Clinicopathologic Correlate of a Fresh Eyelid Pigment Implantation
October 1985
in “
Archives of Ophthalmology
”
TLDR The pigment in black eyeliner can spread in the skin and may cause permanent eyelash loss.
The study examined the histological effects of freshly applied black eyeliner pigment on an eyelid, revealing that the pigment was composed of 98% iron and 2% titanium. The pigment particles were found in the extracellular matrix and within the dermis, dermal lymphatics, and around hair follicles. The findings suggested that systemic exposure to the pigment was possible and provided explanations for permanent eyelash loss observed after the procedure.
