Is tinting eyelashes safe?
On One Hand: Not Approved and Carries RiskPerhaps you have nearly invisible lashes or you’ve had it with clumping mascara. Some people use temporary or permanent dye to add definition and color without having to work on their lashes repeatedly. However, the FDA has not approved any eyelash dyes and prohibits using hair dyes on brows and lashes. In fact, a lash dye was why the FDA created the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The dye had caused serious injuries, including blindness and death. Paula Begoun, who authored “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me,” notes that modern dyes still contain ammonia and peroxide. The dye can get into your eye or cause an allergic reaction.On the Other: Still Offered AnywayDespite warnings and a lack of approvals, salons still offer the procedure. As Jamie Barber of DermaDoctor writes, many women undergo tinting successfully, comparing the situation to the “Botox for wrinkles limbo seen in the 1990s.” Barber advises having an experienced and l
