Don’t do this: 5 makeup mistakes that lead to serious eye problems
How not to do makeup to avoid harming your eyes (photo: Freepik)
Some makeup mistakes can harm your eyes and even lead to blindness. To avoid negative consequences, it is necessary to apply cosmetics very carefully and avoid common mistakes, according to The Sun.
Ophthalmologist Nimmi Mistry revealed the five most common mistakes and what can happen if you continue to make them.
Doing makeup on the go
Applying makeup on the train, bus, or subway is a common practice for many.
This seemingly simple habit can have terrible consequences for your eyesight.
In particular, public places have many bacteria on seats and handrails.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that can cause serious eye infections, especially in people who wear contact lenses or have weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of this type of infection include:
- Pain
- Redness
- Blurry vision
- Ulcers
Sleeping with makeup on
This can lead to corneal scratches, and rubbing your eyes in the morning can only make the situation worse.
Once the cornea is damaged, bacteria and fungi can more easily penetrate the eye, leading to infection.
If not treated promptly, these infections can cause blood vessels to grow in the cornea, resulting in scarring.
Additionally, if you do not regularly clean your makeup brushes, you can introduce infections.
It's important to thoroughly remove all makeup and use products that are safe for the eyes.
Not cleaning brushes
Using cosmetic products leads to significant microbial contamination, and the presence of pathogenic organisms poses a potential health risk.
Dirty brushes can cause bacterial conjunctivitis, which can result in yellow or green sticky discharge from the eye.
Using expired products
Liquid products used near the eyes carry a higher risk of spreading bacteria, so it is important to monitor their expiration dates.
Eyeliners can be used for up to one year.
Powder products, such as eyeshadows, can be safely used for up to two years if stored properly.
It's essential to check all the dates of the products in your makeup bag to know how long they can be safely used.
Sharing products with friends
The eyes are the most sensitive part of the face and contain many personal bacteria, so sharing cosmetics puts you at risk.
Cross-contamination occurs when you use the same brushes, mascara, eyeshadow, and eyeliner with someone else.
The other person might have an infection, such as bacterial conjunctivitis, which is highly contagious. Additionally, the person you share cosmetics with might not even know they have an infection.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis can be unpleasant but can be alleviated with eye drops.
We also wrote about which beauty procedures can severely harm your eyes.
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