Many trichotillomania sufferers look for natural ways to restore eyelashes. When combined with other treatment methods, use of natural products, both topically and in the diet, can encourage eyelash growth, strengthen them and make them thicker. This is particularly important if the lashes have been traumatized from pulling, or if they have become thinner with age or due to medical conditions such as hypotrichosis.
Natural products to restore eyelashes
- Castor Oil
Castor oil is derived from castor seeds. Ricinoleic acid is thought to make up around ninety percent of castor oil, according to some estimates. According to the findings of several studies, this acid is beneficial for preventing the loss of hair as well as encouraging growth.
Choose castor oil that has been extracted by cold pressing. Before using castor oil, you should first flush your eyes with water and pat them dry with a mild disinfectant. Castor oil is known to irritate the eyes. Castor oil that has been cold-pressed is dabbed into the eyelid with a cotton swab, and then the oil is massaged in along the lash line. You should avoid getting the oil in your eyes. After leaving the oil on for the night, wash it off the following morning.
- Coconut Oil
Since of its ability to penetrate the hair shaft, coconut oil is an effective ingredient in hair care products because it helps to stop the loss of protein. As a result, it has the potential to be used as a treatment for the restoration and promotion of the growth of eyelashes that have been injured. Coconut oil can also be added to smoothies and cooked with to strengthen hair from the inside out.
- Shea Butter
The Incorporation of Shea butter has a wide variety of anti-inflammatory properties, including vitamin C, in addition to its other antioxidants. Vitamin C not only encourages the formation of collagen but also shields cells from damage caused by free radicals. Because of this, shea butter can help maintain and further improve the thickness of your lashes.
- Green Tea
Polyphenol, otherwise known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which may be found in abundant supply in green tea, and promotes the development of hair. Green tea can be used topically as well as ingested. It is recommended that the tea be consumed orally twice per day and applied topically once per day.
- Lemon Peel Oil
Lemon oil contains Vitamin C and has been demonstrated to encourage the development of hair as well as to strengthen it.
- Petroleum Jelly
The naturally hydrating component in petroleum jelly may assist in the growth of longer, stronger eyelashes. Because it contains a significant amount of emollient, it may be used as an excellent hair-growth enhancer. It is an excellent eyelid moisturizer, and it may also be used to eliminate eyelash mites and prevent any extra damage to your eyelashes. The consistency also helps in discouraging pulling as it prevents a good grip on the lashes.
- Biotin intake
In the absence of biotin, hair follicles on the scalp, brow, and lash regions may shrivel and eventually fall out. Taking biotin supplements in tablet form will help with this. Visit your primary care provider if you want to learn how much biotin your body requires.
Premixed natural products
A mixture of several natural ways to restore eyelashes can be effective. One can personally mix different ingredients, or look for a pre-mixed eyelash growth solution provided by a supplier using high quality ingredients.
