"Sticking false eyelashes makes my eyes bigger." With the improvement of living standards, consumers’ pursuit of beauty is increasingly diversified and personalized, and the false eyelashes market has ushered in unprecedented development opportunities.
False eyelashes continue to be popular in the current beauty market with their rich style choices and styles that are updated quickly following the aesthetic trend. False eyelashes are favored by many female consumers because of their remarkable beautification effect, whether as an exquisite embellishment of daily makeup or as a finishing touch on important occasions. However, many consumers generally shed tears and smoke their eyes after making false eyelashes, which makes them worry about their eye health. So, will false eyelashes endanger the health of consumers? Are there relevant industry standards? The reporter conducted an investigation with these questions.
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There is no mandatory national standard for false eyelashes.
Ruirui, a consumer, is a skilled makeup artist and usually likes to use disposable false eyelashes. She told reporters, "The choice of disposable false eyelashes is very flexible, so it can be easily replaced, and we can explore which style is more suitable for us, and we can make adjustments according to different makeup needs."
For the purchase channel of false eyelashes, another consumer Xiaowen suggested buying in a physical store as much as possible. "Buying false eyelashes in a physical store can visually see the price, and you can ask the staff for specific material information. Although it is convenient to buy online, the price difference is wide and there is a lack of physical reference, which always gives people a sense of uncertainty in opening a blind box. " Xiaowen said.
The reporter searched for false eyelashes on the shopping platform and found that the price range ranged from several yuan to more than one hundred yuan. The reporter noticed that almost all the glue-free false eyelashes in these products will be accompanied by a small eyelash glue, but the details page of some products did not clearly indicate their materials and production standards.
Are there any relevant standards to restrict false eyelashes? The reporter interviewed Dr. Feng Wen, a special expert of professional beauty course in Sichuan University. Feng Wen said: "False eyelashes have a recommended industry standard" False eyelashes for hair products "(QB/T 5774-2022), which regulates the production of false eyelashes from the aspects of appearance quality, material testing and microbial limit testing. In addition, the General Technical Specification for Hair Products (GB/T 41637-2022) outlines the quality and safety requirements of hair products, and specifies formaldehyde, pH value, odor, color fastness to rubbing, color fastness to perspiration and color fastness to water in view of the potential chemical and biological hazards such as heavy metals, sensitizing carcinogens, formaldehyde and pathogenic microorganisms that may exist in raw material acquisition, production and processing, and even wearing and using. However, this standard is also a recommended national standard and is not mandatory. "
So, does eyelash glue belong to cosmetics? Feng Wen said that false eyelash glue has not been included in the supervision scope of cosmetics, so there is no corresponding cosmetic standard to regulate its production and sales. Although there are no special laws or regulations to restrict the glue of false eyelashes and no mandatory standards, there are still some recommended standards to guide the production and quality control of false eyelashes.
"This does not mean that false eyelash glue is completely unregulated. According to the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics, cosmetics refer to daily chemical industrial products that are applied to human surfaces such as skin, hair, nails and lips by rubbing, spraying or other similar methods for cleaning, protecting, beautifying and modifying. Although false eyelash glue does not constitute a specific category of cosmetics, it has become a part of eyelash cosmetics in the actual use process. Therefore, logically speaking, glue should be subject to safety standards and supervision similar to cosmetics. " Feng Wen said.
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Long-term use of false eyelashes poses health risks.
The reporter’s investigation found that at present, the choice of false eyelashes on the market is not limited to the traditional non-adhesive style, but also the non-adhesive and magnetic design false eyelashes have emerged. These new types of false eyelashes have greatly improved the convenience of wearing. Besides, going to grafting eyelash, a beauty salon, is also a convenient choice for many consumers.
