Healthy beauty: How women's makeup habits risk eye health

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Mascara, eye shadow, and eyeliner make your eyes look dramatic, and your overall look appealing. However, bacteria and fungi can accumulate in your cosmetics overtime. When you apply makeup around your eye area, you may unsuspectingly transfer these microorganisms into your eyes. Your eyes are delicate, and they need a breather from your eye makeup from time to time. Should you really need to make those peepers pretty, always remember to practice safety when using makeup.

Certain makeup habits can damage the eyes, and Canoe Health lists some of them:

Using products that you bought three months ago. You should ditch old makeup, especially liquid eyeliners and mascaras. Mascara can be a breeding ground for bacteria because it is water-based. Germs can build up on the mascara wand, which, when replaced inside the tube, can spread the bacteria all over the mascara mixture. The eyes can get infected when old mascara is applied on the lashes.

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Using makeup products from the salon. The adhesives for an eyelash extension may harm your eyes. Likewise, the cosmetics used in salons may be old products or have been used by several clients already.

Using glittery and flaky products. Eye cosmetics that contain glitter, have become flaky, or have kohl can be irritants. Women should also double-check the makeup they are about to buy because some kohl-based products contain lead.

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Cosmetics can leave deposits on your eyes, affecting your vision. To avoid this, carefully and gently wash off your eye makeup each night before bed to make sure that your skin is free from makeup residue.

For more helpful information on how to take care of your eyes, visit this Facebook page for Dr. Hitesh K. Patel, Edison-based ophthalmologist.