Why do I feel a stinging sensation when applying the eye mask? Is the eye mask an allergy?

I feel that there are many fine lines around my eyes recently, so I quickly got an eye mask to apply. However, as soon as I put the mask on, my eyes started to sting. What's going on? Could it be that eye masks can cause allergies?

What is the cause of the stinging sensation when applying the eye mask?

The first one is that the skin around the eyes is too dry, which may cause stinging when applying the eye mask. In the last few days, you can wet your eyes with mineral water and wait until the skin around the eyes adapts before applying the eye mask.

The second type is a stinging sensation caused by an allergy to the ingredients in the eye mask. You can stop using it first. If small bumps, itching, or redness and swelling appear, it can be diagnosed as an allergy and you can apply fusidic acid cream.

Can eye masks cause allergies?

If your skin is allergic, the eye mask contains irritating ingredients, or you choose a low-quality eye mask, these situations will lead to allergies after using the eye mask.

Young people nowadays always fail to go to bed on time, and improper diet can lead to various skin problems. The skin around the eyes is only 1/3 the thickness of the face, so it is more prone to dark circles, fine lines and eye bags. When facing these problems, many girls who love beauty will choose eye masks. But we must know that eye masks are not a panacea.

Some people experience allergies after using eye masks. In fact, this is not because of the eye masks, but because their skin is allergic. Therefore, no matter what type of product is used, it is very easy to cause allergies. For people with sensitive skin, when choosing skin care products, they should choose targeted anti-allergic skin care products. Only in this way can they reduce the occurrence of allergies.

Some people prefer to save a little money when choosing skin care products, so they choose products that are not very expensive or those that are on promotion. However, we must know that some products are not produced up to standard, and some eye masks even contain irritating ingredients. After using such unqualified eye masks, it will naturally cause skin allergies under irritating conditions.

In fact, if you want to avoid allergies when applying eye masks, in addition to choosing the right products for yourself and regular products, you should also understand the precautions.

What to do if the eye mask causes redness and swelling

It is not necessarily an allergy, but it is more likely to be a local conjunctivitis. Do not use eye medications at will.

It is recommended that you go to the relevant department of a local large hospital to do some specific instrument inspections and laboratory tests, analyze and judge based on the specific inspection and test results, and then determine the diagnosis, and then determine the treatment plan based on the specific diagnosis results.

How many days does it take for the redness and swelling to disappear after the eye mask expires?

The redness and swelling caused by eye mask allergy will generally subside within 5 to 7 days. At this time, you need to stop applying the eye mask in time. This situation is largely related to the irritation of the eye mask. During the recovery period, you can apply hot compresses to the area, which can promote local blood circulation and speed up the reduction of swelling. If necessary, oral anti-allergic drugs should be taken for treatment to alleviate the symptoms of allergic reactions. During the recovery period, you should avoid eye fatigue and avoid using mobile phones or computers for long periods of time.