Makeup causing headaches an nausea?

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I havent heard about this sort of allergy reaction to makeup on the message boards or in real life.. But you do have tons of tiny pores on your skin that absorb the makeup you wear. I wouldnt be surprised if it is causing you migraines, a lot makeup is comprised of a lot of harsh chemicals that many people are sensitive to.

Maybe you can try an organic option? Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin Makeup

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Do you ever wear makeup and just sit around the house, or do you always go out when you have it on?

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Oh, well there goes my idea. If you only wore makeup OUT, I was going to say maybe it's something environmental giving you headaches that is outside.

I don't know what to say, but I hope you feel better. My mother has suffered from migraines for years, so I know how bad it hurts and how crappy it is to have to go through it. =(

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I saw this subject on another theard...
http://www.specktra.net/forum/f265/h...1/#post1548917

And my answer was...
Umm, thats kind of odd. I highly doubt it but crazy things do happen to some people.

By the way... I work for a doc who is called "The Headache Doctor" through out Northern California. And I have never heard any of my headache & migraine clients bring up makeup as a possible cause. Also, I've had some clients complain about every single thing they use, eat, smell, see, etc. that causes headaches for them.
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What kind of lotion or e/s primer do you use?
Also, do you wear any eyeliner or something in the waterline?
Where did you buy your NYX products from? And remember that Coastal Scents gets there palettes from China. There are many companies out there that purchase their goods from a 3rd party group. But prior to reselling to companies, the 3rd party group remanufactures the makeup using cheaper ingredients to save money (just like the controversy of fake Mac items). I've bought NYX from small clothings stores, spas/small salons, etc. (and I've always wondered where they purchased the makeup from... or did they just bring it home from over seas to resell. I've seen so much fake makeup when I'm in the Philippines).
Oh yea, have you noticed that NYX and Too Faced e/s containers are the same designs (hmm, I wonder where they purchase there plastic containers from? The same distributors?).

Similar to the paraben issue. Paraben - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Items with paraben may cause problems with estrogen levels.

Who knows, there maybe an unknown chemical in your e/s that effects a small percentage of people.

But otherwise, being in the headache & migranine medical field for over 3 years... I have never heard anyone complain about makeup being a cause of headaches. But I'll surely bring it up to my boss (the doc) and her colleagues during our state meeting this Monday morning.

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Is spooked Never heard of makeup being the direct cause of headaches -- maybe somehow the ingredients trigger the headaches..but then it could be the washing powder or soap or even the starch in your shirts..yikes!

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Hey,

My first recommendation would be to switch to a different doctor or see if they can give you a referral to a specialist. It sounds to me like their dismissal is just arrogance and you need someone who can understand and treat the migraines.

I used to have migaines several years ago a lot and I think it may have to do with hormones/stress for me.

As for your personal migraines, I'm no doctor but I would definitely make sure you are well hydrated as dehydration is the leading causer of headaches, avoid a lot of caffeine, and stop wearing the eyeshadow for now. Much like how muscles contract and cause pain when something constricts it, I think your eyeshadow maybe weighing down your eyelids causing pain and adding to the migraine.

Good Luck and HTH!

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If your serious about lowering/taking away your migraines, I suggest seeing a chiropractor... specifically an Upper Cervical specialist NUCCA - National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association
If money is an issue, many chiropractors have coupons available on their websites. Or they offer financial plans.

Also review your diet. Some foods cause migraines (chocolate, caffine, anything with msg, etc.)

I have a list of things you can do and avoid to minimize headaches. I will post the list here for you tomorrow.

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what about a fragrance? either in a lotion you are using, or a perfume? i tend to wear perfume at the same time as i wear makeup...and some perfumes give me headaches...just a thought..

good luck solving your dilemma and be well!

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Check your eyeliner...

I was using the Wet n Wild liners and realized that everytime I did, my eyes would first dry out and then I'd get these pounding headaches... It didn't click to me that it was the eyeliner. Until I stopped using them, and no more dry eyes or headaches... So try that and see what happens.

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i seriously need to read this list.

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The term migraine refers to a class of recurring headaches sharing certain characteristic symptoms: headache pain to the forehead or temples, often on one side and typically accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light, the headache lasts several hours, sometimes the patient has an aura – a disturbance to vision, smell, taste or hearing that precedes the headaches. Migraines occur with and without auras.

Migraine occurrence can often be traced to a traumatic incident like a whiplash, a fall, or injury. Spinal bones out of alignment can create pressure on the brain stem that injures the nerves of the head and neck. Structural correction relieves that pressure.

Hormonal shifts can precipitate or get rid of them. Hormone balancing can help. Naturopathy, acupuncture and homeopathy are useful for this purpose as well having an overall beneficial effect to balance the body’s energy and chemistry.

Migraines are neurovascular events. They occur due to some faulty connections of nerves that cause adverse opening and closing of the blood vessels in the brain. Many pharmaceutical drugs have been developed to relieve the pain of migraines but none have stopped the reason for the headache. To change the headache, you need to get to the underlying cause and resolve it.

