Why do we need patches?
These "stickers" are impregnated with a concentrated composition of active ingredients. Depending on the composition, patches perform various functions: they help to refresh the area under the eyes, relieve puffiness, lighten dark circles or remove fine wrinkles.
How do patches work?
Thanks to the active ingredients and the tight fit of the patches to the skin, they moisturize and tone the skin, sometimes in their action not inferior to serums!
What problems do patches help to solve?
- Humidification
As a rule, moisturizing patches contain hyaluronic acid and extracts of various algae.
- Drainage
Patches with a drainage effect remove puffiness under the eyes. Caffeine and amino acids can often be found in their composition.
- Lightening
Patches to lighten dark circles are good to use before applying makeup. They will help to refresh your face after a sleepless night or stress.
- Light anti-aging effect
Patches containing hyaluronic acid, collagen, and gold particles fight fine wrinkles and moisturize.
Patches really help to improve the skin condition quickly. However, it is important to understand that first of all it is a means for express care, and not a cure for all problems.
"Patches — are a good way to get a quick moisturizing, toning and decongestant effect. However, patches alone are not enough for a more stable result. This tool is not a method of solving any serious problems."
Like any other cosmetic product, patches need to be selected correctly and used according to the instructions.
How to choose patches?
First of all, we start from the problem. For dry, dehydrated skin — moisturizing patches, for dark circles — lightening, etc. Patches differ not only in their composition and functions, but also in the material from which they are made.
Hydrogel patches are perhaps the most popular eye patches. This category is characterized by a wide range of products with different compositions and effects.
Fabric patches are aimed at solving the same problems: moisturize the skin, help in the fight against dark circles, etc. One of the advantages is that fabric patches do not slip on the skin.
Microneedle patches is an innovative technology that allows active substances to be delivered deeper. Patches are positioned as a mild alternative to mesotherapy. Suitable for those who want a rejuvenating effect.
Collagen patches differ in that the main component is hydrolyzed collagen. They restore the skin, have a lifting effect.
How do I use patches to get the maximum effect?
- Before applying patches, you can do a light massage in the area under the eyes.
- Do not wash off the remaining product, but drive it into the skin with light patting movements.
- If you use disposable patches, most likely there will be some essence left in the bag. Use these leftovers for the neck and decollete area.
- Arrange patches depending on the underlying problem. If the goal is to remove bruises under the eyes, it is worth sticking them with the wide side to the bridge of the nose. If the main problem is swelling, on the contrary — with the wide side to the outer corner of the eye.
Since some patches are able to smooth out fine wrinkles, they can be applied not only under the eyes, but also in the area of the nasolabial fold, between the eyebrows, etc.
Patches designed specifically for cheeks or lips are also being developed. The former help to make the skin more elastic, and the latter effectively moisturize.