Patches and gel patches: what's the difference?

What problems can you encounter in the area around the eyes?

One of the most common requests when visiting a cosmetologist is dissatisfaction with the appearance of the area around the eyes. Common problems include dark circles and bags under the eyes, fine wrinkles, insufficient turgor and uneven skin tone. Due to its delicacy and particular sensitivity, the skin around the eyes requires a more careful selection of care products. It is important to achieve high-quality hydration and rapid lifting, but not to increase puffiness.

What is the difference between a gel patch and patches?

Patches (a patch, a plaster) are a type of mask intended for a small area of ​​the face. The base of the patches can be made of various materials, usually polymers, but non-woven materials can also be used.
The base, whatever the material, is always impregnated with a cosmetic serum with active ingredients. The purpose of this product (patch) is to create occlusion (the base is responsible for this), due to which the active components do not evaporate, but penetrate the skin better and more precisely. However, a large amount of the cosmetic product remains on the fabric base and is simply thrown away. And lying down for 15-20 minutes isn't always possible, especially in the morning!
The gel patch from the hyaluronic collection by the pharmacy brand LIBREDERM uses a Japanese polymer as a base, which meets all the necessary requirements for a patch base (it lays down as a film, acts as a base for active ingredients, and creates an occlusion for improved penetration). The surface is completely non-sticky, whether during application, rubbing, or evaporation. The resulting surface is not glossy, but rather velvety soft. It is for these properties that this technology has received several prestigious international awards, which is why the international laboratory LIBREDERM uses it for its innovative product. The gel patch is easy to use and represents a new patch format, since its unique rheology allows for wider application to areas where drainage and hydration are needed, taking into account the anatomical features of the face.

The formula is based on low-molecular hyaluronic acid, a powerful moisturizing component that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and retain moisture there. A moisturizing complex of natural biopolymers has an immediate and long-lasting moisturizing effect, protects skin cells from cytokines and oxidative stress, and maintains normal skin microbiota. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 has anti-edematous properties with proven effectiveness in reducing bags under the eyes. All components work synergistically, providing hydration for 48 hours. The formula is clinically tested and recommended by dermatologists!

For greater effectiveness, it is recommended to store the gel patch in the refrigerator and apply it cold. This allows for a combined effect of localized cooling and hydration.

Within 15-20 minutes of application to clean skin, positive aesthetic results are observed: bags under the eyes are reduced, puffiness is reduced, and skin tone and elasticity are restored. Due to the toning effect of cold, improved microcirculation, and the action of the LIBREDERM gel patch components, skin tone and trophism are improved, and a "WOW" effect of instant lifting is achieved. Any remaining gel can be removed with a dry cloth or spread over the skin. If necessary, you can then apply decorative cosmetics and confidently face the day! The product is available for purchase in beauty stores, on marketplaces, and on the brand's website.

Home Remedies for Puffiness Around the Eyes

Using cosmetics for eye care, unfortunately, does not always produce a positive aesthetic result, which leads to the use of so-called "natural home ingredients" such as cucumber slices, herbal infusions soaked in cotton pads and placed on the skin around the eyes, and frozen berry juices in the form of "berry ice" cubes, which are so popular among women of all ages for morning and evening massages. What is the secret behind the combination of cooling and hydration? The healing properties of cold have been known since ancient times as a means of toning and refreshing the skin, relieving inflammation, accelerating cellular metabolism, triggering skin regeneration, and improving skin firmness and elasticity. Local cooling causes a temporary spasm of the superficial blood vessels in the skin, followed by their dilation, which increases blood circulation in the area, improves oxygenation of the skin, and promotes lymphatic drainage.
LIBREDERM Hyaluronic Gel Patch - An Expert Alternative to Home Remedies for Bags, Puffiness, and Dark Circles
Agree that preparing ingredients, ice, and performing a 15-minute massage of the eye area is a painstaking task that requires the right mood, preparation, and, most importantly, time! So why not use the ready-made hyaluronic gel patch "Maximum Hydration" for the skin around the eyes in gel form, which belongs to the hyaluronic collection of the pharmacy brand LIBREDERM - a leader in skin hydration*. 
*according to DSM Group (an independent analytical company) on sales of selective cosmetics in pharmacies, 2022-2023.