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Side Effects of Using Fake Lashes

Perhaps you, as many other women, think that eyelashes are a really important piece of your look and they truly are. However, not all women are lucky enough to have pretty, long lashes. If you use fake lashes on a daily basis, you should read this lines and be aware of the side effects of using them often. Remember, your health is always more important than wearing nice makeup.

Ok, so here is a list of the harmful friends of the faux lashes:

Glue

This is the most commonly used tool to attach faux lashes onto your eye lids. Glue may cause an allergic reaction and damage your eyes. It can also have strong chemicals that can hurt and irritate your eyes or skin. Last but not least, when you take it off, you can accidentally pluck your natural eyelashes, damaging its hair follicles.

Dirt and Bacteria

Honestly, fake lashes are not the most hygienic accessory for you to wear, since they tend to accumulate dirt and bacteria in one of the most sensitive organs of your body. Dirt and bacteria may cause an eye infection that can lead to more serious health and visión problems. One of the main function of your real eyelashes is to protect your eyes from dust, sweat and other elements. Due to its absorption levels, fake lashes can block real lashes from doing their job. Don’t forget the fact that they weaken your follicles over the long-run. Therefore, thinner weaker lashes protecting your eyes.

Sensitivity

When your eyes have been through a lot of damage from irritations or allergies, they become more sensitive and vulnerable. If you loose your natural eye lashes, there will be nothing to protect them and you will need medical treatments.

The point with this information is not to scare you but to inform you, so that you understand the possible side effects and avoid them.

Sometimes people ignore the side effects of makeup and accessories and get surprised when it is kind of late. Always be informed of the correct way to use beauty enhancing products and their potential issues. In terms of eyelashes, we recommend to find other alternatives to get longer, bulky and thicker ones like lash extending fibers or 3d lashes, a healthier and easier way to look awesome.