What safety practices should take place?
There are safety measures for choosing, applying, and wearing cosmetics, which you can follow to protect your eyes and provide for long-term, problem-free contact lens wear, including: • Choose non-scented, hypoallergenic cosmetics manufactured by a well-known brand name that you trust. • Wash your hands before inserting or removing your contact lenses. • Do not borrow or lend your cosmetics to others. • Wash all make-up application brushes frequently. • Apply make-up after inserting the contact lenses. • Do not purchase mascara refills in which you insert your old applicator. • Avoid frosted, pearlized, iridescent, or other glittery types of eyeshadow, which may contain ground oyster shells or tinsel. • Do not apply eyeliner to the inner edge of the lid or above the lash line on the lower lid. • Avoid using loose powder on the face. • Do not apply creams too close to the eyes. • Never apply eye makeup while in motion or while driving. • Do not use water or saliva to lubricate applicat