The skin of the eyelids is extremely delicate, thin and quite sensitive, as it is practically devoid of a protective lipid layer and collagen fibers and at the same time is exposed to enormous stress and negative external factors every day.
That is why it is in the eye area that the first facial and age wrinkles can be seen, and over the years, drooping (ptosis) of the upper and lower eyelids occurs, which is often accompanied by swelling.
In addition to special cosmetic products, simple tightening eyelid masks that are prepared at home have an undoubted effect.
Combinations of natural components make it possible to enhance the effect of each other and thereby achieve the desired result, therefore regular procedures help reduce the signs of aging of the skin in this eye area and increase its elasticity.
Composition of homemade eye masks against wrinkles
- The basis. The effect of the mask is due to the presence of active substances contained in the main ingredient of the mask:
- vegetables - zucchini, carrots, cabbage;
- cereals – bran, oatmeal, sprouted cereals;
- green crops - parsley, cilantro;
- fruits - bananas, melons, peaches;
- fermented milk products – cottage cheese, sour cream;
- herbal decoctions - green tea, linden, sage.
- Fats. They enhance the effect of the main ingredient and promote effective interaction of the active substance with the skin of the eyelids:
- cosmetic oils – grape, peach;
- fat-based vitamins;
- glycerol;
- foods high in fat - yolk, cream.
The effectiveness of masks for the skin around the eyes
Effective facial skin care involves differentiated use of cosmetics.
Masks:
- fill the skin with moisture and protect it from drying out;
- soften and smooth out facial wrinkles;
- eliminate the effects of inflammation of the epidermis, redness of the eyes;
- relieve puffiness and swelling around the eyes;
- lighten circles under the eyes, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, increase the tone of the epidermis and muscle tissue.
Contraindications for applying masks
Contraindications to applying masks are associated with manufacturing errors, characteristics of a person’s health status, and individual intolerance. These include:
- Products with specific qualities:
- vegetables and fruits with a high acid content - lemon, strawberries, tomatoes. They have a whitening effect, but are aggressive on the thin skin of the epithelium and mucous membrane of the eyes.
- products with a pungent, irritating odor and taste - ginger, lemon balm.
- Infectious eye diseases - conjunctivitis, blepharitis, purulent inflammation.
- Individual intolerance to components that can cause an allergic reaction.
Conjunctivitis, blephitis and other eye diseases are a complete contraindication to applying masks against wrinkles under the eyes - Mechanical eye injuries.
- Use of low-quality components that have expired.
At what age can masks around the eyes be used?
The question of starting to use eye masks is purely individual.
Factors affecting the condition of the eyelid skin:
- A woman’s hormonal background determines the production of sebaceous glands and the structure of the skin. Dry, thin skin is most susceptible to rapid aging.
- Active facial expressions, habit of squinting.
- Influence of natural factors. Wind, sun, and salty air dry out the skin and contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles.
- Eye diseases associated with itching and burning. Scratching and lacrimation negatively affect the condition of the epithelium.
The presence of risk factors requires active eyelid skin care, starting from the age of 20. It is recommended to start preventive use of drugs from 31 to 32 years of age. At this age, a woman’s hormonal background begins to change. The ability to objectively assess the condition of your own skin is the main motivation for starting to take preventive measures to care for the eyelid area.
General recommendations for applying compositions to the skin around the eyes
Correct implementation of the technique for applying eye skin products can protect against damage to the mucous membrane of the eyes and relieve discomfort during the procedure.
- First, a general preliminary cleansing of the facial skin from mechanical impurities is carried out, then the product is applied to the skin of the upper eyelid and the skin under the eyes.
- The procedure should be carried out in a lying position, on a horizontal surface, to avoid contact of the products with the mucous membrane of the eyes.
- Procedure time – 15 – 25 minutes.
- The remaining product must first be removed with a soft cloth, and then rinsed with water or a herbal decoction.
- At the end of the procedure, treat the skin with daily eye cream.
- The effectiveness of using the mask occurs when the procedures are repeated at intervals of 3 days. After 1 month the ingredients of the product should be changed.
Use only matte eyeshadows
Girls with drooping eyelids are strictly prohibited from wearing pearlescent shadows. Their texture will quickly spread, and the shimmer will make your eyes look downcast. It makes more sense to give your vote to matte shadows. They are easier to shade, apply evenly and create a beautiful translucent haze.
Many matte eyeshadows come in stick and pencil forms for easier application. OK Beauty supports the trend and presents Color Salute Slide & Stay eye pencils with a weightless matte texture that will complement both day and evening makeup.
