I know with my eyes I have to bath them with warm water everyday morning and night to make sure the dry skin softens and is removed otherwise I could end up with an eye infection. One thing that works for me is warm water with a small amount of baby shampoo which softens the skin and flaky patches are wiped away easily. Another one is Bicarbonate of soda just put a teaspoon in a small cup of warm water and soak a piece of clean cotton wool and gentle wipe your eyelids or affected area always use a separate piece of cotton wool for each eye. When it is bad in your eyes you do need to keep the cleaning consistent so I now brush my teeth and clean my eyes (not at the same time!!) And I am avoiding any eye make-up especially mascara which I will now have to buy a new one once my eyes are clear as your old mascara could carry bacteria which could reinfect my eyes. But I also know that I must keep this rays-em up cleaning my eyes everyday even when they are better just to keep it under control as there is no magical cure, it just keeping it a bay.

I must admit I am seeing a slow improvement now and I am starting to exercise more to get the stress out of me. I hope these little tips help you if you are a suffer – I totally understand and empathize.

For more information about Blepharitis which is when the rims of the eyelids become inflamed making your eyes red, irritated and itchy with Dandruff-like crusts appearing on your eyelashes to read more go to our site www.pureandgentle.com

Blepharitis is a chronic condition, meaning that once it develops you’ll probably have repeated episodes. There is no cure. It is estimated that blepharitis is responsible for 5% of all eye problems that are reported to GPs. It is more common in older adults, but can develop at any age.However, there are a range of treatments that can control the symptoms. It is important that you clean your eyelids every day, whether or not you are experiencing any symptoms. You should consider it part of your daily routine, like showering or brushing your teeth. Effective eye hygiene will reduce both the severity and frequency of symptoms.

You should apply a warm compress (cloths or cotton wool warmed with hot water) to your closed eyelids for five to ten minutes. Gently rub the compress over your closed eyelids for two to three minutes, and then repeat. This will help loosen any crusting. Then gently clean your eyelids with a cotton bud. Using warm water with a small amount of baby shampoo, or sodium bicarbonate (a teaspoon dissolved in a cup of water) is recommended. You should always use a mirror when cleaning your eyelids as this will prevent any possible damage to your eyes.

I know from my own experience that if I keep to an eye routine then I keep mine at bay or under control, and if I use certain eye make-up especially eye-liner or waterproof mascara that I remove it throughly and not use it everyday as my eyes start to go itchy and sore.

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