Believe it or not, a healthy lash-line is as much about how you take care of it, and the kind of food you eat, as it is about genetics. While you can’t alter the latter (or can you?), the first two are completely in your control.
Let’s begin with ditching those extremely damaging false eyelashes first, and then get a move on:
Clean Up
Mascaras weigh your lashes down, make them brittle, and using an eyelash curler or heating clamp only makes things worse. Use a mascara only when necessary; find one that is hydrating (preferably with a nourishing oil as an ingredient), and take it off as soon as you get back home—you needn’t wait until bed time.
Be sure to invest in a good, oil-based makeup remover to leave no residue of the mascara by soaking the solution onto your lash line for 10-30 counts before gently wiping it off
Moisturize
Hydrate your lash-line with this concoction once a week. Mix 2 parts Vaseline, one part castor oil, and one part Vitamin E (capsule). Be sure to apply this formula with a clean mascara brush before bed-time for optimal results. Note: Do not go overboard; one coat is all you need.
Food-Wise
Make sure your diet is protein-rich. If you are not getting enough, you will notice a lag in your hair growth—this includes eyelashes, eyebrows, and your mane. Lean meat, fish, green leafy veggies, beets, carrots, avocados, cashews, almonds, and walnuts are a few options you can choose from.
Supplements
If you feel like you aren’t getting enough from your diet, taking basic multivitamin tablets can help. Biotin, and vitamins A, C, B5, B6, and B12 are some you could consider. They target hair growth by ensuring optimum blood, oxygen and nutrient circulation to the follicles. But, make sure to check with your physician before popping any pills (even over-the-counter ones).
For glamorous, lush and voluminous eyelashes always, you’re going to have to do more than add a stroke of ‘mascara’ genius.
