Decongestants face. Ointments, masks, professional products, herbs. How to get rid of the swelling in the home

Decongestants in combination with the good habits can help remove excess fluid and return the fresh look. Find out the causes, and regularly using the pharmacy and home products for the face, you can get rid of the swelling for two weeks.

Causes of swelling on his face

Swelling of the face may appear as a result of chronic illness or because of unhealthy habits. For example, the morning swelling may be caused by an excess of salty foods before bedtime. A similar effect have water, tea or alcohol, drunk at night. Compounding the problem of sleeping on your stomach.

The reason may be the state of the lymphatic system. Lymph - fluid, performs a cleansing function for cells. Normally, its amount in the body is 1-3 liters. Moving through the body, it collects excess fluid, salts, waste products. Further, these substances are filtered through the lymph nodes, and removed through the excretory system.

During sleep, the body is in a supine position. At this time, blood flow and lymph circulation slows down, the body fluid begins to stagnate, which leads to edema. If at the time of waking people maloaktiven, swelling stored permanently.

This occurs because the lymph and water, in contrast to the blood, do not move under the influence of pressure. Their movement is due to the contraction of muscles, toward the heart. If physical activity is small, lymphatic fluid, together with the waste accumulates and is in an almost stationary.

Struggle with swelling should begin to practice a healthy lifestyle: control the intake of salt-containing foods, drink plenty of water, maintain physical activity. Swelling may be a sign of allergies, kidney disease, cardiovascular and lymphatic system.

Indications for use of decongestants

In general body swelling agent applied inside - in the form of infusions, tablets, drops.

Such preparations are indicated for the following problems:

• Morning puffiness of the whole person.
• Daily "bags" under the eyes and swelling of the eyelids.
• Renal insufficiency.
• Heart failure.
• Swelling of the legs with varicose veins.
• Swelling of the feet after a long walk.

If the swelling of the local and changeable, apply masks, compresses, ointments, creams, sprays.

The basic structure of drugs from swelling on the face

Decongestants face work by diuretic action, either locally thanks to the ability to attract and remove excess liquid. Drugs, diuretics have a different chemical composition. They increase the rate of urine or affect the ability of the kidneys to retain water and salt.

If the swelling caused by allergies, antihistamines are used - they block the receptors responsible for the allergic reaction.

By the same principle work means from swelling caused by insect bites, dermatitis, urticaria. Cosmetics edema often are composed of a variety of herbal extracts: Parsley, St. John's wort, etc. These herbs have the property of attracting excess water and are often used to create lotions and compresses to the eye.

Pulls out the excess liquid cosmetics with extracts of marine plants. As part of the funds are a large number of sea salt, which attracts water molecules. The same principle works salt baths and wraps.

Most often, this seaweed: kelp, nori, brown. Separately allocate alginate masks, which are often used in cosmetic cabinets. They are made on the basis of alginic acid derived from seaweed. The mask composition can be present components such as collagen, pearl powder, aloe extract, activated carbon.

Initially, masks are in powder form. For their use should be diluted with warm water, apply a lot of cosmetic spatula all over the face and wait until the mask hardens. In 20 minutes. it is removed whole formation from the bottom-up.

Drug treatment of edema

Medication drugs are used after a doctor's prescription. A wrong medication can cause irreparable damage to health. Many pills, diuretics washed out of the body of potassium and magnesium, necessary for the heart and nervous system.

old generation diuretics are addictive. Over time, the body needs a large dose to withdraw excess liquid. Due to an excess of medicinal substances kidneys begin to work less. As a result - excess fluid ceases to stand out without pills.

Danger use of diuretics for weight loss. For one application of the body can exit from 1 to 3 liters of water that creates the illusion of weight loss. But after a day of liquid level returns to its original location.

Zinc ointment

Decongestants face often applied locally. Zinc ointment is used for the skin under the eyes. Because of poor circulation there can be formed bags and bruises. It consists of zinc oxide and auxiliary substances: petrolatum or lanolin.

