How Safe Are Eye Cosmetics?
Eye cosmetics must meet the same requirements as other cosmetics regarding safety and sanitary manufacturing. If contamination is found, the sale of such product is discontinued until corrective action is taken by the manufacturer. However, part of the responsibility for safety from microbiological contamination belongs to the individual consumer. In the area of eye cosmetics, much depends on the way a product is handled after purchase. Since infection of eye tissue can have very serious consequences, possibly even blindness, always follow these basic safety precautions: • Wash your hands before applying eye cosmetics • Never use saliva to moisten mascara or other eye make-up. • Never borrow or share your eye make-up. • Discontinue the use of an eye cosmetic immediately if its use results in irritation or inflammation.
