What causes Dark Circles around the Eyes?
Causes and treatment methods: Dark circles around the eyes are a universal problem. There are many causes cited for the development of dark circles and they can occur as a…
Eyelash Extensions, Blepharitis and You
If you wear eyelash extensions, you’ll no doubt have been told by your Lash Technician how important it is to cleanse and brush your lashes every single day. This is…
Causes of a Red Eye
Did you know that there are many causes of a red eye? Some are benign and clear spontaneously, like a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This usually doesn’t cause pain but looks scary!…
Allergies and your eyes
Allergies are a very common problem seen in ophthalmology and general practice. In terms of your eyes, allergies cause watery eyes, itchiness and stinging or burning of the eyes. Many different causes for allergies…
Focussing on Blepharitis – What makes Chrissanthie different?
Here in South Africa there has been a marked increase in the awareness around Blepharitis and we are so incredibly pleased that in both the Beauty, as well as the Healthcare sectors,…
Chrissanthie Eyelid Cleanser – created by an Ophthalmologist
We often get asked the % of ingredients in our unique eyelid cleanser, and especially tea tree. Because of its revolutionary formulation, we don’t divulge the percentage of our ingredients,…
Dr Chrissie Cockinos discusses eyelid and eyelash health
Dr Chrissie Cockinos, well known Ophthalmolgist and Co-founder of Chrissanthie Cosmetics, talks about eyelid health and the importance of keeping those eyelids and eyelash extensions really clean. Be sure to…
What is blepharitis?
Blepharitis is an infection of the eyelids and eyelash follicles and is due to bacteria called Staphylococcus or sometimes parasitic mites called Demodex. It is the commonest cause of red, scratchy,…
Let’s Talk Lash Hygiene
Lash Artists, you’ve no doubt either seen pics of really mucky, infected lash extensions, or worse! you’ve had a client come for an in-fill with a horrid crusty build-up along…