The dream of a perfect smokey eye will come true thanks to Robin, Muzo, Galaxy and Cobalt pencils. Despite the shimmering particles in the composition, they glide easily, are instantly shaded with your fingers or an angled brush and allow you to fix any make-up idea.
Using them to create a smokey eyelid is incredibly easy:
- Highlight the inner corners of your eyes with a light pencil.
- Take a dark-colored pencil and start moving from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners.
- Blend the pigment over the entire surface of the eyelid to create a smooth gradient from light to dark.
- Avoid graphic shading and create a hazy effect. The visual absence of boundaries will help raise the upper zone of the eye.
Masks around the eyes after 30 years
An eye mask for wrinkles aged 31 – 39 years old contains moisturizing, herbal ingredients. In the recipe, the percentage of herbal remedies is higher than oils.
Recipe No. 1
- 20 g chamomile flowers;
- 5 g honey;
- 2 drops of olive oil;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Brew chamomile flowers and leave in a dark place.
- Combine the decoction with honey and oil.
- Apply moistened wipes to the eye area.
- In 20 minutes. Rinse the skin with tonic, lubricate with cream for daily use.
Recipe No. 2
- 50 g cucumber;
- 1 tsp. sour cream 25%;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Chop cucumber with peel and squeeze out juice.
- Add sour cream to the cucumber mixture and stir.
- Place the mixture in the middle of a gauze napkin and cover with the top half.
- Apply to the lower eyelid area.
- Lubricate application areas with daily eye cream.
Masks around the eyes after 40 years
Recipes for ages 41–49 contain cereals, oils containing retinol, vitamins E and D.
Recipe No. 1
- 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
- 4 drops of retinol.
Step by step execution:
- Prepare a mixture of oatmeal and hot milk, add retinol drop by drop, mix vigorously.
- Apply the mixture for 1/4 hour.
- Wash off the dried mass with warm mineral water.
- Lubricate the area of skin on which the mask was applied with moisturizing eye cream.
Recipe No. 2
- 1 tbsp. l. natural coffee;
- 1 tsp. cereal germ oils;
- 20 g dried sage.
Step by step execution:
- Brew ground coffee with boiling water. Let it brew for 10 minutes.
- Pour boiling water over sage and leave for 1/4 hour; strain.
- Mix the coffee mixture with butter until it becomes a paste.
- Apply to clean areas under the lower eyelid and leave for 20 minutes.
- Remove the coffee mass with cotton wool soaked in the decoction.
Rules for using masks
Masks are applied to closed eyes. To relieve swelling, the mixture is pre-cooled in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or the cold components are taken immediately. Liquid mixtures are soaked into gauze and applied as a compress.
After any mask, we use a moisturizing cream in the morning, and if the procedure was carried out in the evening, then a nourishing one. Since the skin around the eyes is very sensitive and many are prone to irritation and redness, it is advisable to test any composition on a small area of skin.
Masks around the eyes after 50 years
The main problems of skin aged 49 years and above are associated with irreversible hormonal processes.
Recipe No. 1
- 50 g potatoes;
- 2 g liquid vitamin E;
- 2 g liquid vitamin A;
- 5 g. curdled milk.
Step by step execution:
- Extract the juice from raw potatoes.
- Mix potatoes, yogurt, vitamins.
- Apply the product to the skin under the lower eyelid for 15 minutes.
- Remove the mass with a napkin; wash off the residue.
- Apply a light eye cream to the skin.
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Recipe No. 2
- 2 tbsp. l. Hercules cereal;
- 40 g. 30% cream;
- 4 drops of peach oil;
Step by step execution:
- Brew the crushed flakes with boiling cream.
- Combine the oat mixture with oil and a drop of honey.
- Apply the mask to the skin area under the eyes.
- After the procedure, lubricate the areas with cream for daily use.
Masks for puffiness around the eyes
An anti-wrinkle eye mask is designed to eliminate puffiness, which is a serious problem for both mature and young skin.
Recipe No. 1
- 10 g dried bearberry;
- 5 g loose leaf tea;
- 5 drops of sea buckthorn oil;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Mix bearberry and tea in equal proportions, brew and cool.
- Combine 50 g of the broth with oil, moisten the napkins with the liquid, and squeeze lightly.
- Place the wipes on the area of the closed eyes, covering the upper, lower eyelids and the skin of the paraorbital area.
- Remove the mask and treat with the remaining broth.
Recipe No. 2
- 75 g. zucchini;
- 1 tsp. wheat bran;
- 40 g milk;
- 5 drops of vitamin A;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Grind the zucchini without peel, squeeze out the juice; prepare a decoction. Add the squeezed juice to the cooled, strained liquid.
