TEA TREE OIL FREE MGD CLEANSING SYSTEM: Your TEA TREE OIL SWAP Solution

"I have your little brush (Eyelid Margin Scrub Brush) and I love it!! I think I'm going to purchase the roller (Focused Eye Roll) also but do you have a recommendation for a cleanser that's moisturizing that doesn't have tea tree oil? I'm allergic to it and think most of your washes have that unless I'm mistaken."

About 2% of my patients and the general population in the USA have an allergy to tea tree oil. . For those allergic to tea tree oil and wanting TEA TREE OIL FREE alternatives that are just as effective for their MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION (MGD) – look no further. 

1. Posterior Blepharitis MGD Cleansing System (TTO Free)

This TEA TREE OIL FREE MGD CLEANSING SYSTEM includes the little brush, roller and 2 cleansers. Both cleansers contain NO tea tree oil. Directions below.

This system replaces tea tree oil–based cleansers. The cleansing oil is formulated with ROSEMARY OIL to support clean and healthy eyelashes. The foaming cleanser is formulated with GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) FATTY ACIDS to support dry eyes and dry eyelid skin. Both are VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE and made with ingredients that you would expect from We Love Eyes. Healthy for meibomian glands and the tear film. 

2. CALM Hypochlorous Eyelid & Eyelash Cleansing Spray

CALM Hypochlorous spray is a gentle, no-sting mist that washes away allergens and EYELID DEBRIS without oils or tea tree. Ideal for sensitive eyelids wanting instant BLEPHARITIS RELIEF with each spray.

CALM spray can be added to the TEA TREE OIL FREE MGD CLEANSING SYSTEM eye care routine. If offers calming comfort during the day especially during a blepharitis / MGD flare up. You know, that weird, sudden burning-in-the-eyes feeling. Use during the day as needed. Spray right over closed eyes and let air dry. You don't even have to rinse which makes this super convenient while at work. 

THE COMPLETE EYE CARE ROUTINE

1. Warm Compress Prep

   Heat Focused Eye Roll under running hot-warm water. Roll over eyelids side to side and then up and down for just 30 second sessions. Repeat a 30 second session if desired. Don't do this too much as too much heat can dry out the eyelid skin barrier. This step softens hardened oils.

2. Scrub The Eyelid Margin

   Grab your 10X lighted magnifying mirror, Eyelid Margin Scrub Brush and Rosemary Eyelid & Eyelash Cleansing Oil. Place 1 drop on the brush head. Shake off any excess. You want the brush head wet/dry, not sopping wet. Gently glide the bristles along the upper and lower eyelid margins. Take breaks as needed. It will take some practice to get the hang of it. Your eyes may tickle, water, get temporally red. You may even sneeze. This is all normal. Gentle glide with gentle pressure. No need to press hard and over scrub. 

3. Final Wash Off

   Always complete the double cleanse. You do not want that eyelid debris sitting on the eyelid surface or near the tear film. Use superGLA Eyelid & Eyelash Foaming Cleanser. 1-2 pumps on clean fingertips. With closed eyes, rub gently onto the eyelids and eyelashes, keeping eyes closed (and not squeezed tight). Rinse with warm water. Towel dry the eye area. 

4. Spray CALM and Carry On

   Follow with CALM Hypochlorous spray if you're feeling you need to finish off that clean feeling. CALM can be used at the very end the routine and also during the day for calming comfort. 

5. Moisturize the Eyelid Skin Barrier

   If your eyelid skin feels dry afterward, apply a thin layer of a lipid-rich, preservative-free PM Eyelid Butter to help the eyelid skin barrier repair. This will be needed if lot's of heat with Focused Eye Roll is used and the eyelid skin starts to feel and look dry, red, and/or flakey. This is common because most of my patients overdo and overuse the steps thinking it will bring relief faster.

6. Less is Actually More

   Do these steps once a day before bedtime. You want to do before bedtime because the cleansing oil will make the vision a little blurry which is an annoyance during the day if you're trying to work or drive. Don't over scrub. Don't over use. It just irritates the eyelid skin barrier and delays the results. The only exception is CALM. You can use that to no end and the eyelid skin barrier stays happy:)

Hi! I’m Dr. Tanya Gill, optometrist and founder of We Love Eyes. I started We Love Eyes in 2014 while trying to help one of my (stubborn) patients with contact lens discomfort. In 2016, I had 3 products. Fast forward to today — We Love Eyes has almost 30 SKUs. It’s been an amazing journey. Explore my life’s work at weloveeyes.com. Check out my BLEPHARITIS COLLECTION to find healthy eye care products for your eye problem. I also have a ton of content at TIKTOK. See the profile page and see the playlist MGD. xo

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