The Beauty of Natural Lashes
by Skincare-news.com team
Skin care is more than just applying creams and serums—it’s maintenance, as well. Keep your natural lashes healthy for years to come with a few simple steps.
When it comes to makeup, there are dozens of ways to accentuate natural beauty, but nothing completes the whole picture quite like long, healthy lashes. Fortunately, there are a wide range of products designed to keep your eyelashes batting and maintain their beauty for years to come.
Combat the cause
Have you ever made a wish on an eyelash after it’s fallen out? And now that a few years have passed, are you just wishing that they’d stop falling out? Many factors can affect eyelash life including age, health, certain medications, and even how eye shadow and mascara are removed. And just like hair on the scalp, over time eyelashes can become brittle and thin. Another factor in eyelash health is diet. To contribute to not only overall health but lash health, eat a mix of foods that include lean proteins and anti-oxidant rich vegetables.
Makeup may also be a factor, especially mascara. Available in both regular and waterproof, mascara is a hands-down product necessity for most women, yet improper removal of mascara can compromise lashes. To prevent long-term damage, invest in an eye makeup remover that will also lift away all traces of mascara. If you opt for waterproof mascara, invest in a special, waterproof eye makeup remover to dissolve the mascara safely and completely off of the lashes. Soak a cotton pad with the remover, hold gently over the lashes to soften, and then wipe away the mascara as you gently move the pad across the eye. And last but not least, always remove all makeup every night; leaving mascara on can contribute to eyelash loss, as well. Try L’Occitane Immortelle Eye Make-Up Remover, a dual-phase remover that will gently break down even stubborn waterproof mascara, yet respect eyelash integrity.
If you are a fan of eyelash curlers, take a few precautions to prevent more eyelash loss through improper use. Always curl lashes before applying mascara by placing the curler gently over the lashes, squeeze down firmly and release carefully. For added curl, do this several times along the entire length of the lashes. Also, clean the curler at least once a month with rubbing alcohol, and replace the pads as soon as they become worn down or start to deteriorate.
Allergy alternatives
If you have recently switched to a new mascara (or any other type of eye makeup) and suddenly notice a change in your eyelashes, discontinue use immediately and see your doctor to determine if you are suffering an allergic reaction.
If you find you are allergic to mascara, you may want to consider alternatives for maintaining and highlighting the lashes: tinting. With this process, the natural lashes are tinted or darkened with dye, similar to hair coloring. The process is not permanent, however and will need to be repeated every few months to maintain the effect.
Top condition
To encourage new lash growth and preserve the beauty of your lashes, condition them! Just like hair on the scalp, eyelashes will benefit from some conditioning TLC.
Research has suggested that women who eat olive oil and omega fatty acids while pregnant have babies with long, lush lashes. But don’t think olive oil only works for babies. For easy, at home conditioning, head to your kitchen and reach for your own extra-virgin olive oil. Apply to the lashes nightly with a clean mascara brush, gently sweeping a light coat over the lashes from root to tip.
In between uses, clean the brush carefully. To clean, angle the brush downward under warm, running water until thoroughly wet. Place a drop of baby shampoo in your palm and then swirl the brush around in it, working in the shampoo. Rinse off the brush well and blot dry with a paper towel. Comb the bristles back into shape and lay flat until dry. Then store the brush in clean container, such as a small plastic food container, away from heat or moisture until the next use.
To help lashes maintain their health and vitality, try TALIKA Lipocils Eyelash Conditioning Gel, enriched with Lecithin, Horse Chestnut Extract and Allantoin. Other options include Jan Marini Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner and RevitaLash.