- Steam the bran with boiling milk.
- Combine bran, zucchini, vitamin.
- Place the mixture on 1 half of the napkin and cover with the other half.
- Cover clean skin in the eye area with napkins. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.
Narrow and Asian eyes
How to do makeup for narrow or Asian eyes with drooping eyelids:
- The entire area is highlighted; for this it is best to use matte nude shadows;
- Use the darkest shadows in the palette to work on the upper fixed eyelid and create an imaginary crease. The same shade darkens the outer and inner corners;
- The eyelash line and lower eyelid are additionally lined with a black liner. After which a small stroke rises from the outer corner at an angle of 45 degrees. According to its shape, the eyelid is darkened from the middle;
Emphasizing the lower eyelid - The resulting bird is additionally drawn on the upper eyelid along an imaginary fold. This approach makes it more effective;
- Apply light shadows with shimmer to the area of the eyeball (center of the eyelid). Makeup artists often use special glitter. Then the makeup will look especially bright;
Asian eye makeup step by step photo - The lower eyelid must also be lined with eyeliner and shadows from the range used. The most important thing is to shade the colors thoroughly;
- To complete the makeup, eyelashes are glued onto the eyes and additionally tinted with mascara.
Almond shape
If the upper eyelid does not hang too much over the mobile eyelid, then girls with an almond shape do not even need to do complex makeup. It is enough to apply a light make-up emphasizing the main advantages: shape and color. For this shape, you can use any recommendations, for example, draw an imaginary fold along the overhanging area or emphasize the outer and inner corners, and then extend the lines to the temporal lobes.
Step-by-step makeup for hooded eyes
The most important thing to remember is that you need to draw the eyelash lines well and, if possible, use false eyelashes.
This will create additional shading along the eyelid and add mystery and drama to the look. READ ON THE TOPIC: How to properly do makeup at home - step-by-step photos.
Masks for dark circles and dark circles under the eyes
Traces of fatigue and circles under the eyes are often not only a consequence of chronic diseases, but also the result of an incorrect lifestyle, a violation of the work-rest schedule, and bad habits.
The recipes contain natural phytocomponents that can even out the complexion and soothe the skin.
Recipe No. 1
- 1 tsp. licorice root;
- 1 drop of lime juice;
- ¼ tsp. grape seed oils;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Prepare a concentrated solution from chopped licorice root and boiling water, strain the broth.
- Add lime juice and oil to the liquid. Moisten the napkins generously with the broth and squeeze lightly.
- Place the wipes on the skin under the eyes, avoiding the lower eyelid area.
- Remove the napkins and wash off the remaining mixture with calendula decoction.
Recipe No. 2
- 20 g coriander leaves;
- 1 tsp. almond seed oils;
- 2 gauze napkins.
Step by step execution:
- Steam the leaves with boiling water.
- Combine the broth with oil, wet the napkins with the solution.
- Place moistened wipes on the eye area.
- Wash off the remnants of the mask with thermal water.
Causes of sagging skin
Who is to blame for the fact that the eyelids have lost their tone and treacherously crawled down, succumbing to gravity? First of all, the years lived. They are:
- “steal” collagen and elastin from the skin, which a mature body can no longer produce in the required quantities;
- they deprive the epidermis of hyaluronic acid, and with it the feeling of pleasant “fullness” and elasticity;
- accelerate the accumulation of free radicals that damage healthy cells.
With age, the skin loses the ability to produce substances necessary for elasticity.
However, there is nothing to blame for the merciless time if you yourself actively help him paint his face with the help of:
- strict diets and a diet poor in vitamins and minerals;
- non-compliance with sleep and rest schedules;
- bad habits;
- inability to relax in order to cope with stress;
- love for tanning - both natural and obtained under ultraviolet lamps of a solarium;
- too generous use of decorative cosmetics.
The lifting procedure is designed to restore the face to a fresh look, tighten sagging eyelids and smooth out wrinkles. In difficult cases, it is performed surgically or by hardware; in mild cases, it is performed using masks with a specially selected composition.
Masks around the eyes with a lifting effect
The purpose of using masks with a tightening effect is to strengthen and tighten the facial muscles, the epidermal layer, and relieve tension in the eye area.
Recipe No. 1.
- 1 tbsp. l. cornflower;
- 1 tsp. burdock oil;
- 1 tsp. corn starch.
Step by step execution:
- Prepare a decoction of cornflower.
- Stir the starch with the cooled broth until it becomes a thick mass, combine with the butter.
