Introduction
Eyeliner and mascara are among the most popular makeup products worldwide. Used daily by millions of women, they enhance the gaze, add intensity, and highlight personal style.
Yet, few realize that these products can directly affect eye health through the Meibomian glands.
How the Meibomian glands affect the eyes
The Meibomian glands, located in the eyelids, produce the oily layer of the tear film.
This thin lipid layer is essential to:
- Protect the tear film from evaporation.
- Keep the eyes comfortable and hydrated.
- Ensure clear vision.
If the glands become blocked → the tear film collapses → dry eye and blepharitis occur.
What happens with eyeliner and mascara
- What happens with eyeliner and mascara
- Mascara: accumulates at the lash roots, creating residue that fosters bacteria and Demodex mites.
- Over time: the glands become blocked, eyes turn red, and lashes weaken.
Possible symptoms
- Irritated, red eyes.
- Constant tearing or foreign body sensation.
- Lash loss.
- Eyelash loss.
The aesthetic dimension
When the Meibomian glands don’t function properly:
- The gaze loses its brightness.
- Lashes appear weaker.
- Makeup doesn’t sit well on the eyes.
True beauty of the eyes begins with their health.
The solution – The Dermophthalmology routine
The solution is not to stop using eyeliner and mascara, but to combine them with proper eye care:
- Ophthalmogen Spray → sanitizes without irritation.
- Daily cleansing with Naviblef → removes makeup residues.
- Ophthalmogen EYE10 heat therapy → unblocks the Meibomian glands.
- Ophthalmogen EYE10 heat therapy → unblocks the Meibomian glands.
Conclusion
Eyeliner and mascara are allies of beauty, but they can become enemies of eye health if hygiene is neglected.
Thanks to Dermophthalmology, every woman can enjoy her makeup without jeopardizing the Meibomian glands or the comfort of her eyes.
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