With sensitive eyes, avoid waterproof eyeliners and mascaras

He make-up It is part of many people’s daily lives, but its impact on vision is not always thought of. The doctor Ana María Martín Ucerocornea specialist at Clínica Baviera Madrid, remembers that some products can be more aggressive than they seem, especially for those with sensitive eyes.

When making makeup, they are used thousands of chemicalssome of them capable of causing allergies, irritations or even acting as endocrine disruptors. “The skin of the eyelids is especially thin and permeable, which makes it easier for these compounds to be absorbed or migrate into the tear film, favoring dryness, discomfort or inflammation“they warn from the clinic.

Products as common as mascaras or the eyeliners They concentrate the greatest risk, since they are applied very close to the eye and, if they are not frequently renewed or shared, they can clog eyelid glands or irritate the ocular surface. In people with sensitive eyes, it is also advisable to avoid the versions waterproofsince they are more difficult to remove and can increase irritation.

Extensions and serums

The growth serums increasingly fashionable eyelashes can also be dangerous, as they can contain prostaglandins, which increase length, but at the cost of possible side effects such as redness, blepharitis, or irritation. If eyelash loss is observed, it is prudent to consult the specialist to assess the most appropriate treatment.

The eyelash extensions They are not risk-free either. Adverse reactions or misuse of the glue can damage the ocular surface. Therefore, if you decide to use them, it is advisable to always do so in a trust center.

Tips to apply makeup without problems

In this context, Dr. Martín Ucero advises “extreme care.” Suggests applying makeup slightly away from the tear duct to prevent the product from entering the eye and, before using a cosmetic, perform “a little test on the outside of the eyelid or on the wrist.

“These warnings do not imply that we should suspend all use of ocular cosmetics, but rather that we should be aware of their possible adverse effects on the periocular area and the ocular surface so that, if they occur, discontinue use and contact an ophthalmologist if necessary,” says the expert.

And he adds that, in people with dry eye either blepharitisit may be advisable to suspend or reduce its use or resort to specific products designed for these patients.