00:00Beauty products were linked to nearly 42,500 U.S. emergency room visits for eye injuries over 20 years.
00:08The findings come from researchers who analyzed injury data spanning 2005 through 2024.
00:13The products included eyelash glue, facial sprays, nail cosmetics, hair products, and heated styling tools.
00:20But the biggest concern was how differently these injuries affected children and adults.
00:25Children aged 4 and under-accounted for nearly a quarter of all reported cases,
00:30Among patients younger than 18, chemical burns made up 46% of eye injuries.
00:35For adults, chemical burns accounted for less than 1%.
00:39Instead, adults most often suffered cuts, bruises, and abrasions, which made up 56% of their eye injuries.
00:46Researchers also found that 70% of injuries among children aged 4 and under occurred during unsupervised product use.
00:54Many of these incidents may be preventable through safer everyday habits.
00:58Experts recommend keeping cosmetics, liquids, and sprays out of children's reach.
01:03Adults and teenagers should also handle heated styling tools carefully.
01:07The research was presented at an ophthalmology meeting.
01:10So the findings remain preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
01:15The takeaway is simple.
01:17Store beauty products safely and take extra care around the eyes.
01:21Disclosure.
01:22This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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