Many cosmetics came to us from pharmacology, but sometimes to improve the appearance you can use the medicines bought in the pharmacy directly. And the question in this case is not about specialized face care preparations. For example, heparin ointment can be used against wrinkles and bruises under the eyes.
What is heparin ointment useful for the face?
Heparin ointment refers to local anticoagulants. This means that the drug dilates the vessels in the area where it is applied. This improves blood circulation, inflammation and swelling. As the influx of blood accelerates, metabolism also becomes faster, the regeneration of deep layers of the skin occurs and the restoration of the walls of the arteries and veins. These properties can really come in handy in cosmetology!
In medicine, heparin ointment is used to treat diseases such as:
- thrombosis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- varicosity ;
- hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids;
- bruises and bruises.
It will be logical to assume that the most effective use of the drug in facial care will be the use of heparin ointment under the eyes. With its help you can quickly remove bags and bruises under the eyes. It is also useful for treating hematomas. But against the wrinkles of heparin ointment is practically powerless - with its help you can eliminate puffiness and improve blood circulation in tissues, due to which the complexion and skin relief improves, but against the age-related changes the drug is not effective.
Contraindications to the use of heparin ointment
This means in the traditional sphere of application has practically no contraindications - it is an individual intolerance and deep thrombosis of large veins. But for cosmetic purposes to use heparin ointment should be very cautious. The drug should not be applied to wounds and cuts, and too close to the eyes. If you want to eliminate bruises and bags under the eyes , apply the remedy on the line of the eye sockets of the skull from below and under the eyebrow in the upper part of the eyelids. If the ointment has caused you a burning sensation - immediately wash it off with water.
The rules for the use of heparin ointment for face care can be summarized as follows:
- Apply the product as thinly as possible, avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
- Use the ointment no more than once a day.
- Take care that the course of application of heparin ointment does not exceed 7-10 days. After this, it is necessary to make a break for at least a month.
- It is better not to use the drug courses, but use once, if you have an acute need to get rid of bruises, large bruises or strong swelling.