To remove excess oil from eyelids, you may cleanse the lashes and lid margins with baby shampoo or another mild detergent. Then massage the upper lid and pat off the oil with a tissue. Do this every night for a week or two. Don't share your washcloth. Give your old mascara the heave-ho.
Contaminated cosmetics are prime suspects in eye infections.
Toss any eye cosmetics that you used while you were infected and any that are more than six months old. Otherwise, you may be reapplying bacteria, says Dr. Fried. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, please seek competent medical care. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor.