How To Properly Apply Lash Serum
Eyelash serums are hitting the beauty market in a new and interesting way, and they're piquing interests in a large manner. Many may wonder if these eyelash serums really work, while others are more interested in uncovering the best eyelash growth serums available on the market right now. In any case, these serums are stirring interest in the beauty community in a way that newer products and trends haven't in a while.
When considering pursuing eyelash growth instead of wearing false lashes, take into account all of your options. You shouldn't use Vaseline for eyelash growth, for example, and other products may not be best for your skin type. At a base level, lash serums are formulated to help your eyelashes grow over time by improving your follicles' health (via The Lash Professional). To promote their natural growth, these serums consist of different fatty acids and conditioning peptides, so they're typically composed of natural ingredients. Essentially, then, they elongate your eyelashes' growth cycle by extending its telogen phase, which is when most of the lashes' growth occurs.
While these serums are becoming increasingly renowned, it can be hard to understand how to properly apply them. However, with a few tips, you can have your lashes growing in no time.
Take your contacts out and wash your face
When applying lash serum, there are a few things of which you should be aware. According to No7 Beauty, lash serums should never be applied while you're wearing makeup or if you have contacts in your eyes. Applying your serum without removing makeup and/or contacts can cause severe damage to your eyes or skin, so always apply your serum fresh out of the shower or another similarly opportune time.
It's your best bet to apply your lash serum with a freshly washed face to be sure you have no excess makeup remaining and a clean canvas for application. Healthline explained some tips for properly washing your face. For instance, you should avoid cleaning your face with a bar of soap and opt for a soap that's specifically made for the face or cleansing balms instead. Plus, you shouldn't use water that's too hot or cold, as those unpleasant temperatures can negatively impact your skin. Always remember to be gentle on your skin and tenderly dry your face with a towel when you're finished.
Use an applicator or cotton swab to apply lash serum
To apply the serum, simply cleanse the skin around your eyes (via No7 Beauty). Once your skin is dry again, use the serum's applicator or a wet cotton swab with the serum and glide it along your upper lash line. You should apply enough serum that the lash line is wet, but not too much that it's dripping down your face or into your eye. No7 Beauty notes that lash serums should be applied for eight weeks at a minimum, so it may be a while before you see results.
Nourishlash explained some more helpful tips for applying your lash serum. For example, you shouldn't get too much lash serum on your brows and avoid using it on your lower eyelashes. Try to approach the application process similar to how you would go about putting eyeliner on your upper lash line. Furthermore, it's crucial for you to wait a minute and a half or more prior to putting on other beauty products or sleeping once you're done applying your lash serum.
Wipe away any excess serum and clean the applicator
No one wants to do a sloppy job when putting on their makeup, so try to think of applying your lash serum with the same attitude. Although it may initially seem a bit tempting to rush through the process and avoid any clean-up since any errors in the application aren't immediately noticeable, you should be sure to be careful and diligent with your approach to applying eyelash serum. According to InStyle, you must remember to carefully remove any remaining serum from your skin after the application process because lash serums have the potential to unpleasantly impact your skin and can even result in discoloration.
While it's crucial to take care of your skin when applying your lash serum, you should also be sure to take care of your applicator. Get Blogo explained that it's safe to use your applicator brush multiple times, but you should clean it prior to use and when you've finished applying your serum. Furthermore, Get Blogo recommends getting rid of your applicator and purchasing a new one once you've been working with it for between three and six months.
Apply lash serum two or three times a day
So, how often should you put on your eyelash serum? Byrdie explains that lash serum should be applied up to three times daily, but no less than twice. The growth process revolves around elongating the growth cycle, so the continued application of the serum will help that cycle stay in motion and therefore grow your lashes longer. Applying your serum only once each day may help, but the results won't be as full.
Like any other beauty product, you should keep in mind that lash serums are not completely risk-free, so you should test the serum before putting it all over your lashes. According to VSP, some possible side effects of eyelash serums include itchiness, redness, hair showing up by where you use the serum, darker eyelids, lower eye pressure, and even a change in eye color.
You might want to use these products less often if any mild irritation occurs, but if you experience consistent irritation, you shouldn't keep using them. Use your judgment and trust your instincts, as the potential reward of longer lashes isn't worth the risk of harming your skin or eyes.
If you understand the risks and are willing and ready to invest in a lash serum, you should be excited to get started because the results can be fabulous. Ultimately, applying your lash serum is a breeze and can be added to any beauty routine effortlessly. Happy growing!