Great Tips to Help Grow Longer Eyelashes

Cara Surdi
There are many ways to grow longer eyelashes than having to use mascara for this effect. Having longer eyelashes are mainly an enhancement women are interested in and are considered a sign of beauty when batting your eyes and drawing more attention to your eyes. Before you try another lengthening type of mascara or choose to apply fake eyelashes, try some of these ideas to grow longer eyelashes.

A natural way to grow longer eyelashes

Here is one way to grow longer eyelashes naturally. To start the process of lengthening your eyelashes naturally is to apply olive oil with an eyelash brush. In addition, another natural way to grow longer eyelashes is to improve your diet. Eating foods high in Vitamin E will help with eyelash growth as well as the hair on your head and even your nails. One other natural ingredient you can apply to your eyelashes to stimulate growth is to use natural lubricants such as vitamin E oil or Vaseline.

An important task to consider when wanting to grow longer eyelashes naturally is that you can also trim them regularly. This way you will stimulate their growth and just like the hair on your head, it will promote growth in width and length. If you somehow during this procedure lose an eyelash, do not worry, eyelashes have tendency to grow back within 4 to 8 weeks.

Chemical aid to grow longer eyelashes

The second type of alternative to grow longer eyelashes can be accomplished with proper medications. These medications are mainly synthetic chemicals made with particular ingredients to help promote eyelash growth. Some medicines that are used for growing eyelashes are applied on the eyelashes with a specialized brush. This alternative way to lengthen eyelashes was discovered by an accident when glaucoma patients noticed they had longer eyelashes after using their glaucoma medicine. This medicine is called Prostaglandin analog and has since been altered so that it can be applied to the eyelashes.

Be cautious of allergic reactions when you grow longer eyelashes
Finally yet importantly, you need to be mindful of particular brands and ingredients of eyelash treatment chemicals. This part of knowing how to grow longer eyelashes is very important, because you will need to ensure they will not set off a reaction to cause adverse effects to the eyelashes or even worse cause eye damage. Also, consider all side effects associated with any topical eyelash treatment for growth. For example, the side effects of a medicine called Lumigan, which is one of the most popular treatments for stimulating eyelash growth, are darkening the skin around the eyes as well as the possibility of your eye color changing.

Always keep in mind that eyelashes play a very important role in protecting the eye and when attempting to grow longer eyelashes you must take precautions. In any event, consult with your doctor with any type of treatment to assist with eyelash growth to ensure you can achieve the flattering look you're looking for without damaging your eyelashes or your eyes.

Published by Cara Surdi

I'm open minded, not judgmental, no one is perfect. I'm a licensed adjuster, background: administrative, report writing, proof reading, medical payments, medical terms, pharmaceutical experience, and handlin...  View profile

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  • Jennifer Waite4/19/2010

    Good tips!

  • Yvette Testut3/15/2010

    What great tips!! I think I'll try the olive oil method - thanks!!

  • Catherine Spencer3/15/2010

    I'm going to try your natural ways of promoting eyelash growth. The older I get, the shorter my lashes get! Thanks :)

  • Julie Darleen3/15/2010

    I do prefer the natural solutions and tips and will keep them in mind-thanks

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