How to use Korean eye patches?

Today, Korean cosmetics are at the peak of popularity. Every second beauty blogger calls for using eye patches. They help get rid of puffiness, dark circles, fine wrinkles and fatigue in minutes. The procedure is extremely simple, but some rules still need to be followed.

Cleanse your skin

Before applying the patch, you must remove all makeup. The area around the eyes should be perfectly clean. Otherwise, the beneficial substances will not be absorbed, but will remain on the surface. To do this, you can use water-based products (gels, foams).

Patches give the best effect as an element of step-by-step Korean care. According to the rules, the skin is first cleansed with hydrophilic oil, and then with foam. Then apply toner, therapeutic serums, emulsions. And only at the 7th–8th stage do they use masks for the entire face or separate pads for the skin around the eyes.

Remove the patch with a spoon

The jar with hydrogel pads comes with a plastic spoon. You should definitely use it. Many people neglect the rule and take out the patches with their fingers - thereby introducing bacteria into the jar, and the product spoils.

Select location

Few people know, but patches can be placed in different ways:

• wide side to the bridge of the nose - to eliminate dark circles and swelling;
• wide side to the temples - from facial wrinkles and creases.

You can also use patches to smooth out the nasolabial, eyebrow folds and other problem areas.

Stick on the pads

It is enough to apply the patch to the skin and it will stick on its own. It is slightly stretched and placed flat or in a sliding motion from the bridge of the nose to the temple.

It is important that the edge of the pad does not touch the mucous membrane. Otherwise, a burning sensation will occur very soon. It is recommended to maintain a distance of 2 mm from the eyelash line.

Time yourself

Information about how long the patches should be kept in place should be on the packaging. Usually they are glued on for 15–30 minutes. This time needs to be timed. It is recommended to remain calm during the procedure.

Before using the patches for the first time, you must conduct a test. Place the pad on the inside of your wrist for 15 minutes. If the skin does not turn red within the next 30 minutes, the product can be applied under the eyes.

What's next?

Upon completion of the procedure, the stickers are removed with a slight movement from the inner corner to the outer. The skin remains slightly sticky and moist.

It is recommended to perform acupressure massage of the area around the eyes. This will help the liquid components of the mask to be absorbed better. There is no need to wash or apply skincare products. You can apply cosmetics no earlier than after 15–30 minutes.

How often can you use eye patches?

It is correct to use hydrogel pads once every 2-3 days or in “emergency” cases. For example, after a sleepless night. The fact is that the concentration of active substances in them is quite high. If you apply patches too often, every day for several months, the skin condition will not improve, but on the contrary. Cells can absorb exactly as many nutrients as they need. The excess will only accumulate in the upper layers of the epidermis. Subsequently, irritation, allergies, and acne may occur.

Today, Korea is associated with high-quality cosmetics. It was in this country that patches were first invented. Since 2000, the product has undergone many changes. Instead of a fabric base, they began to use a hydrogel base. It adheres better to the skin and additionally has a drainage effect.

The use of patches under the eyes comes down to a simple algorithm: you need to clean the skin and place the sticker on the problem area, moving 2 mm away from the edge of the mucous membrane. After 15–30 minutes, the pads are removed and the result is assessed. The skin around the eyes smoothes out, brightens, and the look becomes fresh and clear.