Ways to Stimulate Eyelash Growth

Thick, long and curly eyelashes make your eyes look bewitching. However, not all of us are naturally endowed with such eyelashes and have to make do with extensions as well as a host of other artificial products. Making your eyelashes appear thicker with the aid of makeup does help to create an illusion.

However, the effect is short lived and you will often get carried away as you pile on the mascara on your lashes.  This often gives your eyes a smudged look and walking in the rain or crying may just turn you into a hideous sight as black mascara streaks begin to run down your face. But all is not lost. You can try and encourage the growth of your sparse eyelashes if you take a little care.

Makeup Removal- Removing eye makeup is a painstaking job and needs to be done with finesse. Rubbing your eyes vigorously will only make you lose your eyelashes. You need to remove all traces of mascara as well as the shadows with an oil free remover.

Moisturizing- The next step is to apply a little castor oil to your eyelashes. The oil will help to moisturize your eyelashes even as you sleep thus preventing them from falling away.

Choosing the right Product-Taking care of your existing lashes will help you restore them no doubt, but you still need to stimulate growth of your eyelashes. You will find the beauty market awash with products all of which claim to increase growth of lashes. However, it is advisable to exercise caution. Go through the reviews of each and every product that catches your fancy and try them out only after you have considered their pros and cons carefully.

Medicines- Xalatan is a medicine normally used to ease the eye pressure in glaucoma patients. It has now been clinically proved that regular usage of  Xalatan eye drops may actually promote eyelash growth. However, it is advisable to consult with an ophthalmologist before trying it out. Lumigan, is easier to use as it is sold in a mascara like tube.