Even a slight scratch can result in a serious infection. If you hit a bump, come to a sudden stop, or are hit by another vehicle, you risk injuring your eye (scratching your cornea, for example) with a mascara wand or other applicator. It may seem like efficient use of your time to apply makeup in the car or on the bus, but resist that temptation, even if you're not in the driver's seat. If you feel you must sample cosmetics at a store, make sure they are applied with single-use applicators, such as clean cotton swabs. The risk of contamination may be even greater with "testers" at retail stores, where a number of people are using the same sample product. Another person's germs may be hazardous to you. Don't share! Don't swap!ĭon't share or swap eye cosmetics - not even with your best friend. FDA has an Import Alert in effect for cosmetics - including eye cosmetics - contaminated with harmful microorganisms.
Occasionally, contamination can be a problem for some eye cosmetics even when they are new. See the Safety Checklist below for tips on keeping your eye cosmetics clean and protecting against infections. In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an infection from an eye cosmetic.
Then, when applied to the eye area, a cosmetic can cause an infection. Keep it clean!Įye cosmetics are usually safe when you buy them, but misusing them can allow dangerous bacteria or fungi to grow in them.
However, it’s important to be careful about the risk of infection, injury from the applicator, and use of unapproved color additives. Most eye cosmetics are safe when used properly.
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