Want Thicker, Longer, More Lustrous Eyelashes? Here Are The Home Remedies You Need!

by Riya Roy · November 29, 2016

If your thin eyelashes are one of your major concerns, you are not alone! Scanty growth of eyelashes hampers the whole eye look. For the eyes to look attractive and captivating, longer and thicker eyelashes are a must. Therefore, here we are with 10 home remedies for thick eyelashes to help you with your legit worry!

Why do some people have thin eyelashes?

Several factors are responsible for thin eyelashes, the most common being,

Nutritional deficiency
Genetics
Eye infection
Hormonal abnormalities
Rubbing your eyes because of some irritation
Medical condition

What is hypotrichosis?

Hypotrichosis is a medical term that is defined as lack of eyelashes. Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine told Health Central about hypotrichosis, and its causes. He said,

“Hypotrichosis means a decrease in the number of eyelashes when compared to the normal level. Eyelashes do help protect the eye, but you don’t need to have a full amount to have adequate protection. Complete absence of eyelashes does leave your eyes more open to the environment and without protection. Hypotrichosis, or decrease in number of eyelashes, can be caused by autoimmune diseases (such as alopecia areata), trauma, someone with a habit of pulling them out on their own, some unusual infections (like leprosy), hormone problems (such as low thyroid levels), chemotherapy, radiation, or just plain aging normally.”

If you do not remove your eye makeup before hitting the bed, you may be causing your delicate lashes to fall out.

To enjoy thicker and longer eyelashes, you need to first, come up with a proper eye routine. These home remedies for thick eyelashes can help you enhance your eyelash growth. You must remember, however, that the effects of these home remedies will be different for each individual who tries them. Also, you may have to give more than one remedy a go to find out which one works best for you.

Home remedies to get thick eyelashes

1. Castor oil

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Castor oil has properties that stimulate follicles and nourish our lashes. It can serve as a great remedy for glossy and voluminous lashes. Our eyelashes have micro-organisms that curb its growth. Castor oil helps fight these organisms.

Remedies

Apply castor oil on your lashes every night, before hitting the sack. Use a clean cotton swab or brush for the application.
Alternatively, to your castor oil, add a couple of drops of vitamin E oil. Apply it on your lashes, and leave it on overnight. Remove the oil with lukewarm water, the next morning.
You can also mix a tablespoon of castor oil with some fresh aloe vera gel. Apply the blend on your eyelashes using a clean brush or clean cotton swab. Leave it on for the night, and rinse it off the next morning. Follow this remedy for 3 months at least, for positive results.

2. Olive oil

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Like castor oil, olive oil is also a superb home remedy for longer and thicker eyelashes. It contains vitamin E and oleic acid, which both nourish and add size to our lashes. Olive oil also darkens the eyelashes.

Remedies

Heat olive oil.
Once it is lukewarm, dip a clean cotton swab, or preferably, an old mascara stick in the oil, and apply the oil onto your lashes. Leave it on through the night, and wash it with lukewarm water the next morning.
This remedy must be repeated daily at least a couple of months for best results.

3. Brush your eyelashes

Getting rid of dirt and dust from your lashes can also enhance lash growth. Brush your lashes regularly to prevent clogged pores. Brushing also encourages improved blood circulation. Moreover, the nutrients reaach the lash if you brush on a daily basis.

Remedies

Dip your eyelash brush in a few drops of essential vitamin E oil. You can also dip the soft-bristled brush in petroleum jelly.
Now using the brush, apply the oil/jelly on your lashes.
Brush your lashes slowly and gently. Draw upward strokes, from the lash roots to the tip.
You need to brush your lashes regularly, for five minutes twice a day for the results you desire.

4. Eyelid massage

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Massage your eyelids for longer lashes. Massage improves the flow of blood to the lash follicles, allowing the nutrients to reach the lashes. This helps make your lashes thicker.

Remedies

With a few drops of shea butter or petroleum jelly, massage along your eyelids.
Massage your lash line lightly, using your fingertips. Draw cicles.
Before massaging make sure you clean your hands, properly.