"For a’ hand-disabled party’ like me, it is a good choice to pick up eyelashes. It is convenient and fast, and you don’t need to spend time posting it yourself. After completing an eyelash grafting, the effect can last for half a month to one month. Some stores will make up the fallen false eyelashes for consumers within a certain period of time, which is quite cost-effective. " In an interview with reporters, consumer Taotao said that eyelash receiving has become quite popular at present, and many friends around her are trying. In addition, there are various price levels in grafting eyelash, so consumers can choose the appropriate level according to their personal budget.
"The materials of false eyelashes are currently popular with collagen and feather softness." According to the introduction of a lasher in a lasher shop, the feather is softer and straighter, which is suitable for people with good eyelash support. If they are allergic or have soft eyelashes, it is recommended to choose collagen. This kind of false eyelashes is relatively low in allergenicity, and it is more convenient to have glue with the same brand.
The lasher said that the fake eyelashes and glue in the store are made by fixed and qualified manufacturers, and the price of fake eyelashes is determined according to the material and thickness. "Manufacturers basically produce according to the industry standard" False Eyelashes for Hair Products "(QB/T 5774-2022). As for the glue used to connect false eyelashes, there are many kinds. The glue on the market has a little smell. The better the glue, the lower the irritation. But no matter how much expensive the glue is, it is delicious to stick the false eyelashes. However, you don’t have to worry too much about formaldehyde. Except for a few merchants who buy cheap glue, there is generally no problem. " The eyeliner told the reporter.
However, some consumers said that in the process of attaching false eyelashes, the stimulation of glue easily leads to eye discomfort, and even after grafting, the eyes are still red and swollen with bloodshot, and they have doubts about the safety and health of frequently attaching eyelashes.
Is there any health risk of wearing false eyelashes for a long time or grafting false eyelashes frequently? How should consumers avoid these risks? The reporter interviewed Li Xiaofeng, head of the Ophthalmology Group of Aier Ophthalmology Sichuan Province. Li Xiaofeng said that wearing false eyelashes for a long time or grafting false eyelashes frequently is risky. "Wearing false eyelashes for a long time or grafting false eyelashes frequently will cause inflammatory stimulation, allergy and meibomian gland dysfunction. The meibomian gland secretes oil to protect tears and prevent tears from evaporating. If it is blocked by inflammation, it may cause dry eye with excessive evaporation, and the quality of life will also be affected. Therefore, consumers are advised to use false eyelashes as little as possible. If the eyes are not suitable after using false eyelashes, seek medical examination and treatment in time. "
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Pay attention to product identification when purchasing false eyelashes.
Everyone loves beauty. What problems should consumers pay attention to when choosing false eyelashes and grafting false eyelashes? Zhang Xiaomei, invited vice president of Sichuan Cosmetics Chamber of Commerce, said that consumers should first pay attention to whether there are relevant quality certification marks on the packaging of products when buying false eyelashes, such as ISO certification and quality inspection qualified marks, which can be used as a reference for selecting products. "In addition, in order to ensure product quality and consumer safety, manufacturers are advised to conduct quality inspection and obtain relevant quality inspection reports."
At the same time, Zhang Xiaomei made six tips for the purchase of false eyelashes-
Choose formal channels. Consumers should go to formal shopping malls and beauty nail shops to buy false eyelashes to avoid buying "three noes" products.
Pay attention to product identification. Pay attention to check whether the product identification is complete, including information such as production standards and manufacturers.
Choose famous brands. Although there is no well-known brand of false eyelashes on the market at present, choosing products of well-known brands can guarantee the product quality relatively.
Consider the material of false eyelashes. False eyelashes are made of animal hair such as mink hair and rabbit hair, but most of them are artificial fiber hair in the market. Consumers should understand the characteristics of different materials and choose products that suit them.
Check the product packaging. It is recommended to purchase plastic-sealed independent packaging products to minimize the probability of microbial contamination.
Price and quality. Although the price range of false eyelashes is quite different, the quality of products with too low price may not be guaranteed. Consumers should weigh the price and quality and choose products with high cost performance. (Yi Wang Consumer Quality News All Media Reporter Wang Wei)