Irritation of the conjunctiva, a transparent membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and the white of the eye, causes itching, a tearing, a swollen eyelid and more or less important secretions. In question: a allergy, a bacterium, a virus, a foreign body. In principle, it is advisable to consult as soon as the eye is affected.
Hydrosol, essential oil light version
Hydrosol, also called flower water, is an aromatic water containing molecules ofessential oils in the state of traces. It is in fact a residue of distillation: when a plant is distilled with water vapor, the vapor charged with essential oil condenses at the end of the process and becomes water again. The fatty essential oil separates from the water which, in turn, is charged with aromatic molecules. It is precisely this water that we call hydrosol. It has the same properties as the essential oil, but much less strong, without its contraindications.
Express solution
Never essential oil on the eyes! However, you can apply a compress soaked in floral water (or hydrosol) of cornflower, of chamomile Roman or pink damask. These same floral waters can also be used in the event of a stye, a small boil located at the edge of the eyelid at the base of an eyelash.
Advice in +
We consult our ophthalmologist if the conjunctivitis does not pass after two days in order to rule out a keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). Left untreated, it can cause serious damage to the skin. cornea. Likewise, we systematically consult in the presence of a foreign body in the eye because it risks seriously damaging the conjunctiva and the cornea.
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