Applying eyeliner can cause eye problems

Applying eyeliner can cause serious problems to your eyesight، according to research

eyeliner can cause eye problems

Which woman is not in love with a beautiful outline in the eyes? Although it is not such an easy thing, after all, having a perfect outline of the outline requires some technique and experience. However, recent studies show that while beautiful, the eyeliner can cause serious problems to your eyesight.

The women applying eyeliner on the eyelid may be at risk of contamination of eyes and cause vision problems, according to research done by a scientist at the University of Waterloo . This is the first study to demonstrate that the particles of an eyeliner pencil move into the eye. The study was published in the journal Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists.

The researchers used video recordings to observe and compare the amount of eyeliner particles that migrated to the tear film - the thin layer that protects the eye - after applying the makeup in different styles.

"According to the researchers, the migration of the composition occurred faster and was greater when the eyeliner was placed on the inner margin of the eyelashes. Each participant should apply the eyeliner outside the eyelash line, then over the inner area, closer to the eye, and also along the water line, "explains ophthalmologist Virgílio Centurion (CRM-SP 13454), director of the IMO , Institute of Ocular Diseases.

The researchers found that after 5 minutes, between 15-30% more particles moved to the tear film of the eye when subjects applied the eyeliner to the inner margin of the eyelashes compared to the application outside of it. The composition also changed more rapidly when the eyeliner was applied within this region. Over time, the amount of composition that enters the tear film continuously can alter it, adding discomfort, "explains ophthalmologist Sandra Alice Falvo (CRM-SP 59.156), who integrates the clinical staff of the IMO.

eyeliner can cause eye problems

The eyeliners' ingredients generally include waxes, oils, silicons and natural gums to help delineate the eyelids and last for extended periods. These ingredients tend to adhere to the skin through blinking, sweating and the secretion of natural oils.

The makeup that goes into the tear film can cause discomfort to those with sensitive or dry eyes. But waxes and ointment oils can also adhere to contact lenses if they are used for more than one day. Complications include irritation and redness, introduction of harmful eyelin bacteria and, in some cases, eye infections or blurred vision. People who wear contact lenses are more likely to notice some problems. If they have eyeliner attached to their lenses, the deposits can cause a change in vision and the lens may become blurred.

Although this study has not examined the bacterial aspect of eye makeup contamination , the authors note that previous studies show that the age of eye makeup may harbor bacteria.

eyeliner can cause eye problems

As a way to prevent eye problems, the researchers list some actions:

• If you minutely point your eyeliner pencil before each application and get rid of the material that is stuck to the end, you can prevent infections.
• With eyeliners that have brushes, cutting a few hairs before each use have the same effect.
• And always make sure to completely remove the eye makeup before bed.