- Cover the area of the lower eyelids with the mixture.
- Remove the dried mass with a cotton swab and wash with mineral water.
- Apply daily eye cream to skin.
Recipe No. 2.
- 1 raw egg;
- 20 g cucumber.
Step by step execution:
- Separate the chicken white from the yolk.
- Beat the egg white thoroughly.
- Cut the cucumber into circles, beat lightly.
- Leave for 5 minutes. cucumber rings on the eyes.
- Apply whipped egg white to the freed areas of skin.
- After 1/4 hour, rinse with oregano decoction.
Day and evening makeup for the impending eyelid
If classic eye makeup is based strictly on the crease of the eyelid, then it is absolutely not suitable for those who have it overhanging. It’s just that the fold is completely hidden by the skin, so such makeup will not give any positive effect. Therefore, the scheme is constructed in a different way - this fold is replaced by an overhang. That is, the shape of the eyelid is built directly along the overhanging part.
Eye with drooping eyelid
We do step-by-step daytime makeup for drooping eyelids and enlarged eyes:
- On the open eye, the outline of a fold is drawn along the overhang. It is important to use shades that are as close to natural as possible - dark gray, brown, beige and other natural tones;
Darkening the fold - Directly along the fold, on the lowest line towards the moving eyelid, a thin strip of dark color is drawn. In the future, it will replace the usual transition between the eyelid and eyebrow;
- The pencil line is shaded with a thick, angled brush towards the eyebrow. You need to rub the paints carefully so that the shadow is uniform but clear;
Daytime makeup for a full eyelid - Afterwards, the movable part of the eyelid is corrected. With strongly overhanging folds, it is likely that it will not be visible at all. Therefore, it is simply pointless to perform any complex techniques. But if a fold is clearly visible at the outer or inner corner, this should be used. Very light shades of shadows are applied to them - satin, pearl or highlighter;
- Highlighted areas are also shaded well. You also need to lightly line the eye from below with a dark color so that the makeup looks symmetrical and neat. For those with an impending eyelid, lining the arrow is also perfect;
- The arrow, like the fold, is drawn directly along the overhang. When the eye is open, a tail is drawn with a pencil or liner; in the future, strokes from the middle of the eyelid and the lower lash line will be applied to it. The ponytail should be small (especially if it is a daily make-up). We also recommend using natural shades - brown or dark graphite;
- All that remains is to finish the arrows (from the middle of the upper eyelid and the middle of the lower), put a few light strokes above the shading line and highlight the eyelashes with mascara.
Softly darkening the corner with an arrow and shadows will create the effect of large, open eyes.
Evening makeup techniques differ from daytime ones in the brightness of colors. Brown shades are being replaced by more catchy black, burgundy, blue and others that match the color and image.
New Year's Smokey Ice
New Year's smokey eye makeup for drooping eyelids with step-by-step photos:
- The skin of the eyelids is prepared using foundation and powder. You can use both special products and regular pastel shadows (strictly matte);
- Face sculpture or dark brown shadows determine the location of the imaginary fold. You don't need to pay attention to the actual crease of the eyelid. Instead, the depression between the moving and stationary areas is darkened. To check, you need to click on the selected location. If the brush fails there, then you are doing everything right;
- To make bright makeup look organic, you need to apply shadows with a soft round brush and soften the contour with a flat brush. Please note that with overhanging eyelids, the shading is done quite wide, approximately 70% of the fixed part;
Removing an imaginary fold - After the shadow is applied to the outer corner and under the eyelashes on the lower eyelid. To create a “cat” silhouette, you need to draw a thin tail and a shaded center with soft movements. The result will be a neat shadow arrow;
- Using light shades, the pattern is duplicated throughout the entire eyelid, but its outline should not reach the borders. After applying cosmetics, the colors are gently shaded;
- The main specificity of this makeup is to draw the imaginary fold as much as possible. To do this, using a thin brush and dark shadows, it is additionally drawn and deepened. The outer corner of the eye is worked out in the same tones, the “bird” or arrow now appears more clearly;
Makeup for the impending eyelid in the Smoky Eyes style - Light matte shadows are applied to the main part of the moving eyelid. Afterwards you need to shade the borders and make a thin arrow between the eyelashes. To complete such a soft smokey eye, false eyelashes will help, which will create another shadow on drooping eyelids.
Darkening the crease with an overhanging eyelid
Masks against wrinkles around the eyes with Botox effect
An anti-wrinkle eye mask with a Botox effect is achieved by using natural preparations, the maximum use of immunomodulators, antioxidants, and collagens.
Recipe No. 1.
