Tips for Using False Eyelashes to Avoid Irritating – Some women want to have thick and thick eyelashes. In addition to using mascara, installing false eyelashes can be an alternative to make your eyelashes look longer and thicker.
False eyelashes are synthetic eyelashes that are usually made of nylon or polyester. In cosmetic shops, these false eyelashes are sold in pairs with different hair styles according to what you want to display, ranging from thick, curly eyelashes or it could be a combination of both.
Tips for Using False Eyelashes to Avoid Irritating
How to wear false eyelashes seems easy. All you have to do is open the package of synthetic eyelashes, apply glue to the edges, then attach them to the eyelids. After that, you can re-apply mascara to the false eyelashes that are already attached. This aims to make the false eyelashes thicker and look blended with the natural eyelashes.
The United States Academy of Ophthalmologists confirms that the use of false eyelashes is safe. It’s just that there are a few things you should pay attention to, for example the attachment of false eyelashes should not be too close to the boundary between the eyelids and the eyeball.
This is done so that the false eyelash glue does not enter the surface of the eyeball and cause unwanted effects. Also make sure the false eyelash glue you use is safe and doesn’t cause an allergic reaction on your skin.
Side effects that can arise due to the use of false eyelashes
The danger of false eyelashes is usually found in the glue you use. This glue can irritate the skin, or even experience certain health problems because it has the potential to contain harmful ingredients, such as latex, benzoic acid, formaldehyde (low concentration), cyanoacrilates, and cellulose gum.
Always check the composition of the eyelash glue you are using. Cosmetologists advise you to avoid glues that contain formaldehyde, even in small doses. These chemicals contain toxins that can irritate the eyelids and eyeballs. Formaldehyde can also be found in cleaning fluids commonly used to remove false eyelashes after use.
Other studies have also revealed that the latex content in false eyelash glue can cause erythema on the eyelids in both eyes. This skin infection actually rarely attacks the eyes, but can be life-threatening when it happens.
Adverse effects of glue to glue false eyelashes can appear within 2-3 days after use. Some eye health problems that can be caused by the use of this glue are:
- Red eyes, like burning, itching, and sore
- Red spots appear like prickly heat in the area around the eyes
- Eyes or eyelids become inflamed and red
- Swelling is mild to severe.
If it’s your first time trying to wear false eyelashes, try to do an allergy test first. The same applies to owners of sensitive skin.
The following are tips for wearing false eyelashes recommended by makeup artists:
- Roll your natural eyelashes, then apply mascara. Wait for the mascara to dry before moving on to the next step.
- Trim the tips of the false eyelashes that you will use so that the length matches the size of your eyelid line.
- Apply glue to fingers, then apply to false lash line. This is done so that the use of glue is not excessive and minimizes skin irritation.
- Glue false eyelashes to the inside of the eyelid first, then continue to the outside.
