Due to frequent use of mascara, artificial eyelashes, chemical or thermal curling of eyelashes , improper removal of cosmetics from the eyes and a number of other negative factors, the cilia become weaker, fracture and drop out. This problem can also be encountered due to a lack of useful substances in the body, the presence of various internal pathologies, etc.
Now on the shelves of shops there are many drugs that activate growth and normalize their structure. Compositions of many of them include vitamins, trace elements, vegetable oils and extracts. Proceeding from this, the folk remedy for the growth and strengthening of the eyelashes can be made and hand-made at home, by purchasing the required ingredients in a pharmacy or a cosmetic shop. Consider the effective recipes for eyelash growth, as well as how to properly care for the cilia.
How to make a means for the growth of eyelashes at home?
A castor oil containing vitamins, microelements and fatty acids is traditionally considered to be an over-effective means for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes. It saturates and moistens the cilia along the entire length, favorably affects the bulbs, it is able to activate the dormant hairs. It is best to use oil obtained by cold pressing, in which useful substances are preserved better.
Based on castor oil, you can prepare masks for eyelashes or simply apply it in its pure form. It should be borne in mind that this oil can not be left on the cilia for a whole night, otherwise you will experience such troubles as puffiness of the eyelids and reddening of the eyes. For convenience of application it is possible to apply a brush from the used brachmatics, thus it is necessary to avoid hit of oil on a skin and in eyes.
Composition of masks for eyelashes with castor oil:
- Castor oil and cognac, mixed in equal quantities;
- Castor oil and burdock oil, taken in equal shares;
- mixture of castor and burdock oil, (1: 1) with the addition of a couple of droplets of vitamin A or E;
- castor oil and aloe vera extract, combined in equal proportions;
- mixture of castor oil with fish oil in equal proportions.
Such masks can be applied every day, keeping the composition on the cilia for about an hour. After this time, the mask is removed with a cotton disc, after which you should rinse your eyes with cool water.
At night, one of the following oils (or their compositions) can be applied to the cilia:
- almond ;
- peachy;
- olive oil;
- sea buckthorn;
- grape seed oil.
Effective are herbal compresses, which also have a positive effect on the skin of the eyelids. For these purposes, black or green tea, calendula infusions, cornflower, sage, into which the cotton wool discs drop and are applied to the cleared eyelids for 15-20 minutes will suit. The procedure should be performed approximately twice a week.
Proper care of eyelashes
Simple rules that help to protect the cilia from damage, accelerate their growth and resume a healthy structure:
- Always wash off the mascara from the eyelashes before going to bed specifically
developed for this purpose. - Do not use waterproof mascara all the time.
- Using decorative cosmetics for eyelids and eyelashes, you should pay attention to the composition and date of production.
- Daily in the mornings and evenings it is recommended to comb the cilia, a special brush, which is a good massage.
Also, do not forget about proper nutrition, for a good condition of eyelashes is important the abundance in the diet of vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, you need more fish and seafood, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, greens.