One of the healthiest foods for eyelid skin is regular potatoes. This is a favorite product of Hollywood cosmetologists. Movie stars put potato masks under their eyes to hide the effects of noisy parties: swelling, bags and bruises.
The skin around the eyes is especially sensitive and delicate, and the layer of collagen underneath is extremely thin. That’s why “crow’s feet” often appear in very young people. And many energetic and purposeful businessmen cannot get rid of black bags and circles under their eyes, which indicate chronic fatigue and a sedentary lifestyle.
Potatoes contain a lot of useful substances that can eliminate imperfections in the epidermis and prolong the youth of the eyelids:
- amino acids, in particular lysine, which is involved in the production of collagen and prevents its premature degradation;
- zinc, which improves skin color and accelerates regeneration processes;
- silicon is indispensable in the synthesis of collagen, it promotes skin elasticity and slows down its aging. Silicon has antiseptic properties, relieves irritation, eliminates redness and dryness of the epidermis;
- vitamin C is an antioxidant that stimulates collagen synthesis, fades age spots, gently evens out skin tone and returns it to a healthy color;
- B vitamins – “beauty vitamins”, nourishing the deep layers of the epidermis and smoothing the skin;
- vitamin K – strengthens the walls of capillaries and eliminates red streaks (rosacea) on the surface of the skin;
- starch – makes the skin silky, smoothes out fine wrinkles.
The benefits of potatoes
Potatoes are not only an indispensable product on the dinner table, but one of the main components of a face mask. Potatoes contain various chemicals that have a positive effect on the skin. Their effect amazingly transforms a woman’s face and eliminates all its imperfections.
Valuable components of potatoes:
- Starch. Brightens the skin of the face, thereby effectively reducing the appearance of bruises.
- Water. The composition of the root crop is special. Potatoes are 70-75 percent water, which helps maintain normal skin balance.
- B vitamins. They improve collagen production, thereby increasing the elasticity of the eyelids and preventing the early appearance of fine wrinkles.
- Vitamin C. The component protects the skin from the effects of free radicals and prevents its rapid aging.
- Vitamin K. Gives the product a whitening effect. This helps eliminate not only bruises that have appeared, but also freckles under the eyes.
- Lutein. A pigment that has protective functions and increases the skin's resistance to the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.
- Choline does two things: it smooths out wrinkles and stops the spread of infection.
The potato eye mask is enriched with all these beneficial substances. It can be obtained both from puree and from fresh tubers of a young vegetable.
conclusions
Swelling, if it is not the result of some disease, can be easily eliminated with the help of remedies prepared at home from available ingredients. And in combination with a healthy lifestyle, they will make the skin visually younger. Features of decongestant masks:
- Most masks only have 1-2 ingredients. For example, greens and sour cream, potatoes and milk, etc. But they not only relieve the problem, but also nourish and brighten the skin.
- Before applying the product, the skin must not only be cleansed, but also given a light massage.
- There are some contraindications for massage. For example, neuralgia of the facial nerve, rosacea, etc.
- It is better to apply decongestant masks in the morning, since swelling is most noticeable at this time of day.
How to prepare a mask
A properly prepared potato eye mask will have a positive effect on the skin. If you do not follow the recommendations for its use, then women simply will not achieve an effective result, and in some cases side effects may occur.
Tips and tricks:
- The mask will work perfectly on the face if applied to well-steamed skin with open pores. This can be done by holding your face over a steam bath.
- For cosmetic purposes, it is necessary to use only young and high-quality potatoes that have not been exposed to sunlight for a long time.
- A mask made from raw tubers is more aggressive than one made from boiled tubers. Therefore, it is used to treat inflammation and care for the skin around the eyes.
- Raw potatoes can be used in the following way: cut into pieces or grated.
- You can boil the tuber in its peel, but under one condition: the vegetable should not be green.
- You can apply the potato mask to your face with a wooden spatula.
- Before applying it to the face, apply a small amount of the product to the skin in the wrist area. This is done in order to prevent an allergic reaction.
- Keep the product on your face for no more than 20 minutes using raw potatoes and 40 minutes when using boiled potatoes.
- The root vegetable goes perfectly with many natural ingredients such as herbs, cosmetic oils, etc.
- The mask is washed off under running water and moisturizer is applied to the face.
- It is recommended to carry out no more than 1-2 anti-aging procedures per week.
One of the conditions for the effectiveness of a potato eye mask is its regular use.
Correct Application
In order for the mask to have a proper effect on the dermis, you must adhere to several rules for its use:
- Prepare the skin. There should be no decorative cosmetics on the face. Before using the mask, you should wash your face with warm water. If there are no contraindications, the skin can be treated with a cleansing scrub.
- Steam the skin. Before using the potato remedy, apply a hot compress to your face using a towel soaked in warm water. Instead of water, you can use a herbal decoction.
- Apply a mask. The product is distributed with massaging movements over the face using a sponge or fingertips along massage lines. Additionally, the mask is applied to the neck.
- Wait a certain time. Leave the mask on for 20–30 minutes on oily skin and 15–20 minutes on dry skin. At this time, the facial muscles should be relaxed. It's best to lie down. After the procedure, rinse off the mask first with warm and then cool water.
