Recipe Book: what is mascara made of?

What is mascara made of and how can it make your look so attractive? We will tell you the details in our article.

The composition of mascara may differ from one manufacturer to another or within the same brand. The combination of different ingredients and their proportions allows you to achieve various effects: volumetric, lengthening, curling.

VARIOUS INGREDIENTS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE MASCARA

• For volume

For example, volumizing mascara has a soft texture and contains a large amount of wax (such as beeswax), which allows it to be layered to add volume to the lashes.

• Lengthening

Lengthening mascara most often has a high content of flexible polymers, as well as microfiber fibers.

• Waterproof

Waterproof mascara acquires the property of repelling water due to a large amount of paraffin, special solvents, polymers, and pigments.

• Curling mascara

Curling mascara contains special resins and keratin to create and hold the curl of the lashes.

SAME INGREDIENTS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE MASCARA

There are a huge number of components, thanks to which mascara adds volume, lengthens, cares, and strengthens the eyelashes. But there are basic ones that are included in almost every eyelash product. Some of them are presented below:

• Beeswax gives volume and suppleness to the eyelashes.

• Carnauba wax strengthens the lashes, protects them from damage, and enhances the durability of the mascara.

• Jojoba oil cares for the eyelashes.

• Panthenol gives them shine.

• Palm oil softens the eyelashes and makes them firmer.

• Castor oil nourishes and stimulates eyelash growth.

• Paraffin is water-repellent. The presence of paraffin in the mascara should not scare you, but be prepared that such mascara will be more difficult to wash off and you may need a special two-phase tool to remove waterproof makeup.

WATERPROOF MASCARA: IS IT SAFE?

Waterproof mascara is ideal not only for bad weather (snow, rain, or wind) but also just a great way to protect your makeup throughout the day. Is it so safe for the eyes and what is the peculiarity of the composition that provides water resistance?

In terms of their characteristics, waterproof eyelash cosmetics can be compared to solvents or oil-based paints. If you pay attention to the composition, then it is easy to notice its peculiarity associated with the presence of water: it is in the last place.

Resistance to water is ensured by its low content: the less water, the better the water-resistant qualities. This feature is practically harmless, however, it has its own drawback: it will be possible to wash off mascara from eyelashes only with the help of special cleansers. Without them, it will not be possible to wash off completely the eyelashes from waterproof mascara. Experts do not recommend using the waterproof product every day, as it can cause allergies and redness of the eyes. However, this nuance is purely individual.

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