Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : November 29, 2017 10:06 AM IST
This is one question that looms heavily on every fashionista s mind. You cannot do without eyeliners and you are worried if they can damage the delicate skin around your eyes and give you wrinkles and fine lines. Let s not forget the fact that eyeliners are beauty products that come with their own set of pros and cons. And applying any kind of cosmetic repeatedly has its effect on the skin. Eyeliners are used in the most delicate part the eyelids, where the skin is sensitive. One way the eyeliners can make your eyelids wrinkly is if you stretch them too much while applying the liner. So, one tip that every make-up artist doles out is that never stretch your eyelids while applying eyeliners.
But to know if eyeliners can really lead to wrinkles around your eyes we spoke to Dr Narmada Matang, Dermatologist, Neo Skin Clinic, Powai asking her the same. Here is what she had to say:
There are many varieties of eyeliner present on the market today. Unfortunately, there is no omnipotent eyeliner out there; all of them are separated into different categories that are designed for different uses around the eye. The ones we see most often in the cosmetic industry are:
All kinds of eyeliners consist of some basic ingredients like film former thickeners and pigments. Film formers deposit a thin layer of skin thickeners are like waxes, gum or gel which uses the formulation to make it stick to the skin whereas the pigment gives the colour. The pigment is usually a deposit of iron oxide which imparts black or brown, chromium oxide; titanium oxide and other forms of oxides impart specific colours. These are available in forms of gel, wax, cream or liquid. Liquid eyeliners are easiest to apply. While it adorns the eye and makes you look attractive, allergic reactions are not uncommon with them. Make sure you remove it completely and moisturize the eyelid skin at the end of the day. Certain bright pigments can give discolouration, so continuous use should be avoided, she says.
Bottom line Use your favourite eyeliner and make sure you remove it at the end of the day. Do an eye massage at night to rejuvenate the eyes. Never stretch your eyes while applying the liner.
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