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I keep getting styes.i used disposable mascara wands, one per eye to not infect mascaracould that be causing the bacteria to spread around my eye?
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Stop all makeup: check out skindeep app for all the chemicals and poisons in make up products. try to wash your eyes by dipping them in clean luke warm water 5-6 times a day in a cup filled to the brim. If overweight,check for diabetes.drink lot of water.
Answered 1/8/2015
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