On Instagram, a video is creating a buzz around the folds that frame the smile. A cosmetic nurse sticks two patches on each side of the nose before going to bed. When she wakes up, her nasolabial folds appear softened and the comments multiply.
They don’t disappear, but the smoothing effect is intriguing. Can these silicone patches really smooth out furrows or do they only provide a temporary trick, perfect for looking more rested in morning photos?
Why do nasolabial folds become marked when you wake up?
The nasolabial folds are these folds that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the lips. Over time, the skin loses volume, the tissues sag a little and these lines deepen, especially when expressions are marked.
At night, another factor matters: the way you sleep. When the face presses against the pillow, the area around the mouth wrinkles in the same place. After a restless night, these mechanical marks add to the existing folds and give the impression of a wrinkled face.
Silicone patches: the nighttime tip that promises to smooth
The viral trick relies on the occlusive power of silicone. By forming a film on the surface of the skin, the patch limits nighttime water loss. In the morning, the area is hydrated, more supple, more plump; the folds appear less deep.
These silicone patches have another advantage: they keep the area still. The groove can no longer fold against the pillow in the same place, which limits sheet marks. The result comes from this hydration plus immobilization duo, without lasting change in volumes.
Use silicone patches correctly on the nasolabial folds
To incorporate this tip in the evening, a few reflexes are enough: apply the patches to clean, dry skin, limit the care underneath to prevent them from slipping and place them along the furrow, keeping them on all night.
But here again, we keep in mind that the effect remains a simple boost. The furrows do not disappear and their deep structure does not move. Sensitive skin should watch for redness or itching and stop if the area reacts.
Do silicone patches really smooth nasolabial folds?
Above all, they reduce the appearance of furrows by improving surface hydration and limiting sleep creases. The skin appears plumper when you wake up, but the effect remains superficial and punctual.
How many nights does it take to see an effect on the nasolabial folds?
The principle is to offer a result after a single night: when the patches are removed. Smoothing and rebound are immediate, then fade during the day.
Are these silicone patches suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
Sensitive skin should watch for redness, warmth or itching under the patch and stop if irritation occurs. On very reactive or acne-prone skin, it is better to test on a small area first.
