Are you not happy with the length of your lashes or do you feel they are too sparse? Poor diet, aging, and damaging practices like overuse of lash extensions are just a few reasons why your lashes may be damaged or not as lush as you would like. Fortunately, these are some ways you can help promote lash growth such as removing your eye makeup every evening, massaging your lash lines daily, and eating a healthy diet. If these practices don’t do the trick, you can also look into using an eyelash serum with ingredients that have been proven to help lashes grow thicker and stronger. However, storing these serums is key to their effectiveness over the long term.
Here is more information on what a lash serum is, how to apply it, and how to store it so you can use it for as long as possible.
What is an Eyelash Serum?
An eyelash serum is a product that contains ingredients that have been shown to promote lash growth. You can get over-the-counter serums with ingredients like vitamins, peptides, and nourishing oils or opt for prescription eyelash serums that have active ingredients that have been proven to make lashes longer, darker, and thicker. If you do want to look into a prescription serum, talk to your dermatologist or other healthcare professional about options.
What are Best Practices for Applying Serum?
Applying your lash serum correctly is key to maximizing your results. Plan to apply your serum every evening after removing your contacts and makeup. Use either the applicator that comes with your over-the-counter serum or the disposable applicators that come with your prescription serum and drag the applicator with serum on it over your top lash line. You should not apply to your lower lash line as the serum will naturally be distributed there when you blink or close your eyes. Remove any excess product and let it dry before your eye area comes into contact with anything. You should use your serum daily for 2-3 months until you get the results you want. You can then start using it every other day to maintain.
How Should You Store Your Serum?
A lash serum is not an inexpensive product so you want to make sure you take care of it. Always store your serum in a cool, dry place as extreme hot or cold temperatures can cause it to degrade. You should also keep it out of direct sunlight and make sure the lid is always tightly replaced to prevent air exposure or contamination. To remind yourself to put on your serum every night, consider putting it close to other products that you use on a nightly basis such as toothpaste, moisturizer, or medications.
Lash Serum for Long-Term Use
The consistent, long-term use of lash serum is the best way to ensure you will achieve maximum results. Remember to talk with your healthcare provider if you want to explore prescription serums, follow best practices for applying your serum, and always store you serum properly so it maintains potency.
