How Beauty Routines May End Up Damaging Your Eyes

The human eye is a delicate organ, and it can be damaged by even seemingly harmless products. For example, did you know that your makeup routine may end up damaging your eyes if you aren't careful? Here are some of the ways in which makeup may interfere with your eyes:

By Introducing Bacteria to Your Eyes

There are two main ways in which makeup may encourage the spread of germs that may harm your eyes. First, your makeup products may harm your eyes if you don't store them properly. For example, makeup tools such as brushes and eyelash curlers may gather dirt and bacteria and contaminate your eyes during application. Secondly, your makeup products may transfer germs into your eyes if you share it with other people, and it happens that one of these people already had an eye infection. Therefore, store your makeup products and tools in sanitary places and don't share them with others.

By Introducing Dangerous Chemicals To Your Eyes

The makeup products you use on your face are meant for your outer skin, around your eyes, but not on your actual eyes. Some of them contain chemicals or substances that can harm your eyes if they actually end up in your eyes. For example, makeup glue may damage the tear film on your eyes, which can dry up your eyes and affect your vision. To ensure that doesn't happen, make sure the makeup products don't actually touch your eyes. For example, you shouldn't apply your makeup while on the move (say in a moving car) because that increases the risk that something may happen and the makeup will touch your eyes.

By Triggering Allergic Reactions

Lastly, some people are allergic to some ingredients used in some makeup products. The problem is that there are so many makeup products, and a typical person has only used a fraction of them. This means you can develop a nasty allergic reaction after using a product containing substances to which you are allergic. Avoid this problem by sticking to products you have safely used; if you want to use a new product, try a little of it first on your skin to confirm that it doesn't give you allergic reactions.

Hopefully, you will be more careful with your makeup routine to avoid eye injuries. If you do develop an eye complication after using a new product, stop using it until you can get a diagnosis and treatment from an ophthalmologist.