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Eyeliner, eye shadow, eye pencils, etc.,
are meant to make the eyes more
attractive and alluring. Additionally,
eye make up removers are meant to
cleanse the eyes without harsh
ingredients. The majority of eye
cosmetics are safe when used properly,
however there are some general Federal
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
guidelines when purchasing and using eye
cosmetics. Below are some general
guidelines for eye safety and legal
issues with regard to eye makeup.
Keep it Clean
Misuse and old cosmetics can harbor
dangerous bacteria and fungi. Thus, when
applied to the eye area infection can
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There have been rare instances of women
being temporarily blinded by bacteria
and/or fungi in their eye makeup. There
are safety guidelines that the FDA has
complied to keep your eyes and your
makeup safe. |
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Do not Share or Swap Your Eye Makeup
Never share your eye makeup or use
another’s. The germs in the makeup while
not detrimental to the owner may be
detrimental to you. Additionally,
testers at retail outlets can carry a
large amount of germs and bacteria due
to a large number of people trying the
product. If you just have to sample a
cosmetic, always ask for a clean
applicator.
Hold still
You may be tempted to apply your makeup
while riding in a car, bus, or other
type of transportation, but avoid this
temptation. A small bump in the road,
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sudden stop can cause you to poke your
eye and cause serious damage and/or
infection. A slight scratch of the cornea
can result in serious eye infections.
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Know the Ingredients
All eye cosmetics are required to have
their ingredients declared on the label
as mandated by the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act (FLPA). The labeling of
cosmetics is vital to the consumer. The
labeling helps to identify ingredients
so the consumer can compare brands or if
there are ingredients that you wish to
avoid.
All cosmetics are required to be
labeled. If it is not then you are not
getting the information entitled to you.
Do not hesitate to ask the store manager
or the manufacturer on why the product
is not labeled. |
Eye Shadow Colors
The United States strictly regulates the
uses of color additives in eye makeup.
There are several eye colors are not
approved by the FDA for use in the eye
area. There is an important alert for
cosmetics containing illegal colors at
FDA website (www.fda.gov).
Kohl (also known as al-kahl, kajal, or
surma) is one color additive that is
prohibited in the United States. While
this additive is allowed in other
countries, it is unapproved for
cosmetics use by the FDA. Kohl is known
to contain heavy metals such as antimony
and lead.
The FDA has received reports of kohl
leading to lead poisoning in children.
While some cosmetic companies may label
their cosmetic with the “kohl”, it is
only to indicate the color. If the
cosmetic is labeled properly, you can
check the FDA lists of approved color
additives for use in cosmetics at the
FDA website.
In Case of a Bad Reaction
If you do have a bad reaction to a
specific eye cosmetic, contact your
healthcare provider. In addition, the
FDA encourages all consumers to report
any adverse reactions from cosmetics to
their nearest FDA district office.
To contact your nearest FDA district
office, you can find their phone numbers
on FDA's Web site. These phone numbers
also are included in the U.S. Government
listings in the Blue Pages of the phone
book under United States
Government/Health and Human Services. In
addition, you may email them at CAERS@cfsan.fda.gov
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About The Author:
Written By Carol Belanger
Carol Belanger, author of 300+ Skin Care
Recipes
For wonderful skin care recipes and
products, visit Skin Care Therapy
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