9 Ultimate Ways to Get Longer Eyelashes Naturally

Eyelashes define the beauty of our face and also serve the very important function of protecting our eyes from light debris. Having long, thick, and dark eyelashes is a dream of everyone. Lashes are also the sensors that warn the eyes of any potential danger lurking when objects come too close to the eyes. However, not everyone is lucky to be blessed with lock and thick eyelashes. Having thing or sparse eyelashes can actually be a sign of a condition known as eyelash hypotrichosis. Even people suffering from alopecia, which leads to hair loss, can experience thinning of eyelashes. If you feel that you have thin and sparse eyelashes and would like to get longer and thicker eye lashes, then there are several natural ways that you can try out. A word of caution though, none of these natural ways are actually scientifically proven. Therefore, be careful to choose those natural ways that will surely not cause any harm to your eyes.

Many people constantly worry about their eyelashes being too thin or having scanty growth. There is no doubt that thicker and longer eyelashes add to the beauty and attractiveness of a person’s eyes. There are many factors that contribute to having thin eyelashes. Genetics, certain medical conditions, age, nutritional deficiencies, any kind of eye infection, or even hormonal changes can contribute to having thin or scanty eyelashes. In fact, many people usually do not pay attention to the fact that even rubbing your eyes very roughly and going to bed without removing eye makeup at the end of the day can cause the eyelash hairs to fall out. Every time you rub your eyes for more than 2-3 seconds, you are causing the delicate hairs of your eyelashes to become weaker and more prone to falling out.

You should have a proper eye care routine that makes your eyelashes healthier. Even before trying any natural ways, this should be your first step towards getting thicker eyelashes.

Once you decide that you want to grow your eyelashes and make them thicker, chances are that you are going to go online and search for ‘how to grow eyelashes’. Well, once you search this, you will notice that it will bring up a long, long list of home remedies. It is important that before you try out any home remedy, you be aware whether they are scientifically proven or not. In some cases, if you are not careful, you can end up damaging your eyes even.

Let us look at some of the common home remedies that are used for eyelash growth, but which remain scientifically unproven.

By far the most popular remedy, many people swear by its effectiveness, though no scientific study has been actually done to prove that castor oil helps in growing eyelashes. To use this remedy, you need to firstly ensure that you are using 100 percent pure castor oil. Castor oil is also beneficial for your eyes, as it helps fight micro-organisms that hamper the growth of eyelashes. Simply put a small amount of castor oil on to a cotton swab and apply on your lash line, both top and bottom. This is best done at night before going to bed. Wash it off with water or makeup remover in the morning. You can also add a couple of drops of vitamin E oil to the castor oil before you apply it. This will provide additional nourishment to your lashes. This remedy has to be followed by at least two to three months.

This is also another very popular remedy for thickening of eyelashes. Again remaining unproven by any research study, many people reportedly have benefited from using petroleum jelly to grow their eyelashes. You need to apply petroleum jelly at least three times in a week. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly onto your eyelashes before going to bed and wash it off in the morning with lukewarm water. You can also remove it with a makeup remover. This remedy has to be followed by at least two to three months.

Many people remain unaware of the great skin benefits of aloe vera. Though whether or not aloe vera helps in growing your eyelashes remains unproven. It is best if you can get fresh ale vera gel from the leaf of the plant. Similar to how the other remedies work, simply apply a small bit of the gel on your eyelashes before you go to sleep. Wash it off in the morning or remove with a makeup remover. This remedy has to be followed by at least two to three months.

This remains a relatively new remedy. Apply cool and unsweetened green tea to your eyelashes with a cotton ball every day. As this will not be left on, you can do it at any time of the day. It has to be done daily though. It is believed that the presence of antioxidants in green tea promotes growth of eyelashes.

It is said that a combination of these two oils makes a great natural way for eyelash growth. You will need to add a couple of drops of castor oil and mix it in a couple of drops of olive oil. You will also a cotton swab or a Q-tip. Mix the two oils together and apply the combined oil on your lash line before you go to sleep. Wash it off in the morning. This remedy needs to be done every night for at least two to three months.

For this remedy, you will need to arrange the peel of one full lemon and about a quarter cup of either castor oil or olive oil. We are already aware that both olive oil and castor oil are helpful in promoting hair growth and in improving the thickness of your lashes. Lemon peels act as an agent promoting hair growth as it contains good amounts of the vitamins A and C. To begin with, cut the lemon peel into smaller pieces and soak in the oil for two to three days. Before going to bed, apply this on your eyelashes. You can repeat this remedy at least three times a week to get longer and thicker eyelashes.

It is believed that people in Africa frequently use shea butter to improve the texture and quality of their hair. Shea butter is known to be a good source of Vitamin E and vitamin A. It nourishes the hair and the hair follicles, thus promoting hair growth. The same theory is believed to work on eyelashes as well. However, you will need to make sure that you buy pure and organic shea butter to get the best results from this natural way. Begin by taking a small amount of shea butter in between your fingertips and melt it slightly by gently rubbing your fingers together. Now apply this butter onto your eyelashes before going to bed. Wash off in the morning. For best results, apply shea butter every night before you sleep.

This is an easy remedy that does not require you to apply anything. Simply massage your eyelids along your lash line daily. You can do it even two to three times a day.

Many experts also advise that you should use a professional eyelash brush to groom your eyelashes at least twice a day. It is believed that brushing your eyelashes helps to distribute the natural oils along the entire length of your lashes, keeping them protected and avoiding breakage.

Medication is the only proven manner in which you can lengthen your eyelashes. However, you should not take any medication without consulting your doctor. Bimatoprost, sold under the brand name of Latisse, is the only medication available on the market that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for making your eyelashes grow longer and thicker. While the medication was originally developed for treating glaucoma, research discovered that the side effect of this medication was that it caused eyelashes to grow.

If you doctor prescribed Latisse, then you will have to apply the medication regularly on your lash line of the upper eyelid, not the lower one. You will only start noticing a visible change if you use Latisse dedicatedly every day for at least two months. If you leave the medication in between, your eyelashes will return to their previous condition.

It is said that Latisse is safe for use and is effective as well while having minimal side effects for most people. Some of the potential side effects may include:

• Dry eyes
• Red and itchy eyes
• Darkening of the eyelids
• Darkening of the brown pigment of the iris
• Hair growth on the face, particularly around the eyes if it is not applied properly

While using Latisse, you must exercise extreme caution to keep it out of the eye. Your eye is extremely fragile and you should always be careful keep any of these remedies out of your eye.

If you want to improve the health and look of your eyelashes, then it is necessary that you take the required steps to maintain hygiene of your eyelashes. This will also make it less likely for breakage to happen, and at the same time, they will appear longer and thicker. Some tips you can use daily include:

• Regularly wash your face and eyes with a gentle and moisturizing soap or face wash.
• Regularly brush your eyelashes with the use of an eyelash brush. Do not use anything else to try and brush your eyelashes.
• Removing eye makeup before bedtime is a must. Make it a daily routine.
• Do not use any harsh chemical products on your skin and especially near your eyes.

Before opting for using Latisse, there is no harm in trying out the harmless natural ways such as the application of castor oil or olive oil. Make sure you avoid applying any sort of dangerous substances near or in your eyes. Do consult your doctor immediately if you notice any side effects from any natural ways as well.

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