Foods that Trigger Migraines/Headaches:
Yogurt, Nuts (peanut butter,etc.), Ages or Cured Meat, Canned meat, Caffeine, Canned Soup, MSG, Chocolate, Buttermilk or sour cream, Meat tenderizer, Brewer’s yeast, Avocados, Onions, Pickles, Red Plums, Sauerkraut, Snow Peas, Soy Sauce, Alcohol (especially red wine).

Other Triggers:
Prolonged Stress, Dehydration, Poor air (Smokey, polluted), Visual stimulation (quickly changing patterns), Heat exposure, Lack of sleep

Healthy tips for dealing with your migraine when it occurs:
Lie in a quiet, darkened room with no interruption. When you feel the headache coming on, put a hot pack on your neck. As the headache advances to the extremely painful part, put a cold pack on your neck. Caffeine drinks may help (coke, coffee, tea, others). Excedrin Migraine (contents caffeine) may help.

Natural Supplements That Relieve of Suppress Migraine Headaches:
Feverfew, Butterbur, Coenzyme Q10, Grape Seed Extract, Comprehensive Vitamin/Mineral Supplement (must have sufficient amounts of therapeutic value). Fish OilPine Bark Extract combined with Vitamin C & E.
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Sorry for all the info, but I do follow under my boss' wings. Her dedication is mines as well. I hope the list helps you.

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I've never heard of makeup being the direct cause of headache... this is so new for me. And I wear makeup every day, even when I am home!! Maybe the fragrances are triggering this reaction to you. That happen to me when I am around people that use lots of perfume.

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I would first like 2 say i luv the colors of mac e/s BUt....last year i got my veryame first mac e/s luved them btw but about 1 hour later i started geten dry eyes and my actual eyeballstarted hurting and I was @ work so i couldnt wash it off so itturned into a very aggravating head/eyeache...very strange so i did not wear them anymore then recently I just purchased 4 new shades and guess what? Yep, same thang happend exactly how i remembered which really sux cuz i luv the look i dont know what 2 do, oh btw i did purchase all of my mac stuff @ the mac store Belk location @ my local mall. Is it possible they r dupes or am i highly allergic or sensitive 2 there stuff? i have used many other cosm. brands an never had this type of reaction. Any helpfull responses would be appreciated :{

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^^ that happens to me as well if i used eyeliner or shimmery shadows and it gets into my eyes. I then start getting dull eye pain and then eventually turns into a migraine. I would stay away from anything that has glitter and make sure that when you put on eyeliner that you use pencil not liquid , as that tends to go inside your inner eye corners. I used MAC e/s too but i tend to use a paint pot underneath so that it sticks and i make sure that i tap off excess e/s so that it doesnt get into my eyes.

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It could be that the makeup is out of date.

I have a Rimmel mascara which I love but after a few months of using it, one day it will hurt my eyes when I take it off and then I know it's gone off/not good for me anymore. That was kinda dangerous as I felt I was blinding myself as time went on, luckily now I've got a new HG mascara which doesn't do that to me after months of usage.

The way I see it is, no amount of money can justify you permanently harming yourself. I know at the time you might feel horrible about chucking something away which you worked hard for but you will be grateful in the long run when you no longer have your migranes.

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I just want to say, back in the time where i used revlon colorstay I experienced also an headache-like feeling! sometimes it caused a real headache too. I don't know if it was the scent or the actual product, but when i switched foundations, i never had this feeling again!

I believe it was the one in this packaging, i don't know if the newer ones are that much different..

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my mascaras have all begun to give me headaches

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I totally believe the headache thing. I feel like whenever I get home from school, I can't wait to wash my face because I feel like a headache is coming on. In fact, I'm getting one now. :/

I always thought it was the face stuff, though.

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I have this problem too, but not with all the products; I think this is an allergy

I bought BRAND NEW liquid eyeliner, and I got a migraine within 20 minutes of applying it.  When I use eyeliner pencils or crayons, that does not happen. I have tested the theory by applying it at different times of the day and in more than one situation (home, out, work, etc), and trying different brands. It appears to be something in the liquid eyeliner that causes the headaches for me.

I`ve never heard of this sort of issue, I have severe Migraines, and I`ve never really payed attention to when I have them if I do or don't have Makeup on, I should pay attention, mayhaps this is my problem? that would be totally awful, I love makeup, but it`s worth looking into! Thanks. 

Omg this is so true. I had very bad headaches whenever I would use wet n wild eyeliner as well. It's not only them though I can't wear certain eyeliner or mascara or it can cause my head to hurt.

OMG....i was just going to say those ......

before nothing happened to me when i use to wear makeup but these days doing my eyes and all makeups .....

the headache i get its hard to explain how it feels and even i feel like throwing up...

without makeup i am fine ....

soo soooo sooo true ................maybe its allergy from makeup
 

I have noticed that I get headaches from makeup too. I think it is having sensitive eyes. I am OK if I do not wear any eye makeup at all, even eye shadow. 

i experience the same thing when any foundation or eye makeup is applied. i have asked my makeup teacher if shes heard of anything like this before. but everyone seems to think its something unusual.