Demodex Eyelash Mite Care

Demodex are tiny mites that live in the hair follicles at the base of your eyelashes. Almost everyone has some, but when numbers build up they can cause itchy, red lids and crusty, cylinder-shaped dandruff around the lashes. It’s a common cause of stubborn blepharitis.

Optometrists recommend thorough daily cleaning of the lash line, and tea tree is the ingredient most used in demodex lid care. BetterScrub Eyelid Wipes combine tea tree oil with a textured scrub side to clear debris from the base of the lashes. BetterLids Foam and HypoMist spray help keep lids clean between wipes.

Consistency matters: keep going every day for at least six weeks, and wash pillowcases and towels often.

If you think you have demodex, your optometrist can confirm it with a quick look under the microscope.