Skip to content
CA CA UK UK AU AU Intl INTL
Galentine's Day Gift Guide
Why Image
Our Collections
Best Sellers
New Arrivals
Skincare Sets
Maskne
Winter Wonders
Lip Care 101
Regimens
Shop All Skincare
  • Best Sellers
  • Award Winning Products
  • New Arrivals
  • Skincare Sets
  • Power Duos
  • Cleansers
  • Exfoliators & Scrubs
  • Masques
  • Eye Care
  • Lip Care
  • Moisturizers & Creams
  • Serums
  • Sun Protection
  • Hand & Body Care
  • Dryness & Hydration
  • Loss of Firmness
  • Oily Skin & Oil Control
  • Acne Breakouts
  • Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
  • Redness & Sensitivity
  • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
  • Sun Protection
  • Hand & Body Care
  • Sparse Lashes
  • All Collections
  • YANA Collagen Shots
  • AGELESS
  • VITAL C
  • ORMEDIC
  • CLEAR CELL
  • THE MAX
  • ILUMA
  • PREVENTION+
  • BODY SPA
  • I BEAUTY
  • IMAGE MD
  • I MASK
  • I RESCUE
Face
Eyes
Lips
Tools
Pro Color Match
Daily Collagen Shots
Discover the 360 Approach to Skincare
About Us
Oxygenating Peels
Chemical Peels
Enzyme Peels
Blog
Skin Quiz
Offers
  • Find a Pro
  • Professional Login
  • Customer Login
Bag

Spend $100 more and get free shipping!

Your bag is empty

Due to high volume, carriers are reporting delivery times may be longer than normal. Please check your tracking number for the most up to date information.

  • Galentine's Day
    • Galentine's Day Gift Guide
  • New & Now
    • Why Image
    • Our Collections
    • Best Sellers
    • New Arrivals
    • Skincare Sets
    • Maskne
    • Winter Wonders
    • Lip Care 101
    • Regimens
  • SkincareSkincare
    Shop All Skincare
    Shop Our Favorites
    • Best Sellers
    • Award Winning Products
    • New Arrivals
    • Skincare Sets
    • Power Duos
    Shop By Category
    • Cleansers
    • Exfoliators & Scrubs
    • Masques
    • Eye Care
    • Lip Care
    • Moisturizers & Creams
    • Serums
    • Sun Protection
    • Hand & Body Care
    Shop By Concern
    • Dryness & Hydration
    • Loss of Firmness
    • Oily Skin & Oil Control
    • Acne Breakouts
    • Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    • Redness & Sensitivity
    • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
    • Sun Protection
    • Hand & Body Care
    • Sparse Lashes
    Shop Collection
    • All Collections
    • YANA Collagen Shots
    • AGELESS
    • VITAL C
    • ORMEDIC
    • CLEAR CELL
    • THE MAX
    • ILUMA
    • PREVENTION+
    • BODY SPA
    • I BEAUTY
    • IMAGE MD
    • I MASK
    • I RESCUE
  • Makeup
    • Face
    • Eyes
    • Lips
    • Tools
    • Pro Color Match
  • Collagen Drink
    • Daily Collagen Shots
    • Discover the 360 Approach to Skincare
  • About UsAbout Us
  • Treatments
    • Oxygenating Peels
    • Chemical Peels
    • Enzyme Peels
  • BlogBlog
  • Skin QuizSkin Quiz
  • OffersOffers
  • Professional Site Professional Site
CA CANADA UK UNITED KINGDOM AU AUSTRALIA Intl INTERNATIONAL
    Image Skincare Online
    • Find a Pro Find a Pro
    • Customer Login
    • Search
    Home › IMAGE Skincare Blog › How to Get Longer Eyelashes Naturally
    Now reading: How to Get Longer Eyelashes Naturally
    Share
    PrevNext
    August 18, 2018

    How to Get Longer Eyelashes Naturally

    Lengthen Your Lashes

    Like plump lips and bright eyes, long, lush and thick lashes are one of the facial characteristics many people yearn for. In recent years, lash extensions have become a common indulgence that many people spend money on, often returning to the salon every few months for touch-ups. As a culture, we obviously highly prize lush lashes if we’re willing to go to such great lengths (pun intended). But what if we didn’t have to take such measures? Taking care of your lashes properly and using certain products can help immensely.

    Be Gentle on Your Eyelashes

    Although it’s common, using eyelash curlers, mascara and false lashes can have a detrimental effect on your natural lashes over time. The constant tugging from eyelash curlers can cause hair to become pulled out or break prematurely. Mascara can also lead to problems, especially because removing the hardened formula (particularly waterproof formulas) can force you to be a little more aggressive, thereby pulling out some strands of hair. It’s the same story with the application of false eyelashes. When removing them, you end up tugging on your natural lashes and potentially plucking them out.

