Degreasers for eyelashes: composition, functions and selection

Women who naturally have expressionless short eyelashes often turn to professionals for extensions. In order for artificial eyelashes to delight with beauty for a long time, the procedure must be carried out correctly. For this, the master will need special devices and substances. One of them - degreaser.

Lamination or extension of eyebrows or eyelashes necessarily requires the use of a degreaser. The stage of cleansing the eyelashes and skin of the eyelids will not be missed by any master.

Degreaser for eyelashes is a clear liquid containing the necessary cleaning and disinfecting agents. Depending on the specific composition, it can have a specific odor.

In order for the liquid to have the desired effect, it must be applied correctly.

1. Apply the product with a special brush, gently treating the eyelashes from all sides.
2. During application, the eyes must be kept tightly closed, since the alcohol and other substances contained in the composition can have a negative effect on the skin and mucous membranes, cause them to be damaged.
3. On the lower eyelashes, the product is applied a second time after the extension. This is necessary to remove any glue from them.

It is equally important to store the product correctly. For storage, you need to choose a dark, cool place, protected from sunlight and temperature extremes.

Usually the storage period is from six months to a year. Therefore, for home procedures, you should not purchase packages with a large volume. And also, the purchase should be made in a well-established store in order to exclude a cheap fake.

The composition of the tool is determined by the functions that it performs. Regardless of the manufacturer, there are several essential substances in the composition of the products.

• Water. Its composition can be up to 70%.
• Ethanol. It is an alcohol that is often used in the cosmetics industry. If you read the labels carefully, it can be found as the main ingredient in almost all toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels, perfumes and colognes. It provides high-quality degreasing of surfaces, their disinfection and drying. It is thanks to ethanol that the degreaser acquires a specific smell.
• Allantoin. This component is also often found in many cosmetic products, especially skin care products. It helps to soften the skin and hair, making them elastic. It is also astringent and anti-inflammatory.

It is allowed to add to the product extracts of various plants, flavors and fragrances... Since the degreaser is applied to the eye area, it must be not only functional, but also harmless.

When placing the product in storage, you must make sure that the bottle cap is tightly closed. Otherwise, the alcohol will erode, which will inevitably lead to a deterioration in the properties of the degreaser. And also, with the access of air, oxidation of substances in the composition of the product can occur.

The main function of the product is to degrease eyelashes and eyelid skin for the best effect when building or laminating. The fact is that there are a large number of sebaceous glands on the skin, which secrete a special secret.

However, the lubricant interferes with the adhesion of the glue, interferes with the smooth attachment of artificial eyelashes. As a result, extended products will not last long. In the resulting gaps, residues of cosmetics, dust can accumulate, which has negative consequences. The peeled off tip of the artificial eyelash in contact with the eyelid will irritate it and cause redness.

In addition to removing fat, a degreaser removes dust and dead cells of the epitheliumthat constantly accumulate on the surface of the skin and hair. And also he removes the smallest particles of mascara, shadowsleft after makeup remover at the base of the eyelashes.

Another function of the degreaser is noticeable when lamination or dyeing the eyebrows. After its application, the pigment penetrates deeper into the hairs, prolonging its durability.

First of all, you need to understand why you need a product called "primer".

For example, there are primer-bases for face makeup, for applying lipstick. There are 2 types of eyelash primers.

The difference lies in how they are used.

• Mascara base coat. Its task is to make the eyelashes thicker, to align them in length. Often there are caring complexes in the composition. The product is packaged in a brush tube similar to the ink tube.These primers are usually white and can be found with black, brown, or other coloring pigments.
• Extension primers. As a rule, they are colorless, rarely packed in tubes with a brush. Professional products are usually found in narrow-necked 15 ml bottles. The task of this tool is to prepare eyelashes for extension, to improve the work of the glue.

Since both the degreaser and the primer contain cleansing agents, many women believe that they are interchangeable products and only one of them can be used. Actually the primer differs from the degreaser both in composition and in the method of application and action.

Manufacturers often add fragrances and produce products with aromas of fruits, chocolate, coffee.

Many masters use a primer when building up, but use it after a degreaser... The product separates the eyelashes, which helps the master in the work. And also the primer provides uniform application of the glue, improves its effect. As a result, the period during which artificial eyelashes do not require correction is increased.

Sometimes it happens that a client has an allergic reaction to any of the components of the degreaser. In such cases, the master can replace it with another product. And also you have to look for a replacement for the procedure at home, if for some reason you could not find the right product. There are different options.

• One of the most affordable - use micellar water. This is also the most suitable option, as it does not contain ethyl alcohol. The active substances - micelles - literally suck in dirt particles. For better cleansing, it is better to choose products designed for oily skin. And you also need to make sure that there are no oils in the composition, as oils will interfere with the attachment of artificial eyelashes.
• Not a bad way - applying lotions and tonicsas they serve to cleanse the skin. Those formulations that contain alcohol should be chosen.
• Can be used chlorhexidine. It is an excellent disinfectant and is easy to buy at the pharmacy. The choice should be stopped on a drug with a weak concentration.

You can often find tips for self-preparation of a degreasing compound. It can be made from ethyl alcohol and water. But at home it is difficult to maintain the required concentration, and the recommendations to take 20 parts of water and 80 parts of alcohol should be taken with skepticism.

It is a mistake to use conventional eye makeup removers. They are good at removing makeup and dirt, but they cannot cope with sebum. In addition, oils and wax are often present in them, which will interfere with build-up.

The use of hydrogen peroxide will not work. The use of acetone and other household solvents is not only unsuitable, but also hazardous to the eyes as it causes burns and may damage eyesight.

The best way to treat eyelashes before the extension procedure, see the next video.