Individual Eyelashes Vs Strips – Which Is Safer For Sensitive Eyes?
- Individual Lashes
- diy eyelash extensions, eyelash glue, eylure lashes, individual eyelashes, makeup ingredients, mink eyelashes, sensitive eyes
- July 28, 2013
For those with ocular areas that are susceptible to irritation, even the best mascara for sensitive eyes can prove to be bothersome, particularly during periods of longer wear. For these people and those who find themselves often more sensitive to the makeup ingredients, the prospect of using false eyelashes can be unnerving because of the increased risk of irritation to the sensitive eye area. There are many different options for lashline enhancement available, however two of the most popular versions are strip lashes and individual eyelashes. While both typically result in little bother for those who don’t have any adverse reactions when applying eye makeup, they can both be problematic for sensitive individuals. But, one is far superior to the other in terms of averting irritation. Let’s examine both individual eyelashes and strips to determine which are safer for sensitive peepers.
Strip lashes come in two types, self adhesive and those that use various types of glue. You can find them in just about any price range and any material – everything from mink eyelashes to acrylics. Some of the more popular brands like Revlon and Eylure lashes, featuring assorted styles, textures, lengths and fullnesses, come complete with adhesive (often with allergenic ingredients so beware!) included right along with the selected lashes. These strips of full lashes are applied directly to the eyelid, as close to the natural lash line as possible. The problem with these is that not only is the potentially irritating product being applied to the skin, it’s also incredibly close to the sensitive eye area. This can lead to irritation in some people. Some newer more luxurious brands such as Minki Lashes (Siberian cruelty-free mink) offer hypoallergenic sterilized lash strips, but no eyelash glue, so if you have sensitive eyelids, you have an opportunity to do a proper research and find a safer adhesive option for you.
Self adhesive options offer less risk of adverse reaction; however their proximity to the actual eye still makes them problematic. Application is everything of course, and a steady hand and a little patience will be rewarded when applying false eyelash strips. But, even the most careful cosmetic enhancer may still find that a reaction to the chemical based glues is unavoidable. In addition, these strips cannot be re-used so for regular lash users, such convenience may get a bit expensive.
A far better option for people with sensitivity is false individual eyelashes, also known as flare lashes. While the individual eyelashes take longer to apply (especially for newbies), they are less likely to cause an unwanted effect as a result of glue. This is because they are applied to the top of the human lash strands instead of directly in the eye region (although adhesive glue is still required.) This keeps the glue and the individual eyelashes away from the eye, which can in turn reduce the risk of irritation. These DIY eyelash extensions come in a variety of compositions, styles, textures and colors as the strip lashes do. When applied properly, there is little risk of the adhesive coming into contact with the skin, and even people with sensitive skin find that using individual eyelashes this way can stave off irritation and allow them to wear their individual eyelashes without the risk of adverse effects.
Regardless of which type you choose, application and careful following of the directions at home is extremely important. Although it is true that some people react to the actual material of the faux lashes, such as synthetics or even real fur (even though it’s sterilized and treated to make it hypoallergenic), most of the irritation associated with false eyelashes actually comes from the adhesives used. Glue ingredients such as formaldehyde, latex, found in mass-produced drugstore brands such as Quo, Duo, and especially in no-name cheap glues. For both types of application, there are glues designed for sensitive eyed users in mind, however some still experience itching, swelling, and redness even when using these specially formulated products. Therefore, keeping the glue as far away from your eye as possible is recommended for people prone to peeper problems, and that is much easier achievable with false individual eyelashes than it is with strips applied directly on or too close to the lash line.
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