Improving your eyelashes is a pretty overlooked aspect of your eye area, especially for something that can be done at home. Most people focus on their eye color, infraorbitals, and even eyebrows, completely disregarding their eyelashes. Why does that happen? well, most people assume that improving your eyelashes won't make That Big of a difference, so they avoid them completely.
Today, I'll go over the best ways to get long, luscious, healthy eyelashes, and which method might be the best for you.
When it comes to improving your lashes, There isn't really a "right" way to do it as of now. I can't just tell you: "get X serum, use it, and you'll get perfect results". Every method has it's ups and downs, and only you can choose which one works for you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
A. Growing your eyelashes
1. castor and rosemary oil
2. peptide serums
3. latisse
4. oral minoxidil
B. Dyeing your eyelashes
1. is it even worth it to dye your eyebrows?
2. How do you actually dye them?
C. Taking care of your eyelashes
A. Growing your eyelashes
1. castor and rosemary oil:
castor and rosemary oil aren't exactly the best when it comes to eyelash growth, So, why am i mentioning them? Well, they might not be the best option when it comes to growth, but they're much safer when compared to latisse, minoxidil, or even peptide serums; so, if you are afraid of the side effects presented by latisse and minoxidil, you're better off sticking to castor oil, just don't expect a crazy difference in your lashes.
How do you apply rosemary/castor oil?
Before you apply them to your lashes, I recommend you put a very tiny amount on your arm. If 24 hours have passed and you don’t see any signs of irritation/redness, then you’re good to go.
Start by gently washing/cleansing your face (make sure to remove any make up before hand). After that, take a spoolie or a small brush and dip it lightly in the castor/rosemary oil. Apply a very thin layer to your lashes, and leave it overnight (make sure to wash it off in the morning). You should do this every night before going to bed.
After a few months of this routine you should see a small increase in the length of your lashes, but like I previously stated, don't expect any miracles from castor oil.
A lot of people claim that the effects of rosemary/castor oil are negligible, here are a few anectodes from people who have used rosemary/castor oil:
2. peptide serums
when talking about peptide serums, I'm specifically referring to the "Multi-peptide lash and brow serum" by The Ordinary, as it's the best option on the market right now. You can get it for 15$ on their site and it's a really solid option as you will get pretty decent lash growth without any major side effects.
here is how to apply it: (instructions taken from the ordinary's website)
You can find more info about it here.
Here is a before and after photo taken from The Ordinary's site:
3. Latisse
Latisse (also known as Bimatoprost) is the best when it comes to eyelash growth, but also the riskiest. here are the possible side effects of Latisse:
- irritation
- redness
- burning your eyelid fat which can make your eye area significantly worse
- iris pigmentation
- unwanted hair growth
- discoloration of your eyelid
So, yeah, not exactly the safest option, BUT if you still want to use it, know that the process is pretty similar to using castor/rosemary oil, you just need to be extra careful (PS: make sure to take out your contact lenses before applying latisse; you can put them back in after around 20 minutes)
4. oral minoxidil
The reason I'm mentioning oral minoxidil and not topical is because topical is much harsher, and it's very likely that you'll get irritation, so it's off the list.
Oral minoxidil sounds like a pretty good option, no? You don't have to apply it on your lashes so there isn't a risk of irritation/redness etc. Well, The main downside of oral minoxidil is the bloating. Minoxidil is actually known for causing fluid retention, which means you will look like a hot air balloon 24/7.
You can actually combat the bloating by taking a diuretic, but light diuretics like eplerenone won't do much in this case, so you'll have to go with heavier, higher risk diuretics (which I don't recommend at all)
If you still want to take oral minoxidil for your lashes, then take ~2.5 grams everyday for at least 6 months (After a year the eyelash gains will be permanent)
DISCLAIMER: minoxidil is incredibly dangerous for cats. Make sure to wash your hands every time you come in contact with it.
B. Dyeing your eyelashes
1. Is it even worth it to dye your eyelashes?
Most lash dyeing kits usually last anywhere between 3 to 6 weeks, so if you're willing to do this process every month then go for it.
2. how do you actually dye your eyelashes?
Do NOT use regular hair dye for your lashes, only use designated dyeing kits made for eyelashes.
start by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your eyes (not on the lashes) and place cotton pads under your lower lashes to protect the skin. Close one eye and apply the dye with a spoolie (similar process to applying castor oil) and don't open it for 10 minutes or so. Last step is to wipe them gently with a cotton pad and voila! You have successfully dyed your eyelashes
C. Taking care of your eyelashes
ALWAYS BE GENTLE WITH YOUR EYELASHES. I know this seems like very basic, known advice but I've seen countless people rubbing their lashes like there's no tomorrow. Be gentle with your eyelashes, whether that would be removing make up, or just wanting to scratch an itch.
Other things you can do to take care of your lashes:
-washing your face daily (in case you aren't doing that already)
-using coconut oil (apply a tiny drop of coconut oil and use a clean spoolie to brush your lashes)
-try to avoid the use of eyelash curlers; using them every now and then is okay, but constantly using them isn't a great idea
-using a silk pillowcase can reduce the friction between your lashes and your pillow, protecting them
Conclusion.
Improving your eyelashes is pretty straight forward for the most part, you just need to choose what option is right for you. Personally I would either go with a peptide serum, or latisse, but like I have mentioned in the beggining, there is no universally agreed upon way to do it, every method has it's ups and downs.
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