Herbal Eye (and Body) Pack Eye Bags are soft flaxseed-filled pillows
that feel like magic to sore, tired eyes. The 9"x3"
satin covered bags can be used at room temperature, as a cold
pack or heated slightly for penetrating warmth. You'll wonder
how you ever managed without one. Be sure to visit the FAQs below
and find answers to common questions about Hugs and their care.
Hugs
work great for:
Eye strain/tired eyes
Child
owies, stings & bites
Swollen eyes
PMS, pregnancy, postpartum & breastfeeding comfort
Sun/Overheat relief
Cooled or heated relief
Room temp. aromatherapy
Sinus congestion
Headaches & migraines
Stress and insomnia
$11.99
each
bas1506
Available
in four scents: Lavender (contains lavender) currently out of stock
Rose & Chamomile (contains rose, chamomile & lavender)
Herbal Mint (contains rosemary & peppermint)
Natural (unscented, just straight grain)
Care
and more:
Visit the FAQs below and find answers to common questions about
Hugs and their care.
Disclaimer:
Herbal Hugs™ contain wheatseed, flaxseed, various herbs
and essential oils. Herbal Hugs™ and the Balter Catalogue
Company are in no way responsible for any allergic reaction to
the bags as sold. If any problems occur during use of the Hugs,
please discontinue use and consult your physician. Herbal Hugs™
and the Balter Catalogue Company are not responsible for any injury
incurred by misuse of these products. The heating and cooling
instructions included with the Hugs should always be consulted
before use and followed closely. See our FAQs below.
To ensure the long life of your Hug, here's a few tips in caring
for it:
Keep your Hug in a sealed bag between uses to keep the herbs smelling
fresh longer;
Store
your Hug in a dark, cool place between uses;
When
cooling in the refrigerator or freezer, make sure the Hug is in
a sealed plastic bag to avoid picking up food/freezer odours;
When
you notice the moisture on the outside of the bag decreasing when
you heat the Hug, add a small dish of water in the microwave with
the Hug to reduce the chance of scorching;
Do
not wash the Hug, use a damp cloth to surface clean;
If
you have pets, do not leave the Hug lying around. They like them
too and will often steal the Hug to their favourite spot;
What's
in a Hug?
A Herbal Hug contains a blend of wheatseed, flaxseed and dried
herbs. The grain is certified cleaned, however there is a chance
that there are small amounts of other seeds in the grain. The
fabric we use is satin for the eye bags and polar fleece for the
rest of the Hugs.
How
do they work?
The blend of grains that we use is one that was extensively researched
to ensure a long lasting heat with excellent scent retention.
The flaxseed is an oil seed which when used by itself can heat
up very quickly and get to a temperature where it can burn skin.
The wheatseed on the other hand takes longer to heat but people
loose patience and will often burn a totally wheat filled bag.
When combined in the right proportions, however, the flaxseed
heats up fast and transfers that heat to the wheat, ensuring that
your bag will have a longer lasting thermal ability over almost
all the other bags in the market.
As
the bag is heated the scent from the herbal content is released
and you get a wonderful herbal scent to go with the thermal therapy,
something we call aromathermotherapy.
How
do I heat a Hug? Do I need a microwave?
A microwave is the best method of heating a Hug, but you can heat
them in an oven as well. You just need to pay closer attention
to the heating process.
Using
a Microwave: The first time you heat a Hug we suggest going very
slowly and in increments. Starting at 50% power, heat it for 2
minutes for a Pack or Wrap, or 30 seconds for a Baby Hug or Eye
Bag. See how hot it gets. Then continue heating it by adding 1
minute or 30 second intervals for the Packs & Wraps; 10 seconds
for the Baby Hugs & Eye Bags. Keep doing this until it's at
a temperature you're comfortable with. Remember the accumulated
time and then next time you heat the Hug you'll know how long
to put it in for. Be sure to read about moisture on the Hug, below.
Using
an Oven: Set your oven on low heat. Wrap your Hug in tin foil,
and place on a wire rack or cookie sheet. You'll have to pay close
attention to the time the Hug remains in the oven as your chances
of burning it due to inattention will be quite high. When the
Hug is hot enough for you, make note of the time and temperature
you used and mark it down for future reference. Be sure to read
about moisture on the Hug, below.
It
is best to heat a Hug only when it is at room temperature. If
the Hug is still warm when re-heating, remember to take that into
account and reduce the time on the microwave/oven accordingly
so you don't burn it.
Why
does it say to heat at 50% power on a microwave?
There are many thermal packs out there that say to microwave on
high heat but we don't recommend it. By heating at 50% heat you
are taking better care of your Hug and extending it's life. You
lessen the chances of burning it by doing a slow, gradual heat
rather than a fast and hot heat.
Why
is the fleece wet/damp when I heat it?
The content of your Hug is grain seed which has a certain amount
of residual moisture in it. That condensation on the outside of
your Hug means the grain is fresh. When you begin to notice that
moisture decreasing on the surface of your Hug, add a small dish
of water to the microwave when you heat it. As the grain dries
out it is easier to scorch. By adding the dish of water you reduce
that chance. You can wipe the moisture off Hug before using, or
leave it as is for penetrating moist heat.
My
Hug smells terrible after I heated it. What happened?
If your Hug smells foul, like burnt popcorn or worse, that means
you've overheated the bag and burned the contents. There is no
way to fix this problem and remove that smell. If you have a compost
heap, you can open the bag and add the contents to your compost;
dispose of the fabric as you see fit.
My
eye bag smells like a bad freezer when I cooled it. What happened?
When you place your Hug in the freezer you need to seal it in
a plastic bag. Otherwise it picks up the odours of the freezer.
Depending on how badly it smells, you may be able to leave it
out, uncovered and see if the smell dissipates. It may take a
few days. If it fades but not entirely you can use the Scent Kisses
to re-scent the Hug then seal it in a plastic bag for a week or
so. That should remove any of the lingering odours.
My
Hug doesn't smell as nice as it used to. Can I revive the scent?
As the scent in the Hugs is based solely on herbs, they will eventually
fade. You can lengthen the duration of the herbs by taking good
care of your Hug as per the Special Care Tips. You can revive
the Hug to a degree by adding a few drops of the appropriate Scent
Kiss and sealing the Hug in a bag for a week or so. Or you can
add a drop or two of Scent Kisses each time you use the Hug. Heat/cool
the Hug then add a drop or two right on the surface & enjoy.
