Eyelash extensions and false eyelashes have 'terrible' effects on the eyes

Although eyelash extensions and false eyelashes can beautify you instantly, they pose many potential dangers such as infection of the cornea or eyelids, allergies, and eyelid swelling.

During the eyelash extension process, tweezers are needed to precisely attach each false eyelash to the real eyelash with an adhesive, and this adhesive may contain formaldehyde - which can cause allergies.

Dr. Amy Zhang, an ophthalmologist at the University Hospital Case Medical Center (Cleveland, USA) told CBS news: "If adhesive products get into the cornea, they can cause irritation and even long-term damage."

Eyelash extensions and false eyelashes pose many health risks. Illustrative photo

Additionally, some clients may lose their natural eyelashes or even stop growing them back when they wear false eyelashes continuously. This is because the process of applying and removing these eyelashes can damage the natural eyelashes, causing eyelash loss. “When the hair follicle is constantly under pressure, it cannot grow normally,” Dr. Amy explains.

Eyelash extensions also lead to inflammation of the cornea or eyelid (bacteria can also grow in false eyelashes), allergies, eyelid swelling if the body is sensitive to the adhesive (ingredients in glue and false eyelash remover often do not have strict standards). And when the false eyelashes gradually fall out during daily activities such as washing your face, rubbing your eyes..., you will have to spend time and money to continue eyelash extensions.

If you decide to get eyelash extensions, do your research, advises Roshini Rajapaksa, M.D., Health medical editor. Visit a reputable salon and check that the eyelash extension equipment is of good quality and certified. And if you have any questions, see an ophthalmologist.

According to the newspaper Tri Thuc Tre, when used, the layer of artificial eyelashes will have to press on the real eyelashes for a long time. In addition, when removing false eyelashes, you can accidentally pull out the real eyelashes.

Furthermore, eyelash glues contain stimulants that pose many dangers. Repeated eyelash extensions can cause eyelash loss. This can damage the hair follicles and slow or even stop eyelash growth permanently.

Nowadays, most of the fake eyelashes have unclear origin, and there are many different types of adhesives. Beauty salons that want to reduce costs often use cheap adhesives with unknown ingredients and unclear quality.

Many types of glue easily come off when exposed to water, such as when it rains, when washing your face, or when going to the beach. If you rub your hands, you can accidentally get the glue into your eyes, causing eye inflammation and corneal damage.

According to SK&DS