Eyelids, eyebrows and tears are the natural protection of our eyes to external aggression, but occasionally, exposure to multiple environmental factors are not sufficient causes.
According to the Ophthalmological Institute of Alicante, “removing make up daily, wash your hands before touching your eyes or care for hygiene and maintenance of contact lenses” are some measures that can help in general eye care.
But in the case of serious conditions such as irritant or allergic conjunctivitis caused by cosmetics, “we need an eye exam by an eye specialist to guide the person on the diagnosis, and the best therapeutic approach in their case.”
Here are some tips to clean and protect your eyes properly:
- Cleaning the eye must always be towards the root of the nose
- Washing your face is usually sufficient for a basic eye health. However, people with plenty of fat in the face must take special precautions are recommended to clean the edge of the eyelid once a day with a cotton swab dipped in oil or very mild shampoo
- Natural Chamomile has beneficial properties for dry eye and is a good anti-inflammatory, always dilute in water.
- We must carefully removing make the eye and surrounding skin to prevent the introduction of cosmetic particles that cause irritation
- Are recommended allergy products Cleansers
- You can use sterile wipes, special eye gels and specific products for eye wash.
- Always avoid touching your eyes with your hands. If you receive a foreign body in the eye never rub, because there may be a wound in the cornea and is usually enough to eliminate flicker. If not, flush eyes with water. If the foreign body persists, especially if we suspect that the case of a metal particle, consult a doctor.
- It is preferable to avoid the dust, not to go outdoors on windy days and use goggles