How to take care of the health of your eyelashes –

In addition to being an indispensable component when we are talking about beauty and makeup, eyelashes are a form of protection for the eye area and are often forgotten in the care routine, which can cause various problems such as falling out, clogging of hair follicles and even accelerate the aging process of the area.

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The care ritual must be daily

Just like skincare, eyelash care should be daily and with products appropriate for the region (it’s not just the soap you use on your face, see?). ” Cleanser oil or balm on a cotton pad, gently sliding to remove residues, then removing them with water. It is also important to remember that the entire periocular region has the thinnest tissueso it is necessary to be very careful with the products used in this area, even if they are suitable for eyelashes, as if more aggressive they can cause irritation or even dermatitis” tells Fernanda Chauvin, specialist in dermatocosmetics and CEO Ellementti Dermocosméticos who does not recommend micellar water for this region.

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You can also include products such as hair strengthening serums to complete the care routine. “I recommend those that have actives such as Prohairin, Procapil and Lakesis, which will combat the aging process of the follicle, strengthen the threads, increase and add volume for eyelash growth”.

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In addition, the way cleaning is done must be delicate: Do not rub the cotton or product, pass it gently so as not to hurt your eyes or cause eyelashes to fall out. Very oily products in this region should also be avoided, as they can encourage the clogging of the follicles and sleeping with makeup on is explicitly not recommended. And, of course, always use products that are hypoallergenic and suitable for the eye area.

Lashes and extension

Russian volume, hybrid volume and classic strand by strand. Being something extremely popular among women and practical (can you imagine waking up ready to go out without putting on makeup?) eyelash extension consists of pasting synthetic eyelashes over natural ones, leaving them fuller and more curved. special care for those who use it so as not to damage and harm the health of their natural eyelashes.

Fernanda emphasizes the importance of choosing a good professional for the application. “It is essential that the procedure be carried out by a trained and suitable professional, so that it causes the least possible damage to the natural eyelashes. Eyelash lengthening can cause problems for eye health when done improperly,” she says. In addition, thread-by-thread collage can cause certain discomforts such as burning, itching and redness in the eyes. “But in some cases, more serious problems can occur, such as: Blepharitis, an inflammation at the base of the eyelashes that generates swelling, itching, eye redness and skin flaking, giving the appearance of dandruff in the region; Allergic conjunctivitis; Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye which also implies hypersensitivity to light.

Isabella Gomes, a professional in the area, explains that before deciding to adopt the technique, you need to be aware that you will be extra careful with your eyelashes. ” It is important to maintain hygiene, washing every day, always keeping it clean to avoid any type of problem. At least once a month I ask you to wash with neutral shampoo, and use the comb brush to stay aligned. I ask that you also avoid scratching your eyes a lot, avoid rubbing or running your hand over your eyelashes as much as possible”.

Maintenance should also be done every 20 days, where the extensions of the eyelashes that have grown are removed and replaced, also replacing those that have fallen. “It is not necessary to take a break if you do the right maintenance. Eyelashes have a life cycle, they fall out just like our hair, if the extension is done correctly, it won’t harm them”, says Isabella.