Here’s a dermatologist’s advice for an eye area as plump as a baby’s butt

After the roll of tinfoil, which helps to neutralize the static electricity of the hair, another habitué of the kitchen drawers is about to enter beauty routines, and more particularly those dedicated to facial care: the transparent film ! Yes, this plastic material, already used in hairdressing salons to scan and in beauty centers to optimize some body treatments, could also have advantages for our beautiful face. We explain.

Transparent film, the beauty make-up for a well hydrated eye area

In a video posted a few days ago on her TikTok account, the dermatologist Shereene Idriss, followed by more than 110,000 subscribers, responded to a skin problem encountered by the very popular content creator Mikayla Nogueira: dehydrated eye area. And the advice from the health professional to regain smooth and plump skin is amazing!

In fact, to take advantage of all the benefits of her eye contour treatment or moisturizer, and to maximize its effects on skin quality, Shereene Idriss recommends applying a good dose of product to this area, then applying a piece of cling film on top before letting it sit for about fifteen minutes.

By creating a waterproof barrier and trapping heat, the stretch film will allow for a better absorption rate of the product and its active ingredients by the skin. This is the principle of occlusal therapy, which can be used to treat several common skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and chronic hand dermatitis.

A beauty tip that is easy to try and which, according to the dermatologist, gives excellent results! But be careful not to abuse it: transparent film is a disposable product that is not very ecological, derived from petrochemicals, and which has a good chance of ending its long life in the oceans. Reusable bandages, like those from Seasonly (€28 for both) or P.Lab Beauty (€20 for both), are a more environmentally friendly alternative, and are just as effective!

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