- 20 g aloe leaf;
- 2 g honey;
- 2 g. cottage cheese.
Step by step execution:
- Grind aloe; mix with honey, a drop of wheat germ oil, grated cottage cheese.
- Cover the areas around the eyes with the mixture, avoiding the areas of the upper and lower eyelids.
- After 25 min. remove the mass, rinse your eyes.
- Lubricate the treated areas of skin with age-appropriate eye cream.
Recipe No. 2.
- 50 g cream;
- 5 drops of peach oil;
- 1 tsp. oatmeal
Step by step execution:
- Mix oatmeal with heated cream; add oil.
- Mix thoroughly until lumps are eliminated and a soft texture is formed.
- Apply the mixture for 25 minutes.
- Remove the mask with a swab.
- Wash with a pre-prepared infusion of rose petals.
Don't touch your lower lashes.
Volume eyelashes instantly eliminate the problem of drooping eyelids, although it is better to use mascara in doses. Take mascara with a curved wand and apply a thick coat of color to the top row of lashes. In the bottom row, line only the corners of the eyes so as not to visually make the eyes smaller.
Those with short eyelashes can get eyelash extensions and spend less time on makeup. The main thing is that the eyelashes look natural and do not cause discomfort to the eyes.
We are sure that after these tips you will be able to perfectly make up your eyes with drooping eyelids! And all the necessary products can be found on our website.
Masks against deep wrinkles around the eyes
Age-related wrinkles are the main problem in skin care. Their features are the presence of collagen, oil, and protein components.
Recipe No. 1.
- 1 tsp. medical clay;
- 1 tbsp. l. kaymaka;
- 5 drops of vitamin A.
Step by step execution:
- Mix clay, kaymak, vitamin in a cup. To give a soft texture, add cream.
- Apply the prepared mixture generously to the skin.
- Remove the dried mask with cotton swabs.
- Rinse the skin of the eyelids with thermal water.
- Treat treated areas with daily care cream.
Recipe No. 2.
- 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
- ½ tsp. honey;
- 2 tbsp. l. milk;
- ½ tbsp. l. cabbage juice.
Step by step execution:
- Grind the flakes, brew with boiling milk, combine with juice, honey, vitamin.
- Cover the skin under the lower eyelids thickly with the mixture for 20 minutes.
- Rinse and treat skin with light cream.
How to do age-related makeup for the impending eyelid step by step
Light age makeup with a lifting effect is very similar to classic makeup for small eyes with drooping eyelids. Its main feature is that the imaginary fold is darkened over the open area and is brought almost under the eyebrows.
Age makeup for drooping eyelids
Everyday age makeup for eyes with drooping eyelids:
- You need to even out the tone of the eyelid and remove excess shine. To do this, it is best to use soft powder or a special foundation;
- A place for an imaginary fold is selected. To do this, darken the depression between the moving and fixed eyelids with the eyes closed. The dark line is shaded upward towards the eyebrows, darkening the largest possible space;
Age makeup - To create contrast, the main part of the eyelid is tinted with a light color, close to the natural shade of the face or the foundation used. Using a wide soft brush, the shadows are mixed together;
- An additional dark line is drawn on the imaginary fold. It should be slightly brighter than the first one. For beginners, makeup artists advise using a dense flat brush and shadows a tone darker than the primary color;
- A thin shaded arrow is drawn along the eyelash growth line on the upper eyelid. It will make eyelashes thicker and the shadow more natural. It is important to work with natural shades. If permanent makeup is done, then this is not necessary;
- Afterwards the eyes are tinted with mascara.
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Masks for dry skin around the eyes
Dry skin requires care related to the task of preserving fluid in the epithelium and normalizing hydrolipid metabolism.
Recipe No. 1
- 2 tsp. cottage cheese;
- 5 drops of peach oil;
- 1 tbsp. l. avocado.
Step by step execution:
- Grind the avocado pulp.
- Give the curd a soft, uniform texture.
- Combine the mask components, add oil.
- Cover the skin of the eyelids with a thick layer of mask.
- The duration of the procedure should be 20 minutes.
- At the end of the procedure, remove the mixture from the skin and apply cream for daily use.
Recipe No. 2.
- 1 yolk;
- 1 tsp. turmeric;
- 1 tsp. ghee.
Step by step execution:
- Soften the butter until liquid.
- Combine the yolk with oil and turmeric.
- Apply the mixture in a thick layer to clean areas.
- Remove the mask, rinse your eyes without using soap solutions.
