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You are here: Home / Blog / How to Get Eyelash Glue off Skin

How to Get Eyelash Glue off Skin

by Katie Ray | Last Updated: November 2, 2021

How to Get Eyelash Glue off SkinEvery woman knows that the secret to an attractive, beautiful look starts with the eyes. We use all sorts of products, creams, and enhancements to highlight them and make them more expressive. We have so many choices when it comes to eye make-up, but if we desire a dramatic look, a lot of mascara is our go-to.

Unfortunately, make-up doesn’t always do us good. If too much is applied for too long, it could irritate our eyes and skin, and even provoke dreadful acne or allergies.

Even if you are trying not to use make-up every day, you will still do some eye enhancements, even if in small quantities. Otherwise, like all of us, you won’t feel at your best. The problem is that mascara normally has quite the chemical composition.

A great solution to this problem is applying false eyelashes. They are low maintenance and you can go about your day with no make-up and no one will notice. More so, if they are done right, everybody will admire them. If you’re a fan of false eyelashes, then you must find out how to get eyelash glue off skin in order to protect your eyes, your lashes, and have a gorgeous look all-around.

Table of Contents

  • What do you need to know about false eyelashes?
    • Are there different types of eyelash glue?
  • How properly remove glue from skin
    • What are the risks if glue is not properly removed?
    • Last thoughts
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What do you need to know about false eyelashes?

There are several types of false eyelashes, but nowadays, the most popular ones are the semi-permanent eyelashes, also known as eyelash extensions. They are normally made of synthetic materials and are usually applied by a specialized technician, who glues each false eyelash right on your natural ones.

Depending on the skill of the technician, you can get a very natural and gorgeous look. Nevertheless, you need to know that these lashes require maintenance and need to be reapplied every few weeks.

On the other hand, there are also disposable eyelashes, which are applied over your makeup and are taken off during make-up removal. These eyelashes can come in strips or small bundles of 3-4 threads each. They have a glue side that sticks to your skin when heated. The advantage here is that they don’t require too much expertise to apply, therefore even you can do it straight from your living-room.

Touching your eyes too much could be quite harmful, to begin with. But if contact with bacteria can be kept under control by using gloves and washing your hands with soap, there is something that can’t be avoided. The most harmful thing by far is the glue used for sticking the eyelashes on, therefore you need to know some things about it, and how to make sure you keep it off your skin.

Are there different types of eyelash glue?

Even if you go to a professional for eyelash enhancement, it’s still recommended to pay attention to the procedure and what products they’re using. Yet if you decided to do it yourself, paying attention to details is even more important as you are more likely to harm your eyes without even knowing why.

The main factor of allergic reactions or irritations is the glue strip on the sticky side of your false eyelashes.  There are different types of eyelash glue classified according to the strength they provide. If you’re already using the temporary strips or bundles, you know that they are supposed to be removed with the makeup once the evening is over. For this to happen hustle & pain-free, you need a fixing glue that is good for 24-48 hours maximum.

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Normally, this type of adhesive contains latex, which gives it flexibility, so that the lashes can be put in place or removed easily.

On the other hand, there are also professional adhesives made to keep false eyelashes in place for a period of up to 6 weeks. Even though they are more reliable, they are obviously more harmful to the skin and eyes due to their strength. Keep in mind that it’s recommended to only use this kind of product when a qualified professional is doing the eyelash enhancement. If you use it yourself at home, you can really burn your skin or even damage your eyes irreversibly. That’s why you need to make sure all excess glue is removed from your skin.

How properly remove glue from skin

When you take your false eyelashes off, you may notice a glue strip along the eyelid. It’s important that this glue strip is removed right away. Otherwise, the adhesive will harden, and it will be very difficult and painful to unstick.

If this happens, you could take a hot bath and let the vapor and heat make the glue soft again. Professionals use various tools for this process, but the safest method for you at home is with your fingers.

There is a special solution that you can apply that melts or softens the adhesive before you peel it off. At the same time, you can just soak the affected skin in an oil-based cleanser. If the cleanser is of high quality, the effect will be pretty much the same.

With one hand, hold the lashes and skin firmly and with the other, gently pull the adhesive until it all comes off. Sometimes you’ll get it off with one movement but if it’s stubborn, don’t give up.

What are the risks if glue is not properly removed?

The glue in the eyelashes is considered very dangerous even by doctors. What can happen:

  1. You may develop an allergic reaction to the glue used, which can cause severe inflammation of the eyelids. Even people with no allergy backgrounds can develop sensitivity to the glue, so make sure you use a hypoallergenic glue to reduce the risks.
  2. You may develop eye infections due to poor handling of the glue. Bacteria and dirt can get caught between the glue and your skin causing viral or fungal infections of the eye. Make sure everything, most importantly your skin, is sanitized before applying any product.
  3. Your own natural eyelashes may fall off with time. Because false eyelashes are applied at the root of your natural ones the natural hair itself could get damaged. To avoid it, you should use gentle glue and take longer breaks between applications.

Last thoughts

Eyelashes and the skin around them are extremely sensitive, so choosing high-quality products and paying attention to false eyelash application and cleaning is essential.

You must always remove the leftover glue from your face but not forget about the glue on your false eyelash strips. If you plan to wear them again take all the adhesive off with the same solution you used on your face and clean them up with a makeup removal before reusing.

This will ensure you won’t get eye infections or irritations due to leftover glue, dirt, and bacteria, as well as a healthy and beautiful look that will make you feel confident and invincible.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Helen says

    June 2, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    The girl in the video uses baby body oil to remove eyelashes. This is one of the best oils in general, my master does it too! Very soft

    Reply
  2. Vera says

    July 1, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    It seems to me that if there is an allergy, then it will manifest itself at least somewhere, both in the salon and at home.

    Reply
  3. Rosy says

    August 4, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    My friend also once glued her eyelashes herself. As a result, I left quite a lot of glue on the eyelid and it accidentally got into her eyes. Terrible pain, everything is burning. I had to go to the ambulance, they cleaned

    Reply
  4. Moly says

    September 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Peroxide helps quite well, but it must be used carefully so that it does not get into the eyes.

    Reply
  5. Opra says

    October 7, 2020 at 4:32 am

    I always go to the salon, and although my eyes are already accustomed to this procedure, I am scared every time, like the first time.

    Reply

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