Cosmetics can easily cause dust particles to enter the eyes if not used carefully, potentially leading to eye inflammation, redness, swelling, pain, light sensitivity, tearing, and even allergic conjunctivitis.
2. Corneal Burns
Cold perm solution, a highly alkaline cosmetic ingredient used for hair perming, can cause corneal burns if accidentally splashed into the eyes. Mild cases may result in corneal damage, while severe cases can lead to eye atrophy, corneal opacity, or even induce cataracts and other ocular diseases.
3. Fungal Keratitis
Eyeliner brushes are often contaminated with Fusarium solani. Before use, contamination rates for new brushes are only about 1.5%, but this rate can skyrocket to around 60% during use. This fungus readily causes fungal keratitis, with severe contamination potentially leading to blindness in both eyes.
4. Conjunctival Discoloration
When using colored cosmetics like blush, lipstick, makeup brushes, or perfumes, extreme caution is essential. Never allow these products to enter the eyes, as they can permanently stain the conjunctiva yellow or cause pigment deposition.