Masks based on oils (olive, sea buckthorn, almond, apricot)
The difference between oil-based masks is the increase in the proportion of oil in relation to other components in the cosmetic mixture. Cosmetologists recommend similar masks for aging eyelid skin, dryness, and circles under the eyes.
The liquid consistency of the product requires application of the emulsion with a brush. The duration of the procedure is from 2 hours. An option is to apply the mixture to the skin before bed and leave it overnight.
Recipe No. 1.
- 5 g apricot kernel oil;
- 10 g cilantro leaves;
- 10 g parsley leaves.
Step by step execution:
- Pour 100 g of water over the crushed leaves; leave for 12 hours.
- Separate 20 g of infusion from the total volume and combine with oil.
- Stir the solution vigorously until it becomes an emulsion.
- Apply the emulsion to areas of the upper eyelid and paraorbital area.
- After 2 hours, blot off the remaining mask with a dry cloth.
Recipe No. 2.
- 5 g sea buckthorn oil;
- 5 g cucumber juice.
Step by step execution:
- Combine the juice with sea buckthorn oil.
- Stir until emulsified.
- Treat areas of skin with a soft cosmetic brush. Blot off excess with a napkin.
- Leave the mask on overnight. In the morning, remove with a degreasing agent, rinse the skin with mineral water, and lubricate with a light cream.
Recipe No. 3.
- 1 tsp. grape seed oils;
- 5 drops of glycerin;
- 1 drop of lime juice.
- Make a mixture of oil, sour juice, glycerin.
- Apply a brush, generously moistened with the mixture, to the skin under the lower eyelid.
- After 15 min. remove the remaining mask with a damp cloth.
Popular recipes
There are various options for cosmetic homemade masks; each woman will need to choose the recipes that suit her.
Icy
This is a very simple procedure that can be done daily in the morning or evening. To make ice, you need to take fresh milk (choose a natural product with a short shelf life) and dilute it in half with mineral water (still). Freeze the resulting mixture in molds. Use to wipe the skin of the eyelids. You need to act carefully, without applying pressure or stretching the skin. After the procedure, the skin should be blotted with a napkin and a special cream should be applied.
In addition to milk, herbal decoctions can be used to prepare ice cubes. Chamomile, lemon balm, and sage are especially useful.
Bread
This nourishing mask is prepared using crustless white bread, almond butter and milk. You need to take a little crumb, pour it with a spoonful of butter and warm milk to make a semi-liquid paste.
Place the bread pulp on gauze napkins and apply to the eyelids.
Potato
A simple potato mask will help not only smooth out wrinkles, but also remove bags under the eyes.
Peel a fresh potato tuber and grate it on a fine grater. Place the mixture on gauze pads and place them on your eyes.
A more complex version of the potato composition is prepared with the addition of cream and black tea. This composition perfectly tones, nourishes and tightens. Necessary:
- boil one potato, mash it until puree;
- pour a teaspoon of tea leaves and a little cream into the puree to form a fairly thick mass that can be applied to the skin in a thick layer;
- apply the prepared composition under the eyes, cover with damp gauze wipes;
- After a quarter of an hour, remove and wipe the skin with tonic or chamomile infusion.
Green
This eye mask for swelling and wrinkles is prepared from fresh parsley and thick sour cream. You need to chop the greens very finely, or even better, grind them in a blender. Then mix with thick sour cream in a one to one ratio. The mixture is applied to gauze napkins. This composition smooths out fine wrinkles, nourishes and improves blood circulation.
Grape
This is a very simple and effective homemade mask. You just need to cut a couple of grapes and wipe the juice on the skin of your eyelids. After a quarter of an hour, wash off.
Advice! It is not advisable to use red grapes for this procedure, as they can stain the skin.
Honey-oatmeal
A mask made from oatmeal mixed with honey is very effective. To prepare, you will need oatmeal or oatmeal, ground to a fine powder.
There are two mask options. The first one is prepared on the basis of milk. Pour a spoonful of oatmeal with a small amount of hot milk. After the mass has cooled, add half a teaspoon of liquid honey to it and stir.
The second option is prepared based on yolk. The yolk is ground with half a teaspoon of honey until a homogeneous mass is obtained, and then a little oatmeal is added until a thick mass is obtained, which can be applied in a thick layer to the eyelids.
Cabbage
This vitamin tonic composition is prepared on the basis of white cabbage juice. You will need about a quarter cup of this product. Dissolve a spoonful of dry brewer's yeast in the juice and add a spoonful of vegetable oil. We soak cotton pads or gauze pads folded several times with this mixture and apply them to closed eyelids.
