One of the first areas of the face to show wrinkles that are signs of premature aging is the area around the eyes. To prevent this, you are strongly advised to maintain the health of the eye area, for example by routinely using an eye mask.
Eye mask is a mask specifically made for use on the skin around the eyes. This skin is thinner and more complex than the skin on other parts of the face so it is more prone to contraction, especially if you are often exposed to ultraviolet light.
Eye masks are usually in the form of gels or creams that are used by applying it to the skin under the eyes. But along with the development of technology, this mask is also in the form of patches that can be attached directly above the eyes with closed eyelids.
Benefits of using eye masks
Like facial masks in general, eye masks contain ingredients that can maintain skin elasticity, one of which is collagen. Usually, eye masks are used to overcome problems related to the skin under the eyes, for example:
1. Dark circles, aka panda eyes
The appearance of a panda eye is often associated with your stress, fatigue, or lack of sleep. However, dark circles under the eyes can also occur due to allergies or parts of the premature aging process that are expected to be overcome by using eye masks.
2. Fine wrinkles
The appearance of fine wrinkles under the eyes is a sign of aging that can be accelerated by exposure to free radicals and UV rays. Using an eye mask containing collagen is believed to prevent the appearance of these symptoms of premature aging.
3. Eye bags
The appearance of eye bags means your skin is no longer elastic because the fatty tissue that supports the eyes becomes sagging. To prevent this, you can use a collagen eye mask.
Easy to make your own eye mask
There are many types of eye mask creams that are sold in the market. These creams usually contain active ingredients that help slow down the aging process, such as vitamins C, E, green tea, and vitamin V-3 (niacinamide).
Not a few eye mask plus chemicals, such as, retinol (eliminating wrinkles), kojic acid (relieve panda eyes), and caffeine (deflating eye bags). To ensure the safety of the eye masks that you use, make sure they already have a registration number for the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM).
Did you know that you can also make your own eye mask with natural ingredients and are easy to get? Now, here are some natural eye masks that you can try:
1. Cucumber
This classic eye mask has been widely used by people in all parts of the world. You simply grate the cucumber, cool it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, then apply it to the area around the eyes.
Leave the eye mask on for 30 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Although very simple, this eye mask can refresh the eyes, especially after a day of staring at a computer screen.
2. Tea leaves
Don’t throw away your used tea leaves because they can be used as eye masks. The trick, keep used tea leaves in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes, apply in the eyes for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
You can use green or black tea leaves to make an eye mask. Using an eye mask from tea leaves is believed to eliminate panda eyes while reducing swollen eyes, for example after crying or not sleeping all night.
You should use the types of eye masks above regularly to get the benefits. Besides being easy to make, natural eye masks are also bag-friendly so they don’t cost a lot.