Makeup With Dry Eye: 8 Tips to Avoid Making Symptoms Worse
Eye makeup can migrate into the eyes throughout the day, which can worsen dry eye symptoms.
Dry air and wind aren’t the only triggers for dry eye disease. Another one may be makeup. You may apply makeup on the skin, but it’s common for makeup particles to drift into the eye as the day passes. This may worsen symptoms of dry eye disease.
In this video, learn tips for what makeup products and techniques to avoid if you have dry eye disease.
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