False eyelashes and extensions, attention: they may contain formaldehyde, ammonia and allergens

False eyelashes and extensions can contain formaldehyde and allergenic substances, they can also favor eyelash lice

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Many women use false eyelashes or extensions to improve their eyes, but even these apparently harmless beauty tools present risks. These were reported by the French consumer magazine 60 millions de consommateurs.

They stick to the base of the eyelid and make our look much more fashionable. We are talking about synthetic extensions that lengthen our lashes and last from four to five weeks.

Unfortunately, as reported by the magazine 60 millions de consommateurs, the glue to fix them often contains ingredients that can trigger allergies (limonene, geraniol, coumarin and more) but also irritants including formaldehyde, which can cause contact dermatitis and conjunctivitis.

But glue isn't the only problem with this product. Other substances present in false eyelashes can also trigger allergies or dermatitis. Tints, for example, often also contain ammonia, paraphenylenediamine or p-phenylenediamine (PPD). And even henna, when black, the magazine specifies, can contain the latter two very allergenic substances, already prohibited in cosmetics that are applied to the skin.

Among other things, as Dr. Cati Albou-Ganem, ophthalmologist explained:

Fuller, longer lashes give a fanned swipe every time you close your lids. The cornea dries up, making it more vulnerable to attack.

Due to the use of false eyelashes, some cases of acute blepharoconjunctivitis, an inflammation of the eyelids associated with conjunctivitis that can be complicated by a staph infection, have already been reported in France.

Finally, larger eyelashes increase the risk of lash lice contamination, transmitted by unsterilized equipment in beauty salons. If we really can't help but use them, then, let's at least make sure that we choose the professionals we rely on well.

One last tip

For those who use false eyelashes, Dr. Albou-Ganem advises to rely on an expert beautician who tests the product before applying it on the eyelids and who uses a smaller amount of glue. Relying on a professional is a preferred solution over using store-bought false eyelash kits.

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