Why do my tears burn like acid on my face?

Have you ever been so emotional that your tears feel like they’re burning through your skin? It’s not exactly a pleasant experience, but it’s something plenty of people have experienced. You might be surprised to learn that there are actually several different reasons why this could be happening. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the scientific abyss of tear burning.

What causes our eyes to produce tears?

Okay, okay — before we jump into what makes them sting or burn, we need to talk about why humans cry in general. Contrary to popular belief, tears aren’t solely produced when we’re sad; they can also occur when we’re happy or feeling any intense emotion. In fact, babies even sob out ululating shrieks at finding their little fingers for the first time!

But regardless of what triggers their production ranging from watching The Notebook on HBO Max (but Rachel McAdams though!) to chopping onions, all tears come from the tiny lacrimal glands located around each eye socket.

We must mention here there exists an entirely different type of teardrop – ones used as lubrication/ moisturization for efficient blinking throughout the day – which is separate from crying & is secreted all day long by another set of glands near our eyelashes!

When emotions such as joy , sorrow mingle with factors like sweat -Psssst- did you know about how 1% meshwork below gives water content NOT SALTY TEARS? Physiology works in mysterious ways folks!

At times these mixed signals lead our brains commanding more madly pumping fluids over-run those pre-existing ducts only meant for natural lubrication. This rush results in excess secretions/water flowing outside the corner membranes-not always gracefully shining down cheeks creating rivers-of-tears look being reminisced by beauty bloggers today!

Why do some people experience a stinging or burning sensation when crying?

For most people, tears are just a sign that they’re feeling an intense emotion. But for some unlucky individuals (like yours truly), crying comes with an added and unwelcome sensation of burning. Now the initial instincts are to go with such statements like ‘Well.. it’s acidic, you know’. Thankfully tear content isn’t naturally salty only but contains many different proteins enzymes ensuring smooth flowing/trickling off – this mix is amphoteric in nature as well (look into your high school chemistry books ladies).

However (!) Tears do tend to be slightly on the acidic side — coming in anywhere between 6.5 – 7 pH , according to trusted sources (which we aren’t using LMAO!) By comparison water’s usual range lies on neutral side- Approx; 7👀 .

Moreover higher levels of acidity can immensely alter our toleration threshold towards previously bearable stimulations resulting in discomfort over time.

And because we all have varying skin types & sensitivities depending on what you slather at night ;D degrees & sensation span widely across population.Onward excited true believers!

The various reasons why tearing up may cause extra burn

Couldn’t find good enough potassium chloride for biology lab? How about rub some onion around eyes instead folks 😉 Do not attempt that Geeta from accounting, PLEASE YOU’LL REGRET IT !

But back to business here,the stinging/burning reaction due overproduction might include:

Foreign particle infiltration

Basically another one bites entire dust situation, too much exposure/opposition e.g sweat(0n really humid days) , dirt splashed-up while driving your bike/motorbike through congested roads( WHO DIDN’T WEAR THE MASK?!)

🆘 Say It With Me Folks: Preventative Measures!
Use protective eyewear if working machines/utensils/dust prone areas/arid lands. I.. DON”T KNOW WEAR COOL GLASSES !

Dry eye syndrome

Also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca ( T E X A S WHAT’S GOOD?), dry eye syndrome happens when your lacrimal glands aren’t producing enough tears/lubrication to sustain comfort levels. One symptom of this syndrome which might explain the burn – The switch-up on pH from healthy 6-7 all the way up to8 or even higher, explaining also why few people report differences in pain tolerances/pH.

Why does it happen though? Can result due dehydration/ minimal fluid intake/fluid retention issues/dietary imbalance/ environmental factors etc.

Allergies

It ain’t spring, but hay allergens still linger like pesky flies in August lol ! And allergies are a common culprit for inflammation and irritation – they over-stimulate already sensitive tissues too much e.g pollen/allergy-sensitive substances etc.

🆘 Say It With Me Folks: Preventative Measures!
Use allergy medication if needed/masks if you must go outside limits/dehumidifiers work wonders with moisture-induced allergies .

Being emotional

Okay okay; this isn’t exactly a new topic here BUT bear with us- it’s not just about psychology anymore. Interesting factoid worth bringing up -similar studies-proved strong evidence showed that crying heavily alters chemical balance in one person’s body- leading physical strain , especially those ’SILENT ONES WHERE YOU’RE ONLY FLAPPING YOUR JAWS TO BREATHE!💀

How can we prevent tearing up skin irritation?

There are different ways you could try avoiding such discomfort:

  1. Check ingredient listings sensitivities while choosing beauty gels/cleansers/ face masks
  2. Look for specific products recommended by tear-experts-designated towards post-tear soothing.
  3. Be-calm-almost-like-David-Attenborough put on relaxing music, focusing – breathing exercises, cold compresses applied around eyes/around the nape of neck.

🤷‍♀️ Don’t Wanna Try These..Any Other Suggestions?
Enlist a friend to bring onboard bucket-of-custard-laden-pie as you hilariously bunk up watching every other episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine you’ve missed out on-going till early hours? Keep tissues rolling in those tears we saw earlier!

Final Thoughts

Although it’s not exactly clear what causes that burning sensation when crying too much,hopefully by knowing why it happens and preventative tips , peeling-stinging-scratchy feeling can be kept to minimum. Now go light up some candles/sparklers and let’s start blaming allergies for spontaneous tear overflowing !

That should suffice folks-Keep Hydrated; Both with fluids & juicy information.
That’s how I roll -AI language model hummingggG 😉

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