Eyelid Hygiene & Exfoliation

When it comes to skin care, we think about facials, peels and serums that target our entire face but often overlook our eyelids and the delicate skin around our eyes. This area of our face is prone to wrinkles, dryness, and debris build-up. Our eyelids can become dry or irritated from various factors including blocked oil glands, debris build-up, bacterial infections, and demodex. Demodex are tiny mites that live in the hair follicles of eyelashes and are a normal part of the skin's ecosystem. However, when there are too many of them, they can cause eyelid irritation, dryness and redness among other symptoms.

This is where microblepharoexfoliation comes in to rejuvenate the eyelids and aid in dry eye relief.

Microblepharoexfoliation uses special tools that work to clean the eyelashes, eyelids and skin around the eyes. It is a non-invasive eye treatment that gently exfoliates the delicate eyelid area. It gently removes dead skin cells, debris, bacteria and demodex from the eyelids and eyelashes. This helps to clear blocked oil glands on our upper and lower eyelids, leading to more oil flow to the front surface of the eye. This aids in increased tear production and in turn reduces dry eye symptoms. This treatment also reduces inflammation of the eyelids by promoting better blood circulation which can contribute to less irritation and dryness.

This exfoliation technique is safe for all skin types, low-risk, quick, convenient and can provide instant relief of dry eye symptoms. If you're struggling with dry eyes and looking for a new, effective solution, this treatment might just be the breakthrough you need. Not only will it enhance the health of your eyes, but it can also improve the overall appearance and comfort of the skin around your eyes - leaving your eyes feeling cleaner and refreshed.

Written by Midwestern University Intern, Harshpreeet Ballagan c/o 2025