Dangers of wearing fake eyelashes

Your natural eyelashes are designed to help keep out sweat, filter sunlight, and reduce airflow into your eyes. Your eyes are vulnerable to bacteria, which is why you should be careful; don’t use dirty makeup brushes, touch with unwashed hands, and so on. 

Fake eyelashes or eyelash extensions are designed to enhance the appearance of your eyelashes. These cosmetic accessories are made from synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, or human hair. 

Although the idea behind fake eyelashes is to make your eyes more attractive, they can cause complications for the eyes. It is essential to maintain proper application and removal of these eyelashes to prevent reactions or injuries. 

Below are the dangers of wearing fake eyelashes:

Eye injuries

If your fake eyelashes irritate the cornea or their glue penetrates your eye, it can lead to serious eye injury, especially when you scratch your eyelid. Also, eyelashes not well-trimmed or applied can lead to pain and visual problems.

Allergic reactions

The ingredients used in making eyelash extensions can trigger allergic reactions if you’re sensitive to things like latex or formaldehyde —these are some of the materials used in making them. You can have symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching.

Damage natural lashes

Prolonged use of extension lashes, especially when they are applied with strong adhesive, can damage and weaken your natural lashes, which can eventually lead to eyelash breakage, thinning, or loss. If you don’t want to experience the aforementioned, don’t fix lashes all the time.

Eye infections

Unhygienic practices in the course of applying fake eyelashes can increase your risk of getting infected with fungal conjunctivitis (pink eye) and blepharitis (eyelid inflammation). Reused or contaminated eyelashes can also…