Allergies, lack of sleep, too many cocktails, a dry climate, even heredity… All of these factors can impact the delicate skin that surrounds the eyes.
Fortunately, there are now a variety of innovative masks designed to help disguise and even treat damage to the sensitive eye area. Such masks are rapidly growing in popularity (a testament to their numerous benefits!). But if you have yet to try one, you should consider adding a mask to your skincare lineup immediately!
Eye mask benefits
Once we were satisfied by placing a couple of cucumber slices on top of our eyelids. Although we may still find them refreshing, we have since realized that we can reap greater rewards, like those produced by today’s best eye masks.
Applied on a regular basis (along with your go-to cream or serum), eye masks can home in on problem areas to help:
- Tighten the skin
- Eliminate puffiness
- Diminish the signs of fatigue
- Reduce the appearance of dark circles
- Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (a.k.a. crow’s feet)
- Hydrate and plump the skin
- Make the eyes appear brighter and more energized
Plus, a little pampering can help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and more confident!
Choosing an eye mask
Eye masks are quick and reliable—a perfect solution following a sleepless night or a day on the slopes. There are many different types to choose from, including creams, gels and under-eye patches.
Some masks are infused with ingredients such as collagen and retinol whereas others contain caffeine and tree sap. Believe it or not, there are even masks made with actual 24-karat gold! The key is choosing the right mask for your particular issue(s), so be sure to read the product descriptions carefully!
If you’re ready to rejuvenate your tired, aging eyes, consider one the following eye masks:
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask
Seeking a mask that provides deep hydration? Look no further than these “intense, soothing under-eye elixir hydrogels.” Nourishing ingredients include cucumber and Persian Silk tree.
What’s not included? Animal ingredients, mineral oil, paraben, petrolatum, phthalate, silicone and sulfate. Store the radically rejuvenating eye gels in the refrigerator for a “cooling boost!” Two single-use gels are included.
Earth Therapeutics Green Tea Hydrogel Under-Eye Patches
Your tired, swollen eyes have finally met their match! These revitalizing under-eye patches contain green tea, which has “organic anti-oxidant polyphenols that help to protect skin from the aging and damaging effects of free radicals.” Other key ingredients include a smoothing, conditioning vitamin complex; soothing, hydrating aloe vera; naturally comforting Chamomile; and cucumber to help reduce puffiness and swelling.
Made of soft cloth that “cools and comforts on contact,” these must-try eye patches are free of animal by-products, artificial colors, gluten, lauryl/laureth sulfate, mineral oil and paraben. Five sets of patches are included.
