refreshes eyes and reduces dark circles
If there is no time or desire to mess around, then take thin potato slices, which are applied to the eyelids.
Patches for dark circles under the eyes improve appearance, but do not eliminate the problems in the body that caused them. If the defects do not go away, it is better to schedule a visit to the doctor.
Important: the best way to get rid of swelling and black circles is to limit salt and get enough sleep.
Contraindications
Any cosmetic compositions should be used with caution if there is a tendency to allergic reactions or signs of individual intolerance. Skin diseases are contraindications. In this case, it is better to seek advice from a doctor.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, a skin test is performed before the first use.
Beautiful appearance is the wealth of any woman. To eliminate the effects of stress and everyday work, cosmetics based on natural ingredients are used. This method of care allows you to quickly tidy up the periorbital area and pay attention to the eyelids in your daily care. With regular use you can achieve noticeable results. This will help you gain a radiant look, get rid of swelling and the first wrinkles.
Kinds
The following types of patches are distinguished, which have different effects on the skin:
- Moisturizing. They quickly eliminate dry skin, saturate it with vitamins and microelements. Helps quickly eliminate wrinkles. This type of cosmetic product contains glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen.
- Whitening. Eliminate dark circles, whiten the skin, cleanse it of age spots. The main components of the composition: parsley extract, lemon extract, caffeine, licorice, fruit acids.
- Nourishers. Designed for daily care, they help maintain skin tone, relieve inflammation and improve health. Nourishing foods are rich in plant extracts, retinol, placenta, and pearl powder.
- Draining. They improve microcirculation, thereby eliminating swelling of the upper and lower eyelids. The following components have anti-edematous properties: green tea extracts, gingko biloba, horse chestnut, black caviar extract.
- Anti-aging. This type of skincare cosmetics promotes tissue regeneration, increases turgor, and eliminates skin unevenness and wrinkles. The composition is dominated by the following ingredients: coenzymes, seaweed, ginseng, collagen, peptides.
- Smoothing. This type of patch has a Botox effect, that is, the skin is tightened by blocking facial expressions, so even deep wrinkles become invisible. The main components of smoothing patches: bioactive gold, collagen, snail mucins, hyaluronic acid.
Different types of patches need to be used depending on the time of day. It is not recommended to use moisturizers in the morning, as they can increase swelling.
