The appearance of bags under the eyes can be caused by various reasons, and in each individual case a competent approach to eliminating them is needed. If the change in appearance occurred due to factors not related to chronic pathologies, ointments that are freely sold in pharmacies will help remove bags under the eyes.
When does ointment work against bags under the eyes?
In modern society, where the rhythm of life is strikingly different from past times, a person is often faced with such an appearance defect as bags under the eyes. Lack of sleep, prolonged use of the computer, stressful situations and an abundance of harmful foods negatively affect our body. As a result, the skin of the eyelids loses its elasticity and takes on the shape of a bag. How to deal with the problem? Someone will say that you need to go to the pharmacy and buy ointment. However, when choosing an ointment that will help remove bags under the eyes, you need to know exactly the reason why your eyelids are swollen and heavy. The use of ointments is appropriate when the bags arise due to:
- severe fatigue;
- poor sleep;
- excessive alcohol consumption;
- sitting at the computer for a long time;
- unbalanced diet;
- nervous experiences.
In addition, ointments from paint bags help remove excess fluid from tissues, but have no effect on hernias (fat deposits in the eyelids).
Important: Before resorting to using ointments for bags, it is necessary to find out the exact reason for their formation.
What properties should ointments for bags have?
In order for an external remedy to fight swelling and darkened skin under the eyes, it must have certain properties and contain special substances. Properties of ointments that will definitely help remove bags under the eyes:
- stimulating tissue cells to produce collagen and elastin;
- having a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels;
- improving blood microcirculation and having a warming effect;
- normalizing metabolism in cells.
When looking for a product, you should study the list of components that are included in its composition. To successfully combat bags under the eyes, the ointment must contain at least one of these components:
- caffeine;
- rosemary;
- heparin;
- routine;
- sage;
- vitamin C;
- camphor;
- zinc;
- plantain;
- phenylephrine.
Popular list
Most often, remedies for bags and bruises under the eyes are used, about which there are positive reviews on forums from women and doctors. They have been tested and deserve attention as drugs for rare or short-term use. For example:
Troxevasin ointment
The active components of this product strengthen the walls and reduce the permeability of venous capillaries, so inflammation is stopped, the penetration of fluid into the intercellular spaces stops, and swelling that forms bags under the eyes goes away. It is better to use the ointment once at night, if necessary twice a day for 10 days. You can carry out the procedure twice a week; to do this, apply a thick layer of ointment under the eyes for half an hour, then wash it off with warm water and apply regular face cream. An analogue of Troxevasin is Troxerutin.
Heparin ointment
This is a simple and well-known remedy for local treatment of hemorrhoids in the early stages. In cosmetology, its ability to actively thin the blood, dilate blood vessels, and improve blood circulation is used. Thanks to this, after application, swelling and swelling quickly disappear, bruises decrease, and the appearance of the skin improves. One procedure requires no more than a pea-sized amount of ointment, which is applied in a thin layer, avoiding getting into the eyes.
Relief
This is a whole group of drugs; the classic ointment contains a vasoconstrictor (phenylephrine), as well as shark liver oil. The short-term anti-aging effect occurs quickly when applied to the lower eyelids, but Relief cannot be used regularly as it dries out the skin.
Proctonis ointment
This is a dietary supplement that has softening, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, regenerating and moisturizing properties. It contains only natural ingredients - cocoa butter, extracts of aloe, sage and other medicinal herbs, glycerin, and shark liver extract. The ointment is carefully applied to cleansed skin under the eyes twice a day.
Tiger eye cream
This is the name of a series of preparations based on various medicinal herbs containing essential oils - marsh cinquefoil, horse chestnut, eucalyptus. The cream contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, amino acids. It has a versatile effect on all symptoms of hemorrhoids. It is used in cosmetology because of its ability to strengthen blood vessels, restore the elasticity of the walls of venous capillaries, thereby reducing swelling under the lower eyelids.
The list of hemorrhoid remedies that are used against bags under the eyes is quite diverse and depends on the accumulated experience of using a particular cosmetologist with patients.
