What You Can Do To Protect Your Eyes
So does all this mean we have to give up eye makeup entirely? Of course not! We just need to be careful around our eyes. Here are a few things you can do to keep your eyes healthy while looking your best:
Keep an eye on the expiration dates of your makeup, particularly mascara and eye liner. Old makeup is much more likely to cause infection than new makeup, so keep yours up-to-date!
Make sure to use clean brushes to apply your makeup.
Avoid putting eyeliner on your waterline. Even if you have a steady hand and never poke yourself in the eye applying it, that’s a lot of foreign material you’re putting right next to your tear film!
Never share makeup or applicators. No matter how close you are with your friends, you don’t want bacteria from their mascara wands in your eyes!
Only buy color contacts from legitimate vendors that require a prescription. You need this for the unique size and shape of your eyes, even if you don’t wear corrective lenses.
Come To Us For Help
Before you step in front of the mirror to put on your makeup tomorrow morning, make sure your beauty routine isn’t coming at the possible expense of your eye health. If you have any questions about the products you’re using, feel free to bring them along to your next appointment so we can take a look! And if you’ve been experiencing any swelling, redness, or other unpleasant eye symptoms, don’t wait to come see us!
We have the most beautiful patients!
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The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
