Nowadays, almost every celebrity you know has their own line of classic eyelash extensions. Most of them do rigorous advertising but fail to give very important information on the safety of eyelash extensions. There are several risks that are associated with the inappropriate application of false eyelashes. Some of the most common risks include:
- Allergic
reactions which can either be mild or severe - Erosion
of the eyelid’s inner surface - Irritation
of the eyes resulting in redness - Swelling
up and inflammation - White
or yellow discharge - Permanent
or temporary loss of eyelashes
What Are The Main Health
Issues Associated With False
Eyelashes?
A
lot of people jump at the idea of applying false eyelashes without thinking the
whole thing through. The fact that a foreign substance is being applied to the
eyes means that you’re prone to irritation or infection.
Hygiene
is of vital importance starting from the time of application to the time of
removal. If the false eyelashes are exposed to bacteria, it results in
infections that cause blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and tearing.
Education
about eyelashes is very important if you want to keep your eyelashes healthy
and free of infection. Here is a list of some common types of eye infections:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
This
causes the eye to become red, itchy, and watery. Application of falsies in this condition
will only make the situation worse.
- Conjunctivitis
The
symptoms include red or pink eye and the infection is easily spread. Before the
application of false eyelashes,
get treated and ensure that the symptoms have cleared.
- Blepharitis
This
is a condition whereby the follicles of the natural eyelashes turn red and
become swollen. Application of false eyelashes causes the condition to get
worse.
- Demodex
This
infection is caused by eye mites that live inside the pores causing the eyes to
swell and become irritated.
- Stye
This
infection is characterized by redness accompanied by an inflammation that’s
quite painful.
How Can I Avoid Complications Associated
With False Eyelashes
The
simplest way to avoid the dangers associated with falsies is avoiding using them completely. There
are other safer options for giving you fuller and thicker lashes such as the
use of mascara. However, if you can’t avoid the false eyelashes altogether,
just apply them occasionally.
Another
way to minimize your risk of damaged eyelashes is to make sure that you get
them done by a certified beautician. You should also check to confirm that they
only use standard glue. Ask to see if the glue has formaldehyde which is an
allergen and potential carcinogen.
Lastly,
ensure that the beautician who fixes the lashes for you washes his/her hands
and wears gloves before attending to you.
Cleaning False Eyelashes
If
you intend to reuse your false eyelashes multiple times, clean them first and
they’ll as good as new. Here’s how they should be cleaned:
- Add
a tablespoon of liquid soap to a ¼ cup of lukewarm water. - Mix
thoroughly and then dip the eyelashes into the mixture. - Leave
the lashes to soak for about 30 seconds - Remove
the lashes and gently rub them till they’re clean - Hold
the false eyelashes until
they’re clean - Place
the lashes on a piece of paper towel and allow them to dry.
Conclusion
If
you’re not careful, the above-mentioned risks can result in permanent damage to
your eyelashes. It doesn’t matter how much it cost you to apply the faux lashes, the risks
still remain. Apart from the eyelashes glue that is used to apply false eyelashes, you should
also be very careful about eyelashes dyes, eyelashes adornments, and eyelashes
growth formulas.
If
after application you notice that the false eyelashes are causing irritation, see
a healthcare professional as soon as possible.