In addition to the above products, this includes Lyoton and Kuriosin gels, Afulim ointments, Gepatrombin, Bezornil.
What ointments for bags under the eyes can be found in pharmacies?
Pharmacies sell quite a large number of ointments against bags under the eyes, although the instructions for some of them do not directly say this. For example, “Relief” and “Proctonis” ointments, used to treat hemorrhoids, are suitable for these purposes due to their properties. More information about the use of such ointments in the video:
What ointments for bags under the eyes do pharmacies offer:
- Troxevasin. The ointment is considered an effective remedy against hemorrhoids and swelling of the legs due to varicose veins. However, it has the qualities needed to eliminate bags on the eyelids. By forcing smooth muscles to relax, the working elements of the ointment improve blood flow, prevent the accumulation of excess fluid, and improve the elasticity of the epidermis. The product is used 2 times a day, spreading over the skin of the eyelids in a circular motion.
- Heparin. A drug against the formation of blood clots, external hemorrhoids and post-traumatic edema. Reviews of this ointment for bags under the eyes speak of its effectiveness and high medicinal qualities. The drug should not be used for more than 5 days. The ointment helps expand capillaries, improving the supply of oxygen to skin cells. Regeneration processes intensify, swelling subsides, and fine wrinkles disappear.
- Relief. The ointment contains phenylephrine, which has a vasoconstrictor effect. In addition, the working formula includes elements that restore water balance and deliver nutrients to cells. Doctors note that when using ointment against bags, they go away for a long time after 2 weeks of use. The price ranges from 300-400 rubles.
- Zinc. One of the most inexpensive and effective ointments that successfully acts against bags formed due to the inflammatory process. Zinc oxide, which is the main component of the product, improves the regeneration of epidermal cells and accelerates metabolism in them. However, the ointment does not relieve swelling, since it does not contain elements capable of removing excess fluid from fatty tissue. Price – from 20 rubles.
- Solcoseryl. It is recommended to use the ointment for bags formed as a result of injury and for minor age-related changes. Stimulates collagen production, restores connective tissue, improves oxygen supply to cells. Apply once a day, absorb well, the positive effect occurs after 4-6 days.
- Afulim. Natural ointment with a creamy consistency and a high drainage effect. Quickly relieves swelling and restores the elasticity of the epidermis. Through the use of essential oils of marjoram, lavender, geranium, it improves skin turgor, refreshes and stimulates blood flow. Complete nutrition of the skin with vitamins and minerals is provided by coconut oil and extracts of St. John's wort and immortelle. Among experts it is considered the best ointment for bags under the eyes. The only drawback is the high price of the product, about 1,500 rubles.
- Traumeel. Homeopathic remedy with complex action. The original purpose of the ointment is to relieve inflammation of soft tissues and treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It relieves swelling well, ridding the skin of excess moisture. To eliminate the unpleasant defect, the drug is applied to the eyelids 2 times a day for 5-6 days.
Review of the best patches for the area around the eyes
The most popular are patches created on the basis of substances that are beneficial and nutritious for the skin, with a high content of vitamins and minerals.
Korean hydrogel patches Secret Key Gold with raccoon
Secret Key Gold Racoony Hydro Gel Eye & Spot Patch contains two types of patches: for the contour around the eyes (60 patches) and for topical use on slightly irritated areas of the skin (30 pcs.). A special concentrated serum moisturizes the skin; the patches are impregnated with it, and bio-gold helps increase skin elasticity. The patches contain plant and herbal extracts to relieve irritation and protect the skin from external influences. Cosmetic patches eliminate puffiness and black circles under the eyes, fight wrinkles in the corners of the eyes - “crow’s feet”, and provide a good lifting effect for the whole next day.