Zinc is able to reduce inflammation, disinfect the skin and accelerate its regeneration. Since the skin of the eyelids is thin and delicate, it is recommended to mix with moisturizing cream or baby cream.

Mask of the ointment is applied as follows:

1. The skin is cleansed of make-up special means or oil.
2. The cream and ointment mixed in proportion 2: 1.
3. The resulting mixture was applied to pat from the inner to the outer corners.
4. After the ointment was dry, it can be removed with a cotton pad moistened with warm water.

The active ingredient of the drug - extract from bovine blood. It is rich in proteins, accelerates the supply of oxygen to the skin, stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the skin.

solkoseril

"Solokseril" is most often used for a century. It moisturizes skin, smooths wrinkles and removes puffiness, bringing the excess fluid from the intercellular space. The means available in the format of ointment and gel. The gel has a light texture and better absorbed.

The ointment is manufactured based on petrolatum, which forms a film on the skin and the absorbability deteriorates components. In pure form "Solcoseril" is applied to the cleansed skin, in 5-10 min. after washing. Means applying a thin layer, leave overnight and wash off in the morning with warm water.

retinoic ointment

Ointment acts by retinoic acid - derivative of vitamin A. It has anti-aging effect, relieves inflammation, removes redness. Use ointment required courses - less than a month 3-4 times a year. Ointment can be replaced by a capsule of vitamin A added to the face cream.

Kuriozin gel

Decongestants face may have anti-aging effect. For example, a pharmacy means for eyelid skin - gel "Kuriozin". Gel is particularly effective in the care of mature skin. It is based on hyaluronic acid, which is due to the attraction of water molecules can humidify the upper layers of the skin, wrinkles and remove excess liquid.

Means it is best to use the course: twice a day for a month. The gel is applied morning and evening on clean skin of eyelids. As an alternative, you can use "Blefarogel 1". "Kuriozin" can be enriched with vitamin A, E or cosmetic oil.

tocopherol

Tocopherol (also known as vitamin E) - a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from harmful environmental exposures.

In cosmetology, it is known for a number of properties:

• Slows the aging process.
• It protects the skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
• Protects the surface of the skin layer.
• Regenerates.
• It stimulates tissue nutrition.
• It prevents oxidation processes in the skin tissues.
• Anti-inflammatory effect.

Tocopherol occurs in the form of an oil solution in the capsules. To moisturize the skin and prevent the morning eyelid edema, enough to add in the cream portion of the contents of the eye and apply one capsule one hour before bedtime.

Acetylsalicylic acid

Acetylsalicylic acid, more commonly known as "aspirin", especially effectively eliminates facial swelling, pyr hands, legs. This drug is often prescribed to pregnant women (after consultation with the doctor), and women suffering from varicose veins.

Tablets are used in the morning. In order to reduce the aggressive influence on the stomach, they should drink in a fragmented form or in the form of effervescent tablets. Aspirin reduces blood density, improves blood flow and combats stagnation of fluid.

Activated carbon

Activated charcoal reduces swelling caused by allergies, or associated with alcohol intoxication. He is absorbent - means able to attract contamination in the body and remove them.

Coal displays the excess fluid and toxins formed due to excess blood alcohol. Inside the tablet should be taken according to the instructions. Outer: a powder mix of 4-8 tablets with a cosmetic clay, dilute several spoons and cause hot water for 20 minutes, and then remove hot water.

Boric acid

Boric acid reduces swelling from irritation and inflammation. Especially effective it soothes insect bites place. It is best to apply the solution in conjunction with other basic means: broths, tea, milk, or yogurt. They soothe and soften the acid effect on the upper layers.

Lotion of boric acid are made as follows:

1. Clear skin.
2. Mark gauze or a cotton swab, applied with the help of a basic agent.
3. After 5 min. rinse your face with warm water.
4. In 200 ml of water to dissolve 1 h. l. boric acid powder.
5. Cotton swab to apply the solution edematous zone.
6. If necessary, repeat the previous step.
7. In 10 minutes. wash the solution with warm water.

