10/11/2025
Follow these simple tips for safely using makeup around the eyes ...
▪ Avoid eye makeup with metallic, glitter, sparkle powder, or face paint. Flakes can fall into the eye, get into the tear film and cause irritation.
▪ Only use cosmetics that are designed for use around the eyes. Avoid products that contain untested or harsh chemicals.
▪ Apply makeup to a very clean face and eyelids.
▪ Apply makeup outside the lash line, away from the eye, to avoid blocking the oil glands of the upper or lower eyelid. These glands secrete oil that protects the eye’s surface.
▪ Throw away eye makeup after three months. Infection-causing bacteria grow easily in creamy or liquid eye makeup.
▪ Don't share eye makeup, even with family or close friends.
▪ Avoid sampling makeup in stores which could be contaminated from exposure to multiple users.
▪ If you develop an eye infection, like pink eye, immediately toss all of your eye makeup, seek medical attention, and don't use eye makeup until the infection is gone.
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