Composition of the drug and release form
Let's start with the fact that Blefarogel is not initially intended for use against wrinkles around the eyes. This is a medication that is prescribed for dry eyelids, blepharitis and other problems.
But it was noticed that this remedy can help smooth out wrinkles in the eye area. This is due to the fact that the composition contains hyaluronic acid. It is this that is an important component for facial rejuvenation.
Blepharogel has a multicomponent composition, and all included ingredients can be divided into main and auxiliary ones.
You can buy Blefarogel 1 or 2 on the pharmaceutical market. The latter is used primarily for therapeutic purposes, since it does not contain hyaluron.
Components of Blepharogel 1:
Basic | Auxiliary |
Hyaluronic acid. This active component is the main substance that has a rejuvenating effect. Elimination of wrinkles and hydration is achieved due to its penetration into the skin of the eyelids and retention of water molecules that maintain sufficient skin tone. The therapeutic effect is manifested in relation to fine wrinkles; pronounced age-related changes with the help of hyaluronic acid can only be slightly corrected, but not completely eliminated. | Glycerol. The substance does not have a therapeutic effect, but after application there is a pronounced softening and moisturizing of the skin. This is especially true for dry skin that accentuates wrinkles. |
Aloe extract. The natural plant component has a pronounced regenerating effect, so it is recommended for use in inflammatory processes, as well as ulcerative lesions. Anti-inflammatory and soothing effects help improve trophic processes for healing scratches and other violations of the integrity of the skin. | |
Carbomer. The substance does not have a therapeutic effect, but acts as a thickener for the main components. | |
Propylene glycol. This component is used in cosmetic preparations with a rejuvenating effect. It simulates regenerative processes. | |
Methylparaben. The substance has an antimicrobial effect. | |
Deionized water. |
The product is produced in a small plastic bottle, which is packed in a cardboard box. The dispenser makes it easy to apply the product, avoiding excessive contact with the surface of the skin.
Blepharogel is a gelling substance. The volume of the bottle is 15 ml.
special instructions
The drug can be recommended for use not only for therapeutic and preventive purposes, but also for cosmetic and hygienic purposes:
- Before using it, you need to remove all remnants of medicinal or decorative cosmetics. The skin must be absolutely clean.
- It is most convenient to apply the gel with your fingertips - this way the product will be distributed as carefully and evenly as possible, and the risk of mechanical injury to the epithelial layer is minimized.
- If a person wears contact lenses, they must be removed before the procedure. You can put it on only 15 minutes after the procedure.
- For medicinal purposes, treatment is carried out according to the instructions described above until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.
The course of treatment is determined by the degree of the damaging effect and the stage of the pathology and on average is about 1–1.5 months.
For prevention purposes, the gel is applied before bedtime, every other day. To relieve the physical symptoms of fatigue, it is permissible to take the drug throughout the day, subject to sterility, cleanliness and hygiene.
For cosmetic procedures, before applying the composition, you must first treat the surface with a moisturizing or nourishing cream.
Then use a cotton sponge to spread the product in a thick layer around the eye area. Gently massage the mixture into the skin. Massage the wrinkle area especially carefully.
Before use, you should carefully read the instructions. Numerous reviews of Blefarogel No. 2 (gel 15 ml) indicate that the therapeutic effect of the product manifests itself within several days.
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pharmachologic effect
The main directions of action of the gel include relieving itching and inflammation, as well as destroying demodex mites. The product also helps normalize eyelash growth and restore the functional activity of the exocrine glands on the surface of the skin.
Against the background of its regular use, the functioning of the meibomian, sebaceous and sweat glands is normalized, preventing the appearance of traffic jams.
To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to use the gel during physiotherapeutic procedures, such as massage.
As a result, in a short period of time the patient can get rid of dry eye syndrome, fatigue and glandular dysfunction.
To achieve maximum effect, you can perform a massage with Blefarogel at home after consultation with a cosmetologist.
