Watch out for anything that creates this feeling, so you can avoid longer-lasting damage. Hives , often accompanied by a rash, are another skin reaction that you might experience in the event of an allergic reaction.
You never want to find out that your favorite eye makeup is causing you pain. The first course of action is to wash your face to stop the current reaction. Many eye makeup styles require multiple products to achieve a look, so it may take some trial and error to figure out which one is the problem.
Once you establish the product at fault, look through the ingredients list. Preservatives, fragrances and acids are common components that could produce irritation or allergic reactions. Your doctor may recommend using eye drops or an antihistamine to manage the symptoms. Make sure you consult with your physician before adding medication into the mix.
Go shopping for a replacement that limits the number of ingredients in the formula. Fragrance-free options eliminate one potential source of irritation, and many brands offer hypoallergenic products.
Those who wear contacts and are allergy-prone are even more likely to react thanks, Universe. But the good news is, you can still get lush-ish lashes if you're willing to tweak your ways.
Here, expert advice for how to wear mascara without putting your eyes through bloody hell, plus the best picks for sensitive eyes.
Before you place that wand near your eyes, advises Dr. Lattman, try the product out on your inner forearm with a Q-tip swipe a little excess product from the base of the wand, then dab on skin. Cover with a piece of tape or adhesive bandage and check again at the end of the day. If you don't notice any redness, you're good to go. Extension fibers? Proprietary mega-thickening formulas? Not for you. Avoid colored mascaras, since these have dyes in them that are more likely to bother sensitive eyes, advises Dr.
Besides, you are way too sophisticated to look like a s prom queen. Budge-proof sounds good, until you have to scrub yourself raw trying to get it somewhat off. Lattman notes. Yes you may get the occasional smudge, but isn't that better than itchy, irritated eyes? Or your contacts popping right out on you? So the latest makeup vlogger commands you to wriggle that wand in super close to the lash line. Eye doctors beg you not to. Lattman instructs. And P. You know this. I know this. But we still sometimes crash without removing our eye makeup.
At least I do. You're probably more disciplined. Nothing good comes of this habit; it contributes to blepharitis , an inflammation of the eyelid that leads to a gritty sensation and tearing.
Relationships change and that beloved mascara you've been loyal to since college may suddenly bug the hell out of you. Oh and one other key tip from the doctor: "Throw mascara away every three months because bacteria can definitely build up and cause an infection. Looking for a tube that fits the bill for finicky eyes? Below, you'll find the 10 best mascaras for sensitive eyes.
But it can also cause symptoms that might mimic other conditions, like dry eye —think: stinging, burning, redness, and excessive tearing. In contrast, allergic contact dermatitis from repeated makeup use will usually cause itchiness and a rash that may look like eczema , the AAAAI says.
Meaning, the skin around your eyes may become dry, scaly, or even form tiny cracks if you scratch it. These reactions can bubble up in response to any eye makeup ingredient. Parikh says. Instead, the Mayo Clinic recommends wetting a soft washcloth with cool water and holding it against your irritated skin for 15 to 30 minutes for a soothing effect.
If your eyes themselves are really burning, you might want to flush them out with clean water. You can do this by holding your eyelids open in the shower as water streams down over your forehead, or you can pour water over your eyeball using a clean cup. Either way, be sure to wash your hands before getting that close to your eyes. If your eyes are super itchy or swollen, you can also consider taking an oral antihistamine which targets histamine , the chemical that causes allergic reaction symptoms or an oral corticosteroid to tame inflammation.
And, though it can be hard, avoid scratching or rubbing the area. That will only make the thin skin around your eyes more prone to irritation. If you try those tactics and they don't help, see your doctor.
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