Eyelid and lash cleansers are important to use on a daily basis to remove excessive amounts of bacteria.  We all have bacteria that are normal to live on our lids and lashes.  Cleaning your eyelids and lashes is part of the four-step daily practice I recommend to all of my dry eye patients.  If you're not sure what I'm referring to, check out this blog here.

 

The bacteria can become overpopulated on the lids and lashes from many factors like not removing all of our makeup at the end of the day, a change in hormones (pregnancy, birth control, menopause), or even a change in the season of the year.

 

Using a lid cleanser on a regular basis will keep the bacteria levels down to their normal amounts.  This helps to keep the eyelids feeling comfortable and keep the oil glands in your lids ...