Especially effective age for such packs zone.

enterosgel

As the activated carbon, "Enterosgel" is absorbent. Means gelatinous granular particles collected contamination from the intestinal wall, which cause rashes, allergies, edema. The drug can be used inside and externally. To cleanse the inside should dissolve 2 tbsp. l. means in a glass of warm water.

Eat 2-3 times a day and not more than 10 days. For skin improvement "Enterosgel" is used as a mask. 1 tbsp. l. gel is applied to the cleaned face 20 min., then rinsed off. The mask removes internal contamination of the skin through the pores, calms it and displays the excess fluid.

Bepanten

"Bepanten" - a drug produced in the format of cream, ointment and spray. Operating means - D-panthenol (vitamin B5), which is known for regenerating properties. Means well removes puffiness and recommended for rehabilitation after operations.

To make better use of facial cream or spray. They have light texture, is well absorbed and does not clog pores. Distinguish "Bepanten" and "Bepanten Plus". The latter differs increased concentration of dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine in the presence of a composition that disinfects the skin surface and accelerates wound healing.

"Bepanten" is used and the puffiness caused by sunburn. The drug calms the damaged area, restores the skin and removes the inflammatory edema. For the person fairly standard pea cream or two taps on the spray. Means should be applied to clean skin lightly and wait until completely absorbed.

Diuretics from swelling on the face. The list of indications, instructions for use

Counter-drugs may be issued in the format of diuretic pills, drops or herbal. They are intended for those whose swelling is not caused by eating habits. Drugs, diuretics deduce the excess fluid with both the person and of the whole body. Herbs are more secure, but soft on the action - the effect is noticeable after 2-3 weeks of application.

The most common water pills (diuretics)

• Furosemide.
• Xipamide.
• Benzthiazide.
• Torasemide.
• Klopamid.
• Amiloride.
• Triamterene.
• Furosemide.

The use of diuretic drugs can be dangerous to health.

They have contraindications and side effects:

Contraindications	Side effects
Hormonal disorders. The tendency to allergies. Gout. Diabetes. Cirrhosis of the liver.	Potassium deficiency in the body. Fatigue. Dehydration. Increased cholesterol levels. Salt deposits. The men - problems with potency. Getting used to the drug.

Medications used for serious violations in the work of the kidneys, the cardiovascular system. Many of them are not sold without a prescription. Not for medicinal purposes allowed to use 1-2 tablets no more than once every 2 weeks.

More delicately are diuretic herbs:

• lingonberry leaves.
• Parsley.
• St. John's wort.
• Peppermint.
• The succession.
• Horsetail.
• Birch buds.
• Dog-rose fruit.
• Gathering "Brusniver".
• Gathering "diuretic effect."
• "Diuretic collection №1» and «Diuretic collection №2».

Fees from the pharmacy often consume one glass per day. 200 ml of the broth is divided into 2 or 3 doses. If the purpose of the application - to get rid of the swelling face or lose weight, the tea should be no more than 3 weeks. "Brusniver" - is the most commonly prescribed collected during pregnancy and leg edema.

It consists of lingonberry leaves, St. John's wort and wild rose. It has a bitter, astringent taste, but has a marked effect - swelling go after a week of daily application. If the swelling is only an aesthetic problem, it is possible to add a portion of the broth in the green or chamomile tea.

Cosmetic anti-edema

Decongestants face can have many side effects. If the problem of edema aesthetic, stop choice for cosmetic preparations. They are applied topically and therefore the active compounds can not penetrate the blood or organ tissue.

Makeup of the swelling can be found in the cosmetics store, a pharmacy or an appropriate department. For the eyes suitable gels, serums, fluids, patches. For all persons should buy a cream and a mask (liquid or tissue). The composition should be plant extracts, vitamins, soothing ingredients (aloe vera gel, panthenol).