- Treat your face with cream. This should be done at the end of the procedure.
Recipes for masks against swelling and bags
A potato mask around the eyes is a well-known remedy. This root vegetable is always at hand, so it will be absolutely easy for a woman to prepare a rejuvenating remedy from it.
The problem of edema is familiar to many; it usually appears in the morning, after waking up. There are several ways to use potatoes. You can take a raw root vegetable, which is used as follows. Thin circles are cut from the tuber and applied to problem areas. Potatoes are kept in the refrigerator before use. The cool circle should be kept on the eyes for 15 minutes.
To get rid of bags under the eyes, grate potatoes. This mass is applied to the skin in problem areas for 10-15 minutes. The procedure works well on dark circles.
Grated root vegetables can slightly dry out the skin, so you need to wash your face and apply a moisturizer.
To enhance the effect, add olive oil to the potato mask. This eyelid product brightens, relieves swelling and moisturizes the skin.
What does it mean to “catch welding bunnies”?
For your information! The tissues of the eye (in particular, the retina) are designed for certain light loads, exceeding the level of which can lead to burns.
In nature, such a high level of illumination is characteristic only of the sun, but since in ordinary situations no one consciously looks at it directly and without eye protection, sunburn of the retina is considered a rarity.
For welders, burns of the retina, conjunctiva and cornea are considered occupational diseases, and their severity directly depends on the length of service and intensity of work, as well as on the brightness of the electric arc.
To lighten dark circles
A potato eye mask for dark circles will help you quickly get rid of this effect. A compress made from raw root vegetables brightens the skin without negative chemical effects.
To do this, prepare a compress from raw potatoes: grate the tuber and distribute it to the area under the eyes. The mask is kept for 5-10 minutes. The procedures must be carried out in one course - 2 weeks in a row.
You can prepare a brightening mask from boiled potatoes:
- knead the finished tuber with a fork;
- add 1 tablespoon of sour cream;
- applied to the skin around the eyes;
- stand for 15 minutes;
- rinse with water and wipe with ice cubes.
This potato mask can soften the skin and smooth out wrinkles around the eyes.
Using eye drops
For the first three degrees of electrophthalmia, ophthalmic instillation solutions can be prescribed for treatment:
- vasoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory drugs Visoptin and Vizin, which are instilled three times a day, but not longer than three days;
- anti-inflammatory drugs indomethacin and nimesil - such drugs help relieve pain and reduce inflammation;
- antibiotic drops (tobramycin, gentamicin), which promote disinfection and enhance the regenerative properties of affected tissues (for a week, such drops are used six times a day, one drop in each eye);
- anesthetics (tetracaine, lidocaine), which quickly relieve pain and irritation.
Such drugs can only be prescribed by a specialist after examining the victim’s eyes and assessing the severity of the burns.
Anti-wrinkle mask
The product is prepared from 1 raw potato and cream. The root vegetable is grated and mixed with the second ingredient. Add enough cream to the mass so that the mass acquires a thick consistency. This is necessary so that the potato mask for the skin around the eyes does not spread over the face.
The product is applied to the face and left for 10-15 minutes. A cotton swab soaked in strong black tea is placed over the eyes.
As a result, the skin under the eyes becomes more elastic and smooth, its tone increases.
Symptom Signs
Signs of burns (or “bunnies”) are:
- sensation of the presence of a foreign body or sand under the eyelids in the eyes;
- feeling of itching, burning and irritation;
- for minor burns – discomfort similar to symptoms of eye fatigue;
- headaches that worsen with eye movement;
- the appearance of spots of light before the eyes .
With such symptoms, the victim must provide first aid and consult an ophthalmologist, who will determine the severity of the lesion and prescribe appropriate treatment if necessary.
Reviews
Opinions about potato masks were mostly positive. Effective benefits were noticed from products not only with raw, but also boiled root vegetables.
According to women's reviews, the potato eye mask provided invaluable benefits to the skin. As a result, dark circles and swelling have decreased. To prepare the mask, women used raw potatoes.
The second group of girls used boiled root vegetables to prepare the product. They added olive oil, cream and other natural ingredients to the mask. Women noticed a positive effect almost after the first procedure.
Cosmetologists also approve of using a potato eye mask. However, they advise taking a test before undergoing the procedure. This is done in order to avoid an allergic reaction.
Causes of facial swelling
Facial swelling can be caused by both external and internal factors. External causes that can cause swelling:
- alcohol abuse and smoking;
- last weeks of gestational pregnancy;
- stress and overwork;
- insomnia;
- drinking large amounts of liquid during the hot season.
Facial swelling can also be caused by various diseases. Such, for example, as malfunctions of the heart, kidneys, and endocrine system. Allergic reactions, diabetes, etc.
Possible consequences
In case of serious welding burns and lack of adequate treatment and first aid, the following complications may develop:
- disruption of the shape of the lens and cornea , which leads to astigmatism;
- irreversible corneal opacities;
- corneal erosions and ulcerations;
- decreased visual acuity;
- with severe burns of the cornea - complete loss of vision .