Hydro-Gel eye patch Gold Mosmake
This product is suitable for any skin type. The hyaluronic acid contained in the composition makes the skin elastic and moisturizes. The composition contains extracts of aloe leaves, Camellia Synesis, and ginseng root. They help the skin maintain freshness, youth, beauty, good color, improve immunity and stimulate the cell renewal mechanism. The gold contained in it protects the skin from aging. Collagen maintains the epidermis layer, preventing sagging, and also maintains moisture necessary for firmness and elasticity. The composition includes a floral water tincture of rose centifolia, which gives the product nourishing, rejuvenating and softening properties.
Eye mask L'etoile Bon Voyage Agiotage
The multivitamin restorative formula of the mask, which has a gel base, allows nourishing and moisturizing components to penetrate deep into the skin and act for a long time.
Removes swelling and gives the skin a healthy appearance. Smoothes and moisturizes the skin around the eyes. Recommendations for use: 2-3 days a week.
Collagen patches Purederm Collagen eye zone mask
The impregnation of these patches contains phyto-collagen, tropical fruit extract and green tea.
Actively moisturizes the skin of the eyelids, relieves swelling, puffiness, and compensates for unhealthy-looking circles. It has an anti-aging effect - the skin brightens and smoothes. Contraindicated for use on wounds and moles. The set consists of 15 pairs of patches in a convenient zip-lock bag.
Misoli Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch
Hydrogel eye mask is available in the form of petals (patches) and with colloidal gold. Designed for continuous care of the skin around the eyes. It quickly destroys swelling and removes unhealthy circles of the eyes, helps maintain normal skin moisture, improves the quality of firmness and elasticity, activates metabolism, tightening effect, smoothes expression lines and age wrinkles. The composition includes extracts of rose, seaweed, Chinese camellia leaves, aloe vera, citrus peel, colloidal gold, sodium hyaluronate.
Shiseido / Shiseido for swelling and dark circles
Refreshing anti-aging cream Shiseido Ibuki Eye Correcting Cream is intended for the skin around the eyes of any type and age. It contains PhytoResist Complex, which enhances the ability of skin cells to regenerate. Reduces the effects of skin dehydration, the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Used morning and evening as the final stage of skin care for women aged 40 years and older. The cream is distributed on the skin with patting movements of the fingertips.
What ointments do experts recommend?
The unofficial rating of ointments that remove bags under the eyes, which doctors often talk about, includes such products as Lyoton, Proctonis, Curiosin, and Vishnevsky ointment. Let's take a closer look at their characteristics:
- Lyoton. The main component of the ointment, heparin, reduces blood viscosity and promotes the resorption of blood clots. To eliminate swelling, the product contains horse chestnut extract. The ointment has a gel consistency. Apply to the skin of the eyelids in the morning or evening. You need to wait a few minutes for complete absorption.
- Proctonis. The ointment belongs to the group of medications for hemorrhoids. The composition is rich in natural ingredients. Cocoa butter tones and softens the skin, extracts of sage, aloe and buttercup relieve inflammation, extract from the liver helps restore fatty compounds, glycerin is responsible for moisturizing the skin.
- Curiosin. The base of the ointment is zinc hyaluronate. This element is a complex compound of hyaluronic acid and zinc. The first triggers cell regeneration in damaged areas of the epidermis and activates blood microcirculation in the capillaries. Zinc restores skin elasticity and evens out wrinkles and unevenness.
- Vishnevsky ointment. It is made on the basis of birch tar, which is capable of draining tissues by drawing out excess liquid from them. Reduces the severity of swelling, relieves inflammation. Known to everyone for its specific smell. After applying to the eyelids, after 1 hour the ointment should be washed off with warm water. To completely get rid of the defect, the product is used for 3 weeks.
The methods for applying ointments to the skin are almost identical. A small amount of the product is distributed over the skin of the eyelids with careful movements, trying not to stretch or press too hard on it. The frequency and duration of use are indicated in the instructions for the drug.
Duration
For most masks, all beneficial substances are absorbed within 1 hour of use. You should carefully read the instructions for use. It tells you how long to keep the cosmetic device on your face. The time can be 10 – 20 minutes, but not more than 1 hour.
