Wednesday 18 June 2014

Reasons To Avoid Fake Lashes

Gorgeous Make Up minus the fake lashesThe best fake lash I've ever worn! - Black Velvet Urban Lash from Urban Decay
Falsies are great for fuller looking lashes, but there are still several reasons to avoid fake lashes.  These reasons to avoid fake lashes may have you reaching for our mascara instead.

1. Traps Dirt and Bacteria.  Your real lashes are designed to shield your eyes.  They naturally filter out dirt and bacteria.  One of the biggest reasons to avoid fake lashes is the nasty build up they cause.  The extra thickness and glue actually trap dirt and bacteria against your eyelid.  Basically, the fake lashes undermine the purpose of the real lashes.  The results are often nasty eye infections.

2. Weakens the eyelid.  Even the lightest weight fake lashes add extra weight to your eyelid. If you only wear them temporarily, you might not notice any problems.  Wear them for long periods of time and you'll likely feel a heaviness.  Over time, this actually weakens the eyelid.  Instead of looking stunning, the weakened lid makes you look tired.  Plus, you'll have a harder time wearing falsies in the future.

3. Allergic reaction.  Many fake lashed use toxic adhesive. While that may not seem like a bad thing, many women allergic reactions.  From severe watery eyes to itchy, red eyes, the reaction may be minor or highly severe.  This is especially true with formaldehyde based glues.  You can avoid this problem by using non-toxic glues and solvents.

4. Temporary and Permanent Lash loss. Temporary hair loss is actually a common problem.  While it's typically seen with heavier lashes, toxic chemicals or incorrect use, it's still an issue.  When you're trying to remove the lashes, some of your natural lashes are removed as well,  Temporary loss of lashes is bad enough. What if your lashes never regrow? The more often you use fake lashes, the more damage you could do to your real lashes.

5. Extra brown pigmentation.  Though rare, regular use of fake lashes can actually cause your iris to darken, The chemicals used in the glue and solvent react with your eye.  The result is extra brown pigmentation of your iris.

6. Blindness.  Severe allergic reactions or eye infections from excess bacteria can result in blindness.  This is probably the most extreme reason on the list, but it's still a possibility.  Many women try different types of lashes, glue and solvents foe a few hours at a time to determine any sensitivities.

7. Glue in your eyes.  You'll likely get glue in your eyes

8. Falling Lashes. I'm not just talking about the embarrassment that comes when your fake lashes suddenly fall off. When the lashes fall off, they can damage the eye itself.  The adhesive and the lashes often rub against the eye as they fall.  Dirt from the lashes is immediately transferred to the eye.  Plus any resulting cuts may easily become infected.  Either way, it's not s fun experience.

While fake lashes aren't necessarily bad, they do have their risks.  To avoid the issues, only wear falsies on special occasions.  You should also consider using high quality lashes designed for sensitive skin, and lash strengtheners.

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3 comments:

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Unknown said...

I remember the last time I tried it, was hell! Maybe because the person didn't do it right tho but really agree it's better worn on special ocassion.

Anonymous said...

I love temporary lashes, my lashes are very scanty and I don't feel comfortable with them. So I am left with no choice. Ur blog is nice