Did you know that most people have eyelash mites? These little creatures reside on the eyelash and feed on your sebaceous excretions and dead skin cells. At night, they mate and the female will return to the follicle to lay up to 25 eggs!
The scientific name for this mite is Demodex folliculorum, or 'demodicid'. The mite measures less than 0.4 mm long, and can be found on the nose, forehead, cheek, and chin, and often in the roots of your eyelashes. The mites have tiny claws, and needlelike mouthparts for eating skin cells in these locations. The more cosmetics you use, particularly mascara, the more you are likely a host to. Not removing your make up at night, and washing your face well, will result in a heavy infestation.
Thankfully, they don't have an anus so they can't "poop" on your face, if that makes you feel any better.
Advice my mother gave me: replace mascara every six months due to parasitic infestation. The mites love your mascara wand and your face sponges. Replace these items accordingly. Use cosmetics sparingly, and wash that pretty little face every night! Use a baby shampoo or other non-irritating cleanser that is safe for the eyes to keep numbers down.
The scientific name for this mite is Demodex folliculorum, or 'demodicid'. The mite measures less than 0.4 mm long, and can be found on the nose, forehead, cheek, and chin, and often in the roots of your eyelashes. The mites have tiny claws, and needlelike mouthparts for eating skin cells in these locations. The more cosmetics you use, particularly mascara, the more you are likely a host to. Not removing your make up at night, and washing your face well, will result in a heavy infestation.
Thankfully, they don't have an anus so they can't "poop" on your face, if that makes you feel any better.
Advice my mother gave me: replace mascara every six months due to parasitic infestation. The mites love your mascara wand and your face sponges. Replace these items accordingly. Use cosmetics sparingly, and wash that pretty little face every night! Use a baby shampoo or other non-irritating cleanser that is safe for the eyes to keep numbers down.
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