Apricot
For a ripe apricot, remove the pit and peel, mash the pulp and mix with a spoonful of thick sour cream or the same amount of almond oil. Similarly, you can prepare a cosmetic composition from peach; half the fruit is enough for it.
Banana
The banana composition perfectly nourishes and smoothes the skin of the eyelids. It is very simple to prepare: you need to mash a banana (you will need about a quarter of a medium-sized fruit). The finished banana puree is mixed with a spoonful of oil and three drops of an oil solution of vitamin E. You can choose any oil, almond or flaxseed work well.
Pink
For preparation you will need fresh rose petals. You can also use rosehip petals. You need about a spoonful of crushed mass.
The petals can be chopped very finely with a knife or crushed in a blender. Then mix the aromatic mass with a teaspoon of softened butter. The finished cream is applied in a thick layer to the lower eyelids.
Cucumber
There are several options for masks based on fresh cucumber. The simplest option will not require any effort, you just need to cut a couple of circles from a cucumber and apply them to your eyelids. This procedure perfectly refreshes and saturates the skin with moisture.
You can grate the cucumber and place it on gauze napkins and apply it to the skin of the eyelids. After removing the wipes, you do not need to wash your face, just wipe your skin with toner.
A more complex composition is prepared with the addition of oil and an oil solution of vitamin E. Add a teaspoon of almond oil and three drops of vitamin E solution to a tablespoon of grated mass. Apply the finished composition using napkins.
Curd with honey
This is an excellent product for moisturizing and nourishing the skin of the eyelids. It is prepared using fresh cottage cheese, ideally homemade. But you can buy cottage cheese in a store or at the market, the main thing is that it is a product with a fat content of 9% or more. It is not advisable to use low-fat cottage cheese.
For 50 grams of cottage cheese you will need 15 grams of vegetable oil and honey. Everything needs to be ground until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
Beans and flax seed oil
This composition perfectly tightens and smoothes the skin. It is necessary to boil white beans until soft. To prepare the composition you will need about 50 grams of the finished product. The beans need to be mashed until pureed, gradually pouring in linseed oil. You will need 25 ml of oil. The thick mass is applied to the skin and covered with damp gauze wipes.
Strawberry
This composition perfectly moisturizes and nourishes. You will need 2-3 fresh strawberries and a tablespoon of thick sour cream. The berries are crushed and mixed with fermented milk product. Apply using gauze pads.
This mask is recommended to be made in the summer, since berries that ripen in natural conditions contain more vitamins.
With linden blossom and chamomile
You need to prepare an infusion by mixing dry linden blossom and chamomile flowers in equal quantities. Pour two tablespoons of the mixture into 100 ml of boiling water and let it brew.
Grind 50 grams of high-quality butter, gradually adding two tablespoons of the prepared infusion and 10 drops of castor oil. Whisk everything to form a homogeneous cream. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Carry out the procedures every other day. Apply the prepared cream in a thin layer on the eyelids, and after half an hour, remove the remaining residue using paper napkins.
Oily
This is a composition of sea buckthorn and cocoa oils, as well as an oil solution of vitamin E. These three components are mixed in a ratio of 2: 3: 1. That is, if you take 10 grams for one part, you will need:
- 10 grams of vitamin oil solution;
- 20 grams of sea buckthorn oil;
- 30 grams of cocoa butter.
The mixture is applied first to the lower eyelids (amply), and then to the upper eyelids (in a thin layer).
It is advisable to cut out pieces of parchment in advance of such a size that you can cover the lower eyelids, including the outer corners (where crow's feet form). Prepared pieces of parchment are placed on top of the applied composition. After twenty minutes, remove the parchment and gently blot the skin with napkins.
With flaxseed
This composition perfectly tightens the skin, eliminates wrinkles and bags under the eyes. You need to boil two tablespoons of seeds with 400 ml of water. Cook over low heat until the seeds are softened. Cool. Drain the broth, put the thick mass on napkins and apply to the skin of the eyelids.
Yeast
To prepare a cosmetic composition from yeast, you can use a dry instant product in powder. This option is more convenient. But you can also use fresh compressed yeast.
You will need a tablespoon of yeast and twice as much warm milk. Mix both products and add a pinch of sugar or a little honey. Let the mixture sit for the yeast to come to life. Then apply the prepared mixture onto your eyelids.
Another version of the mask has a more complex composition. It is necessary to dissolve half a teaspoon of honey in a quarter glass of milk and pour a tablespoon of yeast into this mixture. When the mass rises like a “head,” pour a teaspoon of vegetable oil into it and add flour until a soft dough is obtained. Two “cakes” are rolled out from the dough and placed on the eyelids. To prepare this composition, it is advisable to use oatmeal or barley flour, but you can also use wheat flour.
