I am one of those people who feel stark naked when I leave the house without a stitch of makeup. Au naturel just isn’t my thing. Despite being a full-fledged makeup fanatic, I am the laziest when it comes to removing my makeup.
In a parallel universe, I perennially have makeup on. I can sleep fully made up and wake up looking as I did before hitting the sheets. And since I discovered eyelash extensions, I have never been without them. They are the secret behind my Disney princess look every morning. But how do I achieve all this without risking my eyelash health?
We can all agree that lash extensions can cause severe damage to your natural lashes. So, to avoid eyelash damage, I declared lash growth serum as my natural eyelashes’ savior. I know what you’re already thinking—expensive!
Of course, eyelash growth serum is expensive, and you’re not too keen about handing over around $50 for the experience. But don’t worry bestie; I got you covered because I’m about to show you how to make your DIY lash serum at home.
How to Make DIY Lash Serums (4 Easy Steps)
So, where to begin?
It’s easy to make the lash serum, but the right ingredients are necessary for the mixture to be effective. Here is a detailed guide for making lash serum at home.
Step 1: Choose Your Ingredients
To start, you must decide on a few essential components for your lash serum. It’s up to you to decide which of the following ingredients you’d like to use because they are all known to promote healthy hair and lashes:
- Castor Oil– most over-the-counter lash serums contain castor oil. This is because it contains ricinoleic acid, a protein that promotes healthy hair and prevents hair loss.
- Coconut oil is an excellent choice for lash serum because it has been shown to support the hair’s natural keratin and health.
- Aloe Vera– Another organic component believed to moisturize eyelashes and make them look longer and healthier is aloe vera.
- Vitamin E oil– Vitamin E oil plays the role of a lash conditioner while also preventing breakage by strengthening the lashes and making them appear thicker.
- Petroleum Jelly– As an occlusive hydrator, petroleum jelly can help you condition your lashes, prevent early breakage, and feed natural hair bonds.
- Essential oils– Essential oils are excellent for maintaining the hair’s health while moisturizing and nourishing the lashes. The most extraordinary essential oils for your lashes are lavender and eucalyptus.
All of these products are readily available online or at your neighborhood pharmacy. Make sure you get genuine versions of these products; read the label to ensure no additional ingredients are present.
Step 2: Make Your Applicator
Once you choose the ingredients for your lash serum, you must now purchase (or make) an applicator. You’ll need an applicator to apply your serum to your lashes, and an empty mascara bottle does the trick.
You can also buy an empty mascara applicator online –for less than $20; you can find a set of four mascara applicators on Amazon. In my view, this is the best option. Why? It’s much less hassle – and much more hygienic.
However, if you prefer using an old mascara tube, clean and disinfect it thoroughly using a safe disinfectant. Ensure there are no traces of mascara left in the tube or on the applicator wand.
Step 3: Make Your Serum
It’s time to mix the items you’ll be using in your lash serum at this point. The exciting aspect is that you get to decide how much of each product you want to use because you’re using exclusively natural ingredients.
Add each component to your applicator tube one at a time using a teaspoon. Shake well after adding each ingredient, then cap your lash serum. And voila! Your lash serum is ready for use.
Remember: Try not to oversaturate your lash serum with a single dominant ingredient so that all the ingredients can benefit your lashes. It’s best to split the elements you’ve chosen equally.
Step 4: Apply Your DIY Lash Serum
So, is applying DIY lash serum different from using manufactured lash serum? It’s possible!
If you’re used to using eyelash growth serum, you’re probably more accustomed to applying it on the lash line instead of the actual lashes. It’s a little different when using your homemade lash serum.
You will use the mascara wand to apply the serum straight to the lashes rather than along the lash line. This enables the formula to contact your lashes directly and begin doing its magic immediately.
The Best Ingredient Combinations for DIY Lash Serum
We all have different objectives for our eyelashes, right?
Some of us desire long, fluttery lashes, some prefer bold, thick lashes, while others simply want nourished and healthy lashes.
So, here are my suggested DIY combos for any lash issue:
Best Lengthening Combination
- Castor oil
- Vitamin E oil
- Coconut oil.
Best Hydrating Combination
- Coconut oil
- Vaseline
- Aloe vera.
Best Strengthening Combination
- Castor oil
- Coconut oil.
Best Thickening Combination
- Castor oil
- Vitamin E oil.
Best Nourishing Combination
- Vitamin E oil
- Lavender oil
- Castor oil
- Aloe vera.
Fun Idea: If you buy a set of empty mascara tubes, consider making enough lash serum to fill multiple empty mascara tubes.
How Safe is the DIY Lash Growth Serum?
Cosmetic safety is a significant concern when using new products, especially topical ones like eyelash growth serum.
So, before applying your DIY eyelash growth serum, you should check to ensure you are not allergic to the ingredients used to make the remedy. One of the best ways to rule out any potential allergy is to conduct patch tests before proceeding.
You can try the most popular patch test by rubbing a few drops of the serum onto your inner arm and waiting 48 hours for signs of reaction.
While the results of patch tests do not guarantee the safety of eyelash growth serum, they are nonetheless valuable in informing users about their tolerance to the ingredients of their eyelash growth serum.
Conclusion
Having Bambi-like eyelashes is a dream of every girl since long lashes add more beauty to your eyes. However, it’s difficult to grow your lashes, but with your DIY eyelash growth serum, why not! The recipe above contains natural ingredients that will minimize side effects.
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