There’s no sugarcoating it. It can be confusing to understand the labels and lingo of cosmetic products these days. The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (RMLEB) knows the importance of eye health safety. Understanding the meaning of cosmetic product labels helps to ensure you are accurately using the correct products, especially around the sensitive eye area.
The Sensitivity of the Cornea
The cornea is the clear outer part of the eye and is shaped like a contact lens. Have you ever wondered why you can feel the tiniest speck of dirt, eyelash, or scratch on your eye? The cornea is one of the most sensitive tissues in the body. There are hundreds of times more pain receptors in our cornea than there are in our skin! This is due to the high density of sensory nerve fibers that run through the cornea. The cornea’s sensitivity is important for reflex tear production and blinking – all important components to keeping our eyes healthy!
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