How to Care for Thinning Eyelashes

Nothing beats the beauty of gorgeous, bright eyes framed by thick eyelashes. But what’s a girl to do when her eyelashes look thin and wispy rather than long and luscious? First, let’s establish why eyelashes go thin? There are many causes for thinning eyelashes. Some of these causes are fixed with slight modifications to your behavior, and other causes are a little more complicated. According to Lisa Goins at WebMD, the most common causes for thinning eyelashes include:

Wear and tear. If you rub your eyes or tug at your eyelashes in any way, you could be contributing to eyelash breakage and thinning.

Poor makeup habits. Misuse of mascara is a main cause of eyelash thinning. First of all, never leave mascara on overnight, because this can cause the delicate lashes to break. Never comb through mascara to remove clumps once it’s already dried. Finally, never use one tube of mascara for more than three to six months.

Eye infections and other medical conditions. Sometimes, there are underlying medical conditions that can lead to eyelash thinning. Vitamin deficiency and hormone imbalances can lead to hair loss over the whole body, including the eyelash. Eye infections like pink eye can also cause a thinning of the lashes.

Aging. Unfortunately, the natural aging process triggers a reduction in the bodily reactions that promote hair growth over the whole body, which means that all body hair thins as time goes on.

Thankfully, a great deal of eyelash thinning can be prevented through simple modifications to your routine. Lisa Goins suggests the following preventative measures for healthy eyelash growth and retention:

Practice smart makeup habits. If you use an eyelash curler, never pull your eyelids up and out to create a strong curl. In fact, never tug on your eyelids or lashes at all. Use only mascara that glides on smoothly, and only comb through your eyelashes when the mascara is still wet.

Use gentle makeup removers. Rather than just using water and soap to scrub your eye makeup off at night, use a dedicated makeup remover to get rid of your eye makeup. Dab the makeup remover gently onto your eyelid and lashes, and carefully pat it off.

Condition your eyelashes. You can prevent eyelash breakage by moisturizing your eyelashes, just like you’d condition your hair to prevent split ends. Don’t use hair conditioner, though. You can use a tiny dab of Vaseline on your lids at night to develop healthy, strong lashes.

Source: sheknows.com

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