Here’s the good news: your eye has a built-in fire extinguisher system called tears. But you need to go full professional. Grab a clean cup or shot glass (no, not for margaritas, put it down) and fill it with lukewarm water. Not hot, not cold—that Goldilocks temperature that says, “I love your eye, but I’m not trying to shock it.”
Now, do the “tequila shot of science”: tip your head back, pull your lower eyelid out like a tiny aquarium, and pour the water in gently. Blink rapidly. Let it overflow down your cheek. Do this three times. Three. It’s the new holy trinity of ocular salvation. The lukewarm water breaks the sunscreen’s surface tension just enough to flush it out.
Fun fact: baby shampoo is useless here. I repeat, do not lather your eyeball like you’re washing a gerbil. Baby shampoo has detergents that can strip your cornea’s natural oil layer, turning your temporary sting into a deep, existential regret. Stick with plain water.
