Take a look at the stars on the red carpets and you will notice a lot of false eyelashes. Of course, the eyes pop a lot when you have beautiful long lashes, whether on camera or not. But let’s be realistic: who has time to use glue and tweezers on a Monday morning? Even on Instagram, several beauty queens have infinitely long eyelashes, which gives them extraordinary eyes, even “without makeup”. They probably invest a lot of time and money in extensions, but eyelash serum works wonders too.
To give maximum volume to yours, here you will learn how to integrate the serum into your beauty routine.
Initially, eyelash treatments were given only by prescription for hypotrichosis, a loss of eyelashes that was genetically caused or due to disease, aging, or pulling them out. Prescription growth serums contain prostaglandin and are commonly referred to as “bimatoprost”. They prolong the growth cycle of eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
(The cosmetic benefits were discovered when glaucoma patients, who took bimatoprost to reduce pressure in their eyes, reported that the treatment had flattering effects.) On the other hand, some users have also reported itching, hypersensitivity and even discoloration of the eyelids or iris.
Good news: there are now several non-prescription serums that strengthen lashes with nourishing ingredients. These products make less brittle, which helps them grow more easily. How to choose the best eyelashes serum? Don’t be fooled by serums that tout biotin, a type of B vitamin found in the keratin of healthy hair and nails. The benefits of biotin applied topically or taken in supplement form are not yet proven for eyelash growth.
A good moisturizing serum actually makes lashes more flexible, which prevents them from breaking. When you nourish the base of the eyelashes well, they grow more easily. Just like a good conditioner, the L’Oréal Paris Eyelash Serum contains provitamin B5, or panthenol, which easily penetrates the hairs to moisturize and soften them.
Like a good face serum, the formula contains hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing ingredient that retains 1000 times its weight in water. The formula also contains antioxidants that counter the harmful effects of free radicals from pollution and harmful UV rays.
The difference ? This eyelash serum is ophthalmologist tested, so it’s safe for contact lenses. You can therefore apply it without fear on the delicate areas of the eyes. A friendly reminder: never put your face serum too close to the lash line because the active ingredients can cause irritation or burning, especially when they have not been tested for these areas.
Here’s how to integrate L’Oréal Paris Eyelash Seruminto your daily skincare routine. Start by cleaning yourself well and drying your eyes. Prepare the applicator by twisting the cap until the product is visible. Then, twist the cap five more times and sweep the brush across the upper lash line to apply the product to the base of the lashes, being careful not to get any in the eyes. (Rinse them out immediately if you put any on by accident.) Let the serum dry for 60 seconds before putting on mascara. Apply the serum every morning and evening for four weeks. The result ? The fringe of your eyelashes will be thicker, more radiant and dense. With the money you save on extensions, you can buy yourself a nice new mascara!