Philip Walsh - Eye Make-Up And Your Eye Health

Eye makeup can be responsible for many conditions including allergic reactions, dry eyes, eye trauma, stye and chronic inflammation. Bacterial and fungal contaminations are also highly common, especially from mascara applicators.

While it may be tempting to borrow your friend’s mascara, think twice before you do. Sharing eye make-up is one of the main contributors to the development of a stye, which can form on the eyelid due to an infected oil gland.

To prevent possible infections and reactions, ensure you replace your eye makeup, including your mascara and eyeliner applicator, every three months to ensure healthy and happy eyes.

If you begin to see signs of any of the above conditions, make sure you speak to your local Specsavers optometrist or visit www.specsavers.co.nz.