Here Are The Questions To Ask First If You Want To Enhance Your Lashes

What About Eyelashes?  

Lipstick or no lipstick? No one cares about lipstick. Now that face coverings have become a part of everyday life, it's all about the eyes.

There are now more lash enhancers than ever as the larger-than-life lashes could be the biggest, boldest beauty trend of 2020. Mascara, tints, gels, serums, conditioners, primers, amplifiers, and magnetic and stick-on falsies, we have products that can be applied to the lashes. With lash curling, lash tints, lash extensions, lash lifts, and even lash transplantation surgery, we have treatments to enhance lashes. Such as prescription Latisse solution, some products can actually stimulate lashes to grow longer, thicker, and darker. 

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It can be hard to know which is the best and safest option with a staggering number of choices. Helping you choose the route that’s best for you, here are a few questions. 

Do You Have Thin Lashes? 

Caused by medical or autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata, repeated plucking or manipulating the lashes, medications, eyelid inflammation, infection, enlarged glands, or skin growths along the lash line is madarosis which is the medical term for sparse or no lashes. It is a good idea to put any treatments aside and consult a board-certified dermatologist or ophthalmologist if your lashes seem thin or fragile. 

Do You Have Sensitive Skin Or Dry Eyes? 

The thinnest most delicate skin on the human body is the eyelids. If exposed to harsh products or treatments, this means they are often the first place to develop irritation. Be wary of products and treatments containing chemicals, glues, dyes, or false lashes if you have eczema, rosacea, ocular rosacea, dry eyes, seasonal allergies, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or skin sensitivity. It may result in sensitive skin or eyes to react with dryness, itching, or redness. Including Almay, Clinique, La Roche-Posay Respectissime and Bare Minerals are the product lines for sensitive types. 

Are You Prone To Allergies?

Far less common than skin irritation is skin allergies. It makes sense to take caution with glues used to apply false lashes, chemicals used for lash tints or lash lifts, and prescription Latisse, as they all come with the potential to cause a reaction for those with a history of contact allergies. Your lids will become itchy, pink, swollen, and irritated within a few days if you become allergic to a product or treatment. 

At Least Once A Day Are You Willing To Wash Your Face And Lids?

Nightly eyelid cleansing is a good idea to remove products, dirt, debris, oil, or bacteria for those who wear mascara or dabble in lash treatments. You may be more susceptible to irritation or infection when you skip this step. Gently splashing or blotting the eyes with a mild facial cleanser, micellar water solution, a gentle lid cloth, such as Ocusoft, or even a no-tears baby shampoos are recommended by dermatologists and ophthalmologists. As that can contribute to irritation, redness, lash loss, and fine lines, it is not a good idea to rub or scrub harshly over the delicate eyelid skin. 

Do You Want To Try False Lashes? 

Compared to thicker, heavier options, lightweight or single false lashes are less likely to break your real lashes or injure the delicate eyelid skin. Since the adhesive is a potential cause of irritation and allergies, lashes that use magnets are often gentler than the glue-on kind. When its time to remove add-on lashes, many people tend to tug on and traumatise the lids. Massage the area with an oil-based makeup remover to help loosen the glue without traumatising your lids or breaking your real lashes if adhesive ever gets stuck on your skin after you remove false lashes or extensions. You could have professional apply lash extensions which often last a month or two if fussing to place and remove false lashes isn’t your thing. 

Are You Looking For Your Lashes To Grow Longer And Thicker? 

Shown to help promote longer, fuller lashes within 8 weeks if applied daily to the upper lash line is the prescription Latisse solution that has been approved by the FDA since 2008. Since this medicine isn’t for everyone, it is generally considered safe whereas you should discuss it with your board-certified dermatologist or ophthalmologist. It doesn’t work in everyone and with prolonged use, it may contribute to the appearance of undereye circles as it may cause irritation or allergies.

Marketed for strengthening the lashes to help them appear thicker are certain over-the-counter products including neuLash Lash Enhancing Serum, LashFood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer, and Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-MD Lash Enhancing Serum. Whereas it can lead to permanently fuller lashes as lash transplantation is undoubtedly a major step and its eyelid surgery. 

Which One Do You Like, To Go Big Or Go Home? 

Full, fluttery, ramped -up lashes can look gorgeous as there is no doubt. They are probably safe if falsies, heat, and chemical treatments and lash products don’t seem to bother your eyes or skin. Give your skin and eyes healthy breaks between treatments and just be sure to gently cleanse your lids regularly. Predisposing you to breakage, hair loss, or irritation is a persistent strain from lashes or procedures that tug or pull at the lashes or repeated chemical exposures. 

Finally, Do You Like To Play It Safe? 

By most people mascara is well tolerated. Unlikely to break or damage them, handheld lash curlers that don’t involve heat or chemicals have some potential to tug at the lashes. For the occasional night out, most people do just fine with wearing lightweight false lashes. There’s always the risk-free alternative of course that you could leave the lashes free, healthy, and naturally fluttery with no enhancement required.