    Go easy on your lashes. Remove waterproof or stubborn mascara with oil-based makeup removers by gently rubbing your eyes in a circular motion when washing, and don’t pull at them. It’s all about treating your eyelashes with care and respect!

    Try IMAGE Skincare’s Beauty Brow And Lash Enhancement Serum

    The Natural Way to Get Lush, Dramatic Eyelashes

    Want to enhance your lashes the natural way, with no glue nor tools nor extensions?

    IMAGE Skincare’s Beauty Brow and Lash Enhancement Serum is specially formulated with a bevy of powerful ingredients, including peptides, conditioners and plant stem cell extracts, to support healthy follicles, fortify and condition brow and lash hair and promote a thicker, fuller appearance.

    Keratin-supporting peptides encourage the look of thick, healthy lashes and brows. Keratin is a fibrous protein that composes much of hair, and studies have shown that peptides can help strengthen weakened or damaged hair strands.[1]

    Meanwhile, studies have shown that plant stem cells can also promote the appearance of thicker hair,” which is why we’ve infused the Lash Enhancement Serum with plenty of them.[2]

    Finally, the conditioning agents in the Lash Enhancement Serum nourish strands and help to lock nutrients into the hair shaft.

    To use, apply some twice a day to brows and the lash line.

    The Truth About Castor and Peppermint Oils for Longer Lashes

    You may have heard or read about castor oil having the ability to promote hair growth. There is some anecdotal evidence to support this belief, but more clinical research is needed. One clinical study on castor oil, in fact, states that it causes hair to become terribly matted like a bird’s nest.[3] However, castor oil’s main component is ricinoleic acid, which has shown promise in certain studies as an inhibitor of the prostaglandin that often leads to hair loss in the first place.[4]

    As for peppermint oil, there are clinical studies to support the fact that it does indeed promote hair growth.[5] But the studies were conducted on mice and not on humans, so more research is needed. So, while there is a possibility that these oils may help bolster hair growth, research is not conclusive and results may not be exactly what you’re looking for.

    The Truth About Massage to Stimulate Lash Growth

    It may feel silly to actually massage your own eyelids, but clinical studies have shown that a few minutes of massage a day can increase hair thickness. The study in question involved nine healthy men who received four minutes of a standardized scalp massage for 24 days. The stretching action on human dermal papilla cells was found to improve the appearance of hair thickness.[6]

    While this type of research hasn’t been conducted on eyelashes, many people claim it works to have a positive effect on the length and thickness of eyelash hair. Since there is no harm in trying, if you want, use the very tips of your ring fingers (to minimize pressure) and make circular movements along your lids. At the very least, it will help you reduce stress! Always wash your hands thoroughly before massaging your eyelids to prevent the risk of any type of infection.

     

    [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22515553

    [2] https://mibellebiochemistry.com/app/uploads/2015/03/PCT-Malus-Domestica_Plant_Stem_Cell_Extract_for_Longevity_of_Skin_and_Hair_SOEFW_05_08.pdf

    [3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5596646/

    [4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26456343

    [5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4289931/

    [6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740347/

    Written by Jennifer Kogon
    YANA daily collagen shots

    The Benefits of Daily Collagen Shots

    simple skincare routine

    Three Ways to Simplify Your Morning Makeup Routine

    Invalid password
    Enter

    About IMAGE Skincare

    IMAGE Skincare is a clinical skincare brand powered by proven ingredients and smart botanicals. We’ve pioneered clean clinical skincare™, with naturally effective, mindful formulas that deliver real results. Our products are physician formulated and tried, true and tested by a team of professionals to help you feel the most confident in your skincare—and your skin.  

    My Account My Orders My Subscriptions Professional Signup
    Who We Are Careers Clean Clinical Skincare Find a Pro IMAGE Magazine Care for Skin Foundation Unauthorized Resellers COVID-19 Pro Directory
    Shipping Policy Return Policy FAQ Subscribe and Save Afterpay IMAGE Affiliate Program Treatment Rebate Program Holiday Closures Contact Us

    Join now and receive 10% off your first order.

    Plus, get the skincare scoop on new products, promotions, pro tips & more.

    Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Policy | CA Privacy

    Text IMAGE to 60419 to subscribe to text only promotions.*

    *By signing up for texts you consent to receive autodialed messages to the number used at opt-in and accept our Terms and Privacy Policy. Msg freq may vary. Msg and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out.  Not a condition of purchase; no purchase required.

    © 2021 Image Skincare
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Discover
    • American Express
    • PayPal
    • Apple Pay