Eyelashes are important because they protect your eyes from dirt, debris, and other irritants:
Protect from debris
Eyelashes act as a first line of defense, catching dust, lint, and other airborne particles before they reach your eyes. When your eyelids are closed, your eyelashes create a tight seal to keep irritants out.
Trigger blinking
Eyelashes are sensitive and act as sensors to detect objects approaching your eye, like insects. This triggers a protective blink to keep foreign objects from getting too close.
Help retain moisture
Eyelashes are naturally calibrated to help keep your eyes moist and prevent them from drying out.
Protect from germs
Without eyelashes, your eyes are more likely to catch germs.
To keep your eyelashes healthy, you can:
Avoid cosmetic hair removal or grooming that may lead to eyelash loss.
Avoid fake eyelashes, which can cause allergic reactions or infections.
Maintain a healthy diet.
Wash off all eye makeup before going to sleep, especially anything sticking to your eyelashes.
Replace your mascara wand every 2-3 months
