We want them thick, long and curled, yet even the most advanced mascaras leave us unsatisfied. There are ways, however, to strengthen our lashes and help them grow better.
Lashes have the power not only to make your gaze more intense, but also to transform your entire face. We women want to make the most of them, which is why we are constantly on the lookout for the perfect mascara — one that lengthens, thickens without clumping, and curls. But perhaps we have never considered the idea of improving our starting point: let's try enhancing them with natural remedies.
The indispensable tool is a mascara wand. When you finish a bottle, keep the brush, wash it thoroughly with soap and water, and use it to apply the natural substances we recommend.
The most traditional remedy is castor oil, preferably organic. Be careful not to let it get into your eyes, as it stings considerably. Other vegetable oils also work wonderfully, especially argan, sweet almond, coconut and linseed: they are all nourishing and encourage lash growth. Apply them in the evening using the wand.
Alternatively, there is pure vitamin E: it is sold in soft gel capsules, and one is enough for both eyes. Simply open the capsule and apply the contents in exactly the same way as the vegetable oils.
Those who cannot tolerate oils can use green tea, which is extremely rich in antioxidants and caffeine: just brew a cup, and once it has cooled, use the tea bag as a compress to hold in place for a few seconds. There is no need to rinse afterwards.
Here too, food can help, especially nuts, grains, pulses and egg yolk. The reason lies in their high content of vitamin H, or biotin, a protein that promotes the good health of skin, hair and bone marrow. Biotin is also available as a supplement.
Finally, treat your lashes well: don't forget to remove your make-up every evening before going to sleep, and to use mascaras containing panthenol (provitamin B5) or keratin, both of which are beneficial for lashes.
Lipocils by Talika, a formula to improve lashes and eyebrows, made with 97% natural ingredients, can also be used as a clear mascara. Rinforzante Ciglia by Lepo, with chamomile and panthenol, is perfect for stimulating eyebrow growth too.
Finally, we recommend the Yumi Lashes treatment (available at authorised salons): it does not involve the application of extensions, but is keratin-based and makes lashes longer and more curled, naturally, for at least one month. The effect is truly remarkable.