How to Clean Eyelash Extensions

When Should You Clean Your Lash Extensions?

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If your eyelids are oily, you should cleanse your lash extensions on a daily basis. People who wear eye cosmetics are in the same boat. If you don’t have any problems with your lashes, clean them two to three times per week.

You must clean your lash extensions after engaging in physical activities such as swimming or going to the gym.

These lash extensions should not be wet within 48 hours of being applied. With time, these extensions solidify and become impermeable.

Oil, saline, sweat, and chlorine will corrode the glue that clasps your lash extensions in place.

Also, depending on your lash extension vendor, you need to be quite frequent in cleaning them, to protect your eyes from the accumulations of particles and dirt in the extensions that may be an issue to your eyes.

How Can You Clean Eyelash Extension?

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Blepharitis is a common condition in those who do not keep their eyelids clean. It’s characterized as “swelling of the eyelid” and appears to be a nuisance rather than a hazard.

Dead skin cells can accumulate on the eyelids if they aren’t cleaned away correctly, causing itching and discomfort. This causes itching, clogging of hair follicles, and a reddened and irritated appearance in the eyes and eyelids. You’ll find yourself scratching your eyes and fiddling with your extensions (even while sleeping!). They’ll begin to fall off as a result.

Some individuals with blepharitis believe they are having a small allergic response to eyelash extensions, but when they clean their lids and extensions correctly, they find out they aren’t, and the itching goes away immediately! Your eyes will feel a lot better and your extensions will stay longer if you begin a regular washing routine.

Oil is another purpose to clean your lashes thoroughly. If you have oily skin and/or wear oil-based makeup or moisturizers, some of that oil will get up on your eyelash extensions. If you don’t wash your lashes, the oil will build up and erode away at the eyelash adhesion over time. Oil eats away at all eyelash glue. The less greasy your eyelash extensions become, which can be achieved by using oil-free cosmetics products, they’ll last longer.

The Cleaning Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide

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1. Remove any eye makeup with a makeup remover that is free of oil and alcohol. If you’re removing eyeliner, dab a cotton tip coated in remover across your lid or away from it. Never turn your back on the extensions. If you use cotton balls, you’ll end up with a fuzzy mess since they’ll catch on the extensions’ roots.
2. If you’re using heavy makeup, take it off before washing your eyes with your favourite cleanser, excluding the eye area. Some cleansers, especially cream cleansers and cleansing oil contain oil, which is bad for your lash extensions.
3. Using cool water, irrigate your eyes. Spume up a very little amount of lash shampoo on your palm. Administer one at a time to both eyes, pouring it all over. But don’t touch your closed eyelids like you’re cleaning your hair; instead, gently spatter it over them. Continue if your eyes are still dirty.
4. Rinse it off and gently pat them dry. It really doesn’t matter if they’re a little moist, or if they’re matted together with water, they’ll disconnect when you brush them.
5. Using your lash wand, gently swirl them through and fan them out.
6. Repeat this at least twice a week.

The Must-Do’s

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1. Mineral-based treatments are good for maintaining lash extensions. They’re the ideal substitute for oil formulations that are harmful to the environment.
2. At the absolute least, cleanse your lashes every so often. If you have oily eyelids, you may need to do this on a daily basis.
3. Before cleaning your lashes with water, take off any dangerous extension cleansers.
4. To wipe make-up, especially around the eyes, use a tissue instead of cotton buds.
5. Before going to bed, cleanse your extension, it’s the most suitable time. You get rid of all the dust, cosmetics, grime, oil, and debris from the day.
6. Eyelash extensions are not affected by water. You should utilize clean water when mastering how to cleanse lash extensions at home. If you get your lash extensions wet during the 48 hours of administration, you’ll have a problem.

The Don’ts

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1. When cleaning your lashes, avoid using glycerin and oil-based solutions. These products degrade lash adhesive, causing eyelashes to fall out. Shampoos, eye creams, conditioners, cleanses, spray toners, and moisturizers are just a few examples of oil cosmetic products.
2. When feasible, avoid applying mascara or liner, particularly waterproof ones. Cleansing lashes is quite difficult with these two.
3. Cleansing water should never be used on your lashes. Micelles are amphiphilic that extract oil from your skin. These oils cause extensions to deteriorate and fall out.
4. Using a powerful shower to wash your lashes is not a good idea. This high-pressure torrent of water could damage your extension.
5. Q-tips, sponges, and other similar items should not be used on your lashes. The extensions will be ripped out by these elements.
6. If you want to keep your lashes clean, don’t scrub them too hard. The application of eyelash extensions is delicate. If you apply pressure on them, they may fall out. Instead, gently scrub with a cleaning brush.
7. Avoid strong formulas that could exasperate your eyelids.

Why Must You Clean Your Lash Extensions?

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Natural eyelashes protect your eyes from dust, pollen, grime, and other foreign objects. The lashes serve the same purpose when you use extensions. Specialists attach extensions a few inches from the lash line upon installation.

Between the lash extensions and the natural lash lines, there will be a small space. Sediment, grime, dead skin, and everything else that the lashes block collects in this space with time.

Cleaning your lash extensions removes dirt from the lash line and prevents it from accumulating.

The other purpose is to keep oil from destroying your extensions. If you have oily skin or use oil-based treatments, the oil may seep into the extensions, destroying the eyelash glue over time. Rinsing your lashes on a regular basis removes this oil, allowing your lashes to stay longer.

What Occurs If Your Lashes Aren’t Clean?

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Irritation and inflammation of the eyelids will result if you don’t clean your lash extensions. To relieve the itching, you’ll most likely rub your lashes all day. The extensions may eventually fall out, and your eyelids may get irritated.

Blepharitis is caused by filthy lash extensions. Blepharitis is an infection of the eyelids that produces inflammation. Dust and dead skin build up in the lashes, creating an ideal environment for germs to thrive.

When bacteria multiply too much, they form biofilms on the eyelids. Demodex parasitic mites are attracted to bacteria biofilm. Bacteria and dead skin are the main sources of food for these mites. When they multiply too much, however, they produce redness, itching, and painful eyelid swelling.

Endotoxins are also produced by bacteria. These substances infect the already swollen eyelid, causing it to swell even more.

This infection isn’t fatal, but it does cause a lot of itching. For a while, you might not be able to wear lash extensions.

Individuals who don’t know how to maintain lash extensions at home may confuse blepharitis with an allergic reaction to the eyes. The following are some of the signs and symptoms of blepharitis:

• Your lashes are covered in white flakes.
• Feeling of a tingling agitation in your lashes
• Redness
• Dryness of the eyes
• Eyes that are watering
• Eyes have a gritty feeling to them.

When you wake up in the morning, the majority of these symptoms are evident. When you follow a thorough lash washing routine, blepharitis goes away. However, If you suspect you have this infection, see your doctor.

Another thing is to ensure that you get quality for your money when it comes to purchasing eyelash extensions. 

Is Baby Shampoo Recommended for Extension Cleaning?

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Most people assume that baby shampoo is safe to use for extension cleaning. The fact is that it’s not. Baby shampoo consists of essential oils that are essential for baby skins but quite damaging for extensions. So, if you were thinking of using it for your next eyelash extension cleaning, kindly reconsider.