Lifting Mask

Mask with lifting effect tightens the skin and makes the skin more taut. It can be prepared from available products: starch, egg white and honey. Protein whipped whisk or blender. In the process of foam is added to the egg hours. l. starch and 1 hour. l. honey. The mask is applied with a brush all over the face. After 20 min. mixture was washed off with warm water.

Black mask

A black mask is made of activated carbon and gelatin. As an auxiliary means to add essential oils and plant extracts. This mask not only relieves swelling due to the action of the absorbent, but also cleans the skin of blackheads and inflammation.

Black mask can be purchased ready-made at the store, or make your own. To the base recipe gelatin required, tablets or capsules of activated charcoal, broth chamomile or green tea.

To make a black mask, follow these steps:

1. Crush activated carbon to a fine powder tablets or pour the contents of the capsules. For a single application of a sufficiently 6 tablets or capsules 4.
2. To add a teaspoon of powder of dry gelatin.
3. The mixture is thoroughly mixed, add two tablespoons of hot broth and stir again.
4. If the mixture is not melted completely, is heated in the microwave for 10 seconds.
5. Apply the mixture to cleansed face with a thin layer. The tool should be hot, but not scalding.
6. After drying, carefully remove the tape and remove the remnants of warm water.

The procedure is best done on steamed face. This will allow access to the pores and stimulates further out excess fluid. The tool can be applied once a week.

Nourishing mask

Nourishing mask will help keep lipids in dry skin. In autumn and winter skin especially need food. The mask of banana improve skin tone, making it more supple and nourished. One banana puree necessary to mix 1 h. l. olive oil and 1 tbsp. l. honey. The resulting mixture was put on the face, neck and hands.

whitening mask

Parsley extract is often used in bleaching creams for the face and eyelids. Unlike acids, it acts delicately, and does not injure the skin. At home, you can use broth of parsley. It has the same properties: removes pigmentation and reduces swelling.

Mask of parsley can be used on the entire face or only on the eye area. Suitable fresh greens, or purchased in a drugstore dried parsley. Also need sour cream with a small percentage of fat.

1. Chopped parsley tied in cheesecloth and put in a strainer for tea leaves (with a lid).
2. Pour 50 ml of boiling water and let set for 2 minutes.
3. The wet parsley mixed with two Art. l. sour cream.
4. The mixture was put on face for 20-30 min., Then rinse.

This mask lightens freckles, removes excess fluid, eliminates the inflammation of the eye.

"Aevit» Librederm

Face Cream "Aevit» Librederm brand designed for the prevention of age-related changes, moisture and nourish the skin. It consists of vitamins A and E, which are known antioxidant, regenerating, soothing properties.

Raspberry and rosemary extracts to improve skin tone, tighten and moisturize it. The cream contains no dyes or flavors, and does not harm the skin irritated or swollen.

"Wheat germ", "Green Pharmacy"

Cream "Wheat germ" has a large volume of - 200 mL. Among the active components of wheatgrass juice, which restores the skin at the cellular level. Means anti-wrinkle, enriches the skin with vitamins and removes signs of fatigue. Oil in a cream to moisturize and nourish the skin.

Fluid for the skin around the eyes Novosvit

Fluid different from the cream light and weightless texture - it does not irritate the delicate skin of the eyelids and does not clog pores. Vitamin E and parsley extract reduce morning swelling and reflective particles impart radiance around the eyes and visually reduce wrinkles. It is suitable for everyday use.

People's treatment of edema on the face. Recipes funds, instruction manual

With the eye swelling effectively fight folk remedies:

• Brewed tea bags.
• Slices of raw potato.
• Cucumber slices.

Packs of these ingredients are applied to the eye region of 5-10 minutes. To remove the swelling around the face, you can use ice cubes made from the broth of parsley, chamomile tea or black. They need to massage the face. If the skin does not tolerate the cold, wrap a cube in a piece of cotton fabric.

Decongestants can help get rid of excess fluid, which deforms the tissues of the skin and stretches it. For effective results, you must combine facials, wraps and daily care in the form of creams and serums.

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