Long, lustrous eyelashes have always been something that women of all ages and cultures have coveted. As women, we have and continue to go to almost any length in order to achieve more length to our lashes. Long lashes automatically give a more glamorous, youthful and bright eyed look, however, with age and also due to genes, not all of us have those feather duster eyelashes we see in ad campaigns and beauty editorials. There are, however, many ways to achieve the look of long modelesque lashes naturally and safely.
Using false lashes or a lengthening mascara is one of the quickest and best ways to give you those eye-popping lashes, but many of us want to have thicker lashes even without applying anything. It’s always nice to wake up in the morning with great lashes! This is why products like Latisse and L’Oreal’s Lash Boost are quickly becoming some of the hottest selling products in the beauty industry due to their promise to grow longer, thicker lashes in a matter of weeks. While these serums may work wonders for many, it’s important to keep in mind that since they are chemically based, the potential for side effects is there. Trying natural alternatives to growing longer, fuller lashes just may be the best way to go.
Since eyelashes can be damaged and thinned out due to harsh cosmetics and soaps, one of the best ways to ensure healthy, thicker lashes is to keep them conditioned as you would the hair on your head. Mascaras, eye make-up removers, eyeliners and even eyeshadows all can accumulate at the root of your lashes causing them to become weakened and dried out. Using products like Castor oil, olive oil, emu oil and even vitamin E on a nightly basis is a wonderful, safe and natural way of keeping your lashes healthy which in turn can make your lashes grow longer, stronger and fuller.
When using oils such as olive, emu and castor it’s best to use a brand new mascara brush dipped in the oil and then applied as you would mascara. This will help you avoid making a mess or getting oil in your eyes. You can find packages of mascara brushes at your local beauty supply store or even small sample ones at any department store cosmetic counter. Using the oil as a conditioning treatment at night will maintain the moisture levels that your eyelashes need in order to be healthy and not fall out.
Thinning out lashes can also be a sign of poor nutrition or exposure to environmental toxins. While conditioning your lashes nightly is essential to having healthy lashes, improving your diet can also work wonders for your lashes and overall health. A diet high in vitamin E and the B vitamins, as well as Biotin and vitamin A can give your body what it needs to grow healthy and longer hair and lashes. By making sure you have these essential nutrients in your diet, you are nourishing your lashes from the inside out.
All in all, you can have thicker, fuller, longer and healthier lashes naturally and without exposing your eyes to potentially toxic chemicals. Conditioning your eyelashes nightly and adding key nutrients to your diet can work wonders for your lashes without any of the side effects that chemically based eyelash growth serums can expose you to.
