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Allergic reaction to make-up?
I apologize in advance if I freak anyone out with this description!
For a while now, maybe a month or two I keep over-producing eye 'gunk' or whatever you want to call it.. it's clear/yellow-ish and quite stringy, so it feels like I've got an eyelash or something stuck in my eye constantly. (That's the weird gross bit over!)
I think I've developed some form of allergic reaction to my eyeliner and/or mascara. I'm not sure, I tend to wear both of them quite a lot and it happens more often than not.
The only two things that worry me:
Firstly, sometimes I get those symptoms when I'm not wearing eye makeup, or if I haven't been wearing it in a while.
Second, it's not always in the same eye. It tends to be more the left eye, but I've had times where it switches.
I tried eye drops for a while which cleared it up quite well, so it makes me think maybe it's an infection?
I am trying to get a doctors opinion on this, but I really want to have some form of idea of what might be causing it, even if it's not an infection or anything like that, I just want to know a few ideas. Thank you very much! xx
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Hello,
you could be allergic to some of the ingredients in the make-up, like you say. It is definitely possible: I knew a guy in school, who didn't come to school for a week. When he got back, we asked him what happened. He told us, that he and his brother were 'messing about' with their sisters' make-up, put eyeliner on, and had an allergic reaction. His eye literally puffed up! So it's definitely possible.
It could also be that you're not applying the make-up properly. This may not be the case if you have been using it for a while.
Also, have you recently changed the brand you use? It may be that a certain brand contains an ingredient that doesn't agree with you.
I also know that 'out-of-date' make-up can be harmful. Often, people buy really cheap make up, but it's cheap because it's out of date. Because make-up uses animal products, using out of date make up can be harmful.
But really, like you say, your doctor should be able to help you. If you've already booked and appointment and cannot wait, go to a good pharmacy/chemist and ask their opinion. That's what I usually do if I have an eye problem, as they are generally (hopefully) medically trained.
But the Doctor is your best option!
Good luck :)
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