Eye and eyelid infection among females using kajal and mascara

Abstract

Objective: The primary aims of cosmetic survey is to identify the prevalence of use of kajal and mascara in our community, to highlight the eye and eyelid infections among females using kajal and mascara and to identify the prevalence of Cosmetic-induced Eye infections. Methods: A30 questionnaire quantitative and qualitative (mixed approach) method is used. Data of 100 participants is used to describe the variables. Each participant’s score will be summed and calculate the possible points for each answer determining the prevalence of eye infection in females. The frequency of eye cosmetic use is examined and correlated with %age of cosmetic induced eye and eyelid infections. Results: 28% females have developed eyelid infection after using mascara and kajal. 87% females suffered from cosmetic eye infection for 1 day, 10% for 3 days & 3% for 5 days. 80% females view is cosmetic infection occurs due to others eye cosmetics use, 13% due to use of low branded eye cosmetic & 7% due to use of contaminated cosmetic. 40% female treated eye infection with home remedies, 28% females visit the ophthalmologist and 32% shows carelessness. Conclusion: The incidence of cosmetic eye infection will be reduced by use of branded eye cosmetic, removing eye make-up carefully at the end of the day, splashing of water and cleaning of eye regularly. Allergic conjunctivitis (Inflammation of cornea), Iritis/Eye inflammation (Inflammation of iris), Eye dermatitis   (Inflammation of skin Eye) and Blepharitis (Inflammation of Eyelids) are the commonly cosmetic induced Eye infection.