eyelash health

Always Remove ProductsHeavy mascara can weaken the lashes, particularly when it is left on for an extended period. Think of it like foundation on your face; if you don’t wash it away, the pores can't breathe. Similarly, mascara can block the follicles, causing the lashes to fall out. The best eye makeup remover, Francis says, is good old petroleum jelly which will even take off waterproof products.Buy New Mascara MonthlyOld mascara is often dry when applied, which weighs down the hair, thus choking the follicles. A good rule of thumb is to replace it every month.Lengthen Lashes WiselyEyelash curlers can cause trauma to your delicate lashes so apply minimal pressure when using them. It's also smart to skip extensions altogether, notes Francis, especially if they're glued on or are heavy, since they can pluck the lashes when removed.<style>
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Eyelashes are more functional than you may realize: They form a protective perimeter around the <a href=/articles/2016/08/dry-eyes>eyes</a>, keeping debris from entering. They’re also hypersensitive; when touched, they act as a trigger for the eyes to quickly and defensively close.For these reasons, it’s imperative to keep them healthy, and to be aware of anything that can compromise their function and regrowth. Eyelashes continually fall out and replenish themselves naturally, just like all body hair, but the growth cycle slows as you get older. Especially if you wear eye <a style=font-weight:700 href=/articles/2016/08/do-you-need-a-makeup-detox>makeup</a>, it's important to follow this lash maintenance advice from Dr. Shani Francis, dermatologist and director of <a href=http://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/shani-francis?oqs=doctor%3dshani target=_blank>Northshore University HealthSystem</a>.Shampoo Your LashesFrequent eye makeup use necessitates regular cleaning. For this, Francis recommends gently rubbing <a href=https://www.johnsonsbaby.com/haircare/johnsons-baby-shampoo target=_blank>tearless baby shampoo</a>onto closed eyes with finger tipsThen, Condition ThemFrancis suggests<a style=background-color:#fff href=http://www.sephora.com/lashes-to-die-for-turbo-nighttime-eyelash-treatment-P381031 target=_blank>conditioning</a> lashes with a nighttime eyelash treatment to help them retain moisture and last longer before falling out naturally. You can also use emollients like castor oil, coconut oil, and petroleum jelly. “Fragrance-free petroleum jelly is chemical-free and inert,” she says. “It is the best hypoallergenic product for the eyelid area.”Eat UpIron (<a href=http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron…>found in</a> dark leafy greens and beans) and B vitamins like biotin (<a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&amp;dbid=42">found in</a> eggs and sweet potatoes) can fortify your existing lashes or stimulate healthy growth, says Francis. <style>
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6 ways to fortify your eyelashes

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