How to Prevent Makeup Related Eye Health Problems?
For many people beauty is a thing and often people spend a great amount of money, time and effort for it. But when makeup is not applied in the right manner on the eye area, it can cause issues later. Eyes are indeed sensitive, so people should be very careful before applying anything there. Not doing so can bring gruesome effects to the eyes like infections, allergies or others and it can make you visit an eye doctor.
Eye Infection
If you develop an eye infection, you should stop wearing eye makeup at that time immediately. Makeup on red and puffy eyes will not look good. You can avoid this following some basic tips and implementing those in your make up routine.
Do not use make up more than the recommended time as it can cause bacteria and fungus. You should discard products as per manufacturer’s recommendation. For an example, change your mascara every three months. You can write the purchase date on the packaging. It will help you to remember the date. Regularly clean your brushes and sponges to keep bacteria accumulation away. If you get an eye infection, discard using all eye makeup products to stop further deterioration.
You must not use testing products on the counter as they are one of the most effective resources of infection as many people use them. Conjunctivitis is one of the most spread eye diseases transmitted via makeup. In this infection, the inner surface of the eyelid covering membrane gets an inflammation along with the outer surface. You can reduce this transmission risk by use disposable applicators. Though, you must wipe the cosmetic containers between the uses.
If you store products in right manner it will give you safety. According to FDA recommendation, storing eye makeup products below 85-degree F is safe, otherwise higher temperatures will be harmful.
Stay Away from Allergies
All reactions are not an infection, it could be allergies. Common allergens present in cosmetic products are nickel, iron oxide etc.
Eye Health Issues Due to Makeup
Scratched Cornea–Incorrect application method of an eyeliner or mascara can accidentally scratch your cornea.
Conjunctivitis-An expired product or if that is not concealed, it can cause bacterial growth and contaminate the product. On applying such products, an eye can get conjunctivitis.
Avoiding Makeup Related Eye Problems
Do not share your make up product with anyone else. That is how you can prevent other person’s bacteria to reach your eyes.
Stop applying eyeliner to the inner lash line.
Stop using blunt eyeliner pencil, always sharpen and use for precise application.
Each eye makeup product has an expiry date.In an expired product, bacteria can easily grow. As most of the eye products are creamy or liquid, bacteria growth is easier. If the eye makeup has started changing the colors.
If you are caught by an eye infection yet after following all the tips and recommendations, visit your eye doctor earliest at Korber Eye Care.
**Disclaimer: The above post should not substitute medical advice nor does it create a patient-doctor relationship.