How to make eyelashes long and thick at home

Nothing is impossible, and even if you have not been awarded thick eyelashes since birth, they can become beautiful. You just need to choose the right strategy and make a plan for their care. And then, after 2-3 months, you can boast long, gracefully curved and thick eyelashes.

Do not be surprised, we will not talk about magical remedies that promise to change us beyond recognition in a few days - they give only a brief cosmetic effect. We’ll talk about those methods that primarily affect their health, and, as a result, their appearance. If you want to make them thick and long and keep them for years to come, these tips will help you.

Tip # 1: buy good cosmetics

Before starting to grow eyelashes, it is necessary to exclude those factors that make them fall out. Mostly the harm comes from improperly selected care and decorative cosmetics.

Here are a few criteria to help you make the right choice:

1. Choose a cream for the skin of the eyelids, based on its condition (loss of elasticity, dark circles, sensitivity).
2. The composition should not contain aggressive components (Albumin, Alcohol, Aluminum, Benzene, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Carbomer, DEA, Diethanolamine, MEA, Monoethanolamine, TEA, Triethanolamine, Fragrances, Hydantoin DMDM, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Kaolin clay, Mineral Oil) .
3. Avoid waterproof cosmetics, use only if necessary no more than 2 times a month and remove with special tools.
4. Recall that it is important to pay attention to the shelf life and packaging integrity of any cosmetics.

If you bought the product for the eyes, but noticed that it causes swelling of the eyelids, redness, itching or peeling, stop using it. The skin in this area is very sensitive and can be quickly ruined. But it will take a long time to restore.

Tip # 2: Get rid of bad habits

Of course, in this section you can speculate about the dangers of nicotine and alcohol on the state of appearance in general and hair in particular. But we hope that these habits are not part of your daily life. Let's focus on the mistakes that thin and break our cilia day after day.

What habits are bad for eyelashes:

1. If you periodically forget to wash off cosmetics before going to bed, then your eyelashes will never be long and thick. A layer of decorative agent makes them too thick, and the bulb is not able to hold a lot of weight. From here comes the fallout. In addition, mascara makes them hard, so they are easy to break if touched in a dream. This leads to a shortening.
2. The habit of sleeping on the stomach harms not only the eyelashes, as they are pressed to the pillow, but also on the skin of the face and even the spine. This is the most harmful pose for sleep, which spoils our beauty and does not allow us to fully get enough sleep.
3. Do not rub your eyes. Even if they itch a lot, it’s better to put a cotton pad with decoctions of herbs or strong tea, and rather find out the cause from the optometrist.
4. Do not touch your eyes with dirty hands. Before removing or inserting lenses, getting rid of the cilia that got on the inner eyelid, wash them with soap and dry.
5. Treat eyelid skin and eyelashes gently. Do not rub heavily with makeup removers and do not wash with foams with SLS.

The less you injure the cilia, the faster they will regain their health and gain a beautiful appearance. You should also add a few words about the benefits of proper nutrition and physical activity, which positively affect the overall appearance.

Tip # 3: Use Firming Tools

Do not run to the pharmacy and buy advertised funds for eyelash growth. Most of them contain hormones that promote rapid growth. Such drugs after cancellation give the opposite effect, the eyelashes begin to thin and break off, and the result is worse than the initial condition. We will talk about time-tested and safe means that have helped many girls regain eyelash health.

Folk remedies for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes:

1. Castor oil. It is a leader among all folk remedies. If it suits you, then you will get a stunning effect. But since this oil has a thick texture and contains many substances, it can cause allergies. It is expressed in edema of the eyelids half an hour or more after application.
2. If you have any side effects, then try other oils: peach, almond, olive. They have a lighter texture and are less likely to cause intolerance.
3. You can make a vitamin cocktail for eyelashes. To do this, you need to purchase vitamins A and E at the pharmacy and mix in equal parts. They are available in liquid form and are easy to apply on the eyelashes.
4. We all know how decoctions of herbs help strengthen the hair on the head, but they can also be used for the beauty of the eyelids. Prepare infusions of chamomile, calendula, nettle or other favorite plants and make lotions for the eyes.
5. It is good for the skin around the eyes and eyelashes to make a mask of parsley. Simply grind a fresh plant and mix with a small amount of any of the above oils, and then apply on the skin of the eyelids for 15 minutes.

Oils can also be used as a makeup remover. Wet a cotton pad with water and drip a little oil on it, then wipe your eyelids and eyelashes. This method will not only wash off cosmetics perfectly, but at the same time it will have a strengthening effect.

Tip # 4: do eyelid massage

A good way to strengthen the hair follicles, including the ciliary, is a massage that causes a rush of blood to the surface of the skin. Only it should be done very carefully, as if pressed hard, the roots can be damaged.

How to do eyelid massage:

• cleanse your face from cosmetics, but do not apply cream;
• moisten your fingers in castor or other oil and rub them lightly against each other to warm it;
• massage with the ring finger simultaneously on both eyes or separately;
• start with circular motions near the inner corner on the lower eyelid and move towards the outer;
• then go along the upper eyelid in the direction from the outer to the inner corner;
• massage the area between the eyebrows;
• then walk along the eyebrows with pinching movements;
• complete the massage with patting skin around the eyelids.

If your goal is to grow eyelashes and make them thick, then perform eyelid massage daily. To maintain the effect, it is enough to do it 1-2 times a week. As you noticed, massage is combined with the application of oil, so it penetrates the skin better and leads to an improvement in the condition of eyelashes. To absorb oil well, do this procedure before bedtime, and wash your face in the morning.

If you want long and lush cilia, follow these simple tips. Spending a little time every day on your appearance, you will preserve its beauty for many years. And taking care of your eyelashes with care, you will achieve the cessation of their loss and fragility.

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