Home remedies for eyelash growth and their use
Even at home, you can significantly improve the condition of the eyelashes and promote their growth. As a rule, inexpensive and affordable products already available on the farm are used for this.
Contraindications to use
Since the composition of folk remedies for the growth of eyelashes contains only natural ingredients, they have practically no contraindications to their use. Nevertheless, it is better not to use these funds for owners of sensitive eyelid skin or for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye.
Of course, it is better to wait with compresses and masks in case of eyelid diseases. And, of course, the main contraindication is the presence of an allergy to any component used.
Folk recipes
The most effective means for the growth of eyelashes is considered to be a mask, which contains a variety of natural ingredients. This method does not require special financial costs and does not injure your own hairs. For example, for the rapid growth of cilia, a mixture of castor, linseed and burdock oils, taken in equal proportions, is often used. If you follow the instructions for preparation and use step by step, then the procedure will be as follows:
- first, the components must be mixed;
- then slightly warm up in a water bath to a comfortable temperature;
- using a brush, the substance must be applied over the entire length of the eyelashes, from root to tip.
After a light massage, the mask is left on the eyes for an interval of half an hour to an hour, after which it is washed off with warm water. The combination of burdock and castor oils activates internal processes and activates follicles, which means it stimulates hair growth.Flaxseed oil will help strengthen weak bristles by providing them with the nourishment they need.
Long eyelashes can be grown thanks to a different oil mixture. To create a mask, you need to use:
- 5 drops of peach, jojoba or grape seed oil;
- 5 drops of burdock oil;
- 2 drops of vitamins A, B and E.
After mixing the components, it is necessary to apply the mixture only to the hairline. After half an hour, the mask is removed with a napkin or cotton pad... This multicomponent mixture provides treatment for eyelashes as well as accelerates their growth.
A parsley mask can significantly improve the condition of the bristles and even stop their loss. To prepare it, you will need to mix a few drops of fresh parsley juice with a few drops of aloe juice, and their amount should be the same. It is necessary to apply such a mask only on cleansed dry skin of the eyelids, paying special attention to the root zone. The substance will have to be washed off after about 2 hours using warm water.
It will be possible to significantly increase the growth of eyelashes if used in the creation of a mask Burr oil. For cooking, take 5 drops of burdock and almond oils, which are then mixed with 5 drops of cocoa. The substance is heated in a water bath to a comfortable temperature and combined with half a teaspoon of brandy. The mask must be carefully applied to the lash line, making sure that it does not get on the mucous membrane of the eye. Such a remedy is washed off after a quarter of an hour.
For the density and beauty of the eyelashes, they help well and herbal compresses. For example, cornflower-blue broth is suitable for this purpose. It prepares like this:
- first, a tablespoon of dried flowers is poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled in a water bath for 15 minutes;
- then the tool will have to be infused for about an hour;
- then it is filtered and stored in a cool place;
- a teaspoon of broth and 5 drops of wheat germ oil are used to directly create a compress;
- cotton pads are abundantly saturated with liquid and applied to the eyes for 5-10 minutes, excess compress is removed with a towel.
A good compress turns out based on infusion of calendula and chamomile. Having enriched the liquid with any natural oil, and in compliance with the ratio of 5 to 1, it is necessary to mix the resulting mixture and use it to soak cotton pads. You can use this compress up to 3 times a week.
A compress made from a decoction of nettle and sage is considered a good alternative. After soaking cotton pancakes with liquid and holding them for 5-10 minutes, you need to wait until the product is completely dry and apply coconut oil enriched with vitamins A and E to the root zone.
Have a beneficial effect on the condition of eyelashes even regular green tea bags... In a small container, it is necessary to squeeze out the remaining tea leaves and mix them with a drop of burdock, almond and castor oils. Then everything happens according to the usual scheme: cotton pads are soaked in the mixture and applied for a quarter of an hour. Castor oil is generally a key ingredient in the lash repair process.
It can also be mixed with sea buckthorn oil, carrot juice and vitamin A, or combined with black tea in equal proportions.
It turns out interesting a mixture of vegetable oil and parsley juice, and olive, and almond, and ordinary sunflower oil are suitable. The mixture, which can be additionally enriched with aloe juice, is applied for about a quarter of an hour.
By the way, it is allowed to use parsley in its "original" form. To implement such a recipe, you need to do the following:
- cut a sprig of greens and aloe leaf into small pieces;
- chop carrots with a grater and squeeze until juice is obtained;
- after mixing the components, it is necessary to warm up the mask in a water bath and apply to the eyelashes for about an hour.
An unusual solution is using regular pharmacy petroleum jelly. The substance is applied in a thin layer to the eyelashes using a cosmetic brush or a regular dental cleaning instrument. The product can be used in its natural state or enriched with essential oils or herbal decoctions. Any oil additionally enriched with vitamins A and E will do.
An exotic way to accelerate the growth of eyelashes is to use usma oils... The substance is applied with a cotton swab to the root zone, but it is no longer necessary to rinse it off.
When developing a course for the restoration of eyelashes, you can schedule the use of oil mixtures on weekdays, and on weekends to "feed" the hairs with reinforced compounds. It is customary to use castor, linseed and burdock oils as a base, and almond, peach, rose, grape seed, wheat germ and various essential oils as supplements. You can also add one part of glycerin to them.
To enhance the composition of the masks, oil vitamin capsules, freshly squeezed aloe, parsley and carrot juices, as well as black tea are suitable.
Application rules
When using home remedies for eyelash growth, a number of rules must be followed.
- During the cycle of procedures, it is better to refuse to use mascara, shadows and other decorative cosmetics.... Experts believe that while the eyelashes are recovering, it is better for them to take a break from the constant exposure to synthetic substances.
- Masks, oils and compresses should not be applied daily. - it is necessary to observe at least one day break between procedures.
- It is better to warm the used substance to room temperaturebut do not overheat to a temperature that causes discomfort.
- You can apply the product with a pre-washed mascara brush, cotton swab, or similar tool. If using a reusable device, it must be rinsed after each procedure. Before the first procedure, the brush from the old mascara must be treated with laundry soap and poured over with freshly boiled water.
- The first time implementing this or that recipe, it is better to check the reaction of the skin to its components. To do this, a small amount of the mixture is applied to the bend of the elbow or wrist, after which it is kept for 20-30 minutes. In the absence of redness, itching or burning, the substance can also be applied to the eyelashes.
- Before starting the procedure, be sure to rinse the eyes of cosmetics., but without the use of solid or liquid soap, drying the skin. It would be much more correct to use a special makeup remover.
- Leaving masks and compresses overnight is not recommended. The maximum exposure period is 20 minutes, after which the natural components are washed off with warm water. An excess, as well as a lack of the applied product, is not welcome. A small amount simply will not give the desired result, and an excess can lead to irritation of the mucous membrane.
In order for the eyelashes to really strengthen and grow better, procedures must be carried out regularly... As a rule, in order to achieve a visible result, it is necessary to deal with hairs for at least a month. Some experts recommend after this to withstand a two-week break, and then repeat the monthly course again.
By the way, regular eyelid massage will enhance the effect of active ingredients by improving blood circulation. It is necessary to treat the sensitive area with light movements, moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. During the course, it also makes sense to change your diet, enriching it with vitamin-containing products. Vitamins A, B and E have the best effect on the condition of the eyelashes.
It should also be remembered that the condition of the eyelashes deteriorates due to the use of low-quality cosmetic products or samples with an expired shelf life.
The improper conduct of the make-up removal procedure also contributes to the deterioration of the condition of the eyelids, and therefore of the eyelashes, as well as breaking the hairs themselves.
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