Mascara, eye shadow, and eyeliner are intended to make women more attractive. One thing they shouldn't do is harm the eyes. Yet each year many women suffer eye
infections from
cosmetics. In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an eye cosmetic. When an eye cosmetic is bought in the store, it is almost always free from
bacteria that could cause eye infections.
The reason these products do cause infections is that they are not adequately preserved against microorganisms or are misused by the consumer after they are opened. Poor preservation or misuse of an eye cosmetic can cause dangerous bacteria to grow in the product. Then, when the cosmetic is applied to the area around the eye, it can cause an infection.
The Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for assuring that cosmetics are harmless, has taken numerous steps to make sure that eye cosmetics are free from contamination when they reach you, and that they contain preservatives to inhibit the growth of bacteria. The cosmetics industry generally makes products that will not harm you. However, if you have been seriously injured by mascara, eye shadow, or eyeliner it may be important for you to
contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
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See Also
- Cosmetic Products: Overview
- Blindness
- Infections