Reactions To The Lash Adhesives
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Client Eye Irritation or Allergy: How to Tell?
Red, swollen eyes, itching, tightness, watering, and a burning sensation are all symptoms that can be caused by eye irritation as well as allergies. When exposed to an irritant, the immune system does not mount a defence mechanism, and the condition typically improves after 24 hours. It can be challenging to determine what triggered an allergic reaction because symptoms may not appear for hours or days after exposure.
Cause of Irritation
Fumes released during the curing and solidification of adhesives may cause irritation. Irritation is most likely to occur on the eyelids and other sensitive areas of the body where the skin is thinner.
It’s crucial to have adequate ventilation. It’s best practise to keep windows open at all times and point any fans or air conditioners away from the treatment bed.
Furthermore, the adhesive itself may not be the source of the irritation. The client may have an allergic reaction to the eye pads, the tweezers, the brush, or the foam cleanser.
Cause of Allergies
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to otherwise innocuous substances, or allergens. Antibodies are made by the immune system to counteract these allergens. The severity of an allergic reaction may increase as exposure to the allergen increases. Affected areas include the skin, eyes, nose, and throat.
The development of an allergy requires repeated and prolonged contact with the offending allergen. Customers who have never had an allergy to cyanoacrylate, the main ingredient of the lash adhesives, may eventually develop an allergy and be forced to discontinue getting their eyelashes extended. Only a tiny fraction of customers experience an allergic reaction, and their symptoms go away once the lash extensions are no longer present.
If the body is repeatedly exposed to the allergen (say, through the use of eyelash extensions), the allergy may resurface. Once an allergy has developed, the immune system will react excessively whenever the allergen is encountered again.
Cyanoacrylate: What Is It?
Cyanoacrylate is the primary component of lash adhesives and is responsible for the glue’s adhesive properties. The lashes would not stay attached to the extensions without the cyanoacrylate. Even eyelash adhesives designed for people with allergies or sensitivities still use this ingredient. Cyanoacrylate-based eyelash adhesives pose no health risks when applied as directed.
