Why are my eyelids so sensitive to makeup?

The eyelid and surrounding areas is especially vulnerable because its skin is extremely thin and loose, allowing chemicals to penetrate more easily. This may cause the skin to swell more readily than on other parts of the face. An allergy is your body’s reaction to “foreign” substances.

How do I know if I’m allergic to my eye makeup?

The symptoms of the reactions to a makeup or any cosmetic product are the same as in any contact allergy:

1. Significant itching after the product application.
2. Redness and swelling where the products were applied.
3. Rash that may be single tiny spots, or even vesicles that may come together in a large bulla (blister)

Can makeup irritate your eyelids?

Makeup products, including mascara and eyeliner, are an important part of many people’s beauty regimens. However, bad habits and poor makeup hygiene can lead to problems involving your eyes and eyelids. Additionally, if you have sensitive skin, you may be more prone to allergy and irritation resulting from cosmetics.

Can you get an allergic reaction to your eyelid skin?

Your eyelid skin is a “canary in the mine shaft” when it comes to allergic and irritant reactions. Eyelid skin is so thin that it will break-out in an allergic reaction while the rest of your face sits by quietly unfazed.

What can cause an allergy to eye makeup?

Others are well-known allergens, such as nickel, medications like antihistamines, and airborne matter like pollen. But some things can cause either irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, like certain plants, soaps and body washes, and…cosmetics.

What kind of makeup do you use with heavy eyelids?

Hooded eyes with heavy eyelids make the eyes smaller, and the makeup becomes rather difficult. You need some special knowledges to create a beautiful, stylish and accurate beauty look, that allow you to enlarge your eyes without making your eyelids heavier. Basic rules for makeup with hooded eyes:

What happens to your eyes when you have heavy eyelids?

Hooded eyes with heavy eyelids make the eyes smaller, and the makeup becomes rather difficult. You need some special knowledges to create a beautiful, stylish and accurate beauty look, that allow you to enlarge your eyes without making your eyelids heavier.