Toxins in Traditional Eyeliner: What’s Really Lurking?
The truth your lash line deserves to know.
Your eyeliner might be serving fierce winged energy—but what it’s hiding could make your eyes water for all the wrong reasons. While most people focus on how eyeliner looks, few stop to think about what’s actually in it.
Spoiler alert: It’s not all pretty.
Common Toxins Hiding in Conventional Eyeliner:
1. Carbon Black (CI 77266)
Used for that ultra-dark pigment—but linked to organ toxicity and classified by the FDA as a possible carcinogen. No thank you.
2. Parabens
Preservatives that extend shelf life… and may disrupt your hormones. Not exactly a fair trade for longer wear.
3. Formaldehyde Releasers (like DMDM Hydantoin)
Yes, formaldehyde—as in the stuff used to preserve dead things. Still showing up in eye products for its antimicrobial properties. 🙃
4. Coal Tar Dyes
Used for pigmentation. Banned in the EU. Still legal in the US. Yikes.
5. Synthetic Fragrance
Often just a catch-all term that can include hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. On your lash line? No thanks.
Why It Matters:
Your eyes are delicate, and the skin around them is thin and ultra-absorbent. What you put near them matters—a lot. Over time, daily exposure to these toxins can lead to dryness, irritation, lash loss, and even bigger long-term health concerns.
The Clean Swap:
Enter Orglamix Organic Liquid Eyeliner and Cream Gel Liner—made with ingredients like:
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Chamomile & Aloe to soothe
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Grapeseed & Coconut Oils to nourish
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Botanical Extracts (Rosemary, Thyme, Goldenseal) to protect
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Zero parabens, carbon black, or synthetic fragrance
So you get bold, smudge-proof definition without the toxic baggage.
The Bottom Line:
Your eyeliner should define your eyes, not undermine your health. Ditch the toxins. Swipe something better.
