There are various makeup tools that are often used to make the eyes look more beautiful and attractive. However, its use needs to be done properly and carefully. If not, you can experience the risk of irritation and other eye disorders.
Currently, you can easily find various types of eye makeup on the market, such as eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Each of these cosmetic products also has a different model, shape, and function.
Although there are various types, you should not carelessly choose makeup products for the eyes. You need to pay attention to the content and know how to use it properly. In addition, the cleanliness of eye makeup tools is also important to note.
If left dirty, make-up equipment can be a breeding ground for fungi or bacteria and over time can cause eye irritation.
How to prevent eye irritation due to make-up equipment
In order to avoid irritation and make your eyes look beautiful, there are some tips for using eye makeup tools that you can do, including:
1. Wash your hands before using make up
Make it a habit to always wash your hands before using make-up equipment for the eyes. Avoid touching make-up equipment and facial areas with dirty hands, because it can increase the risk of transmitting germs and bacteria from hands to make-up equipment and eyes.
2. Pay attention to eye condition
Know the condition of eye health before applying makeup. If your eyes are experiencing irritation, infection, or red eyes, avoid using eye makeup as much as possible so that the eye condition does not get worse.
In addition, you are advised to be more careful in choosing eye make-up and avoid products that contain harmful ingredients, such as kohl, which is contained in some types. eyeliner. The reason, kohl contains high levels of lead.
3. Pay attention to the expiration date of the make-up equipment
It is recommended that you change your make-up, especially eye make-up, every 3 months. Write down the date when you first opened the packaging for make-up, such as mascara. The goal is to know when to throw away the mascara when it has passed its expiration date.
4. Choose safe makeup tools
Apart from mascara, eyeshadow and other eye make-up equipment may also contain mercury as a preservative.
However, you don't need to worry when using eyeshadow, because the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has set a safe limit for its use, which is 0.007 percent.
5. Make sure the usage is correct
Make sure the make up tool is only used for one part of the face. This is intended to minimize the spread of bacteria from one part of the face to another. For example, don't use a lip brush for eye makeup. In addition, follow the instructions for use according to the instructions on the packaging.
In essence, eye makeup kits generally contain safe ingredients. The most important thing to do is how you store and keep them clean.
If there are complaints of pain or itching and swelling in the eyes after using eye make-up equipment, stop using them immediately. This could be a sign of an allergy or incompatibility with the product. If eye irritation does not improve, immediately consult a doctor for treatment.
