{"id":17973,"date":"2021-10-20T19:12:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T19:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17973"},"modified":"2021-10-20T19:12:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T19:12:20","slug":"using-eye-makeup-safely","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/using-eye-makeup-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Eye Makeup Safely\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does makeup irritate your eyes?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eye makeup is commonly worn to accentuate the eyes. For some people though, eye makeup causes burning, itching and tearing\u2014 all common symptoms of dry eye syndrome.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you think your eye makeup is causing dry eye symptoms, there are things you can do to alleviate your discomfort.<\/p>\n

Below are some tips to help you protect your eyes from irritation, so you can wear your eye makeup with confidence.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Read packaging labels carefully<\/b><\/h2>\n

Only use products that have been approved by the FDA.<\/p>\n

FDA regulates cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Under this law, cosmetics must not be adulterated or misbranded. They must be safe for consumers and properly labeled.<\/p>\n

Many stores sell products that are not labeled\u2014 so beware, not all makeup pencils are eyeliners, and not all tubes with applicators are mascara.<\/p>\n

If a makeup product is not labeled, keep it far away from your sensitive eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Keep your eye makeup products clean<\/b><\/h2>\n

Always wash your hands and face before applying makeup.<\/p>\n

This will help to keep your makeup and applicators clean and germ free. It\u2019s also a good idea to sanitize your brushes after each use or sharpen your eyeliner prior to using it.<\/p>\n

2. Only apply makeup to the outside of your eyes<\/b><\/h2>\n

If glands in your eyelids become blocked, this can result in severe dry eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n

Eye makeup applied to the inner lids can cause a buildup of debris and clog the tiny meibomian glands<\/a> that line the inside of your upper and lower eyelids.<\/p>\n

These glands secrete nourishing oils that keep your tear film healthy and eyes comfortable and keeping them clear and open is essential for your tear quality.<\/p>\n

Contact an eye doctor near you if you<\/a> wear makeup and experience any eye pain or irritation.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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