Three patches for tired and puffy eyes

Introduction

Staring at your laptop screen for long hours, studying for a longer duration, and lack of adequate sleep may make your eyes become puffy and look tired. Tired and puffy eyes may steal away the shine and radiance of your eyes. In the following sections, we will discuss the use and benefits of eye patches for improving puffiness around the eyes and making them look fresh and radiant.

What eye patches are the best?

The area under the eyes is thinner than the rest of the skin, hence, exhibits the visible signs of aging sooner than the rest of the areas. Dehydration, genetics, lack of sleep, and allergies may give rise to bags or dark circles underneath the eyes. Some of the key ingredients found in eye patches include coenzyme A, caffeine, vitamin A or retinol, squalene, shea butter, and kojic dipalmitate. Retinol enhances the production of collagen which reduces the visible signs of aging such as fine lines and improves the elasticity of the skin. Kojic dipalmitate is derived from kojic acid and is used for lightening dark circles. Caffeine and coenzyme A are topical ingredients that improve natural microcirculation and improve puffiness around the eyes. Squalene and shea butter restore and replenish the natural lipid barrier of the skin.

Eye patches that contain the above-mentioned active ingredients work best for puffy and tired eyes. Hypoallergenic eye patches are the best option for individuals who are highly sensitive or allergic to the ingredients. The eye patches shall be used consistently for achieving desirable and long-lasting results. The anti-aging and nourishing ingredients in these eye patches hydrate the skin, alleviate the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, and form an occlusive layer for the skin to retain moisture.

What are the three types of eye patches?

The three main types of eye patches or eye masks include hydrogel eye patches, green tea eye patches, and gold eye patches.

1. Hydrogel eye patches

Ingredients included in the hydrogel eye patches are caffeine, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. This enriched formula lightens the dark circles, reduces the wrinkles and fine lines, and reduces the puffiness around the eyes. This makes the eyes fresher and more healthy-looking. The hydrogel eye patches provide deep moisturization, giving a lifting effect to the under-eye area, as well as restoring the elasticity of the skin. The hydrogel eye patches are recommended for use in the morning and evening.

1. Green tea eye patches

The green tea eye patches provide a soothing and cooling sensation for tired and puffy eyes. The anti-wrinkle solution in the green tea eye patches improves the appearance and depth of the wrinkles, making the under-eye area look younger. These eye patches lighten the dark circles and reduce the puffiness around the eyes. The ingredients found in the green tea eye patches help reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, and mouth lines, serving as an effective skincare product.

1. Gold eye patches

The 24K golden eye patches contain collagen and hyaluronic acid, the ingredients which are responsible for moisturizing the skin and making it more firm and elastic. These eye patches lighten the dark circles, reduce crow’s feet, and improve the appearance of eye bags around the eyes. The gold formula of the eye patches rejuvenates the skin underneath the eyes and enhances the softness and skin tone. The gold eye patches provide instant yet long-lasting results.

How to use eye patches?

You can mention the steps mentioned below while using the eye patches underneath your eyes.

1. Before applying the eye patches, you shall ensure that the skin underneath the eyes is dry and clean.
2. In addition to cleaning the skin underneath your eyes, you shall also ensure that your hands are also clean. Therefore, you shall wash your hands before handling and applying the eye patches onto your skin.
3. The duration of the application of eye masks varies from one product to another. The average duration of application is 10-20 minutes. You shall check the product description for the recommended length of duration for wearing the eye patches.
4. After applying the eye patch underneath your eyes, pat the excess serum on the skin.
5. While applying the eye patch and patting excess serum, you shall avoid direct contact with the eyes.
6. Before removing the eye patch, wash your hands thoroughly to ensure that your hands are clean.
7.  If the eye patches are present in a jar, you shall tightly secure the lid after using the eye patches so as to prevent the eye patches from drying out.

What are the benefits of eye patches?

The benefits of eye patches are associated with the ingredients present in the eye patches. The ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and caffeine are anti-aging and nourishing ingredients that lighten the dark circles, nourish the skin beneath the eyes, and reduce the visible signs of aging such as crow’s feet, wrinkles, and fine lines. The eye patches infuse the active ingredients into the skin underneath the eyes more effectively, though, the eye patches are only kept for approximately 10-20 minutes. The under-eye region looks and feels nourished and hydrated after applying the eye patch for the recommended duration.

Other anti-aging constituents found in eye patches are collagen, hyaluronic acid, and retinol. These anti-aging constituents stimulate the production of collagen which helps reduce the depth of wrinkles and fine lines, helping them smooth out. Increased production of collagen helps the skin become more firm, elastic, and elastic. The hyaluronic acid improves the hydration of the skin, thus, reducing the puffiness around the eyes. This makes the eye bags less severe and conspicuous while returning eyes their shine and radiance. The soothing and cooling effect of the eye masks calms the irritated skin and also improves the sleep quality of the mask users.

How to use the eye patches correctly?

Here are some measures that one must take to use the eye patches correctly and derive maximum benefits from the eye patches.

1. One shall refrain from applying any cream, essence, or serum before the application of the eye patches. This will not only affect the ability of the active ingredients in eye patches to penetrate the skin but also affect the efficacy of other skincare products. Rather, the serum, essence, or cream shall be used after removing the eye patches.
2. Experts recommend using an eye cream after the application of eye patches so as to retain the moisture and lock in the nourishing ingredients present in the eye patches.
3. One shall follow the instructions or recommendations mentioned in the product description.
4. You must not wear the eye patches longer than the recommended duration. This may cause the eye patches to become dry and aggravate the wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Wearing the eye patches overnight increases the risk of the product seeping into the eyes.

You may use the eye patches if the product is gentle and does not irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction. However, it is recommended that the eye patches are used 2-3 times per week.