Curved, dense, and especially long eyelashes give the eyes more depth and expressiveness. It is no wonder that mascara is considered the most purchased makeup product. Many swear by Vaseline for full, beautiful lashes. We explain why Vaseline is not the "ultimate" solution for making your lashes grow quickly. You will also learn how to sustainably stimulate your lash growth and thus make them appear longer.
The growth process of your eyelashes
On average, between 300 and 450 eyelashes grow on each eye, with the upper eyelid having significantly more lashes than the lower eyelid. Here you will find a maximum of 150 of the fine hairs. Eyelashes that grow on the upper eyelid can become approximately 8 to 12 mm long, while those on the lower eyelid reach just 6 mm.
Eyelashes grow between 30 and 45 days, during which time they gain length. This is genetically determined and can vary slightly from the average value. The growth phase ends when the maximum length is reached.
Then the second phase begins. In this phase, no new cells are produced anymore and the coating of the hair root shrinks. The resting phase begins. Depending on your predisposition, this phase lasts up to 100 days until the eyelash finally falls out.
Does Vaseline help and promote the growth of your eyelashes?
When searching online for home remedies to stimulate the growth of the hairs, you quickly come across the product Vaseline with its moisturizing properties. This is supposed to supply the eyelashes with moisture, intensively care for them, and even stimulate the growth of the eyelashes. But is that true? Beauty myth or truth? What is the deal with Vaseline and its ingredients? Small spoiler: It is not true – let me explain why.
What is Vaseline?
Vaseline, also known as petroleum jelly, is a paraffin paste. For decades, this fat paste has been considered one of the leading "care products" worldwide. It is supposed to prevent dry, cracked skin and help with injuries. Vaseline is also often used on the lips to care for them and make them appear fuller. It is also used to support the natural growth of the eyelashes.
Vaseline is obtained from the residues of petroleum distillation. With the addition of fuller's earth, sulfuric acid, and activated carbon, the raw paste is purified and bleached. The now commercially available Vaseline thus ultimately ends up in the store. The main components of Vaseline are therefore largely mineral oils, paraffin.
Why Vaseline is not the solution for short eyelashes
Vaseline therefore consists merely of the residues of petroleum distillation and thus unfortunately does not contain a single active care ingredient. It cannot sustainably provide for the growth or even the basic care of the eyelashes.
And moisture is not supplied here either. Although products containing paraffin feel moisturizing, they merely leave an oil film that coats the eyelashes. This has no negative effects — but also no positive effects on the desired long eyelashes.
Unhealthy routines - Mascara inhibits growth
Before trying every conceivable way to stimulate the growth of your eyelashes, you must make sure not to damage the hairs. However, aggressive facial care routines and makeup removers do exactly that. The result: the hairs become brittle or are pulled out.
Therefore, you should pay attention to a gentle makeup remover. For this, the use of cotton pads and a corresponding mild makeup remover is recommended. Without pressure and in dabbing, not rubbing, circular motions, with lukewarm water, the face can be optimally cleansed.
It should also go without saying that using certain mascaras has a negative effect on the growth of the eyelashes. After applying it, you immediately notice that the hairs are stiff and less elastic. This increases the risk of lash breakage. It is recommended to reduce the application of mascara on the fine hairs and especially to make sure to use a conditioning mascara.
The best tips and home remedies for regeneration?
Supporting home remedies can include castor oil or simple olive oil. Both castor oil and simple olive oil are applied with a lash brush and left on overnight. The delicate hairs are supplied with vitamins and moisture by applying the castor oil and are also protected from environmental influences, so that the eyelashes can no longer break as quickly.
Our No. 1 tip for long eyelashes
To achieve maximum results, our No. 1 tip for optimal growth is our high-quality lash serum LongLashes Classic.
Why use a serum at all?
Through treatment with a high-quality serum, the texture of your eyelashes becomes supple, the structure is strengthened, the hair root is nourished, and the skin of the eyelid is cared for. The lifespan of the individual hairs can therefore be extended. In addition, the hair root is naturally stimulated to grow better and faster.
A high-quality serum contains growth-promoting as well as conditioning ingredients. Among them are hyaluronic acid and vitamin B7, which help to stimulate hair growth.
Why our serum?
In short, our high-quality serum pursues the following goals:
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Follicles and hair roots are to be stimulated
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The growth of your eyelashes is to be enhanced
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Gaps or sparse areas are to be filled again
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Conditioning substances are additionally included to care for the skin and hairs
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A natural protective layer against environmental factors is to be built up
Our serum is also characterized by the fact that you can use it not only for thicker eyelashes, but also because it works with the same ingredients. It supports not only full eyelashes, but also full eyebrows.
LongLashes · Classic Eyelash Serum
When does the serum start to work?
After approximately 14 days, you should notice the first positive effects of the serum. Visible results are visible after approx. 4-6 weeks. It is important that you use the product regularly for longer eyelashes. Otherwise, the desired effect may be impaired.