How to take care of eyelashes?

Why do we actually use mascara? Because when we apply it, our lashes become what we’ve always wanted them to be – depending on individual preferences – long, thick, dense, curled or coloured. Is it possible to achieve this effect without mascara? Are we able to have beautiful eyelashes always, not only when we have mascara on? It turns out that yes – it is possible. It is enough to improve the condition of your eyelashes to automatically improve their appearance. So how to improve their condition, then? Before we attempt to answer this question, check why your eyelashes weaken, break or fall out.

Poor condition of the eyelashes – causes

The condition of eyelashes deteriorates with age – they grow slower, crumble and break. Unfortunately, we tend to contribute to such state when we use mascara every day (especially waterproof), which then we remove with improperly chosen products, also when we use eyelash curler or have our eyelashes extended.

How to improve the condition of eyelashes?

Eyelash serum

In general, it is our bad habits that negatively affect the condition of our eyelashes. There is one way to improve it: a high-quality eyelash conditioner. Many women use castor oil instead of eyelash serum. Of course, castor oil is effective because it has regenerating properties – it rebuilds the structure of eyelashes which become thicker. Unfortunately, it is not devoid of flaws – because it has runny consistency, it can irritate the conjunctiva.

For this reason, professional eyelash serums are more convenient to use. These types of products nourish eyelashes and stimulate their growth, due to the addition of substances with a positive effect on hair follicles.

Many women forget that in order to achieve the desired effects, they must use the conditioner on a regular basis for a long time. Some serums should be applied in the evening once the make-up is removed, it is then spread over the whole length of eyelashes or only applied to the lash line. Other conditioners should be applied in the morning. These are mascara primers that are applied just before applying the mascara. They not only nourish the hairs but also improve the eye make-up. Detailed information on the use of eyelash serums should be provided by the manufacturer on the package.

Bad habits

To improve the condition of your small hairs, you should reduce or eliminate the actions that harm them. Firstly, use the mascara in a reasonable amount. Why? Because you can easily overload your lashes and – consequently – weaken them. The more formula you apply, the harder it will be to remove it afterwards. Some women tend to intensely rub their eyes during make-up removal. It is recommended to avoid waterproof mascaras which are the most difficult to remove.

The make-up removal should be performed thoroughly, because the residues can irritate the skin of the eyelids, and as a consequence lead to eyelash loss.

What else? An eyelash curler. There is a group of women who cannot imagine their make-up without it. The problem lies in the way it’s used. The curler should be used before applying the mascara, because when used after, it can damage the hairs. What is more, you should be very careful and curl the lashes very slowly. This way you will keep control of the situation and avoid pulling out eyelashes.

In addition, it is not a good idea to extend the eyelashes. It’s best to avoid it or at least reduce the number of such treatments. They also significantly affect the condition of our eyelashes.