Like usual, my package came in yesterday, I open it up as soon as I get in the door, like always. I get the package open, mind you I have never officially had a gel pack eye mask, I have always just used either a hot or cold rag. I put this thing on my face, you know, just to make sure it fits and all. I may or may not have pretended I was blind for a second and scared my dogs. Shame on me, but that's what happened.After that little bit of madness and chaos, I stuck one pack in the freezer, and put some water on to boil for the hot testing. By the time my water was boiling, the one in the freezer was almost completely solid so I took it out and hung it up by the "S" hanger provided in the packaging. I let my second gel pack soak in the hot water for 5 minutes because I didn't want it to burn my face off potentially.
Now, all the conditions are right, the moon and earth are aligned in a way that potentially I am not going to scar myself for life over some ridiculously hot gel pack on my face, but hey, I could follow it up with a really cold one after? Maybe it was designed this way, but none-the-less I move forward with this testing.I decided to do the hot first, just in case something did go wrong, I could spend the day with the cold one on my face. The cloth mask part surprising was a great barrier from the heat and made it just right. I sighed with relief that I didn't have to go to the hospital or admit that I often make poor life choices. I laid there for the 10 minutes in which the instructions tell you to lay there. I almost fell asleep from the warm and (as described) soothing effects.
Now on to the cold! I almost wasn't ready for this.. did I mention that I put it back in the refrigerator while I was doing this, to keep the gel fluid but not rock hard. Well, I did...so in goes the cold pack. Again, the cloth barrier made it bearable to keep on the eyes and actually was soothing for my eyes in which have been straining the last few day. As I laid there for my allotted 10 minutes, I thought about all the things that I could use this for; Headaches, Sinus Pressure, Black Eye (lord don't let me get one of those), and the list could go on, Bee Sting to the face because that's how we roll around here. Seriously, the bee and wasp situation is a problem.Alas, my 10 minutes of relaxation came to end and I have to say it was really great. I felt refreshed, soothed and kinda sleepy. I think that if you or anyone you know suffer from headaches due to eye strain or seasonal allergies, are prone to accidents or anything dealing with the head, this would be great. Also, the gel can be used as just an ice pack or heat pack to sooth other parts of your body.
In conclusion, I love this pack. I am glad that I can finally say I officially have one and will use it proudly. As usual, I did get this product for a discount to review, but all opinions are my own.You can get yours Here
