NAVIGATING COSMETIC SAFETY: BEST PRACTICES FOR EYE MAKEUP APPLICATION
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Eye makeup is a key component of a great look, and false eyelashes, eyeliner and coloured contacts are all very popular nowadays. But did you know that improper makeup removal and dirty beauty tools can lead to serious eye problems?
In Australia, after discomfort and grit drove her to see an ophthalmologist, a 50-year-old woman admitted to not properly removing her mascara for 25 years. The doctor checked her eyelids and found numerous black dots that turned out to be calcified lumps of mascara, potentially causing permanent damage to her sight.
Did you know that your gorgeous eye makeup could increase your risk of keratitis, conjunctival lithiasis, dry eye syndrome, and more?
Eye makeup is a key component of a great look, and false eyelashes, eyeliner and coloured contacts are all very popular nowadays. But did you know that improper makeup removal and dirty beauty tools can lead to serious eye problems?
In Australia, after discomfort and grit drove her to see an ophthalmologist, a 50-year-old woman admitted to not properly removing her mascara for 25 years. The doctor checked her eyelids and found numerous black dots that turned out to be calcified lumps of mascara, potentially causing permanent damage to her sight.
Did you know that your gorgeous eye makeup could increase your risk of keratitis, conjunctival lithiasis, dry eye syndrome, and more?
HEAVY EYE MAKEUP: A THREAT TO EYE HEALTH?
One foreign study examined eye beauty tools for bacteria and found eyelash curlers contain more than 500,000 CFU (colony-forming units), including bacilli and gram-positive cocci (GPC), the most common culprits for eye infections. These bacteria can lead to irritations such as pinkeye, keratitis, and in more severe cases, temporary or permanent blindness.
One foreign study examined eye beauty tools for bacteria and found eyelash curlers contain more than 500,000 CFU (colony-forming units), including bacilli and gram-positive cocci (GPC), the most common culprits for eye infections. These bacteria can lead to irritations such as pinkeye, keratitis, and in more severe cases, temporary or permanent blindness.
COMMON EYE DISEASES CAUSED BY IMPROPER MAKE-UP
Does your habit of frequently wearing eye makeup lead you to experience itchy or gritty eyes, redness and swelling, difficulty opening your eyes, or even blurred vision? These are surprisingly common symptoms of health issues of poor eye makeup hygiene.
Does your habit of frequently wearing eye makeup lead you to experience itchy or gritty eyes, redness and swelling, difficulty opening your eyes, or even blurred vision? These are surprisingly common symptoms of health issues of poor eye makeup hygiene.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Not completely removing makeup, rubbing your eyes with your hands, using expired cosmetics, not cleaning your makeup tools, and sharing cosmetics – these bad habits can all introduce bacteria and irritants into your eyes, causing pain, redness, swelling and inflammation.
Eyelash Mites (Demodex)
Not thoroughly disinfecting tools used for false eyelashes can lead to cross-contamination by mites. What's more, some wearers put off washing their eyes for fear of lashes falling off, giving these mites ideal conditions to breed in the roots of their lashes. The excrement of these mites can cause redness, swelling and itching, and lead to an allergic reaction.
Allergic Reaction
The chemical ingredients of some cosmetics, such as fragrances and preservatives, may cause allergies, with eye redness, watering, swelling or inflammation as symptoms. Even cosmetics used daily can cause these reactions if they are expired or contaminated.
Dry Eye Syndrome
If oil-secreting glands at the lash base are blocked by cosmetics, the eye will not be able to maintain its tear layer. The result is dry eyes, sensitivity to air, light and stimuli, temporarily blurred vision, and other issues, which can affect eye health.
Keratitis
Mascara wands and eyeliners improperly used can scratch the cornea and cause infection, as can poor quality cosmetic contact lenses that put the colour layer in direct contact with the cornea.
Conjunctival Lithiasis
Mascara and eyeliner residue can build up inside the eyelids and block the tear ducts, causing irritation, discomfort and abrasions to the cornea. If these deposits (often white or yellow) worsen, they can cause permanent damage and require surgical removal.
Blepharitis (Crusty Eyelid)
Tiny glands at the base of the eyelashes release a thin oil to protect the tear layer. When heavy makeup isn't removed, it can mix with this oil and block these glands, causing blepharitis and making it difficult to open the affected eye.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Not completely removing makeup, rubbing your eyes with your hands, using expired cosmetics, not cleaning your makeup tools, and sharing cosmetics – these bad habits can all introduce bacteria and irritants into your eyes, causing pain, redness, swelling and inflammation.
Allergic Reaction
The chemical ingredients of some cosmetics, such as fragrances and preservatives, may cause allergies, with eye redness, watering, swelling or inflammation as symptoms. Even cosmetics used daily can cause these reactions if they are expired or contaminated.
Eyelash Mites (Demodex)
Not thoroughly disinfecting tools used for false eyelashes can lead to cross-contamination by mites. What's more, some wearers put off washing their eyes for fear of lashes falling off, giving these mites ideal conditions to breed in the roots of their lashes. The excrement of these mites can cause redness, swelling and itching, and lead to an allergic reaction.
Dry Eye Syndrome
If oil-secreting glands at the lash base are blocked by cosmetics, the eye will not be able to maintain its tear layer. The result is dry eyes, sensitivity to air, light and stimuli, temporarily blurred vision, and other issues, which can affect eye health.
Keratitis
Mascara wands and eyeliners improperly used can scratch the cornea and cause infection, as can poor quality cosmetic contact lenses that put the colour layer in direct contact with the cornea.
