The Ultimate Guide to Lash Care for Sensitive Eyes

Understanding Lash and Eye Sensitivity

Before we discuss the do’s and don’ts of lash care for sensitive eyes, let’s explore lash and eye sensitivity.

What Causes Sensitivity?

No one-size-fits-all explanation exists for what causes sensitivity. Sensitive eyes can be triggered by a variety of factors, including:

• Harsh ingredients. Not all lash products are created equal. Many conventional lash products contain harsh ingredients like alcohol, parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. All of these can irritate sensitive eyes.
• Allergens. Some lash products contain common allergens. These include preservatives, formaldehyde-releasing agents, and certain dyes.
• Improper makeup removal. Beauty products aren’t the only problem. Many people do not know how to clean their lashes without irritating sensitive skin. They often make mistakes that can cause irritation. For example, they might leave mascara on overnight or rub the area too harshly with makeup remover.
• Contacts. Contact lenses can be a great way to improve vision, but they can also irritate the eye area. People that wear contacts need to be specific and look for lash tips for contact lens wearers.
• Environmental factors. Many things in the environment can irritate your eyes. Dust, pollen, and air pollution can make eye sensitivity worse.

Signs of Sensitive Eyes

Now that you know what causes sensitive eyes, let’s look at what sensitive eyes actually look like.

Signs of eye sensitivity include:

• Redness
• Excessive tearing/watery eyes
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Itchiness
• Swollen eyelids

If you’re experiencing any of these issues regularly after using lash products, you should stop using them immediately. Instead, start looking for mascara and lash serums safe for daily use on sensitive eyes (more on that in a bit).

Why Lash Care Matters

So, next question: why is lash care so important?

Lash care plays a crucial role in getting healthier, more beautiful lashes—but it also plays a role in eye health. Proper lash care for sensitive eyes supports eye health in a variety of ways, including:

• Protect the eye. Healthy lashes help to protect your eyes from debris and environmental irritants—which, in turn, keeps them healthier.
• Less irritation. A gentle lash care routine can minimize irritation, which, in turn can help reduce scratching or rubbing (which is important to help prevent lash breakage).
• Stronger lashes. The right lash care routine for sensitive eyes can help strengthen lashes—and stronger lashes are better at protecting the eyes.

Daily Lash Care Routine for Sensitive Eyes

How you treat your lashes each day plays a huge role in keeping sensitivity at bay. Here’s a simple lash care routine for people who wear makeup every day. It includes some of the best products for sensitive eyes. In the AM

1. Cleanse the eye area with a gentle cleanser

• Use a gentle, residue-free cleanser like Micellar Water Lash Wash
• Spray the Lash Wash onto a cotton pad, hold on closed eye for 5-10 seconds, and wipe the eye area clean
• Remember: never rub or tug at the delicate eye area!

2. Apply a nourishing lash serum

After your eye area is dry, apply a thin line of RevitaLash® Advanced Sensitive. Use it only on the upper lashes, above the lash line.

• Allow to dry completely before applying any makeup

3. Use a lightweight, hypoallergenic mascara (if you want to!)

• Grab our Length Define Tubing Mascara, which is specifically formulated to be gentle on lashes
• Apply starting at the base of lashes, twirling the wand upward and outward

In the Evening

1. Remove makeup with a gentle, oil-free formula eye makeup remover

• To remove Length Define mascara, splash your eyes with warm water to loosen the mascara tubes and gently slide the tubes from your lashes with clean fingers. Avoid tugging or pulling your lashes. To remove the rest of your makeup, spray a cotton pad with Micellar Water Lash Wash
• Hold the cotton pad against your closed eye for 10-15 seconds to dissolve makeup
• Gently wipe away makeup (again, no rubbing or tugging on the skin!)

2. Apply a reparative lash and brow treatment

• Twice a week, once your lashes and brows are completely clean and dry, apply Lash & Brow Masque
• This formula works in 15 minutes to hydrate and help repair lashes and brows. It’s formulated with nourishing ingredients and designed not to irritate sensitive eyes.

Tips for Preventing Irritation
The right lash care routine will go a long way in protecting sensitive eyes and minimizing irritation. But that’s not all you can do! If you’re dealing with eye sensitivity, here are a few tips that can help prevent irritation:

Handle With Care

• Avoid rubbing your eyes, which can cause irritation and lash breakage.
• Before you apply your lash products, make sure to wash your hands to avoid introducing bacteria. Keep It Clean
• Make sure to clean your makeup tools, including lash curlers and brushes, on a regular basis.
• Once you’ve opened them, don’t use cosmetics meant for your eye area longer than recommended on the packaging. Usually, you should replace them every 3 to 6 months.

Test Before You Commit

• Make sure to patch test new products on your skin before applying them anywhere near your eyes. Wait at least 24 to 48 hours to gauge your reaction.
• Introduce only one new product at a time. That way, you can identify which (if any) products are causing irritation.