Patches for the skin around the eyes are perfectly coping with traces of fatigue and lack of sleep, remove swelling, strengthen the metabolic processes. In contrast to the cream for the eyelids, this wonderful cosmetic agent is quickly absorbed and gives a tangible effect. You should know how to store them correctly.
Proper storage
Patches are produced both in individual packaging and 60 pieces and more. Special fluid inside prevents them drying. Plastic containers should be stored tightly closed at room temperature. It is important to keep packaging away from heating devices and batteries, as well as direct sunlight. Otherwise, the serum in the jar will deteriorate, like themselves patches. It is important to remember, after opening the shelf life is limited to 2 months.
It is also not recommended to store them in rooms with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom. The optimal option is a dark dry place. Patches should be extracted from the packaging with a special shoulder blade or tweezers that come in the kit.
If you take the material with your hands, then you can drive bacteria and microbes, and the entire cosmetic product can be spoiled.
Patches can be used both on a regular basis and as needed. It is allowed to use and 2 times a day, for example, in the morning to wake up and give the person a rested appearance, and in the evening to remove fatigue. In no case can not leave the records for the night. Instead of the expected effect, you can get an unpleasant result: for the night, patches are very dry and tightened by the skin. In the edges, a rigid car is formed, which leaves the imprint. With age, the elasticity of the skin is reduced, and the circles can not go long.
Some manufacturers produce reusable patches. After use, they are removed back into the case with a special cleansing fluid. But in this case, there is a restriction on the use: usually not more than 5-6 times. The cost of products is often significantly higher than one-time analogues, therefore uses smaller demand.
If in the individual packaging only 2 patch, then they are disposable. They are convenient to take with them, for example, on a journey or wear in a handbag as an emergency. If the package is opened, it is better to immediately use. Otherwise, the liquid will quickly dry, and the patches themselves will come into disrepair.
In fridge
Patches do not need to be stored in the refrigerator, if this does not require a manufacturer in instructions for use. But if the products were purchased to fight eductions and bags under the eyes, then cold enhances the effect. However, for sensitive skin, a cooled tool is contraindicated with cooperose.
Reusable hydrogel and silicone patches must be stored in the refrigerator. It is washed with water after use, they can be placed in a separate container.
Disposable hydrogel and tissue patches are stored at room temperature, but they can also be removed into a cool place. For the shelf life, this does not affect.
What to do with used?
Each pair of patches is disposable. Some prefer to store them in a separate container and reuse. That's just the expected cosmetic effect, they will not be given, because they completely transferred all the nutrients last time. In no case can you put them back to the common jar: you can spoil the whole product. Therefore, you should not store the material used.
It happens that the liquid is partially evaporated, and the upper patches were dried. It does not make sense to use them, since they do not contain the required amount of active substances. Products are thrown as used.
Serum has volatile substances, as a result, evaporates quickly. That is why it is important to close the case cover tightly.
Second life of products
Unlike other patches, hydrogel You can use again, but in another quality.
- If they dissolve them in hot water, then a great vitaminized facial tonic is obtained. It is a pity that the shelf life is only a day. In no case do not use boiling water: gel is elementary weld.
- Another option is to pour tonic in ice forms and freeze. The resulting cubes wipe the face in the morning. They are perfectly toned and refreshing the skin. An interesting replacement of herbal beams and green tea with a more tangible cosmetic effect. Shelf life is longer: about a month.
- You can make a mask. Used plates dissolve hot water to the state of the casher. Apply on the skin for 15-20 minutes and wash off.
Patches are perfectly refreshing the face in just 20-30 minutes, but only when observing the expirational terms and storage conditions. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with the instructions on the packaging. If the skin is not prone to cooperosis, you can remove the packaging in the refrigerator.
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