With aloe
Cosmetic compositions made from aloe are very effective. To prepare them, it is recommended to use freshly prepared juice. In order for this product to contain the maximum amount of biologically active substances, you must adhere to the following preparation rules:
- use the lowest thick leaves of plants, and the plant itself must be mature (at least 3 years old);
- After cutting the leaves, they need to be kept in a cool, dark place (in the refrigerator on the door or in the vegetable compartment) for a week. Before storing in the refrigerator, the leaves need to be wrapped in parchment;
- then the leaves are cleared of thorns and skin;
- To prepare the compositions, either crushed pulp or juice squeezed through gauze is used.
The following composition is called Cleopatra's cream. To prepare it, you need to heat a teaspoon of honey, mix it with a tablespoon of mineral or just clean water. Then add 50 ml of rose water and 4 teaspoons of aloe juice into the warm mass. Beat everything well.
Now you need to prepare the base. In the classic recipe this is fat, but you can also use butter. The fat needs to be melted, and the butter just needs to be slightly warmed until it becomes soft. Mix the base with the previously prepared mixture. Store the finished mixture in the refrigerator in an opaque container with a lid. Apply daily, combining application with light massage. This cream is effective in eliminating crow's feet.
The best commercial masks for wrinkles around the eyes
An anti-wrinkle eye mask purchased in a retail or pharmacy chain has advantages associated with the inclusion of synthetic drugs in its composition and the use of cosmetology achievements. Store-bought masks are effective when used regularly and are easy to use. However, the high price often serves as an obstacle to widespread use.
- Beauty Style. Lifting mask with collagen for eyes. The action of the mask is based on a combination of lavender oil, grape seed, hyaluronic acid and collagen. Their moisturizing, regenerating, anti-inflammatory properties have a beneficial effect on aging eyelid skin. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. The effect is achieved by regular use every 2 days for 15 days. The cost of the mask is from 90 to 120 rubles.
- Clarins Hydra-Essentiel. Intensely moisturizing and refreshing mask. Its action is based on the therapeutic effect of seaweed, almond oil, collagen, vitamin D. The presence of cooling components refreshes the skin, smoothes wrinkles, and protects against the appearance and deepening of facial wrinkles. An anti-wrinkle eye mask can be applied to achieve an immediate effect - for 10 minutes. The cost of the mask is from 1800 to 2600 rubles.
- Milatte. Anti-wrinkle mask. The unique composition of the mask is associated with the presence of acerola extract. It is involved in the production of collagen and helps slow down the process of skin aging. Propolis saturates tissues with fatty acids and proteins. Using the mask helps cope with wrinkles, moisturizes, and evens out skin color. It is recommended to apply the mask every other day for 21 days. The cost of the mask is from 80 to 110 rubles.
- Belita – Bitex. MesoMask for eyelids. The mask contains hyaluronic acid, hazel extract, vitamin A, glycerin, and kelp extract. The high content of vegetable fats, combined with vitamin A and glycerin, nourishes and regulates skin hydration, eliminates painful swelling. The cost of the mask is from 100 to 130 rubles.
- Planters "Perfect Eyes". Energizing mask for the eye area. The effect of the mask is based on the use of herbal components - extracts of chamomile, cornflower, aloe, which relieve inflammatory processes, eliminate swelling, and discolor unaesthetic circles under the eyes. Algae extracts have regenerative abilities. The use of a mask is indicated for age-related changes in the skin; it gives a healthy appearance to the eyelids. It is recommended to apply the anti-wrinkle eye mask with light movements without rubbing it into the skin. The cost of the mask is from 130 to 170 rubles.
A woman’s age is determined by the wrinkles in the areas of the skin that are most sensitive and delicate. Anti-wrinkle eye masks help cope with the signs of aging and fatigue of the skin, refresh the appearance and increase a woman’s self-esteem.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tried this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can get rid of not only facial wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home, and compare its effect almost with Botox. Starch is indeed a very valuable product, containing vitamins B and C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Cosmetic products based on it provide a short-term, but quick and visible lifting effect.
So, for cooking we need: a tablespoon of starch, 150 ml of water, a tablespoon of fat sour cream and the same amount of honey. Mix the starch thoroughly with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of hot water and cook until thickened, without letting it boil. Cool and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to previously cleansed skin of the face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
Starch combined with egg white will give even better results. This composition has cleansing properties and is ideal for oily skin. Mix a tablespoon of starch with warm water until a homogeneous consistency, and then pour in one protein. Leave it on for half an hour and wash it off.