It seems that every second or third mascara has the effect of false eyelashes. It's great that there are such products, but even without cosmetics, you want to see your natural eyelashes long, thick and voluminous. Let's figure out how to achieve such results at home.
There are plenty of ways to lengthen eyelashes and get an expressive look today - from makeup with mascara, which contains microfiber fibers, to eyelash extensions. These tricks are great when you need to get the effect right away. Another way is to be patient and do whatever it takes to grow your own eyelashes. Perhaps you will see the result only after a couple of months, but you will definitely be proud of it, admiring how the "fresh" eyelashes look without makeup.
If you got thick and long eyelashes by nature, then you can completely abandon eye makeup, or at least not have mascara in your arsenal. However, the majority still have to highlight their eyelashes with mascara, since their natural ones are not so noticeable without makeup. Of course, the length of the eyelashes is largely influenced by genetics, but sometimes we do not support natural data. What is important to pay attention to?
We all know that strong nails, beautiful skin, and thick hair are not only about taking care of yourself with the help of well-chosen cosmetics. It is equally important to provide them with "nourishment" from the inside. Therefore, it is important to stick to a diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Since eyelashes (as well as hair) are made up of keratin, which is a protein, your diet should be rich in protein. You also need unsaturated fats - they are found in fish and seafood, olive oil, nuts. Foods that contain vitamins A and E, as well as vitamins of group B are very useful. We are talking about broccoli, spinach, asparagus, avocado, bananas, grapes, carrots, pumpkin, wheat germ, milk and dairy products, liver, and many others.
If you generally stick to the principles of a healthy diet, giving up fast food, sweets, and refined foods, you will soon notice how this will affect your appearance. Including the condition of the eyelashes. Another important point regarding nutrition is the drinking regimen. You need to maintain it, as eyelashes also need moisture for healthy growth.
This is another big problem that greatly affects our appearance. Those who live in a state of stress notice that acne appears on the skin more often, hair begins to fall out more noticeably. And eyelashes can thin out too. Stress provokes inflammation in the body. Muscle clamps appear because of it. It can also cause metabolic disturbances in the body. All this negatively affects the condition of the eyelashes.
Paradoxically, even positive events can be stressful. For example, a move associated with a change in the climate.
Your task is to protect yourself from stressors whenever possible. This is important not only for the beauty of eyelashes but also for the health of the body as a whole.
How do you usually remove makeup? If "in haste", rubbing the skin with a cotton pad with soapy water, then it is quite understandable why the eyelashes are not as thick and long as you would like. They need to be handled with care, otherwise, the gaps in the row cannot be avoided. When cleaning the skin from the make-up, gently apply a cotton pad with micellar water to the eyelashes, hold for half a minute (during this time, the micellar will have time to dissolve the makeup), and then gently remove the mascara, as if stroking the eyelashes with a cotton pad in the direction of their growth. Another common mistake is not removing eye makeup at all.
Not every mascara contains substances for the care of eyelashes. And if you buy a pig in a poke, you can get a product full of synthetic additives and preservatives that cause obvious harm to your eyelashes. Not only mascara can be of poor quality, but also an eye makeup remover. Read labels and choose formulas that keep your lashes healthy and strong.
To help your lashes grow longer, you need to eliminate any negative factors that may be hindering their growth. Second, prepare everything for regular eyelash care. Try different tools and techniques first to see what works best for you.
There are many ways to use oils to care for your eyelashes. The first is to wash off your makeup with them. Apply the oil to your eyelids and eyelashes for a couple of minutes so that it has time to dissolve the makeup, and then cleanse your eyelashes and skin with a cotton pad dipped in warm water. Hydrophilic oils work best for cleansing the skin of cosmetics.
The oils can be mixed with each other to create your own formula for eyelash growth. For example, you can combine castor, olive, sea buckthorn, and almond oils, and then apply this healthy cocktail to your eyelashes. And oils can be enriched with liquid vitamins A and E from ampoules.
Recipes can also be based on herbal decoctions. Chamomile, calendula, and black tea are brewed together; sometimes supplemented with other herbs. The cooled infusion is used to moisten cotton pads and make compresses, leaving them on the eyelids for 20-30 minutes.
The optimal solution is to trust the professionals who have collected the most beneficial ingredients for lash growth into a single balanced formula, based on scientific research. There are many serums on the beauty market, the regular use of which gives a visible effect in the form of longer and thicker eyelashes.
The convenience of serums is that they do not need to be washed off, unlike many oils. In addition, they can be applied before mascara so that they work even when there is makeup on the eyelashes.
You can accompany the application of oils or serums with a light massage. Do it with your fingertips at the roots of your eyelashes. Only neatly and carefully - without pressure. Massage stimulates blood circulation, and this, in turn, helps to deliver more oxygen to the skin around the hair follicles, improves metabolism, helping beneficial ingredients from cosmetics to get to their destination.
The main thing to do for a quick result is to regularly care for your eyelashes. Use serums and masks every day, remembering to apply the first, including under mascara, if the formula allows it. Massages and compresses are also beneficial. True, you need to understand that you will not see the result in a week. But in a month, the changes will already be noticeable. In addition, pay attention to important nuances that can affect the rate of growth of eyelashes.
1) Opt for lighter formulas when choosing mascara.
Most waterproof mascaras are believed to dry out lashes (especially if used for a long time). This is reflected in their growth, not in the best way. Plus, waterproof mascara is more difficult to wash off; this means that eyelashes can be damaged in the process. Pay attention, for example, to the lightest Snapscara from Maybelline New York: this is a wax-free mascara that can be washed off elementary with warm water.
2) Never use someone else's mascara.
Even a tube taken from a close friend can become a source of bacteria that can cause inflammation. It only seems that such problems do not directly concern the eyelashes.
3) Check the expiration date of your cosmetics.
It's one thing if you made the wrong choice and accidentally bought a low-quality product in a store. Another - if you do not monitor whether the product is suitable for use. In general, this applies to all cosmetics that you use, but expired cream shadows, mascara, and makeup remover can negatively affect the growth of eyelashes.
4) Try to train yourself to sleep on your back so that your eyelids and eyelashes do not touch the pillow.
Better to sleep on your back. This is the optimal position for "beauty sleep", as it helps to avoid folds and creases on the skin of the face and neck.
5) Don't overuse tools like eyelash curlers.
Try to do without it altogether. Set aside the curler until the times when you have grown your eyelashes. In the meantime, do not injure them with the clamp at the roots.
Have you ever tried growing eyelashes? Which methods are closest to you? Write a comment down below.
