Even at home, you can significantly improve the condition of eyelashes and contribute to their growth. As a rule, inexpensive and affordable products already available on the farm are used for this.
Contraindications
Since in the composition of folk remedies for the growth of eyelashes there are only natural components, they have practically no contraindications for use. Nonetheless, it is better not to use these funds for owners of sensitive skin of the eyelids or for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye.
Of course, with compresses and masks it is better to wait for diseases of the eyelids. And, of course, the main contraindication is the presence of an allergy to any component used.
Folk recipes
The most effective tool for eyelash growth is considered a mask, which contains a variety of natural ingredients. This method does not require special cash costs and does not injure its 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, the procedure will be as follows:
- components must first be mixed;
- then slightly warm in a water bath to a comfortable temperature;
- using a brush, the substance must be applied to the entire length of the eyelashes, from roots to ends.
After a light massage, the mask is left in front of our eyes for a period 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, providing them with the necessary nutrition.
Grow long eyelashes and get thanks to another oil mixture. To create a mask you need to use:
- 5 drops peach, jojoba or grape seed oil;
- 5 drops of burdock oil;
- 2 drops of vitamins A, B and E.
Having mixed 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 and also accelerates their growth.
A mask of parsley can significantly improve the condition of the bristles and even stop their loss. To prepare it, you need to mix a few drops of fresh parsley juice with a few drops of aloe juice, and their number should be the same. To apply such a mask is necessary only on cleaned dry skin of the eyelids, paying special attention to the root zone. Rinse off the substance somewhere after 2 hours using warm water.
Significantly increase the growth of eyelashes will be possible if involved in creating a mask Burr oil. For cooking, 5 drops of burdock and almond oils are taken, 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 cognac. The mask must be carefully applied to the eyelash growth line, making sure that it does not get on the mucous membrane of the eye. Such a tool is washed off after a quarter of an hour.
For the density and beauty of cilia, they help well and herbal compresses. For example, cornflower broth is suitable for this purpose. It is prepared as follows:
- first, a tablespoon of dried flowers is poured into a glass of boiling water and boiled for 15 minutes in a water bath;
- then the remedy will have to brew for about an hour;
- then it is filtered and put away for storage in a cool place;
- for the direct creation of a compress, a teaspoon of broth and 5 drops of wheat germ oil are used;
- cotton pads are abundantly soaked with liquid and applied to the eyes for 5-10 minutes, excess compress is removed with a towel.
Good compress turns out based on the infusion of calendula and chamomile. Having enriched the liquid with any natural oil, and in compliance with a ratio of 5 to 1, it is necessary to mix the resulting mixture and use it to impregnate cotton pads. You can use such a compress up to 3 times a week.
A good alternative is considered a compress from a decoction of nettle and sage. After soaking cotton pancakes with liquid and holding them for 5-10 minutes, it is necessary to wait until the product has completely dried and apply coconut oil enriched with vitamins A and E. on the root zone.
Beneficial effect on the condition of eyelashes even ordinary green tea bags. In a small container, it is necessary to squeeze the remains of the 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 impregnated with a mixture and applied for a quarter of an hour. Castor oil, in general, is a key component in the process of eyelash restoration.
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 additionally be enriched with aloe juice, is applied for about a quarter of an hour.
Parsley, by the way, is allowed to be used in its “original” form. To implement such a recipe, you need to do the following:
- cut a twig of greenery and an 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 the mask in a water bath and apply on the eyelashes for about an hour.
An unusual solution is use of ordinary pharmacy petroleum jelly. The substance is applied in a thin layer on the eyelashes using a cosmetic brush or a conventional tool for cleaning teeth. The product can be used in its natural state or enriched with essential oils or herbal decoctions. Any oil supplemented with vitamins A and E will do.
An exotic way to accelerate eyelash growth is to use oil. The substance is applied with a cotton swab to the root zone, but it is no longer necessary to wash it off.
When developing a course for restoring eyelashes, you can plan to use oil mixtures on weekdays, and on weekends “feed” hairs with reinforced compounds. Castor, linseed and burdock oils are commonly used as a base, and almond, peach, pink, grape seed, wheat germ and a variety of essential oils are used as supplements. To them, you can add one part of glycerin.
To enhance the composition of the masks, oil vitamin capsules, freshly squeezed aloe juices, parsley and carrots, as well as black tea, are suitable.
Application rules
Using home remedies for eyelash growth, you must adhere to a number of rules.
- During the cycle of procedures, it is better to abandon the use of mascara, eyeshadow and other decorative cosmetics. Experts believe that while the eyelashes are restored, they better 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 a one-day break between procedures.
- The substance used is best warmed to room temperature.but do not overheat to a temperature that causes discomfort.
- You can apply the product using a pre-washed brush for mascara, a cotton swab or a similar tool. When using a reusable device, it must be washed after each procedure. Before the first procedure, the brush from the old carcass must be treated with laundry soap and doused with freshly boiled water.
- For the first time implementing this or that recipe, it is better to check the skin reaction 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 aged 20-30 minutes. In the absence of redness, itching or burning, the substance can also be used on the eyelashes.
- Before starting the procedure, eyes must be washed with cosmeticsbut without the use of solid or liquid soap that dries the skin. It will be much more correct to use a special make-up remover.
- It is not recommended to leave masks and compresses at night. The maximum duration of their exposure is 20 minutes, after which the natural components are washed off with warm water. Excess, as well as lack of applied funds, is not welcome. A small amount simply will not give the desired result, and excess can lead to irritation of the mucosa.
In order for the eyelashes to really strengthen and grow better, procedures should be carried out regularly. As a rule, to achieve a visible result, it is necessary to engage in hairs for at least a month. After this, some experts recommend maintaining a two-week break, and then repeating the monthly course.
By the way, regular massage of the eyelids will enhance the effect of the active components due to improved blood circulation. With light movements, it is necessary to process the sensitive area, moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner. During the course, it makes sense to also change your diet, enriching it with vitamin-containing products. Vitamins A, B, and E are most effective for eyelash condition.
It must also be remembered that the condition of the eyelashes is deteriorating due to the use of low-quality cosmetic products or samples with an expired shelf life.
Incorrect makeup removal procedure also contributes to the deterioration of the condition of the eyelids, and hence the eyelashes, as well as breaking the hairs themselves.
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