Blepharitis (Crusty Eyelid)
Tiny glands at the base of the eyelashes release a thin oil to protect the tear layer. When heavy makeup isn't removed, it can mix with this oil and block these glands, causing blepharitis and making it difficult to open the affected eye.
Conjunctival Lithiasis
Mascara and eyeliner residue can build up inside the eyelids and block the tear ducts, causing irritation, discomfort and abrasions to the cornea. If these deposits (often white or yellow) worsen, they can cause permanent damage and require surgical removal.
TOP 10 EYE CARE TIPS FOR MAKEUP LOVERS
If you don’t want cosmetics to affect your eye health, say goodbye to those bad habits and learn to take better care of your eyes, starting now.
If you don’t want cosmetics to affect your eye health, say goodbye to those bad habits and learn to take better care of your eyes, starting now.
1. Check Ingredients and Expiry Dates
Before you buy, check for known irritants and allergens. In particular, avoid eye makeup with glitter or other flake-prone products, which can get under the eyelids and cause inflammation. Remember that liquid cosmetics are generally only good for three months after opening. Don’t forget to check dates on products you already own: even with proper care, over time ingredients deteriorate and bacteria accumulate.
Before you buy, check for known irritants and allergens. In particular, avoid eye makeup with glitter or other flake-prone products, which can get under the eyelids and cause inflammation. Remember that liquid cosmetics are generally only good for three months after opening. Don’t forget to check dates on products you already own: even with proper care, over time ingredients deteriorate and bacteria accumulate.
2. Choose High-Quality Cosmetic Contact Lenses
In quality cosmetic contact lenses, the colour is usually layered in the middle of the lens so that the pigment does not come into direct contact with the eye, reducing the risk to the cornea.
In quality cosmetic contact lenses, the colour is usually layered in the middle of the lens so that the pigment does not come into direct contact with the eye, reducing the risk to the cornea.
3. Don’t Share Cosmetics
Avoid in-store samples, and don’t share cosmetics and makeup tools with friends, to avoid also sharing bacteria and mites.
Avoid in-store samples, and don’t share cosmetics and makeup tools with friends, to avoid also sharing bacteria and mites.
4. Remove Makeup Completely Before Going to Bed
No matter how tired you are, remember to remove all of your makeup before sleeping. Use cotton swabs to wipe around the roots of your eyelashes and the corners of your eyes. Leave no residue that might block pores and tear gland secretion.
No matter how tired you are, remember to remove all of your makeup before sleeping. Use cotton swabs to wipe around the roots of your eyelashes and the corners of your eyes. Leave no residue that might block pores and tear gland secretion.
5. When Removing Mascara, Wipe Outwards
Eyeliner and mascara can both be difficult to remove, but never rub your eyes with force. First, use a cotton swab dipped in artificial tears and wipe outward from the root of the eyelashes to moisten them. Then use a makeup remover, again wiping outward.
Eyeliner and mascara can both be difficult to remove, but never rub your eyes with force. First, use a cotton swab dipped in artificial tears and wipe outward from the root of the eyelashes to moisten them. Then use a makeup remover, again wiping outward.
6. Store Cosmetics Correctly
Cosmetics deteriorate faster when exposed to heat and humidity. To extend their shelf life, store them in a cool and dark place.
Cosmetics deteriorate faster when exposed to heat and humidity. To extend their shelf life, store them in a cool and dark place.
7. Choose Your Beauty Salon Carefully
Do not patronize beauty salons with poor hygiene and lax disinfection practices, to minimize your risk of cross-infection for eye diseases or eyelash mites.
Do not patronize beauty salons with poor hygiene and lax disinfection practices, to minimize your risk of cross-infection for eye diseases or eyelash mites.
8. Moisturize Your Eyes
If you wear contact lenses, look into options that keep your eyes moist, and carry artificial tears with you to properly moisturize your eyes regularly.
If you wear contact lenses, look into options that keep your eyes moist, and carry artificial tears with you to properly moisturize your eyes regularly.
9. Keep Your Hands and Tools Clean
Wash your hands before applying and removing makeup to avoid getting bacteria or makeup into your eyes. Remember to clean, disinfect and replace your makeup tools regularly.
Wash your hands before applying and removing makeup to avoid getting bacteria or makeup into your eyes. Remember to clean, disinfect and replace your makeup tools regularly.
10. Get Annual Eye Exams
If you tend to wear eye makeup for long periods of time, make an appointment for a professional eye examination as a start towards caring for the overall health of your eyes
If you tend to wear eye makeup for long periods of time, make an appointment for a professional eye examination as a start towards caring for the overall health of your eyes
EYE HEALTH CARE AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
If you often wear eye makeup but haven’t had an exam in a while, or if you have dry eyes, blurred vision, or light sensitivity, you should get a professional eye health examination as soon as possible.
Puyi Optical is equipped with a professional slit lamp, ZEISS VisuScout (fundus camera), Visuplan (eye pressure test) and other advanced eye examination instruments that make analysis quick, detailed and reliable. We offer a comprehensive understanding of your eye health, and can provide you with suitable lens solutions and eye protection suggestions to address any concerns you have.
Take care of your eye health! Get checked early and often!
EYE HEALTH CARE AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
If you often wear eye makeup but haven’t had an exam in a while, or if you have dry eyes, blurred vision, or light sensitivity, you should get a professional eye health examination as soon as possible.
Puyi Optical is equipped with a professional slit lamp, ZEISS VisuScout (fundus camera), Visuplan (eye pressure test) and other advanced eye examination instruments that make analysis quick, detailed and reliable. We offer a comprehensive understanding of your eye health, and can provide you with suitable lens solutions and eye protection suggestions to address any concerns you have.
Take care of your eye health! Get checked early and often!