Lashmaker VS Allergy to eyelash extension glue: What to do?

Every 2 out of 3 lashmakers discover they are allergic to glue after 2-3 years of work. Why does this happen? What causes allergy? We will discover together what the symptoms are and how to treat it in this article.

Few courses provide the necessary information on cumulative allergies which can manifest themselves after the first few years of work, and when you have already discovered that you are allergic it may be too late to remedy it and the only solution would be to change the job.

Every day a lashmaker works with products that can cause allergies, but only one is the most allergenic - eyelash extension glue , the main component of which is cyanoacrylate. This substance emits vapors invisible to the eye, which have a strong, toxic odor.

Glue allergy is rarely felt immediately, it usually takes a long time before any discomfort is felt. Many lashmakers do not notice the smell of glue at first and do not take protective measures. However, after a while toxins will begin to accumulate in the body and the senses will become sensitive to chemical fumes, therefore, it is important to always take precautions, even if there are no signs of allergy yet .

What are the symptoms of a glue allergy?

During work, a lashmaker may have the following reactions:

• Heachache;
• Dizziness;
• A runny nose;
• Dry cough;
• Itching and burning in the throat;
• Stuffy nose;
• Tearing;

This is how the body reacts to prolonged inhalation of the toxin (evaporation of cyanoacrylate) without protection.

However, evaporation enters the body not only through the olfactory organ. Toxins are absorbed through the pores of the skin, so more serious reactions are possible:

• Swelling (eyes, nose, ears, throat);
• Rashes on the face;
• Irritation on the skin of the hands;
• Itchy skin;
• Change in color of the skin on the face (it takes on a grayer colour).

Taking antihistamines will help temporarily relieve allergy symptoms. However, allergies require treatment that can only be prescribed by a doctor.

The first step in allergy treatment is to exclude contact with the allergen, i.e. glue. If the reaction manifests itself in severe edema, it is worth considering changing the activity, since ignoring the symptoms can lead to serious health problems (edema can move to the lungs and other internal organs).

In order not to overlook an allergy and seek remedies when it is already too late, the lashmaker must take precautions:

Disposable medical masks do not protect against toxic glue vapors. They are used to protect the client from breathing the lashmaker and vice versa (to prevent colds).

The protective masks are:

• Carbon respirators (carbon filter masks);
• 3M respirator masks to protect against chemical fumes.

3M respirators and masks can be uncomfortable and you need to get used to working with them. Respirator filters must be replaced within the time specified in the instructions.

It is recommended to ventilate the room during breaks between customers. This will prevent toxins from lingering in the air. For this reason, you should not work in a room without windows.

It is more difficult for toxins to remain in a humid environment. Therefore, constant humidification of the air will help to cope with allergies. To do this, use professional air humidifiers.

Following the rules of working with glue can help you avoid allergies:

• Don't put a drop of glue near your face. It is recommended to refuse to use disposable glue rings;
• Before pouring a new drop of glue, the old one must be extinguished (not with any product, but with a product that performs precisely this function - drip absorber). This will prevent the old drop from evaporating;
• Do not clean the glue with a cotton swab. When it interacts with cotton wool, the cyanoacrylate begins to heat and smoke, emitting poisonous fumes.

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Glue allergy for a lashmaker is a frequent phenomenon and makes the work unbearable.

The golden rule: prevention is better than cure!