5 Tricks for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes

5 Tricks for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes

Batting your eyelashes to get someone’s attention? Well here are some tips on how you can increase eyelash length and promote healthy lashes to be sure to catch that person’s eye.

5 Tricks for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes

Be Nice to Your Eyelashes

Sometimes your eyelashes need a chance to breathe, so take a break from that mascara and go natural every now and then to let them relax and grow. Mascara removal can wreak havoc on your lashes so try to use products that are not waterproof as they tend to dry out eyelashes and their hard removal can cause damage and stunted growth.

Eat the Right Foods

Just like any part of the body, eyelashes need vitamins and nutrients to help them grow healthy and strong. Add more of these foods to your diet to help naturally boost eyelash growth.

· Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that stimulates growth and strengthens the eyelash shaft. The combination of fish oil and protein in the fish keeps hair in general strong and healthy.

· Biotin or Vitamin H lengthens eyelashes and also makes them thicker. In fact, the H in Vitamin H comes from the German word “Haar” which means hair. You can find it in foods such as bread, raw egg yolk, cauliflower, avocados, peanuts, liver, and raspberries.

· Folic acid strengthens hair follicles and prevents the risk of thinning eyelashes, especially with age. It also works to promote your eyelashes’ dark color. Foods high in folic acid include dark leafy greens such as spinach, collard greens, and romaine lettuce, as well as citrus fruits like papaya, oranges, and grapefruit. Beans, peas, and lentils are also high in folic acid. 

Brushing

You can stimulate growth and encourage healthy lashes by brushing them at least twice a day to evenly distribute the natural oils that live on them. You can even add a few drops of petroleum jelly on your eyelash brush to add essential oils for growth.

Eyelid Massage

Everyone loves massages, and with this massage you can obtain your desired lashes. After washing your hands, use your fingers to massage in small circular motions alongyour lids and lash line. This movement will increase blood flow to stimulate the growth of your lashes.  Massage your eyelids for about five to seven minutes twice a day.

Natural Serums

There are many natural serums on the market that can help promote longer, thicker,and darker eyelashes. Many of these serums use castor oil and coconut oil as these nutrients nourish lashes and stimulate growth. These ingredients are also natural and make it safe for use. Simply apply to your lashes and you can start to see results in about a month.

Not only will these tips increase eyelash growth, but they will also repair damage done by makeup and overall aging. Follow them and you will obtain those perfect battering eyelashes you’ve always dreamed of.