Is eye makeup essential to complete a suited look? Read eye makeup hygiene tips from specialists

Eye makeup enhances a woman’s looks by adding a myriad of colors to their gaze. Adding in some eye-shadow, Kajal, eye-liners, and even mascara would enhance your beauty even further. But with these benefits also come a huge risk. Dr. Sharon Shitole, an eye expert at Vensar Hospital, Pune even goes as far to say that eye makeup comes with a plethora of eye problems. Let’s figure out how to alleviate the risks that come with eye makeup, shall we?When does one start noticing eye concerns?Utilizing expired makeup: Unused old makeup or expired makeup products are a perfect habitat for breeding a plethora of bacteria. Adding the makeup to your eyes runs the risk of causing a serious infection. In some rare cases, your eyes may even start watering, turning red, itching, or even swelling which is pus-like in nature.Distributing makeup: Another rather macabre form of risk comes with distributing makeup. Casually letting a friend borrow your Kajal, mascara, or even eye-liner is a risk. You are essentially breathing bacteria from that one person, increasing the risk of infection to your eye.Long term use of eye makeup: The use of mascara and eye liner over an extended period of time may result in the mascara and eye liner being potentially able to clog the hair follicles at the roots of the eyelashes. As a result, the eyelashes may start falling out and develop other issues such as inflammation (or styes). In the same way, applying makeup to the waterline (the inner lining of the eyelids) may result in the pores of the tear glands being blocked, potentially resulting in over-dryness and irritation of the eyes. Primary health care techniques: Use of skin care and eye care products of better quality: The use of branded and better quality skin care and eye care products which have not surpassed their date of expiration tends to mitigate the associated damage of eye makeup. Washing hands: Washing hands properly and grooming before and after the application of makeup is fundamental in the eye makeup hygiene. Makeup should not to be worn overnight. Failing to remove the makeup at the end of the day can be detrimental as the eyes are not able to breathe and the risk of infection grows. Makeup brushes and cleaning: Makeup brushes as well as the eye makeup brushes and other applicators should be deodorized on a regular basis. Failing to do so empowers the brushes to be memorized which may lead to bacteria with the potential to infect the eyes. The principle of not sharing makeup products with others is to avoid cross-contamination. Sharing causes infection and should be avoided at all times. Products are better kept in a cool, dry place.Makeup may be regarded as artistry, but at the end of the day, one may achieve quite the opposite effect due to improper hygienic considerations like infections of the skin. Hence, the maintenance of the eyesight depends on the relevance of other factors like appropriate cleansing, the habits observed, and the other standards like the quality possessed by the products used.