What is the reason for the stinging sensation when applying the eye mask?

Many people use eye masks every day to make the skin around the eyes better. Why does applying eye masks cause a stinging sensation? What should I do if the eye mask causes stinging?

What causes stinging sensation when applying eye mask

Under normal circumstances, the skin will not feel a stinging sensation after applying the eye mask. If the skin feels a stinging sensation, there must be something wrong in some links. For example, when the skin is extremely dehydrated, there will be a stinging sensation after using the eye mask. When the skin is irritated and allergic, there will also be a stinging sensation when using the eye mask. There are different treatments for different situations.

1. Dehydration of the skin will cause tingling

Eye mask is a skin care product applied to the skin around the eyes. It has the effect of hydrating and moisturizing. It is an emergency product in itself that can quickly inject moisture into the skin in a short period of time. The skin around the eyes is relatively weak and easily dehydrated. When the skin around the eyes is in a state of extreme dehydration and is suddenly filled with a large amount of water, the cells will be stimulated and produce a slight tingling sensation.

2. Skin allergies will cause tingling

After using the eye mask, the skin feels stinging, which may be a manifestation of skin allergy. There are two reasons for skin allergies. One is that the skin is fragile and sensitive and prone to allergies. The other is that the eye mask contains certain irritating ingredients, which irritate the skin and cause allergies. The irritating ingredients may be harmful or may just be unsuitable for your skin.

What to do if the eye mask causes stinging

1. Stinging caused by lack of water

If the stinging is caused by lack of water on the skin, then you just need to increase the moisture of the skin. Apply eye cream once a day in the morning and evening. It is best to choose a hydrating eye cream. Apply eye mask regularly 2-3 times a week, and the stinging sensation will soon disappear.

2. Stinging caused by allergies

If the stinging is caused by allergies, whether it is due to personal skin quality, the ingredients of the eye mask, or the quality of the eye mask, it proves that this eye mask is not suitable for your skin. In this case, it is best to replace it with another brand of eye mask.

Tips:

The skin around the eyes is particularly sensitive and weak, prone to dehydration and wrinkles. Therefore, we must give the most caring care to the skin around the eyes. It is best to use eye masks regularly 2-3 times a week, and do not buy cheap eye masks. Cheap eye masks have low production costs and no obvious skin care effects. Too cheap eye masks may even contain certain harmful ingredients. Long-term use will cause greater damage to the skin around the eyes.

Here are the causes and treatments for the stinging sensation when applying eye masks. Have you learned something new?