Bathing is one of the important activities in daily routine. When you shower, you may also wash your hair. However, when the shampoo you use gets into your eyes, you will feel sore, painful, and very irritated. Is it possible to get shampoo out of the eyes? And is there a way that can be done to prevent it? With a little cold water and a quick thought, you can get the shampoo out of your eyes.
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Part 1 of 2: Dispensing Shampoo Using Water
Step 1. Stay calm
When shampoo gets into your eyes, you may feel a stinging or burning sensation. Pain can sometimes lead to feelings of panic. By remaining calm, you can prevent the situation from getting worse. There are several options for staying calm while showering, but one of the best ways is to control your breathing. Be aware of your inhalation and exhalation patterns. Try to slow down your breathing by taking a deep breath in slowly for five seconds, then exhaling for five seconds. Breathe like this at least 3 times.
You can also try to imagine yourself in a calming situation where you don't feel sick or in danger. For example, try to imagine yourself in a quiet mountain. Try to imagine a gust of wind that caresses your face and the warmth of the sun on your skin
Step 2. Don't rub your eyes
The stinging sensation you feel when shampoo gets into your eyes is caused by sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). SLS is a foaming agent, therefore, the foam content in the eye will increase when rubbed. Rubbing your eyes will also cause the shampoo to go deeper. This is certainly not the result you want.
Step 3. Close your eyes
Close your eyelids so that your eyes are closed. By closing your eyes, you can prevent the shampoo from continuing in and making the situation worse. Don't open your eyes until you're ready to rinse off the incoming shampoo.
With your eyes closed, rinse out any remaining shampoo. By rinsing the shampoo off your head and face, you can prevent more shampoo from getting into your eyes
Step 4. Flush eyes with cold water
If you are taking a shower using the shower, set the water temperature to be cooler. Open your eyes and tilt your face towards the shower so that your eyes are exposed to the water. Turn your head left and right so the water can flow through your eyes. Try to keep your eyes open while cleaning. Do this process for 2-3 minutes.
The flow of water from the shower should be gentle. If not, turn on the faucet and use your hands as a bowl to collect the water. Wash your eyes in this way for a few minutes
Step 5. Try to cry
After washing your eyes with water, most of the shampoo that came in may be gone. If it's not completely gone, try crying to remove any remaining shampoo. Eyes may already be watery as a form of natural reaction to incoming shampoo. If it's not runny, crying can remove toxins and naturally wash away any remaining shampoo.
It takes a lot of practice to be able to cry on purpose. Thinking about a very sad event, such as living alone or getting lost in the woods, can help you to cry
Step 6. See a doctor immediately if your eye still hurts or burns, or if your vision becomes blurry after cleaning your eye with water
After cleaning the incoming shampoo by rinsing your eyes with cold water, your eyes should return to normal after a few minutes. However, if you experience acute, recurring, or worrying eye pain and blurred vision, see a doctor as soon as possible. You may have an allergy to the ingredients in the shampoo used. Do not underestimate more serious symptoms such as blood or pus that comes out or clots in the eyes after exposure to shampoo. Immediately check these symptoms to the doctor.
Part 2 of 2: Preventing Shampoo from Getting into Eyes
Step 1. Tilt your head while washing your hair
While washing your hair, tilt your head up. Tilt your head toward the ceiling at a 45-degree angle. Don't look down or look straight ahead as you normally would. Always tilt your head when rinsing shampoo.
Step 2. Close your eyes while washing your hair
With your eyes closed, wash your hair efficiently and quickly. This process is not as difficult as you think. If you are familiar with the state of the bathroom, you can find out the position of objects in the bathroom with your eyes closed. Apply a little shampoo and then close your eyes. Close your eyes when you're rinsing out the shampoo, and open them when you're clean.
Step 3. Always read the label on the back of the shampoo bottle before use
The recommended usage instructions are usually listed on the back of the shampoo bottle. This information usually contains instructions for using a good and correct shampoo. Some shampoo brands have specific instructions to prevent shampoo from getting into your eyes. Follow these instructions when using shampoo.
Step 4. Do not rub your eyes with your hands or fingers after shampooing
When you shampoo your hair, you will probably use both hands while doing it. After shampooing, there may still be some shampoo left on your hands. If you rub or touch your eyes with the remaining shampoo on your hands, the shampoo could get into your eyes.
Step 5. Wash hands after using shampoo
If you are going to touch your eyes or the area around them after using shampoo, wash your hands thoroughly before doing so. You can use soap, or just water. Make sure you wash shampoo (or soap if you're using it) from the palms and backs of your hands, as well as between your fingers. After that, you can safely touch or rub your eyes.
Step 6. Wear protective eyewear
Wear goggles when showering if the shampoo can cause acute irritation. You can buy swimming goggles at a sports store. Wear these glasses when you wash your hair using shampoo. However, don't use these glasses after you've finished using shampoo so that your face can be thoroughly cleaned.
Step 7. Try using a shampoo that doesn't hurt your eyes
Some shampoo brands have a neutral acidity level, which means the pH level of the shampoo is 7. When using this type of shampoo, you will not feel any stinging or discomfort when the shampoo gets into your eyes. As the name implies, this type of shampoo is suitable for babies or young children who cannot clean their hair properly or are very sensitive to shampoos with high acid levels. This type of shampoo is not as painful as regular shampoo when it gets into the eyes.
Step 8. Wear eye protection
Eye protection is a short-tongued hat that is similar to a golf cap. Place the eye protection on your head and make sure the tongue is firmly pressed against your forehead. By using eye protection when showering, the shampoo foam will flow through the temples or tongue of the eye protection cap. Eye protection caps are perfect for children to use to prevent shampoo from getting into their eyes.
Tips
- If you can't wash your hands, don't touch your eyes.
- Place a wet towel on the inner corner of the eye, near the nose. Press gently so that the eye is no longer burning.
