Experts told why false eyelashes are dangerous for the eyes.
Many women tend to make their eyes more expressive and attractive, so they often use an artificial (false) eyelashes. However, although at first glance this practice seems to be completely safe, doctors warn that false eyelashes are a serious danger to the health of the eyes, they increase the risk of developing various infections and allergic reactions.
Artificial eyelashes, which are often applied in beauty salons and are worn up to 6 weeks, longer lashes and give them extra volume. Experts and beauticians have noted that resorting to such a procedure, you should pay attention and remember that some kinds of glue for eyelashes contain formaldehyde that can cause an allergic reaction.
Besides fashion eyelashes can cause eye infections, because they are trapped dirt and bacteria, say the experts. But the biggest danger is that artificial lashes heavier eyelids, damaging the natural lashes and making them thinner.
In Japan false eyelashes are at the peak of popularity that led to the increase in visits to ophthalmologists in connection with diseases of the eye. Most of the complaints are connected with the infections caused by artificial eyelashes, say Japanese doctors.
