Eyes look red, irritation and burning. You might want to rub it on. Anything that irritates the eyes, like the smoky air, dust, or infection, can cause itching, such as hay fever or a reaction to given water swimming pool chlorine, cosmetics, or eye drops.

Sometimes the edge of the eyelid can become infected. This condition is called blepharitis, dry eye pain caused by skin flakes in the eyelashes. Blepharitis is more common in people dandruff. You also get the occasional itchy eyes when wearing contact lenses.

The following steps can eliminate the problem or is used with the treatment of a doctor.

1. Avoid rubbing your eyes because it can add to itch and cause infection.
2. To alleviate allergic itching and irritation, use a cold compress. Soak a clean towel (cotton) in cold water, wring it out, and put it gently in the eye for several minutes. Repeat if necessary; use a clean towel each time.
3. Use artificial tears to cool the itchy eyes due to dust and fumes.
4. To know whether this is caused by sensitivity to cosmetics, face or hair, stop using it, then use the back one by one to see if the problem returned. Dispose of old eye makeup; do not keep mascara more than 6 months.
5. If your eyelids and eyelashes hardened inflammation, treat with eyelid cleanser.

Sources: Home Doctor (Dr. Michael Peters)