Makeup might be dangerous to the eye health of young girls

December 24, 2009

Though some young girls might be hoping to receive cosmetics this Christmas season, experts warn that youngsters who don't know how to correctly apply and remove makeup could be putting their eye health at risk.

BoloHealth.com has reported that there are harmful chemicals in many eye makeup products which might cause hormonal problems or certain cancers. In addition, eye infections can occur when makeup comes in contact with fungus or bacteria.

Studies have also suggested that the longer a young woman wears makeup, the higher her chances of experiencing side-effects are.

Individuals who wear contacts should be cautious when purchasing and applying cosmetics, according to the American Optometric Association. Water-based hypoallergenic products might be the safest options for contact-lens wearers or those with sensitive eyes and skin.

If someone on your Christmas list will be devastated if there's no makeup under the Christmas tree, it might be a good idea to instruct her as to proper application and removal to avoid eye health problems.