Mascara; Important Untold Effects That You Should Know

Introduction

Everyone keeps mascara in their makeup bag because it enhances the look of your eyelashes. It lengthens and broadens the width of eyelashes which makes your eyes more beautiful than before. I have written blogs on mascara in which I provided some important details about this product. Well, there is a question that comes into people’s minds does mascara affect your skin? Because every artificial product can affect your skin and health if you use it for a long time without any proper care.

Lash enhancer is another name for mascara. I have provided this information to my blog readers in my previous blogs. Lash enhancers can affect your skin in different ways if you use the product without any proper skin routine. Like other products, lash enhancers contain different ingredients. I will discuss the different effects of lash enhancers on your skin based on my knowledge and others’ experiences. This blog will help you a lot to know the different harmful effects of this product, so you can take care of your skin in a better way.

Main Ingredients Present in Mascara

The main ingredients present in lash enhancers are important to know because they play a role in affecting your skin. The following are some ones:

• 1. It contains certain oils and waxes to make it attach to the eyelashes because, without them, lash enhancers will not be able to attach to the eyelashes. And it makes the lash enhancer thick and creamy as well.

• 2. Secondly, it contains some color pigments that help to give color to the eyelashes.
• 3. To protect every product, they add some preservatives to it. It helps to increase the life span of the product and to protect it from bacterial growth. This helps you to use the product for a long time.
• 4. Fourthly, there are fragrances in the mascara to make you feel pleasant. These fragrances are of different types and some types of lash enhancers may not have fragrances in them. It depends on the type of lash enhancer you are buying.

Can Mascara Affect Your Skin?

The main question or topic of this blog is can this product hurt or affect your skin? The skin around the eyes is sensitive and prone to different effects if you use the product in the wrong way. It can affect your skin when you use mascara excessively without taking care of the health of your skin. It can also happen due to the certain ingredients present in the product. I have listed some drawbacks or effects of mascara below:

1. Can Cause Allergy

Lash Enhancer can cause allergy to your skin because of the presence of some ingredients. If you have sensitive skin then it can cause irritation, redness, and allergy. It can cause allergy when you are using the product without properly washing your face and without taking a gap. So, when you feel any reaction to the product with the skin, stop using the product and clean your eyes thoroughly.

2. Irritation or Itchiness because of the Presence of Fragrances and Preservatives

Fragrances and preservatives can be a cause of allergy and irritation. It also happens mostly to those who have sensitive skin. The irritation can also happen when you have a history of skin issues. So, if you are already allergic or have medical history of skin issues then find a product that doesn’t contain such ingredients.

3. Can Cause Acne, Breakouts, or Clog Pores on the Skin

So, mascara can become a reason for breakouts and can clog pores because it contains certain ingredients that aren’t good for the skin. This product is only for eyelashes but when it stays on the skin then issues can arise. This happens when you don’t remove the lash enhancer thoroughly and it stays on your skin. Oil-based mascara is difficult to remove and sometimes stays on the skin. So, it is better to remove the lash enhancer properly so your skin doesn’t get affected by it.

4. Problems due to Expired Mascara

If you apply expired lash enhancer on the eyes and it touches your skin then it can give rise to many problems. It can become a reason for various infections. So, it is better to not apply an expired lash enhancer and to not let the product go into the tube when it has touched your skin. This is important because when you put back the product into the tube then it can grow bacteria in it. This is because certain bacteria and germs can be present on our skin. So, you should be careful while using it so any amount of lash enhancer doesn’t go into the tube after touching your skin.

5. Other Affects

There can be other effects of lash enhancer. For instance, waterproof mascara is hard to remove from the eyes and when you try to remove it hard or forcefully then you can hurt your eyes and skin. Your skin under your eyes can become red and can get irritation. It is necessary to remove the lash enhancer gently and carefully.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, mascara can be harmful to your skin because of different reasons that I have described in the upper section. But if you use it carefully and take care of your skin properly, then it will not be harmful to your skin. The other important thing is to buy that mascara that suits your skin and doesn’t contain irritating ingredients.