INDICATIONS
- Blepharitis of various etiologies. Blepharogel effectively copes with the inflammatory process caused by demodex.
- Barley. The drug can be used for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
- Additional protection of the mucous membrane, which has a calming effect in patients who spend a long time at the computer.
- Dry eye syndrome, including that developing due to the use of lenses.
- Relieving fatigue from the mucous membrane of the eye.
- Eyelash loss.
In addition, Blepharogel is used for wrinkles. It moisturizes the skin well and adds freshness.
The product exhibits high effectiveness when used as a means of enhancing the effect of physiotherapeutic procedures.
It is applied during electrophoresis, phonophoresis or magnetophoresis. Before starting the procedure, two drops of the product are dripped onto the surface of the eyelids and sensors are installed.
To avoid harm to your health, always read the instructions before using any product.
Dermatologist Azadeh Shirazi
Blefarogel 1 – instructions for use
Before applying Blepharogel, you need to remove your lenses, wipe off your makeup with lotion, and wash with warm water. The course of treatment with the gel is determined individually; it cannot be stopped until the manifestations of the disease disappear. Work order:
- Apply a little gel to your hand and spread evenly over your eyelid.
- Allow the product to absorb, performing circular massage movements. The duration of the procedure is at least 2 minutes. Movements should be gentle so as not to injure the skin of the eyelids.
- For chronic blepharitis, doctors should use the remedy in the morning and evening.
- To prevent eye diseases, the product is used once a day - before bedtime. This will help relieve eyelid fatigue, remove bags, smooth out facial wrinkles.
Blepharogel for wrinkles: application features
Before you start using the product, you must carefully study the instructions, which describe in detail all the key points.
- At the preparation stage, it is necessary to remove contact lenses from the eyes; their re-insertion is possible no earlier than 25 minutes. In addition, it is important to thoroughly cleanse the skin of any dirt or makeup residue. This will ensure better penetration of the product under the skin, improving the therapeutic effect. You can use a cleanser for this. At the cleansing stage, the eyelash line is also treated to remove flakes and dust. The skin can be steamed.
- Before application, prepare a glass applicator and wash your hands thoroughly. If a manual massage is performed, the fingers are thoroughly rubbed to keep them warm.
- After applying the product to the surface of the eyelids, perform a massage, making circular movements. Its average duration is from 1 to 2 minutes.
To correct wrinkles and improve skin tone around the eyes, the product is applied three times a day. The average course duration in this case should be up to 3 weeks.
In order to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, they are used in courses, with a one-month break.
Despite the fact that there are no direct indications for the use of Blepharogel for wrinkles, it is widely used to correct age-related changes. For this purpose, preference is given to Blepharogel 1 .
Skin rejuvenation is achieved due to the content of hyaluronic acid in the composition, it is this that allows you to retain water molecules, which, when lost from the skin, trigger the aging process.
But, it should be borne in mind that its content in the drug is small, so the therapeutic effect appears only at the initial stages of the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, the drug must be used for a long time.
Due to its good tolerability and low cost, it can be used for prophylactic purposes as a cosmetic product that moisturizes and smoothes the skin.
If you need correction of deep wrinkles, preference should be given to cosmetics with a high content of hyaluronic acid, and even better, if a person goes to a cosmetologist.
Dermatologist Jessica Krant
What is Blefarogel used for?
The product in question is a medicinal and cosmetic preparation. Blefarogel provides high-quality care for the skin of the eyelids, relieves itching, redness, irritation, and relieves the feeling of heaviness. During certain diseases, the medication cleanses the skin around the eyes from pathological crusts, moisturizes it and eliminates fatigue.
Main indications for using the gel:
- Inflammatory diseases of the eyelids.
- Dry eye syndrome.
- Barley (meibomite).
- Demodecosis.
- Blepharitis.
- Allergic conjunctivitis.
Ophthalmologists also recommend using the product for increased visual fatigue. The medication brings considerable benefit to people whose profession involves daily eye strain.
