Makeup Allergies

Eye Shadow Allergies

Many different makeup products and tools help to magnify and accentuate your eyes. For some people, these products may cause an allergic reaction including itchy skin, watery eyes, swelling and infection. If you experience an allergic reaction to...

5 Things You Need to Know About Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup is popular with many people, especially women. One reason is the amount of time spent applying makeup could be spent on something else, like sleeping longer. Money is another reason, as cosmetics are expensive and it takes time...

Allergies to Bare Escentuals

Bare Escentuals, or Bare Minerals makeup has been advertised for years as being so natural and pure, you can sleep in it without any concerns. Manufacturers of the products tout its high quality ingredients, lack of fragrances, chemicals or skin...

Types of Itchy Skin

Itchy skin is a symptom doctors refer to as pruritus -- an itch, or the sensation of an itch, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The sensation can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort that disrupts sleep and causes...

Red Itchy Facial Skin

Red and itchy facial skin may be caused by anything from red wine to low humidity; your genetic makeup to cosmetic makeup; allergies to acne. A range of skin conditions --- including dermatitis, eczema and rosacea --- can cause red and itchy skin...

Hives on the Eyes From Allergy to Cosmetics

Cosmetics include not only makeup but also hair care products, nail polishes, toothpastes, moisturizers and deodorants. Around 10 percent of Americans and Europeans develop cosmetic allergies, Aukland Allergy Clinic reports. You can develop hives...

Eyelids Swollen From Allergic Reaction to Cosmetics

An allergic reaction to a cosmetic product may stem from chemicals, dyes, perfumes or other compounds in the cosmetic, and swollen eyelids commonly occur as a part of the allergic reaction. Since your symptoms may mimic seasonal allergies or other...

How to Treat Under-Eye Puffiness

Under-eye puffiness can be caused by a number of things, from excessive crying to diet problems to lack of sleep. Understanding what caused them to appear in the first place is essential to fixing the problem quickly. If there are a number of...

Swollen Eyes Home Remedies

Swollen or puffy eyes are usually the result of benign conditions such as allergies, fluid retention, hormonal changes, sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, too much salt and crying. However, if you experience prolonged swelling, pain or blurry...

Swollen Eyes From Makeup

Ideally, makeup can make you look and feel glamorous. However, at times makeup can show its ugly side if you have a reaction to it that causes your eyes to swell and become itchy, watery or painful. If you're experiencing these symptoms, you could...

How to Cover a Scar

There are special surgeries, such as scar revision that help reduce the appearance of scars, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. But if you don't want to spend the money or choose not to have surgery performed on your scar, you can...

What Causes Painful Small Whiteheads on My Eyelids?

Whiteheads are tiny, oil-filled bumps that can occur anywhere on the skin. True whiteheads pose no health risks, but many eye conditions superficially resemble whiteheads. Whiteheads don't normally hurt unless they've been picked or squeezed, so...

What Are the Treatments for Dry Eyelids?

Dry eyelids can have many causes, including allergies and or overuse of makeup and facial cleansers. Dry eyelids may also be caused by blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid, according to University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. See...

Itchy Eyelash Follicles

Itchy, irritated eyelids at the point where the lid and eyelash meet is characteristic of a skin condition called blepharitis. People who have dandruff, oily skin or dry eyes are prone to blepharitis, according to the University of Michigan...

What to Expect After Permanent Eyeliner

Permanent makeup has emerged on the plastic surgery market as a means to enhance the eyes, eyebrows, lips, blush or eye shadow. Similar to tattooing, the technique uses a specialized ink to administer the desired effects (typically a black line)...

The Best Tested Anti-Puffiness Eye Creams

Puffy eyes can occur for numerous reasons, according to a research study published in the "International Journal of Cosmetic Science," and may include poor sleep habits or allergies. Although makeup concealer or similar products can...

Most Common Allergies that Cause Chronic Dark Circles

Dark circles under the eyes are a cosmetic condition you may work to cover with makeup, but they may also be caused by allergies. According to the Mayo Clinic, dark circles may be caused by heredity, sun exposure, age and allergies. Several...

How to Cover Bags & Dark Circles Under Eyes

Dark circles and bags under your eyes can make you appear older and tired, regardless of if you are or not. These occurrences can be due to a lack of sleep, water retention, allergies or genetic predisposition. Artful makeup techniques can both...

Reasons for Puffy Eyelids

Puffy eyes occur for a wide variety of reasons. Most people experience puffy eyes at some point in their lives. Puffy eyes can sometimes be painful or sensitive, due to the swelling in the skin. The condition can make you look older and more...

What Are the Treatments for Puffy Eyes?

Puffy eyes are the result of a combination of factors, including your age, allergies, how you sleep, what you eat and genetic makeup. If you experience frequent eye puffiness, treatments are available--and some of them can even be found in your...

Red Bumps on the Back of a Three Year Old

Parenting a toddler can be a nerve-racking. When they are sick you worry, and when they have a rash, you want to know what caused it. There are multiple explanations why a rash appears on a toddler. For example, he may have come into contact with...

Goat Milk Vs. Cow Milk for Babies

In this age of choices and heightened nutritional awareness, some parents are seeking alternatives to the standard cow's milk. Goat's milk is one of those alternatives, and it might be the right choice for you and your child. Then again, you could...

Ways to Slim Down Puffy Cheeks

Everything from allergies to weight gain to lack of sleep can leave your cheeks feeling bloated and tired. For minor puffiness, take advantage of a number of remedies to help tighten your face. You can use different ways to slim down your puffy...

How to Cover Up Acne Blemishes

Acne blemishes are often red, swollen, and when the skin is affected by many acne breakouts, it can cause the skin to look unsightly and unevenly toned. One way to help camouflage acne blemishes is to apply layers of makeup, concealer and powder....

Dry Itchy Eyes Home Remedy

Dry, itchy eyes can be caused by allergies to something in the environment, makeup or even lack of sleep. Itching in the eye or around the margins can be treated with a variety of home preparations as well as a few medicinal, over-the-counter...

Bumps on the Backs of the Legs

At some point in your life, you may have developed bumps or lumps on the skin on your legs. There are many reasons for skin conditions to arise and often the cause is not obvious. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and...

Good Makeup for Sensitive Skin

Despite "truth in labeling" laws, the ingredients used in cosmetics remain relatively unregulated. Cosmetics do not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and any product testing is done by the manufacturers. Only...

How to Make Dark Circles Under Your Eyes Disappear

Dark circles can make you look old and tired, and unfortunately, they may not be easy to get rid of. These types of discolorations are often genetic and result from a pooling of blood beneath your eyes. Furthermore, sun exposure, aging, allergies...

How Does Papain Work in a Cosmeceutical?

Papain is a protein enzyme extracted from the sap of green fruits of the papaya tree. It is known for its various medicinal uses when ingested or applied topically (as is the case in cosmeceuticals). Papain's abilities to reduce pain, swelling and...