Termojel Reusable Hot and Cold Eye Mask, Microwave or Freezer
Description
A reusable compress eye mask that can be used warm or cold, so one product covers both.
For warmth, microwave for 30 seconds or submerge in hot water for 10 minutes. For cold, place in the freezer for one to two hours. No special equipment is needed either way, and it can be reused indefinitely.
Warm compresses are commonly used for tired, dry eyes and sinus pressure. Cold is generally used for eye strain and swelling.
Do not heat beyond the stated time, and always test the temperature against your inner wrist before putting it on your face. Check with your care team before applying heat or cold, particularly if you have reduced sensation, skin changes from radiation, or swelling.
Why It Matters
What makes a compress useful is that it asks nothing of you. No prescription, no appointment, no conversation. Thirty seconds in the microwave or a couple of hours in the freezer, and you have it whenever you need it.
The warm and cold options cover different days, and it is reusable, so it stays in the freezer or the drawer rather than being something you have to remember to reorder.
A reusable compress eye mask that can be used warm or cold, so one product covers both.
For warmth, microwave for 30 seconds or submerge in hot water for 10 minutes. For cold, place in the freezer for one to two hours. No special equipment is needed either way, and it can be reused indefinitely.
Warm compresses are commonly used for tired, dry eyes and sinus pressure. Cold is generally used for eye strain and swelling.
Do not heat beyond the stated time, and always test the temperature against your inner wrist before putting it on your face. Check with your care team before applying heat or cold, particularly if you have reduced sensation, skin changes from radiation, or swelling.
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