Eyelashes bring out the beauty of your eyes. Some people are born with the perfect eyelashes whereas the rest (the majority) are struggling to grow their eyelashes.
Using mascara or an eyelash curler might improve the look but it wouldn’t be natural. There are some products you can use to boost your eyelashes’ length, volume, and curl. Overuse of eye products, especially long-lasting mascaras or fake lashes can weaken lashes or lead to lash loss.
What Causes your Eyelashes to thin and shorten?
- Old age
- Menopause
- Allergic reaction
- Use of eyelash extensions
- Stress
How to boost the growth of your eyelashes?
Serums
There are multiple serum products to boost the growth of your lashes but when it comes to choosing one you should be cautious. Consult with a doctor and get the serum. Consulting with your doctor is the best way to avoid some of the product side effects and drug interactions. if the serum gets in your irises color change is possible so be cautious.
Natural DIY Serums
Hair growth serums can be made at home with simple ingredients that are safe to use. Fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin B, vitamin C, and collagen are responsible for the growth of any hair. Using ingredients rich in these is helpful.
How to make a serum at home?
Things you need
- Castor Oil
- Emu Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Vitamin E Oil
Castor oil is a natural source of Omega-6 fats, proteins, and vitamins that boosts hair growth. Using it on your eyelashes can make it grow longer and thicker.
Emu oil is naturally rich in collagen and helps in regeneration and also possesses anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic properties. It consists of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.
Coconut is usually applied to moisturize hair. Coconut oil stimulates hair growth getting deep into its follicles. It slows down hair loss.
Vitamin E is an essential product to improve your eyelash growth. Since it has several properties for Hair growth it can be used for making your eyelashes thicker.
How to use
- Combine all the ingredients in a small dropper bottle and spin gently to combine.
- Squeeze one drop onto your finger gently massage into the lash line. Do this in the morning and night before sleeping.
- Use daily for best results.
Other ways to boost growth
Comb your lashes
It might sound odd but combing your eyelashes might provide growth and makes your eyelash look longer. An eyelash brush is a handy tool you can fit in even the tiniest of purses. It comes with two sides, one with a metal tooth comb for your eyelashes, and one with a synthetic tooth for your eyebrows.
Mascara
There are plenty of mascaras that not only boost the look of your eyelashes while you wear them but also promote growth over time. Get a mascara that can do both. These kinds of mascaras improve the length and strength of your lashes with repeated use.
Green Tea
Green tea is rich in a form of polyphenol which promotes hair growth. Hence, it may also help in aiding the growth of your lashes.
Massage
Massaging helps to improve blood circulation. Massage around your eye to stimulate your eyelash growth.
Lemon peel oil
Studies show that lemon oil could help in the treatment of eyelash mites and promote faster hair growth.
Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly can moisturize your eyelids and help in getting rid of eyelash mites, preventing further damage to the lashes.
Butter
Butter is rich in vitamin C and is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help you maintain the thickness of your lashes and boost its growth.
Olive oil
Olive oil contains a compound called oleuropein which stimulates hair growth. This might boost the growth of your eyelashes.
What not to do?
Eyelashes can be damaged by some of the things you do to enhance them. To prevent this always use a make-up remover to remove the makeup after use every day.
Try not to use the eyelash curler on a daily basis. Be aware of avoiding overuse and cleaning it regularly to avoid bacteria build-up.
Avoid using biotin supplements. while it’s not dangerous or harmful, there’s no clear evidence to show that biotin actually has a positive impact on hair growth.