5. Aloe vera

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Another wonderful remedy for thicker and longer lashes is aloe vera. It is filled with nutrients and vitamins which help with the growth of lashes. It also moisturizes the lashes.

Remedies

With an old mascara brush, apply fresh aloe vera gel to your eyelashes.
Keep it overnight, and wash it off the next morning.
On the other hand, you can add two teaspoons of aloe vera gel to jojoba oil. Now add half a tablespoon of chamomile to this. Apply this to your eyelashes using a mascara wand.
Keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes, and wash if off with lukewarm water.

6. Lemon peels

Lemon peels also do great a job at increasing the volume of our lashes. Lemon peels are a rich source of vitamins B and C. They are also rich in folic acid which enhances the growth of your eyelashes. You can also infuse the peels with olive oil or castor oil. This promotes cleansing quality of the oil.

Remedies

In a container, place two teaspoon of dried lemon peels.
Now pour some olive oil or castor oil, to soak the peels.
Let the peels soak the oil for a duration of half a month.
Now use a clean cotton swab and apply the oil on your lashes.
Leave it on, through the night.
Next morning, wash it off with lukewarm water.
This remedy should be followed for a couple of months for best results.

A word of caution: When trying this treatment, make sure the oil does not get into your eyes.

7. Eggs

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Eggs are rich in protein which justifies their presence on this list. Eggs also contain biotin and vitamin B. They not only lengthen and strengthen the eyelashes, but also improve the texture of the lashes.

Remedies

In a bowl, beat an egg and two teaspoons of glycerin.
Once the texture of the blend is thick and creamy, dip a clean cotton swab into it and apply it on the lashes.
Leave the mix on for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off using lukewarm water.
This remedy should be followed at least thrice a week for a couple of months for best results.

8. Green tea

Another very effective cure for thicker and longer eyelashes is green tea. The flavonoids in green tea stimulate eyelash growth and strength.

Remedies

Prepare a cup of green tea. Sweeten it with honey.
Once the tea is lukewarm, dip a cotton swab in it.
Apply the cotton swab on your lashes in upward strokes, that is, from roots to tip.
Let the tea sit for 20 minutes.
Rinse it off with cool water.
This treatment must be repeated once daily for 3 months.

A word of caution: When using green tea on the lashes, take care it does not get into your eyes.

9. Coconut milk

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The protein and fats that coconut milk is rich in, can come in handy while thinking of thickening the eyelashes. Coconut milk also adds a much-coveted luster to your eyelashes.

Remedies

Soak a clean cotton swab or old eyelash brush in coconut milk.
Apply it on your eyelashes.
Leave it on for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
This remedy must be repeated once every day for positive results.

10. Proper diet

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A proper diet, one that is healthy and balanced, is crucial to get thicker eyelashes. You must be aware of how we need the right nutrition for thicker, shinier and stronger hair. Similarly, we need a proper supply of minerals, vitamins, and protein to grow eyelashes that we will be proud of!

Vitamins A, B, C and E must be included in your diet, and so should be iron, copper, zinc and selenium.

Remedies

Invest in fruits. Every day, consume one fruit. Your best options are apples, papayas, grapefruit, avocados, mangoes and guavas.
Turn your diet greener, like the planet! Eat spinach, kale, broccoli, and cabbage.
Protein-rich food must be consumed more in quantity. Go all out for nuts, beans, legumes and seeds. Alfalfa sprouts are very high in protein and the minerals which promote hair growth.
When cooking, use extra-virgin olive oil. Coconut oil can serve as an alternative. Both these oils are filled with healthy fats, which enhance your eyelashes. However, be moderate in your consumption.
Drink enough liquid through the day.
You can also take vitamin or protein supplements, but before you do that, consult a doctor about the dosage and the supplement type.

That’s all we have on home remedies for thick eyelashes. If you have any additional tips or tricks, do share it with us in the comment section below.

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