Are you prioritising your eyelid hygiene? As enthusiasts of lush eyelashes, we all desire long-lasting extensions that effortlessly enhance our look. However, neglecting good eyelid hygiene can lead to eye infections or even mite infestations!

Understanding Eyelid Conditions:

Blepharitis: a chronic inflammation of the eyelids and eyelashes, is often caused by excessive oil production, bacterial infections, or allergic reactions.

Chalazion: characterised by eyelid cysts, which looks like a swollen, red bump on either the upper or lower eyelid. It occurs when the oil glands that are located at the root of your eyelashes become clogged. 

These issues can be prevented with consistent eyelid hygiene practices.

Why Eyelid Hygiene Matters:

Eyelid hygiene is often overlooked, despite being crucial for overall eye health. While washing your face is important, it’s not enough to ensure clean eyelids and lashes. Our lashes naturally trap dust and debris and to make matters worse, living in a humid country like Singapore, our eyelids produce extra sweat and sebum.

On top of dust, debris, oil and sweat, these are the daily exposures to our eyelids and eyelashes: 

Skincare products

Eye makeup (eyeliner, eyeshadow, etc.)

Bacteria from hand contact

Environmental pollutants such as smoke and oil from food and dining places.

While eyelash extensions make us look pretty, it is a potential breeding ground for bacteria if not taken care of!

Maintaining Clean Eyelashes:

Use Clean Eyelash Combs: Replace your eyelash comb with each new set of extensions to prevent bacteria build-up and transferred of dust collected on the bristles. Carragheen provides a fresh eyelash comb with every new extension set.

Choose a Reputable Lash Boutique: 

Your choice of boutique and lash artists will indirectly affect the health of your natural eyelashes. Look for a reputable boutique known for providing quality service, with high hygiene standards and skilled artists. Watch out for cleanliness of the boutique, sanitisation of tools, disposable item usage for each client, and not forgetting to check out online reviews on the boutique.

Cleansing Your Lashes:

Many ladies who have eyelash extensions neglect proper cleansing. 

Our specially formulated LashMagic Cleansing Lotion and Micro Swabs for thorough cleansing. The lotion removes dirt, debris, and makeup residues, while Micro Swabs with its micro fibres deep cleanse each lash strand.

How to Use:

Apply the LashMagic cleansing lotion morning and night to keep your lashes clean and healthy.

Use LashMagic Micro Swabs to gently cleanse lashes, wiggling them left and right for a deeper cleanse. Repeat until all debris and makeup traces are removed.

Prioritising eyelid hygiene not only maintains the health of your natural lashes but also enhances the longevity and safety of your extensions. Invest in proper care for clean, happy, and healthy lashes every day!

At Carragheen, it is our top priority to provide clean environment and tools for our client. Plus, a complimentary lash spa is given to all lash refill clients, ensuring deep cleansing which also improves the longevity of your extensions!

P.S. Carragheen is giving away 1 bottle of complimentary LashMagic Cleansing-Lotion with every new membership sign-up!