Falling Lashes?

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Lashes are beautiful, delicate features of the face that define your eyes, and in some cases, they define the shape as well. It is important to have a 'soft hand' for them. Think about it, almost everyday they are squished between the lash curler (I agree that most of them come with a rubber pad, but you can't curl them without the pressure), not to mention the cool trick of heating the curler before curling the lashes...after that they get slathered on with the foreign chemical, mascara, 1-2-3 or 4 coats of it; and sometimes it's waterproof. Thereon, the mascara stays coated for about 12 hours on an average woman. Depending on how the day was, it may or may not be removed until the next morning, or the removal may become a struggle if it's a waterproof mascara. Isn't this ritual a fair reason for your eyelashes to shed? Imagine what it would be like in a parallel universe...hmmm...painted arching human stickers...? Yeah, not pretty at all.

Olive oil is one of the best natural remedies to cure for falling, or even weak eyelashes. Keep in mind that is normal to lose 2 or 3 lashes every other day. It is rich in vitamin E, which is one of the essential nutrients for healthy hair. Find a spare mascara wand, or you can buy some, like the Face Secrets disposable mascara wands at a Sally Beauty store. Do not reuse an old mascara tube to fill with olive oil! Get a clean, hygienic vial, narrow-tipped bottle like that of a hair dye applicator, or some other small container to store the olive oil. If you feel like you have too much in the container, don't worry...I'll be writing about plenty of ways to benefit from olive oil :)

Dip your mascara wand in the oil, making sure to press the bristles along the edge to squeeze out the excess, then apply it to your lashes as you would apply mascara (oh and using castor oil works wonders too!). Be careful not to let it get in your eyes otherwise it will irritate your eyes. I highly recommend this regimen at night/bedtime since it's the best time for cell renewal and repair. The more consistently you follow this, the better. You will notice that your lashes look healthier just after a week. I found that they looked longer as well.

For those who have to have a little something, ditch the mascara for tightlining, just for a change. Trust me, this creates an illusion of a darker, fuller lash line. It's basically applying the eyeliner (I prefer a pencil or cake liner for this), along the upper waterline. In case you need more tips about it, here's a link to one of my all-time beauty gurus, Michelle Phan, on how to tightline your eyes http://michellephan.com/blog/post/how-to-tightline-your-eyes-for-fuller-looking-lashes.

Apart from that, give your lashes a chance to breathe. There's nothing bad about it, worse comes to worst, people will see your wonderful natural beauty! Love the skin you live in, avoid hiding behind makeup everyday and appreciate your beauty.
And for those of you who have severe problems with shedding lashes, I would recommend seeking medical attention.