Maintaining healthy eyelashes after fifty and why do they thin out?

Eyelashes and eyebrows are like hair – have their own growth phase and fall out naturally. One hair grows for about three months. With age, eyelashes become weaker, more fragile and may fall out more often.

Never go to bed with your eye makeup on. Instead of scrubbing and rubbing, use an oil-based makeup remover – gently apply it to a cotton pad, place it on your eyelid, leave it on for a while, and then wipe it down. This will reduce breakage and eyelash loss.

Eyelash serums contain peptides, biotin, hyaluronic acid or D-panthenol, which nourish eyelashes and stimulate growth. Among the natural substances that have proven themselves are:

Castor oil – rich in fatty acids, apply with a cotton swab to clean eyelashes before bed.

Argan, almond or coconut oil – hydrate and strengthen eyelashes, reduce breakage.

Choose mascaras that are not heavy on your lashes and contain moisturizing ingredients. Use waterproof mascara only occasionally – it is more difficult to remove and can weaken your lashes.

Strong algae starts in the kitchen:

Vitamins A, C, E and biotin (B7) – for growth and strength (leafy greens, nuts, avocado, fish).

Proteins – algae form keratin, so it is important to eat quality meat, fish, eggs or legumes.

Iron – its deficiency can lead to hair loss (liver, beef, fatty fish, tofu).

Regular brushing – with a clean brush, you will improve blood circulation in the eyelids.

Gentle eyelid massage – promotes growth and nutrition of follicles.

Rough makeup removal – Rubbing with a cotton swab can pull out the eyelashes. Apply the swab, leave it on and wipe gently.

Sleeping with mascara on – hardened eyelashes are more fragile and break.

Waterproof mascara – great for summer and vacation, but dries and weakens.

Eyelash curlers – use only before applying mascara, never after. Be gentle and don’t press too hard. For a better and more gentle result, you can try heating the tweezers slightly with a hairdryer.

If this seems too much of a challenge or you feel that tweezers are damaging your eyelashes, a great alternative is heated eyelash curler. It works on a similar principle to a hair curler, is gentler and usually provides a more natural and long-lasting curl.

They say that when an eyelash falls out, you should make a wish. So why not wish for beautiful, thick eyelashes? With regular, gentle care, it won't just be a wish, but a reality.

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