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Surgery: Current Research | ISSN: 2161-1076 | Volume 8
August 31-September 01, 2018 | Toronto, Canada
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
International Conference on
Dermatopathology & Skin Care
International Conference & Expo on &
Recognizing sensitivity before it occurs
Ellie Malmin
Lashologist Choice, USA
Eye & Lash Health Institute, USA
There are a recent influx and increase in sensitivity being seen amongst clients when they come to have a lash procedure
done. This recent increase denotes an underlying sensitivity existing prior to the lash process rather than from the lash
process itself. The research performed was to recognize sensitivity before it occurs around the eye area including all parameters
around the orbital area along with studying the change in the skin tissue. As of 2004 licensed professionals in the Lash, industry
have been attaching PBT fibers (aka lash extensions) on Celia's hairs in the margins of the eyelid with tweezers in a bonding
method using cyanoacrylate adhesive. Since 2004, licensed professionals have been witnessing and reporting increases in
clients having major reactions to the PBT fibers and adhesive, so we looked into the matter further. What was found was a
heightened number of clients already with or contracting pre-existing sensitivities due to environmental factors, cosmetic
procedures, topical prescriptions, OTC products, skin treatments as well as cosmetics. It was believed at first that the reactions
were strictly a response to the PBT fibers and/adhesives, however, based on our observations and reports, it appears to be a
deeper issue is going on. Rather it appears that this is just a secondary reaction or an increased susceptibility to the reaction,
but the real issue is the underlying increase in sensitives. Based on the findings of our observations we have established two
main goals: The first goal is to educate the lash and cosmetology industry to provide those professions with the tools to be able
to identify by examining the skin tissue with the naked eye if someone has a pre-existing sensitivity or someone in a reactive
stage before the immune system goes into high alert causing an allergic reaction. The second goal is to achieve unity between
the Lash Artists and Physicians, so that Lash Artists, who are seeing clients daily, and typically on a bi-weekly routine, will be
able to recognize(not diagnose) conditions, stop any further damage by not performing lash services on a client that is already
reactive or had a reaction, or worse, but rather to properly refer to a physician immediately so the condition can be properly
addressed and not worsened preventing any lash process in the future.
Biography
Ellie Malmin a true entrepreneur, celebrating her 40th year in the beauty industry. Ellie Malmin is a licensed Cosmetologist and an Electrologist. Ellie was active as
a Makeup Judge during the 80’s and 90’s. Currently, she enjoys being an International Judge in the Lash Industry. She is actively teaching and mentoring students
in her Lash Brow Makeup Academy. She is a co-founder of Anushka Spa, Salon & Cosmedical Center in West Palm Beach Fl. Malmin is on several Advisory
Boards throughout the industry. She is the author of several training manuals and has developed training programs for numerous beauty manufactures and lash
companies. Ellie is also an ongoing contributing editor for Dermascope Magazine and Senior Journalist for Lash Inc., a National Public Speaker and Educator. Her
newest co-venture with a leading Board-Certified Optometrist is an online CE continuing course Eye and Lash Health Institute at
Malmin is currently educating on recognizing sensitivity before it occurs. Malmin has recently released her Award Winning Lashologist Choice™ Barrier Cream
which is the most innovative product to hit the lash industry dealing with limiting exposure to eyelash adhesive molecules that settle on the skin causing irritation.
Ellie Malmin, Surgery Curr Res 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1076-C4-044