Medical Warning Against Waterproof Mascara

SadaNews - Dr. Jacqueline Pilz, an Australian eye doctor, emphasized the necessity of avoiding waterproof mascara, as it can lead to severe dryness in the eyes.

According to the British "Daily Mail", this painful condition causes burning, stinging, and redness in the eyes, as well as blurred vision.

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In a TikTok video that garnered over 500,000 views, Dr. Pilz stated that she advises her patients never to use waterproof mascara due to its ingredients - which help the cosmetic product stay fixed - that put the eyes at risk.

She added that mascara, which is a cosmetic product used to color eyelashes, "has many drying properties because it needs to dry to stay on the lashes, but it can also dry out the tear layer."

Dr. Jacqueline Pilz, an Australian eye doctor, emphasized the necessity of avoiding waterproof mascara, as it can lead to severe dryness in the eyes.

According to the British "Daily Mail", this painful condition causes burning, stinging, and redness in the eyes, as well as blurred vision.

In a TikTok video that garnered over 500,000 views, Dr. Pilz stated that she advises her patients never to use waterproof mascara due to its ingredients - which help the cosmetic product stay fixed - that put the eyes at risk.

She added that mascara, which is a cosmetic product used to color eyelashes, "has many drying properties because it needs to dry to stay on the lashes, but it can also dry out the tear layer."

The Tear Film

The tear film is a thin layer of fluids on the surface of the eye that helps keep the eye moist and protects its sensitive tissues from external materials.

Dr. Pilz added by saying: "Many people with sensitive eyes suffer from a dry tear film, so they do not need this extra dryness."

The second reason is the difficulty of removing it. So, it’s not just about using stronger chemicals, but also more rubbing, which can be irritating if the eyes are sensitive."

Waterproof Products

Alongside Dr. Pilz, eye experts have previously warned about the risks of waterproof makeup.

In response to her post on Instagram, Dr. Julian Brossia, a Canadian eye doctor, urged to avoid this type of makeup.

Dr. Brossia stated, "While makeup in general can lead to more dry eye problems and even irritation, waterproof makeup is the worst thing to do when it comes to meibomian gland dysfunction."

Meibomian gland dysfunction, which are oil glands in the eyes, is a common eye condition where the glands that help maintain the tear layer become damaged, leading to dry eyes.