If you have a teenager, make sure you talk to your child about picking the right kind of makeup, its application and how to prevent the possibility of an eye injury. Some of the safety and preventive tips are as follows: Products should be allergy safe and unscented. Avoid the use of pearls, shimmers or glittery liners and eye shadows. These might scratch the eyes in one way or another. Application of creams should not be very close to the eyes. Eye makeup should only be applied when you’re standing still and not when you’re in motion, such as in a moving car. In order to prevent the contraction of infections, the following recommendations are given by specialists: Make sure the brushes are washed and cleaned as often as possible Avoid lending or borrowing of eye makeup between friends and family members Old mascaras should be thrown out Water or saliva should not be used to liquidate the mascara or the eyeliners Avoid the use of eye makeup if the eyes are swollen, show an infection or are red