Protect your eyes — don’t make up and drive
If you want to protect your eyes, don’t apply makeup and drive. Sounds like a no-brainer, yet it’s a reminder from Dr. Harvey Moscot of Moscot Eyewear and Eyecare in New York City.
The most serious problem related to the application of eye makeup is injury to the cornea from either scratching the eye with a fingernail or eyeliner pencil, Moscot said. Tearing, itching, swelling and redness also can be the result of allergic reactions from preservatives that stop bacterial growth on makeup.
Here are Dr. Moscot’s tips to help prevent potential injuries, infections or allergic reactions around your eyes:
*Be careful. Eye makeup removers are designed to be used near and around the eye. Makeup removers can cause dryness, itching and swelling if they get into your eyes so apply with ease and slowly.
* Keep your eyeliner pencils sharpened. This prevents the wood casing from scratchign the eye. An old pencil tends to get stiff, requiring more pressure. If this happens, replace the pencil with a new one.
* Give your makeup a break. If you have an eye infection such as pink eye or conjunctivitis, avoid wearing makeup until the condition abates. Throw away exiting makeup and purchase new since older products may still contain bacteria.
* Out with the old, in with the new. It’s important to replace old cosmetics every six months to avoid excess contamination and bacteria growth. Old cosmetics are a major cause of eye infections.
*Saliva and makeup don’t mix. If your makeup needs a little fix, don’t use your saliva to do it. Use water or makeup remover. Since saliva contains bacteria and might cause infection.
* Just say no. Never share eye makeup. It’s a sure way to cause cross contamination which can lead to eye infections.
* Never mix old with new. Old applicators should not be used with new cosmetics. You run the risk of transferring bacteria into the new products by using older applicators.
*Makeup counter no-no. Never use sample products at cosmetic counters without making sure you’re using a fresh sample.
* Don’t makeup and drive. Never apply makeup in a moving vehicle. Ouch!
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