I need heat, preferably moist, for inflamed eyelids, and I really don't want to go the washcloth route. Will this work?
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Possibly, but hating it up the full 90 seconds will probably be too hot for your eyes. Also, this heating pad will probably cover your entire face, perhaps making it hard to breathe.
1692877
I wouldn't try it. This is too heavy to wear on your face and it gets too hot for the eyes. Maybe you could find it in a smaller size? Then I would not heat it as long as the instructions say to and you may have to let it cool a little before you put it on your eyes.
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I never used this item for eyelids, so I don't have any idea. I would think it would be too warm for your eyes.
487854
It works very well for me for under eye wrinkles, but be very careful not to get it in your eyes.
1542455
Never tried it. Tends to make the skin a bit dry. Will try it tonight followed by eye cream and if you want I'll let you know.
2020594
Interesting question....I've read several reviews about moisture with this product. I can't explain it, but there is moisture, just not enough to require a seal or anything else. Perhaps it's the material that is used inside....but when I heat it in the microwave it feels slightly moist; just not a lot. But it works!!! Geez, anything was better for us besides that wet washcloth. :-)
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I wouldn't recommend using it straight to shrink baggies under your eyes. I even diluted it with water and soaked a clean rag in it, then layed it over my face and around my eyes were sort of irritated and inflamed afterwards. Still love it as it does wonders for my acne, which nothing else seems to help.
753001
Yes, this is moist heat. It is very (temporarily, since it needs reheating periodically) comfortable and helpful for my cervical arthritis and disk degeneration which causes muscle spasms in my neck. I wake up very stiff and sore and the moist heat feels wonderful. I've worn it under my scarf to walk outside in the winter. The shape and size is pretty good for a universal heating pad that fits the neck comfortably and the Velcro straps needed simple adjusting (on my sewing machine) to get it to fit my slim neck more snugly, but this is actually a very well designed and easy to use product. 2 minutes in the microwave. Almost heaven. This is moist heat which covers the neck and the base of the neck, but not the shoulders.
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Yes, you can. A lot of times I just put the cream on, wait a few minutes, and then put my night clothes on and it works. I can really feel the burn. Just remember to wash your hands afterwards or at least rinse them long enough to get the cream off. You don't want that stuff in your eye or something.
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As a barber I've used a hot towel warmer for years. My preferred method is to fold the towel twice over, wet it, roll it, and wring it out, then put in the warmer. Without wringing it out it would be too hot and drippy. Dry it wouldn't hold it's heat once out. Plus... This isn't the sort of towel warmer to use for say... Warming a bath towel. More of a hand, neck, or face towel warmer. Hope that was helpful
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I can say yes. I do use it directly on my eye lids, with nurse and doctor approval. I am on hospice, with a laundry list of very serious illness, and longer list of medications, and suffer with some severe dry skin, including my face - and my eyes are often very dry and so badly that the lids stick to the inner eye. So, I apply it directly to my eye lids, gently rubbing it in from inner to outer lid - and it is helpful and has provided me with a measure of relief. So yes. You can use this safely on your eyes and around your eyes. I am careful not to get it in my eyes, but have gotten a bit in the corner but no problem. So... I can say yes. I do use it directly on my eye lids, with nurse and doctor approval. I am on hospice, with a laundry list of very serious illness, and longer list of medications, and suffer with some severe dry skin, including my face - and my eyes are often very dry and so badly that the lids stick to the inner eye. So, I apply it directly to my eye lids, gently rubbing it in from inner to outer lid - and it is helpful and has provided me with a measure of relief. So yes. You can use this safely on your eyes and around your eyes. I am careful not to get it in my eyes, but have gotten a bit... » Read More I can say yes. I do use it directly on my eye lids, with nurse and doctor approval. I am on hospice, with a laundry list of very serious illness, and longer list of medications, and suffer with some severe dry skin, including my face - and my eyes are often very dry and so badly that the lids stick to the inner eye. So, I apply it directly to my eye lids, gently rubbing it in from inner to outer lid - and it is helpful and has provided me with a measure of relief. So yes. You can use this safely on your eyes and around your eyes. I am careful not to get it in my eyes, but have gotten a bit in the corner but no problem. So... « Show Less
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I had a very bad reaction to this and sent it back for refund. I know what it says but domething made my eyes kids very red, dry and burning, not good for such a delicate area. I would advise Birghese eye lifting serum, it us the best and actually heals and cools your sensitive tissue.
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This is a very light weight lotion, when I put it under my eyes and around the eye, I try to apply on my skin and not in my eye, but it would probably burn if you put it on your contact lens or in your eye, but if you apply to just the skin, and wash your hands before you put your contacts on, it will probably be ok, Im not a Opthalmologist or dermatologist so I am not giving a medical opinion.
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No because it dries too quickly. It says keep away from heat and flame and do not inhale avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing
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None as far as I know. I agree with Kay. It not only brightens the whites of your eyes, but if you read the ingredients, you'll see it has a mild analgesic in it for burning & itching. It will stain fabric & even face. You don't need much & keep a Q-tip available for if there's a little spill over. Once you get the hang of it, you will be a fellow devotee!!!
563251
I'm sure it can be heated. I just put drops directly on my skin. Back of neck and temples before bed for insomnia.
1628194
For gentle and hydrating, I'm not sure this is the right product for what you describe. Have you tried coconut oil or Borage oil? Regular coconut oil that you use for cooking, etc. will do the trick. Take a small amount of either coconut oil or Borage oil and gently apply around your eye; all natural and contains no harsh chemicals. That's my opinion.
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You can use moist towels only way heat will be held if towel is dry they will be useless. Also the UV light is a dry heat sanitizer for tools and implements
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Definitely. I use this at nite because my eyes dry as I sleep. You might want to try Gen Teal Gel Drops too. I use the drops in daytime when my eyes feel dry & scratchy. My eye dr recommended this product & it has worked better for me than any other drops. Hope it works well for you.