How To Safely Clean CBD Oil From Your Eye
Updated: July 29, 2024
Accidents happen; if it’s pure CBD, it may not be as big an issue to flush your eye with water fast.
If your CBD oil has other ingredients such as essential oils, be careful when flushing the eye.
Essential oils can cause a burning feeling in the eye, which requires you to use oil or milk to clean it out.
When you have pure CBD products with only CBD in them, you can clean your eyes with water for 15 minutes.
Below, we’ll look at how to flush your eyes with water to get all the pure CBD or CBD containing additional chemicals — such as essential oils, out.
How To Clean Your Eyes If You Got CBD In It?
If you get CBD oil in your eye, the first thing you need to do is to wash your hands with soap.
This is so you have clean hands and don’t get dirt in the eye when you flush out your eyes.
The next step is to use cool water or saline solution to start flushing your eye, one at a time, within 15 minutes or more.
Any cool water will do since you’re only cleaning your eyes.
Another way to use water is to place some in a cup and tip it over the eye while bending over the sink.
This process can help get more water flowing in and out of the eye to clean the CBD out.
If you have contact lenses on take them out before cleaning your eyes.
Avoid rubbing your eye as you flush since this can cause irritation.
If your eye is still red and in pain after 24 hours, you may need to seek emergency help.
If poison control recommends you go to the ER, make sure to take your CBD product with you for the doctors to properly identify exactly what might be in your eye.
Now you have the process down, what about if your CBD has other added ingredients like essential oils?
We’ll cover that next!
How To Flush Your Eye With Added Ingredients In CBD?
CAUTION.
If you have essential oil in your eye — don’t even try to start flushing your eye with water.
If you try to clean your eye of CBD, containing other ingredients like essential oils, oil can get in your eye.
Water and oil don’t mix, so you should stay clear of putting water in your eyes if your CBD has other ingredients.
Have no fear!
You can still flush your eye out, but you need to use a different method.
Try flushing your eye with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil, sesame seed oil, and or olive oil.
To do so, start by placing a bit into your hand then pat it around your eye, but not completely submerged in it.
Only use a tiny amount in the eye to ensure you get the oil out.
This will dilute the essential oil that your CBD has inside its formulation.
Don’t have any of these ingredients?
If you have milk on hand, as most people do, you can dilute the essential oil that you got into your eye.
This forces the oil to disappear without going deeper into your eye.
You can make the stinging sensation disappear after using these two methods.
The sensation can disappear within a few seconds of putting on a carrier oil or milk.
If it still stings or you want to seek medical attention, you can also call Poison Control on how to properly flush out CBD with harsh ingredients.
Poison Control is a free service and has a national hotline you can quickly call, or you can get help online.
Poison Control phone number. (1-800-222-1222).
How Many Times Can You Clean The CBD Out Of Your Eye?
Clean your eyes immediately with water if you get CBD into them.
If you’re using CBD, as part of your skincare routine, you should clean your face twice a day.
This is so you can avoid getting CBD in your eye.
But, there’s not a hard fast rule of how many times you need to clean your eye to get rid of CBD.
You should only need to clean it once.
Do You Need An Eye Flush Solution, Visine, Or Saline?
Several places tell us not to use Visine to flush your eyes, especially if there are essential oils in CBD.
But you can flush your eyes with a regular saline solution that’s high quality and free of chemicals.
Bausch + Lomb has an eye relief product to help you find relief.
In regular situations, you can use water, carrier oil, or milk to restore normal eye function.
How To Make A Homemade Eye Wash?
You can make a homemade eyewash to clean the CBD oil in your eye or to have it around in case of emergencies.
Alternatively, you can explore Healthline for their eyewash mixture.
Homemade Natural Eyewash Solution
Ingredients:
- Distilled water: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Pure salt (non-iodized): 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 dash of baking soda
Instructions:
- Sterilize Equipment: Before you begin, ensure that all your equipment (measuring spoons, cups, and containers) are thoroughly sterilized. You can do this by boiling them in water for 5-10 minutes.
- Boil Water: Bring the distilled water to a boil to ensure it’s free from any contaminants. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, then remove it from heat.
- Add Ingredients: While the water is still hot, add the pure salt and baking soda to the water. Stir until they are completely dissolved.
- Cool Down: Allow the solution to cool down to room temperature.
- Storage: Pour the cooled solution into a sterile, airtight container. A clean glass jar with a tight lid works well.
- Label: Label the container with the date you made it.
Usage and Storage Tips:
- Shelf Life: This solution should be used within a week if stored at room temperature. If you store it in the refrigerator, it can last for up to a month. Always use a clean dropper or syringe when using the solution to avoid contamination.
- Application: To use, tilt your head back and use a clean dropper to place a few drops in your eye. Blink several times to allow the solution to wash over the entire surface of your eye.
- Safety: If you experience any irritation or if your eye condition worsens, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
This solution is designed to be gentle and effective for rinsing out substances like CBD from your eyes.
Always ensure that your hands and any equipment you use are clean.
Does Cleaning Your Eye With Water Work To Get CBD Out?
Yes. It helps to clean out all the CBD when you’re doing it right.
Using cool water or a saline solution can help minimize CBD exposure in the eye.
You can also use milk or a carrier oil, if your CBD has other ingredients inside, to clean out the CBD.
How To Protect The Eyes
When you use CBD, whether orally taking a couple of drops or rubbing it on your face as part of your skincare routine, you need to take steps to avoid getting it in your eyes.
Here are some ways to protect your eyes:
- Avoid Harsh Ingredients: As you use CBD oil, make sure to avoid toxic or harsh products. This can minimize toxic ingredients going into your eyes.
- Spread Product Half An Inch From Eye: When using products like skincare with CBD, you should place the oil half an inch away from your eye.
- Avoid Placing Tincture High Above The Head: Make sure to place the dropper oil inside your mouth, without touching, and get a few drops underneath the tongue. You don’t need to place a few drops from overhead.
These are some ways you can protect your eyes from getting anything in it, so you’re not rushing to flush it out.
Now that we uncovered safety and protection, it’s time to explore how to make a homemade eye wash.
That way you don’t have to make it on the spot while rushing to clean your eyes.
Side Effects Of Getting CBD Oil In Your Eye
There are side effects you need to watch out for if CBD goes into your eyes.
Here are the side effects:
- Redness
- Irritation
- Itchiness
- Allergic reaction
- Dry eyes
- Swelling
If you have any of these side effects, please follow the cleaning process to get rid of CBD from your eyes.
But if the issue continues, we recommend you speak with a healthcare professional to give you the best solution possible.