Gel eye mask

The delicate skin around the eyes constantly needs delicate care. Stress, overstrain, fatigue and other not very pleasant factors can leave a negative imprint on the beauty and health of the eye area in the form of swelling, redness, dark circles. To remove them and prevent the appearance of new ones, the cosmetic market offers a wide range of products for the eye area, including various gel masks. In this article, we will consider the most popular of them.

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A gel mask is not just a cosmetic product that is applied directly to the skin. It is a product made of a special material, hermetically filled inside with a special gel-like substance that can maintain a certain temperature for a long time. This temperature, evenly affecting the eye area, brings the desired effect:

• removes various signs of fatigue, gives vivacity and a fresh look;
• conducive to a calm and quick falling asleep, relaxes and relieves stress;
• helps eliminate headache and fever;
• improves blood microcirculation;
• maintains tone skin of the eyelids and face;
• fights signs of aging skin: lethargy, dryness, fine wrinkles.

You should not squeeze out the gel and apply it on the face, since it by itself, unlike hydrogel cosmetic masks, does not have any cosmetic effect (nourishment or moisturizing).

There are a number of factors in the presence of which the use of a gel mask is strictly contraindicated:

• elevated intraocular pressure;
• recent surgical intervention on the eye area;
• detachment retina;
• having an acute infectious or viral inflammation, such as conjunctivitis.

Gel eye masks offered by shop windows differ in some ways.

They have different sizes and shapes:

• goggle mask for exposure directly to the skin of the eyelids;
• gel pads in the form of circles - they are simply placed over closed eyes;
• anatomically comfortable mask with slits for the eyes, lips and nose, which "wraps" the entire surface of the face.

There are also subtypes of gel masks:

• hydrogel - are a gel substance with various vitamins and essential trace elements, which is applied directly to the skin for comprehensive care;
• patches - cosmetics, which are hydrogel strips for the eyelids, impregnated with various vitamins, acids, antioxidants and trace elements. Currently, patches with diamond and pearl powder, colloidal gold, which give truly luxurious care, are gaining particular popularity.

Masks differ in filler:

• some contain a gel substance, spreading over the entire inner part of the mask;
• others are filled with individual gel beadswhich, when used, create a slight massage effect on the skin;
• some have a unique composition from a gel and various nutritional components that penetrate the skin and provide comprehensive care.

With careful use and proper storage, it will last more than one month. At the same time, a mask with gel balls is considered more practical, since if it is damaged, one ball flows out, and not the entire contents.

Currently, various brands offer a wide range of gel masks. Consider the most popular among the representatives of the "beautiful half".

• Mary Kay TimeWise Hydrating Mask in the form of a gel is applied directly to the skin of the eyelids. Relaxes, moisturizes, soothes, relieves signs of fatigue and premature wilting.
• Reusable glasses Eye Cover able to relax or tone the muscle tissue of the eye zone, depending on their temperature and duration of exposure. At night, the mask slows down age-related changes, during the day it refreshes and relieves swelling and dark circles.
• Planet spa by Avon has a massage effect, helps eliminate headaches, signs of fatigue on the face, swelling and fine wrinkles and gives a good mood and energy for the whole day.
• Cooling or warming mask medolla with the help of gel balls massages the eye area, which helps to quickly achieve an analgesic effect. Comfortable design allows you to conveniently fix the tool and enjoy its action. As a result, the skin around the eyes radiates energy, becomes more toned, puffiness, fine wrinkles and dark circles disappear.
• Bradex "Cucumbers" against edema, normalizes the process of blood circulation, relaxes muscles, relieves redness, swelling, prevents premature aging and eliminates pain. And the funny design of the glasses and bright green color will provide a cheerful, perky mood for a long time.
• Gezatone Breeze presents a mask that, after 5 minutes of immersion in hot water, turns into a hot compress that relieves spasms, normalizes metabolic processes, and after 20 minutes of being in the refrigerator - into a cold compress that tones blood vessels, removes excess fluid, relieves signs of stress and fatigue.

• Shangpree «Gold Hydrogel Eye Mask delicate» – hydrogel patches with a unique composition containing nanoparticles of colloidal gold, which promotes the activation of regenerating processes, enhances the penetration of oxygen into the deepest layers of the epidermis.
• Naomi offers the "Bradex" mask with gel balls, which has a thermal effect to tone the skin around the eyes, relieve puffiness, swelling, redness and irritation. Eliminates dark circles, fills the face with energy and a healthy fresh look.
• Prolixir patch mask from Faberlic recommended for normalizing the eye contour. Reduces dark circles and puffiness, promotes hydration, improves blood circulation and slows down the aging process.
• Clarette Gel Mask instantly refreshes, tightens, relieves signs of fatigue and pain, fills with healthy radiance and youth. Effective as a warming and cooling compress.
• Reusable gel mask Delicare Cool&Hot for eyes "Watermelon" not only relaxes and cares for the eye area, but also provides a cheerful, perky mood for the whole day due to the bright “appetizing” appearance.
• Dewytree Gold Patches with snail extract will transform the skin around the eyes in a matter of moments. Active natural ingredients penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis, nourish and actively moisturize. The look becomes clear, open and radiating health and youth.
• Kims Gold Diamond Hydrogel Diamond Mask in the form of patches actively fights wrinkles, puffiness and circles under the eyes. Moisturizes, nourishes, cools and soothes, contributes to the normalization of metabolism.

Using gel masks is a pleasure. They do not require any additional costs and great efforts. Below are some general tips for using these tools.

• It is necessary to pre-adjust the ties, Velcro and other devices to fix the mask on the face. Too loose belts will not fix enough, with excessive squeezing, there is a possibility of a headache.
• Before use, it is necessary to assess the condition of the skin and eyes and determine the effect of the mask. For a cooling compress, it must be placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, for a warming one, placed in hot water.
• The duration of action varies from 5 to 30 minutes and is recommended by the manufacturer of a particular mask.
• Before use, completely remove make-up and wash with cool water.
• During application, you must completely relax, it is advisable to lie down comfortably and listen to calm music or simply immerse yourself in a light “sleep”.
• After use, it should be washed with soapy water and put in a dark, cool place out of the reach of children.
• It should not be used too often. Once a day is more than enough.

Based on the results of monitoring numerous reviews, we can conclude that gel eye masks are a trendy tool for express rejuvenation and relieving a whole range of signs of fatigue and overstrain. In addition, they provide relaxation and relaxation for the whole organism, which is so lacking in the modern rhythm of life.