Women with naturally inexpressive short eyelashes often turn to professionals to make extensions. For artificial eyelashes to please beauty for a long time, the procedure must be carried out correctly. For this, the master will need special devices and substances. One of them - degreaser.
Characteristic
Lamination or extension of eyebrows or eyelashes necessarily require the use of a degreaser. No master will miss the stage of cleansing eyelashes and eyelid skin.
The procedure provides the subsequent application of glue in an even layer and high-quality attachment of artificial material, because it is known that even ordinary mascara for owners of oily skin keeps worse.
Degreaser for eyelashes is a clear liquid containing the necessary cleansing and disinfecting substances. Depending on the specific composition, it may have a specific odor.
In order for the liquid to have the necessary effect, it must be used correctly.
- Apply the product with a special brush, carefully treating the eyelashes from all sides.
- During application, the eyes should be kept tightly closed, since the alcohol and other substances contained in the composition can have a negative effect on the skin and mucous membranes, causing damage to them.
- On the lower eyelashes, the product is applied a second time after the extension. This is necessary to remove any glue from them.
It is equally important to properly store the product. For storage, you need to choose a darkened cool place, protected from sunlight and temperature extremes.
It is strictly forbidden to use the product after the expiration date. The manufacturer always indicates a certain date on a bottle of liquid.
Typically, the storage period is from six months to a year. Therefore, for home procedures, you should not purchase packages with a large volume. Also, the purchase should be made in a well-established store in order to exclude cheap fakes.
Structure
The composition of the tool is determined by the functions that it performs. Regardless of the manufacturer, the products contain several essential substances.
- Water. Its composition can be up to 70%.
- Ethanol It is an alcohol that is often used in the cosmetics industry. If you carefully read the labels, it can be found as the main component of almost any toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels, perfumes and colognes. It provides high-quality degreasing of surfaces, their disinfection and drying. It is thanks to ethanol that the degreaser acquires a specific smell.
- Allantoin. This component can also often be found in many cosmetic products, especially care products. It helps soften the skin and hair, makes them elastic. In addition, it is an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent.
It is allowed to add extracts of various plants, flavorings and fragrances to the product. Since a degreaser is used for the eye area, it must be not only functional, but also harmless.
Therefore, you need to ensure that any of the additives is not individually intolerable and, as a result, does not cause an allergic reaction.
When storing the product, make sure that the lid of the bottle is tightly closed. Otherwise, the alcohol will erode, which will inevitably lead to a deterioration in the properties of the degreaser. Also, with the access of air, oxidation of substances in the product may occur.
Functions
The main function of the product is to degrease eyelashes and skin of the eyelids to provide the best effect when building or laminating. The fact is that a large number of sebaceous glands are present on the skin, which secrete a special secret.
Grease provides elasticity and shine to hair and skin, protects them from overdrying and penetration of pathogens.
However, the lubricant disrupts the setting of the glue, prevents the smooth attachment of artificial eyelashes. As a result, extended products will not last long. In the resulting gaps, residues of cosmetics, dust can accumulate, which has negative consequences. The detached tip of the artificial eyelash in contact with the eyelid will irritate him, causing redness.
In addition to removing fat, degreaser removes dust and dead epithelial cellsthat constantly accumulate on the surface of the skin and hair. And also he removes the smallest particles of mascara, shadowsthat remained after makeup removal at the base of the eyelashes.
Experienced masters recommend that you refrain from using decorative cosmetics a day before the extension procedure.
Another function of the degreaser is noticeable when laminating or dyeing eyebrows. After its application, the pigment penetrates deeper into the hairs, its durability is extended.
Difference from primer
First of all, you need to understand why you need a product called "primer".
The primer is designed to prepare for any procedure and enhances the effect of the subsequent use of other agents.
For example, there are primers base for face makeup, for applying lipstick. Primers for eyelashes are divided into 2 types.
The difference lies in the principle of their use.
- Mascara base coat. Its task is to make eyelashes thicker and even in length. Often in the composition there are caring complexes. The product is packaged in a tube with a brush, similar to a tube of ink.Such primers are usually white, can be found with black, brown or other coloring pigments.
- Primers for building. As a rule, they are colorless, rarely packaged in tubes with a brush. Professional products are usually found in 15-ml narrow-necked bottles. The objective of this tool is to prepare eyelashes for extension, improve the glue.
Since both the degreaser and the primer contain cleaning agents, many women believe that these are interchangeable products and only one of them can be used. Actually the primer differs from the degreaser in both composition and method of application and action.
In addition to additional cleansing, the primer helps strengthen eyelashes, as it contains useful additives, vitamins, panthenol, moisturizing elements.
Often manufacturers add perfumes and produce products with aromas of fruits, chocolate, coffee.
Many masters use primer when building, but use it after a degreaser. The product shares eyelashes, which helps the master in work. And also the primer provides uniform application of glue, improves its effect. As a result, the period during which artificial eyelashes do not require correction is increased.
What can be replaced?
Sometimes it happens that a client has an allergic reaction to any of the components of the degreaser. In such cases, the master may replace it with another product. And you also have to look for a replacement for the procedure at home, if for some reason it was not possible to find the right product. There are various options.
- One of the most affordable is use micellar water. This is the most suitable option, as it does not contain ethyl alcohol. Active substances - micelles - literally draw in pollution particles. For better cleansing, it is better to choose products designed for oily skin. And you also need to make sure that there are no oils in the composition, since oils will prevent the attachment of artificial eyelashes.
- A good way - application of lotions and tonicssince they serve to cleanse the skin. You should choose those compounds that contain alcohol.
- Can be used chlorhexidine. This is an excellent disinfectant, it is easy to buy at a pharmacy. The choice should be stopped on a drug with a weak concentration.
You can often find tips on self-preparation of a degreasing composition. It can be make from ethanol and water. But at home it is difficult to maintain the desired concentration, and the recommendations to take 20 parts of water and 80 parts of alcohol should be skeptical.
In no case should you degrease eyelashes and eyelids with undiluted alcohol. You should not use vodka. These products will cause severe mucosal irritation.
It will be a mistake to use conventional means for removing makeup from the eyes. They remove makeup and dirt well, but cannot cope with sebum. In addition, they often contain oils and wax, which will prevent the build-up.
The use of hydrogen peroxide is not suitable. The use of acetone and other household solvents is not only not suitable, but also dangerous for the eyes, as it causes burns and can damage eyesight.
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