dr Chrissie Cockinos (Ophthalmologist) and Ms. Christine Deist (Pharmacist) underline their hands-on approach to eye care with the launch of their innovative line of internationally acclaimed Eye Cleanse™ products.

Eye cleansing developed by ophthalmologists and pharmacists by Dr. Chrissie^TM Gaining recognition in the health and beauty industry

Eyes are the window to the soul, but they are also the conduits for one of the most beloved senses: sight. As part of routine eye care and self-care, eye cleansing can help to safely remove makeup, eyeliner, dirt, debris and bacteria while effectively counteracting inflammatory conditions of the eyelid.

Each year, more than 37-47% of people who visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist have had some form of blepharitis, an inflammatory condition largely caused by bacterial infection or parasitic infestation due to poor hygiene.

This quarter, Dr. Chrissie Cockinos (Ophthalmologist) and Mrs. Christine Deist (Pharmacist) took their hands-on approach to ophthalmology with the launch of their innovative, internationally acclaimed line of products Eye Cleanse™ products.

A safer product for the health and beauty industry

The area around the eyes is a sensitive area that is often irritated by various health and beauty products (such as makeup). Additionally, makeup removers cause a similar problem as they often contain harsh chemical ingredients that can irritate the skin and eyelid margins and contribute to blepharitis.

dr Chrissie Cockinos and wife Christine Deist wanted to create a cleanser that would not only be safe to use around the eyes, but would also effectively remove make-up and beauty products, cleanse the area of ??dirt and debris, and counteract inflammatory conditions affecting the eyelids.

In 2011, the Eye Cleanse™ line was launched

Already in 2006, Dr. Chrissie drew attention to an increase in cases of Blepharitis and Demodex mites, further supported by her first-hand accounts of patients in her Johannesburg, South Africa…