In rare cases, it is possible to use fabric masks overnight. However, if this is not written in the instructions for use, then there is no point in doing this. All beneficial substances penetrate the epidermis at the time indicated by the manufacturer.
In what cases is the use of ointments contraindicated?
When deciding on your own which ointment to buy for bags under the eyes, you should pay attention to the list of contraindications. The list of factors under which the use of the product is undesirable includes:
- individual sensitivity to the working substances of the drug;
- decreased blood clotting;
- open wounds and abrasions on the skin around the eyes;
- ocular tuberculosis and thrombocytopenia;
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- age under 18 years;
- purulent formations on the face.
Eye patches at home
You can resort to traditional methods of therapy by making masks using improvised means. They will have less effect, but will enrich the epidermis with all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and microelements that help enhance metabolism and tissue regeneration:
- Cucumber based mask. You need to take a fresh cucumber and grind it in a blender or grater. Excess juice is removed from the resulting consistency. Add cane sugar to a consistency of 0.5 teaspoon. Pre-purchased vitamin E is added in a concentration of 1 teaspoon. Mix the resulting mass thoroughly. Cotton pads or cotton fabric cut into the shape of a moon are dipped into it. Lightly squeeze out excess liquid and place on the area around the eyes for 20 minutes. If the mixture remains after use, it can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days.
- Anti-edema mask. Parsley, chamomile, mint, lemon balm, and green tea help well against this symptom. Take 1 teaspoon of all these products and mix thoroughly. Add 150 ml of boiled water. Leave for 30 minutes or until completely cooled. The resulting products are filtered and cooled. Cotton pads or cotton cloth are soaked in the liquid and then applied to the face for 10-15 minutes. The decoction can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 1 week.
- Gel mask. You need to chop 1 cucumber, add chopped Kalanchoe or aloe leaf to it. Separately, gelatin is soaked in cold water; after melting, the substance is added to the vegetable pulp. All components are thoroughly mixed and heated in a water bath. Do not bring it to a boil. That is, it is necessary to warm up for 3-4 minutes. The entire consistency should become liquid without lumps. The liquid is removed from the heat, mixed thoroughly and cooled, but it should not turn into jelly. Dip cotton pads or cloth into the liquid and apply to the face for 20 minutes.
Thanks to the components described above, it will have a bactericidal, decongestant, lymphatic drainage, immunostimulating, and antibacterial effect. In the applied area, tissue swelling and darkening of the skin are eliminated. If you use a gelatin-based mask, a lifting effect is created.
Many patients think that the use of patches is comparable to a panacea. But that's not true. In the process of natural aging of the body, the cosmetic product will gradually cease to help, more serious measures will be needed to restore the youth of the body. In addition to using patches, a person needs to eat properly and promptly treat all systemic diseases. Drinking regime is also important. If side effects or allergic reactions occur when using the product, it should be canceled immediately and consult an allergist, cosmetologist, or dermatologist.
Selection of ointment for bags based on age
It’s not enough to just take the drug and start fighting the problem; you need to know exactly which ointment is best to use at a certain age. Dark circles and swelling on young skin, if they are not symptoms of pathology, do not require the use of strong veinotonics. At the age of 20-25, the processes of regeneration and metabolism in skin cells are active; it is enough to properly support them. Mild homeopathic preparations with natural composition will quickly help correct the defect and will not cause unnecessary harm. By the age of 30-40, the skin becomes thinner, it requires more moisture and nutrients, and, therefore, a more serious approach to choosing an external remedy against paint bags. For example, zinc ointment, which causes dry skin, is not recommended for use at this age. You need to choose products with a fatty base and moisturizing properties.
After 40 years, ointments containing hyaluronic acid and other components that can stimulate the production of elastin and collagen can provide real help to the skin. Now you know which ointments help remove bags under the eyes. The list of funds is impressive, and this is encouraging. However, the approach to their selection must be competent and attentive. Look at the reviews of the chosen drug, consult with your doctor, read the instructions, and only after that make a decision to purchase it.
