Blephadex® Eyelid Foam Cleanser is a gentle foaming cleanser designed for daily eyelid and lash hygiene, particularly for people prone to blepharitis, Demodex, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry, irritated eyelids.
Its formula combines tea tree oil with coconut oil to help cleanse the eyelid margins, remove accumulated oils, debris and make-up, while leaving the delicate skin around the eyes feeling clean and comfortable.
At Illume Eye Care, Blephadex is one of our most popular choices for people who need an easy, ongoing lid-cleansing routine.
Why we like Blephadex
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Tea tree oil – commonly used in lid hygiene, particularly where Demodex is a concern
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Coconut oil – helps moisturise and soothe the eyelid skin
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Foaming formula – easy to massage across the eyelids and lashes
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Helps remove oil, debris and make-up residue
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Convenient for daily, ongoing eyelid hygiene
- 50 mL pump bottle
Who is Blephadex suitable for?
Blephadex may be recommended as part of your eyelid-care routine if you experience:
- Blepharitis
- Demodex blepharitis
- Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
- Dry, irritated or itchy eyelids
- Recurrent build-up or debris around the lashes
- Ocular rosacea
- Dry eye where lid and lash hygiene is part of your management plan
Not all blepharitis is the same. Demodex, bacterial overgrowth, meibomian gland dysfunction, allergy and skin conditions can all contribute to uncomfortable eyelids, and the best lid cleanser depends on what is causing the problem. If symptoms persist despite regular cleansing, an eye examination can help identify the underlying cause.
How to use Blephadex Foam
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Dispense a small amount of foam onto clean fingertips.
- Close your eyes and gently massage the foam across the eyelids, lash line and base of the eyelashes.
- Rinse if preferred.
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Use daily, or as recommended by your optometrist.
For external use around the eyelids only. Avoid getting cleanser directly into the eyes.
A note about Demodex
Demodex are microscopic mites that naturally live around the eyelash follicles. In some people, increased numbers can contribute to inflammation and Demodex blepharitis, often associated with characteristic debris or collarettes around the base of the eyelashes.
Tea tree oil has been widely investigated as part of Demodex lid-hygiene regimens. Blephadex provides a convenient way to incorporate tea tree oil into regular eyelid cleansing.
If you have persistent collarettes, redness, itching or recurrent blepharitis despite home treatment, we recommend an assessment rather than simply increasing the amount of cleanser you use.
Ingredients
- Aqua
- Coconut ( Cocos Nucifera) Oil
- Glycerol
- Aloe Barbadensis Gel
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil