Long, thick and strong eyelashes is one of the most attractive features in women. They make the eyes seem bigger and more appealing. Keeping your lashes healthy is not that hard, as long as you follow some simple rules and devote some time to properly take care of them. There are many easy ways to make your lashes grow stronger and we have gathered them all here, so keep on reading!
What causes eyelashes to thin and fall out?
There are several reasons that cause lash loss like aging, allergies, and some health issues. Bad habits can also damage your eyelashes, like rubbing your eyes, following unhealthy diets, don’t removing make-up before going to bed and too much unprotected sun exposure.
Thankfully, there are easy ways you can restore your healthy eyelashes and make them strong and beautiful again.
Natural ways to strengthen your eyelashes
Apply castor oil
What it does: Castor oil is traditionally used for the care of hair and scalp. It is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E and known since ancient times for its beneficial properties. It fortifies the roots and the shaft of the hair, boosting hair growth, fighting hair loss, and offering restructure and glow. It has strong moisturizing and softening properties, keeping the hair smooth and silky. Its antioxidant power protects the hair from environmental factors and keeps it strong and healthy.
How to use: Every night, before going to bed, pour 1-2 drops of castor oil on a brush (for this purpose, you can use an old mascara wand after you have thoroughly cleansed it) and apply gently on your eyelashes, avoiding the contact with your eyes. Make sure your eyelashes are clean before application. Rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.
Our favorite product:
7elements - Organic Castor Oil
Try coconut oil
What it does: Coconut oil is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. It has moisturizing properties and protects from harsh weather conditions and harmful environmental factors (sun, cold, pollution) that cause dryness and thinning. Thanks to its beneficial ingredients, coconut oil restores dull hair, prevents breakage and improves hair texture. It is easily absorbed and nourishes hair follicles, making the hair stronger and promoting hair growth.
How to use: You can apply coconut oil on your eyelashes with the help of a brush (as explained above). Alternatively, you can use a cotton tip or you can pour 1-2 drops on to your finger and gently apply on your eyelashes. Again, avoid the contact with your eyes. Rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.
Our favorite product:
7elements - Organic Coconut Oil
Remember Vaseline?
What it does: Vaseline petroleum jelly might be an old fashioned product, but still extremely effective and ideal for the care of your eyelashes. Its moisturizing factors, soften the hair and deeply nourish them, preventing damage, breakage and thinning. It helps the hair retain its moisture and offers a healthy appearance.
How to use: Apply small amount of Vaseline every day with the help of a brush or with your finger. Be consistent if you wish to reach the desired result. Tip: Apply some Vaseline on your eyelashes, before you put on your mascara. This way, you will protect your eyelashes from drying out and it will be much easier afterwards to remove the mascara..
Massage with vitamin E oil
What it does: Vitamin E oil has strong moisturizing and antioxidant properties. It can be directly applied on your hair, eyebrows and eye lashes and is perfectly safe to use. It restores damaged hair and makes it stronger and thicker.
How to use: Pour 2-3 drops of your oil on to your fingers and gently massage the eye area for 5 minutes. Massage improves blood circulation and boosts hair growth. The beneficial ingredients of your oil will be deeply absorbed and nourish the hair follicles, strengthening your eyelashes and restoring their shine. Alternatively you can apply some vitamin E oil with the help of a brush every night and rinse it off in the morning.
Use an eyelashes serum
What it does: Eyelashes serums are products especially designed to strengthen, protect and nourish the eyelashes. They are enriched with beneficial ingredients that fortify and make the hair denser.
How to use: Eyelash serums usually come with an accompanying wand. Push the wand through the reducer on the cap and immerse it into the oil. Pull back to strain. Use it to apply the oil onto your eyelashes.
Our favorite product:
Kalliope's - Eyelashes & Brows Serum
Put green tea bags on your eyes
What it does: Green tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, polyphenols and flavonoids. It rejuvenates hair and boosts hair growth. It restores sun damage and protects from pollutants, dust and dirt. It is an ingredient widely used in hair care products and its effectiveness is long proven.
How to use: Steep two green tea bags in hot water for 5-10 minutes, remove, squeeze out any excess water and then chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. Apply them to closed eyes for 10 minutes. Apart from caring for your eyelashes, you will get rid of under-eye swelling and tired look.
General tips for healthy eyelashes
For long, thick and healthy eyelashes, follow these easy tips:
- Remove your make up before going to bed.
- Avoid the use of make-up remover wet wipes, as they could cause your eyelashes to thin. Instead use reusable cotton pads and your favorite vegetal oil (jojoba oil, coconut oil, almond oil) to remove your mascara.
- Brush your eyelashes with a clean mascara wand or eyelash brush. Brushing keeps them clean and bacteria-free.
- Avoid using an eyelash curler too often. It makes your eyelashes thin and if it’s of poor quality, it may even make them fall out.
- Don’t rub your eyes. If your eyes are itching and stinging, avoid rubbing them, as the condition will worsen. Additionally you will end up with tired and irritated eyes, and thin and damaged eyelashes.
- Invest in good quality make-up products. You don’t have to pay a fortune for your make-up products; there are cost-effective products of high quality, just be careful before you proceed with a new purchase. Make sure there is an ingredient list, an expiration date or PAO symbol, the package is sealed and the product is safely stored.
- Avoid eyelash extensions. When properly applied, extensions are a safe way to get a beautiful look, but if they are wrongly applied, they can cause lash loss.
