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Many women have bad habits that prohibit maximum growth of eyelashes, according to EyeLashAdvice.com. Going to bed without taking off eye makeup can inhibit lash growth. Use a gentle eye makeup remover and follow up with a gentle daily facial cleanser to encourage lash growth.
Many women keep their mascara for too long. Although not visible to the naked eye, lashes have mites living on them. Mites are transferred from the lashes into the mascara tube. They multiply, and not only do these mites inhibit eyelash growth but they can cause eye infections, if left unchecked. To avoid this potential problem, buy new mascara every three months. -
Because eyelashes are actually hair, recognize that foods that are recommended for your hair will also benefit your lashes. EyeLashAdvice.com suggests including in your diet foods high in vitamins A, B, and C, such as fruits and vegetables, to promote hair growth. A multivitamin is also helpful in ensuring you get the proper nutrition needed to fuel eyelash growth.
Applying food products topically on your lashes may enhance lash growth. Such products might include olive oil, coconut oil or vitamin E oil. -
MedIndia.com discusses how a drug used to treat glaucoma, Latisse, can help stimulate eyelash growth. Latisse is used topically on the surface of the eyelashes.
Clinical trials conducted by Allergan followed 278 people using Latisse. Trials showed that patients on average found that their eyelashes were 25 percent longer than before the treatment. They also found that lashes became 106 percent thicker. The color of lashes also became darker with use.
The NBC television affiliate in Los Angeles reported that Latisse is a much weaker form of the glaucoma drug. Typically it takes eight weeks of use to begin seeing improvement, but after 12 weeks significant improvements become noticeable.
It is important to note that there is the potential of unpleasant side effects from the drug including redness of the eyes and temporary itching and staining of the skin. Changes to the color of the iris have also been reported. Contact your dermatologist for a prescription.
