Who doesn’t want thick, long eyelashes? One of the most beautiful features of a human face is eye-lashes, and the thicker and longer the lashes, the more enticing the eyes look. Whether it’s for a night out, or brunch with friends, or at work, one should accentuate the eyes with a touch of kohl and some mascara. If you have a gorgeous pair of peepers, you need to do very little by way of making them look prettier. However, if you’re in search of simple solutions to make your eyelashes thicker and longer, or home remedies to grow eyelashes back, look no further!
Want to know how to get beautiful long eyelashes? Here are 15 of the most trusted home remedies
1. Remove your make-up at the end of the day
Too much make-up tends to clog the already thin skin around the eyes, so it is imperative that you remove all traces of make-up at the end of the day, no matter how late you have returned home. Make sure to remove the mascara with utmost care, because if you’re not gentle while doing so, your lashes might become sparse. They take longer to grow back than the hair on other parts of your body, so be careful.
2. Brush your lashes
You should brush your lashes daily just as you brush your hair so as to keep it healthy, lustrous, and tangle-free. Do this using a thin brush, meant for applying eye make-up, in order to get rid of all dirt and dust particles. This will improve blood circulation and ensure more nutrients reach the follicles, thereby allowing your lashes to grow faster.
3. Castor oil
If you want long and thick eyelashes, castor oil is your best friend. It is organic, and will not only thicken and lengthen the lashes, but will also ensure they grow faster. Before going to bed, apply a coat of castor oil to moisturize the eyelashes. Use a brush to do this, in order to avoid making a mess, and also make sure that none gets into your eyes.
4. Olive oil
This is another great and highly recommended natural remedy for increasing the length and thickness of your eyelashes. Follow the same procedure that you would with castor oil, and you’ll notice the improvement in no time.
5. A mixture of castor oil and olive oil
What’s better than applying either olive or castor oil to your eyelashes? Applying both! Make a mixture of castor and olive oil, and use a brush to apply this to your eyelashes before going to bed. This will, of course, ensure that the lashes grow thicker, longer, and faster.
6. Other natural oils
Basically, oil is good for your lashes. And we mean any and all natural oils. Coconut oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, sesame oil, and all others are your best bet if you wish to get thick, luscious eyelashes. Apply some oil on your lashes using a cotton ball or swab, leave it on for the night, and wash it off the next morning.
7. Vitamin E
There is very little that Vitamin E cannot do. It is absolutely great for not just your health overall, but also specifically for the health of your lashes. Taking vitamin E supplements is a great way to do this, but it would be even better if you could break open a few capsules and apply the liquid directly to your lashes. If you have sparse or thinning eyebrows, consider using this to grow them faster as well.
8. Vaseline
Want to know to grow eyebrows faster? Here’s another. Vaseline or any other petroleum jelly is your best friend if you have thinning (or just naturally thin) eyelashes. It will moisturize the lashes, and works much like olive or castor oil, in that it will hasten their growth, and make them thick and long in no time.
6. Trim your lashes
This might seem surprising, but trust us. Much like your hair, which tends to grow faster after the ends have been trimmed, your eyelashes function the same way. Trim about one-fourth of the length, not more than once in two or three months. This will stimulate the follicles and ensure that your eyelashes grow fast.
10. A balanced diet
A healthy and balanced diet is the solution to everything – and we mean everything. Certain foods are great not only for the health of your eyes, but they will also assist your eyelashes in growing thicker and longer. Most fruits are great for this, especially apples and guavas, as are all green, leafy vegetables. Proteins are great as well, so unless you’re vegetarian, be sure to include enough eggs, fish and meat in your diet; if you are, pulses are legumes are the way to go.
11. Lemon peels
Lemons are rich in vitamin C, and therefore great for your skin, hair, and overall health. Soak some lemon peels in olive oil or castor oil for a few days, and apply this to beautify your lashes by increasing their length and thickness. You’ll start to see great results soon.
12. Green tea
Did you know that green tea is not just great for your skin and health, but also for those luscious lashes? Add a pinch or two of green tea leaves to warm water, and apply the concoction to your eyelashes with a brush. This will make your lashes healthier and stronger, and also allow them to grow thick and long.
13. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is just as good for your eyes as it is for your skin. The abundance of vitamins and nutrients in it will promote healthier growth of your lashes, also keeping them moisturized. Using a thin eye make-up brush or an old mascara wand, gently apply some aloe vera gel to your eyelashes before going to bed. Wash this off with warm water the next morning. Follow this regime every night, and we promise you will not be disappointed.
14. Egg
Egg contains proteins which are great for the health of your lashes. The biotin in eggs also helps improve the texture of the lashes. Make a paste by beating an egg and combining it with one tablespoon of glycerin; keep mixing until a thick, creamy texture is achieved. Using a cotton swab or brush, apply this on your lashes, and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse it off using cold water.
15. Coconut milk
Coconut milk is rich in fats and proteins which will improve the health and growth of your eyelashes. Dip a cotton swab in cold coconut milk and apply it on your lashes, leaving it on for 10 minutes. Then, rinse it off. Do this twice daily for a few months, and you’ll see noticeable improvement.
Precautions
- Make sure not to pull your eyelids when using a lash curler
- Avoid rubbing the eyes harshly
- In case of pink eye, be sure to replace any eye make-up you may have used recently
- Avoid using fake eyelashes, because when you take them off you may be tearing off some of your real lashes along with it
- Replace your mascara every three to six months so as to avoid germs, leading to infection, thereby keeping your eyes healthy