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Prescriptions for lengthening eyelashes
Patients who suffer from health problems in the growth of eyelashes can resort to several medical treatments, including drops (Bimatoprost), which increases the growth of eyelashes, length and density, in addition to making them darker and black , and is also used to treat an eye disease called glaucoma, and in order to use this medicine it is advised to follow the following steps: [1]
- Wash hands and face, and remove makeup.
- Remove contact lenses if they are present, and they can be put back after 15 minutes of using the treatment.
- Put one drop of the drug on the applicator, then pull it along the tip of the upper eyelid from under the eyelashes and towards the outside.
- Remove any excess drops from the edges of the eyelids.
- Dispose of the used tool, and use a new one for the other eye, and it should be noted that this medicine is not used for the lower eyelids.
- Note: It is recommended to use this treatment regularly to get the desired results, which appear within about two months, and it is also recommended to consult your doctor when you notice a difference in the length, density, or color of the eyelashes in both eyes.
Home recipes for lengthening eyelashes
There are many home recipes that help stimulate the growth and density of eyelashes, including the following: [2]
- Castor oil: Castor oil is one of the best treatments used to thicken and lengthen eyelashes, as it is applied to it or on the eyebrows using a special brush before bed, and it is left to moisturize the eyelashes and stimulate their growth naturally.
- Green tea: Green tea contains caffeine and flavonoids, as these components help to maintain the growth of existing eyelashes, and stimulate the growth of new ones, by wiping the eyelashes with green tea after it has cooled using a cotton swab.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel contains effective vitamins and nutrients that improve eyelash growth and make them stronger, and the gel can be applied to the eyelashes using a clean mascara wand.
Eyelash Care Tips
Some general advice can be followed to care for and lengthen eyelashes, including the following: [3]
- Using Vaseline by wiping the eyelashes to improve their appearance, shine, health, and stimulate their growth.
- Avoid using false eyelashes that restrict the growth of natural eyelashes, and removing them may lead to the loss of some natural eyelashes.
- Eat foods rich in iron, folic acid, and omega-3 acids, which promote healthy eyelashes .
- Eyelid massage; Gently massaging helps increase blood flow to hair follicles, thus stimulating eyelash growth.
References
- ↑ "Bimatoprost Drops, With Applicator" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 6-2-2018. Edited.
- ↑ “11TIPS AND HOME REMEDIES ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYELASHES GROW LONGER AND THICKER” , www.beautyandtips.com , Retrieved 6-2-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Melinda Fox, "9ways to get longer eyelashes without mascara" , www.familyshare.com , Retrieved 2-6-2018. Edited.