Differences between 1 and 2
The medicine is available in two versions - Blefarogel 1 and Blefarogel 2. There is an important difference between these forms of the product (in composition and indications for use).
The first type of drug is intended to eliminate unpleasant symptoms that take the form of dry eyes, a feeling of the presence of “sand” in them, and a burning sensation. The second type of product contains an additional component in the form of sulfur. This product has bactericidal and antimicrobial properties. That is why Blefarogel 2 is prescribed for the development of infectious processes in the organs of vision.
Advantages and disadvantages
People who have used Blepharogel for wrinkles around the eyes for cosmetic purposes mostly leave positive reviews. This is due to the advantages, among which are:
- A convenient release form that allows you to apply a small amount of gel to the eyelid area. This ensures economical consumption.
- Low cost. Unlike most products with a claimed cosmetological effect, Blefarogel has a low price, ensuring wide availability.
- Moisturizing and rejuvenating effect against the initial signs of aging.
The disadvantages include:
- the need for regular use over a long period of time;
- unexpressed effect when applied to deep wrinkles, which is explained by the low content of hyaluronic acid.
Advantages
During its application, the gel received well-deserved praise from both practicing ophthalmologists and patients using it, due to the following advantages:
- sulfur content, which is not found in most analog versions of the medicine, which significantly increases the range of therapeutic effects of the gel on the skin of the eyelids;
- low price - this makes the product financially accessible to any population group;
- a wide range of actions - in addition to the therapeutic effect, it has an additional effect on the skin, improves its quality and structural content;
- effectively fights age-related changes - eliminates puffiness and bags under the eyes, facial wrinkles;
- Absolutely natural ingredients in the composition do not require addiction and practically do not cause side effects.
Contraindications
Before treatment, it is imperative to exclude contraindications. This will allow you to avoid serious complications that worsen your health and aggravate the underlying disease.
The only contraindication to the use of Blefarogel is the increased sensitivity of the body to the components included in the composition.
To make sure there is no allergic reaction, just apply a small amount of gel to the back of the forearm and rub. Assess the condition of the skin and your well-being after a few minutes. In the absence of redness, itching, burning and swelling, its further use is possible.
If Blefarogel gets on the surface of the eye mucosa, itching and redness may develop.
Special treatment for such symptoms is not required, as they disappear on their own after a few minutes.
Despite the fact that the drug must be used with strict adherence to the instructions, no pathological reactions develop in case of an overdose.
Side effects and existing contraindications
In case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, undesirable reactions may develop, manifested by:
- redness of the skin of the eyelids;
- allergies.
If the product gets into the eyes, a short-term burning sensation may occur that goes away on its own within one to two minutes and does not require any treatment.
The main contraindication to the use of Blefarogel is individual intolerance to its composition. It is also undesirable to apply this product to the skin with pathologies such as eczema, dermatitis, and excessive lacrimation. During pregnancy and lactation, the product can be used only after the approval of a specialist.
Analogs (2 options)
Blepharogel for wrinkles around the eyes has an affordable price and positive reviews. But there are also analogues.
There are no absolute analogues with identical composition and similar mechanism of action on the pharmaceutical market.
The most popular remedies that can be used if you are intolerant to Blepharogel include:
- Demazol. The drug, like Blepharogel, can be used to treat demodicosis or rashes on the skin of the eyelids, which are caused by mites. Despite a similar anti-inflammatory effect, Demazol does not preserve youthful skin, so it does not eliminate wrinkles.
- Libriderm. The cosmetic product contains low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. Additional plant components additionally relieve inflammation and increase skin turgor. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it must be applied daily.
Precautionary measures
When using the drug, the following precautions must be observed:
- rub the product in gently so as not to injure or stretch the too thin and delicate skin around the eyes;
- prevent contact of the medication with optical lenses, and in order to prevent possible irritation, strictly maintain the time until they can be put on again;
- Use carefully if you are prone to allergic reactions;
- If, after repeated use of the composition, a burning sensation, itching or redness of the skin surface appears again, further use of the drug should be discontinued and try to replace it with an analogue.
