Gel Eye Mask

Gentle skin around the eyes is constantly in need of delicate care. Stress, overvoltage, fatigue and other not very pleasant factors can leave a negative imprint on the beauty and health of the eye zone in the form of puffiness, redness, dark circles. To remove them and prevent the emergence of new cosmetic market offers a wide range of tools for the eye area, including various gel masks. In this article we consider the most popular of them.

More information about the gel mask for the face - in the next video.

A gel mask is not just a cosmetic applied directly to the skin. It is a product of a special material, hermetically filled inside with a special gel-like substance capable of maintaining a certain temperature for a long time. This temperature, uniformly affecting the eye zone, brings the desired effect:

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

It is not necessary to squeeze out the gel and apply it on the face, as it alone, unlike hydrogel cosmetic masks, does not carry any cosmetic effect (nutrition or moisturizing).

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

• increased intraocular pressure;
• recently held surgery on the eye zone;
• detachment retina;
• the presence of acute infectious or viral inflammation, such as conjunctivitis.

Gel masks for eyes, offered by shop windows, differ among themselves in some ways.

They have different sizes and shapes:

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

There are also subtypes of gel masks:

• hydrogel - represent a gel substance with various vitamins and essential trace elements, which is applied directly to the skin for complex care;
• patches - cosmetic products, which are hydrogel eye strips impregnated with various vitamins, acids, antioxidants and trace elements. Currently, patches with diamond and pearl powder, colloidal gold, which give a truly luxurious care, are becoming especially popular.

Masks differ in filler:

• some contain gel substancespreading throughout the inside of the mask;
• others are filled with separate gel ballswhich, when used, create a gentle massage effect on the skin;
• some have a unique composition from the gel and various nutrients 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 content.

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

• Mary Kay TimeWise Moisturizing Mask in the form of a gel applied directly on the skin of the eyelids. Relaxes, moisturizes, soothes, relieves signs of fatigue and premature wilting.
• Reusable glasses Eyes Cover able to relax or tone up 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 eliminates swelling and dark circles.
• Avon Planet spa It has a massage effect, helps eliminate headaches, signs of fatigue on the face, swelling and fine wrinkles and gives a good mood and energy boost for the whole day.
• Cooling or warming mask Medolla with the help of gel balls it massages the eye area, which helps to achieve the analgesic effect faster. 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 taut, puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles disappear.
• Bradex "Pickles" against edema normalizes blood circulation, relaxes muscles, relieves redness, swelling, prevents premature aging and eliminates pain. A fun design of glasses and bright green color for a long time will provide a cheerful, perky mood.
• Gezatone breeze represents a mask that, in 5 minutes of immersion in hot water, turns into a hot compress, relieves spasms, normalizes metabolic processes, and in 20 minutes in a refrigerator, it turns into a cold compress, toning vessels, removing excess fluid, relieving signs of stress and fatigue.

• Shangpree "Gold Hydrogel Eye Mask delicate" - hydrogel patches with a unique composition, containing nanoparticles of colloidal gold, which contributes to 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 in order to tone up the skin around the eyes, relieve puffiness, swelling, redness and irritation. Eliminates dark circles, fills the face with energy and a healthy fresh look.
• Mask-patch "Prolixir" from Faberlic recommended for normalization of the eye contour. Reduces dark circles and swelling, helps to moisturize, improve blood circulation and slow down the process of wilting.
• Gel mask Clarette instantly refreshes, tightens, removes traces of fatigue and pain, fills with healthy radiance and youth. It is effective both in the form of the warming, and in the form of the 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 in a few moments will change the skin around the eyes. 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.
• Hydrogel diamond mask Kims Gold Diamond in the form of patches it actively fights wrinkles, puffiness and under eye circles. 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 effort. Below are general tips on the use of these tools.

• It is necessary to adjust the strings, velcro and other devices for fixing the mask on the face. Too loose straps 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 should be placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, for a warming one it should be placed in hot water.
• The time of action varies from 5 to 30 minutes and is recommended by the manufacturer of a particular mask.
• Before use, you must completely remove makeup and wash with cool water.
• During application it is necessary to relax completely. it is advisable to lie down and listen to calm music or just immerse yourself in a light “sleep”.
• After application, it should be washed with soapy water and put in a dark, cool place out of the reach of children.
• Do not use it too often. Once a day is more than enough.

Based on the results of the monitoring of numerous reviews, it can be concluded that gel eye masks are an ultrafashionable tool for express rejuvenation and removal of a whole complex of signs of fatigue and overstrain. In addition, they provide relaxation and relaxation for the whole organism, which is so lacking in the modern life rhythm.