All of us want long and healthy eye lashes that complement our facial features. They not only look attractive but also add to the overall beauty. Eye lashes, however, are easily some of the most neglected parts of the face. The main reason is that people usually tend to care for more pronounced features such as eyebrows, etc. This is one of the reasons why eye lashes don’t grow as strong and thick and get weak. People who do include eye lashes in their makeovers use instruments such as eye lash curlers. Although they temporary give a lifted look to the eye lashes, they are very dangerous. Using such instruments over an extended period can cause the eye lashes to further weaken. So, how can you care for your eye lashes to make them stronger and healthier?
Natural Remedies to Strengthen your Eye Lashes
Use olive oil on your eye lashes
A reason why people have doubts on the efficacy of natural remedies is because they want instant results. However, to get the best results, you need to wait for the remedy to do its work. Just like normal scalp hair and eyebrow hair, eye lashes are also hair. They may differ in the growth rate, but essentially, they are hair and require to be moisturized. Olive oil being rich in fatty acids, oleic acids is an excellent product to be used for hair growth. The components of olive oil have the following benefits:
Fatty acid: They are rich with proteins and nutrients. Working as anti-oxidants, they help improve the density and diameter of hair. Moreover, the nutrients help in reducing the hair loss which contributes to thicker looking hair.
Palmitic acid: They help in softening the hair follicles and act as a moisturizer. They are excellent for rough hair and are a natural substitute for hair conditioners, etc.
Linoleic acid: This helps to repair damaged and rough hair by moisturizing them to the roots. This treatment to the roots means that the hair looks thick and beautiful while become strengthened to the core.
An effective way of using olive oil is to apply it with a soft brush at night. Over night exposure of eye lashes to olive oil will help the oil work effectively. Don’t use a coarse brush as to not damage the already weakened eye lashes. Apply gently and wash the eye lashes in the morning.
Use coconut oil on your eye lashes
Coconut oil is also a natural oil derived from pressing coconut meat. This is a great substitute to non-natural chemical-based moisturizers. Coconut oil has been used in Asian and tropical countries and has been proven to be efficient. Moreover, coconut oil is a completely safe product to be used around eyes. Coconut oil is made from the following components:
Saturated fatty acids: Saturated fatty acids contribute a fair percentage to the hair lipid content. They are responsible for keeping the hair healthy. Using oils that have saturated fatty acids introduces shine and softness to the hair.
Unsaturated fatty acids: Unsaturated fatty acids reduce dryness in hair and skin and have a crucial presence in hair lipid content. Together with saturated fatty acids, they both contribute to the overall strength of hair.
Vitamins: Vitamins are also very important for hair growth and health. Deficiency can lead to problems such as hair loss, weak hair, dry hair etc.
Apart from these, coconut oil has the following main components:
Lauric acid: Seeping to hair roots, it helps moisturize hair and deal with problems such as hair breakage. It is also known to address things such as frizziness in hair.
Myristic acid: It plays a crucial role in keeping the hair hydrated and healthy.
Coconut oil is especially to be used by people who live in high moisture areas. Dry hair if not taken care of can become coarse and weak over time. Coconut oil is an excellent product to make sure your hair remains hydrated and healthy.
Use castor oil
Derived from castor bean, castor oil is another natural oil to help nourish your eye lashes. Dark brown in color, castor oil has been used all over the world for many purposes. The castor oil is made up of many fatty acids that make it a great product for skin and hair hydration. The main components of castor oil are:
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Castor oil should be applied on clean eye lashes. Before applying the oil, clean the eye lashes with a soft brush. Apply the oil on the eye lashes, leave it for the night and wash off in the morning. Castor oil can cause irritation when exposed to eyes. Therefore, extra caution should be followed. If exposed to eyes, they should be washed off immediately.
Use rosemary oil for hair growth
Rosemary oil is used as a natural remedy for growing out eyelashes and making them stronger. This works well because it contains health beneficial minerals. Rosemary oil can easily be applied on eyelashes with the help of a firm but soft brush. Leave it on for the night and rinse off in the morning. It will leave your eyelashes shiny and hydrated without any side effects.
Use shea butter on your eyelashes
Shea butter is an excellent way of making sure that your eye lashes get all the necessary vitamins they need. Loaded with vitamins A and E, shea butter is a must have for people who want stronger eye lashes. It works by strengthening the follicles of the eye lashes. It can be easily applied on the eye lashes with the help of a finger. Leaving it overnight will do the trick and a nice rinse off in the morning should help get it off easily. Repeat this process on a daily process and you will notice a difference in the health and shine of your eye lashes.
Drink green tea
Green tea is a great way to detox. It contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a poly-phenyl which helps in promoting hair growth. Apart from hair growth promotion, green tea is great for health. All you need is a few green tea leaves or a tea bag and stir it in a cup of hot water. You can either drink it hot or let it cool down for a while. Drink it once or twice a day. If you feel like it, you can let the drink cool down and apply it to your eye lashes with a cotton swab.
Use Vaseline on eye lashes
Vaseline is used as a harmless substitute to moisturizers. It can be applied to skin as well as hair. In order to use it on eye lashes, use a cotton swab and gently apply it on eye lashes. While applying make sure you avoid Vaseline contact with the eyes. In case it makes contact with the eyes, rinse them quickly with warm water. Vaseline does a great job at moisturizing eye lashes. Eye lashes can get weak over time if they stay dry and unhealthy for a long time. People also report cases of dandruff accumulating over their eye lashes. Vaseline can prove to be the right treatment for weak eye lashes.
Use aloe vera gel on your eye lashes
Aloe Vera gel has properties that make it an excellent cooling agent. Aloe Vera gel has been used on skin and hair for a long time. It is commonly used on skin to help cure skin problems such as acne. However, it also helps in strengthening the hair and making them soft and silky. Aloe Vera gel can be easily found in bottled packages by different brands. However, the most natural way to obtain aloe Vera gel is by getting it from an aloe Vera plant. You can easily plant an aloe Vera plant in a small pot and it does not need much care. Having your own plant means you always have the freshest aloe Vera whenever you need it. However, as much beneficial as it may be, you must be careful when applying on your eye lashes. Make sure you avoid contact with the eyes as it can cause irritation. If the aloe Vera gel makes contact with your eyes, rinse them off with warm water immediately.
Massage your eye area
The last point might seem surprising however, it is very beneficial for the eyes and the eye lashes. Skin massage has some amazing benefits as it soothes the skin and helps blood circulation. Massaging the eye area helps with improving the health of eye lashes. Improved blood circulation makes the eye lashes string, thick and long. This is a very simple technique however it can prove to be very beneficial.
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