Reviews
Both people and cosmetologists leave reviews about Blefarogel for wrinkles around the eyes. Referring to application experience, some of them express their opinions, for example:
ELENA, 38 YEARS OLD:
“In my practice, I often use Blepharogel to correct the first signs of skin aging.
Considering that the skin in the eye area is not only sensitive, but also thin, it is necessary to select a product with active ingredients that will not have an irritating effect. I gave preference to Blefarogel. The product is well tolerated and does not lead to allergic reactions or other side effects.”
SVETLANA, 39 YEARS OLD:
“I recommend using Blepharogel for wrinkles around the eyes at the first signs of aging.
As a result of application, I noticed a pronounced smoothing effect. The drug has an affordable price, and this is good news. Although the price is low, the product is effective. I like the result.
I suggested that my mom try it. She didn't notice a difference, even after using it for a long time. It probably all depends on age.”
Use of Blepharogel in cosmetology
Not only the result of external use of the drug, but also the safety of the procedures depends on the correct use of Blepharogel for cosmetic purposes.
Preparatory stage
To prepare your facial skin for applying Blepharogel, follow these steps in sequence:
- Clean your face of decorative cosmetics. To do this, use your usual tool. The fact is that when using Blefarogel over cosmetic products, there is a risk of irritation.
Before using Blafarogel, you should remove makeup
- Steam your skin. To do this, it will be enough to sit in the bath for a while or breathe in the steam (as with inhalation). In the latter case, it is recommended to add 2-3 drops of chamomile ether to the liquid used. Thanks to this point, Blefarogel will have the opportunity to penetrate the cells as deeply as possible and act more actively on them.
Chamomile essential oil, when used in a steam bath (inhalation), soothes the skin and relieves irritation.
Instructions for use
Blefarogel (both 1 and 2) for moisturizing and against wrinkles should be used in the same way. Instructions for using the facial skin product are as follows:
- Distribute the gel over your fingertips.
- Perform circular movements on the skin of the face or area around the eyes. It is recommended to massage the skin for 1–2 minutes. Apply the product in this way once a day, preferably early in the morning or 3-4 hours before bedtime.
When using Blepharogel, it is recommended to massage the skin along certain lines.
For the skin of the eyelids the product is used a little differently:
- Apply a little product to cotton swabs. This is necessary to ensure that the procedure is as safe as possible and that Blefarogel does not get on the mucous membranes of the eyes.
When using Blepharogel for eyelids, it is recommended to apply the product using a cotton swab
- Apply the device to the skin of the eyelids.
In both cases, there is no need to rinse off the drug. Also, you should not apply any other cosmetic products after the procedure for at least an hour for the product to work properly.
Duration and frequency of use
You can use the product continuously for 1.5–2 months. If you like the result and there are no unpleasant consequences, use the drug for 8–9 weeks. After this, you need to interrupt for at least the same period, and preferably for a longer time (up to 6 months). The fact is that the skin gets used to the active effects, which is why it stops responding to the drug properly. In addition, do not forget that the product still contains ingredients harmful to cell health, which is why long-term use of Blepharogel can lead to the opposite of the expected effect.
Video: using Blefarogel for the care of mature skin
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory phenomena (blepharitis of various origins, including demodicosis), for the treatment and prevention of dry eyes, styes. It will also be useful for relieving eye fatigue when wearing contact lenses for a long time.
The drug is recommended for daily care of eyelids during long-term work on the computer.
Analogs
Blepharogel has analogues that have identical pharmacological properties.
Among the most well-known substitutes:
- Dexodem phyto;
- Stop Demodex;
- Demazol;
- Demalan.
In any treatment, the main goal is to do no harm, that is, not to worsen the condition.
Therefore, if for some reason it is not possible to use Blefarogel, you should consult an ophthalmologist. The doctor will select the medicine that is most suitable for solving a particular problem.