Why do lashes fall out?

Lash loss is a natural process. However, in some cases it can become a very unpleasant problem. Rare eyelashes make a woman insecure, because it is so difficult to make a beautiful makeup! You need to figure out why the eyelashes fall out and restore them as soon as possible.

In childhood, each fallen eyelash was for us a pleasant excuse to make a wish. With age, seeing hairs falling out is less and less pleasant.

Eyelashes, like any other body hair are constantly changing. The hair follicle "becomes obsolete" its own, the hair root weakens and the eyelash falls out. In its place, a new one immediately forms and grows. If a person is generally healthy, then such a loss does not affect the aesthetic appearance of the eyes. However, if the rate of loss of eyelashes becomes too high, and the new ones grow barely or break, ugly “bald spots” may appear. The reasons for this trouble can be many:

• In women, first of all, the use of low-quality cosmetics. Cheap or expired mascaras can cause inflammation at the edge of the eyelid, causing precipitation.
• Neglect of the rules of makeup removal. Eyelashes are literally strewed by those who prefer to rub their eyes with soap and water with modern mild cleansers. The same fate awaits girls who "forget" to remove makeup before going to bed.
• Passion for building and improper care for extended cilia.
• In both men and women, malnutrition can affect the state of the eyelashes. If the food is not enough vitamins of group B, minerals, you can also lose eyebrows and hair on the head.
• A strict diet, fasting, and acute stress can provoke “baldness” for centuries.
• Another reason for the loss - any hormonal disorders.
• Of course, eyelashes can actively fall in moments of serious changes in the body - during pregnancy, after childbirth, during lactation.
• Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyelids - conjunctivitis, blepharitis give the same effect.

Normal lashes fall out every day. The “life” of a hair on the edge of a century is approximately as follows: it originates in the follicle, takes about two months to grow. After that, the cilia lives for about six months, if there are no external or internal factors for loss.

It is important to understand that this is average data. How quickly each individual's hair grows is an individual question.

On average, a person has 300 eyelashes in his eyes - 200 in the upper eyelid and 100 in the lower eyelid. The absolute norm for loss is 6-8 cilia per day. In some sources, they write about 10 "permissible" who fell on one eye. By and large, 5-10 eyelashes per day should not be a noticeable loss. In addition to counting hairs, it is very important to look at the state of the century as a whole - if the cilia are all the same thick, shiny, elastic, then all is well. But if, in addition to falling out, you notice the general weakness of the eyelashes, their subtlety and unattractive appearance, it is time to sound the alarm.

Nature eyelashes are not intended for beauty. They protect our eyes from dust and other small particles that fly in the air.For example, the Mongols (the people who have lived in the steppe for centuries) have shorter eyelashes, but are also thicker than the Europeans - this gives the eyes protection from sand and wind. Therefore, the human body "is not designed" for life without eyelashes. If the hair follicle that is under the skin is healthy, then the eyelashes will definitely grow back.

The speed of the process is not too high, as on the head - about 1 cm per month (if the hair grows from scratch), but for eyelashes it is enough. With proper care, the growth of eyelashes does not take much time. Using special tools, you can accelerate the growth of a couple of millimeters per month.

If you notice that there are too many falling eyelashes, first of all you should think about the reasons. If you suspect that the cause was a disease - sign up to a doctor. An ophthalmologist (if these are eye diseases), a dermatologist, a cosmetologist, an endocrinologist can help. If there are complaints about general well-being, contact a general practitioner to order tests, including a biochemical blood test.

Women during pregnancy or lactation should just calm down and send their strength to care for themselves and the baby. Hair loss in these difficult periods is a natural process. As soon as the body returns to normal, everything will be restored. However, it is imperative that you inform the gynecologist or endocrinologist who is monitoring you.

If you suspect that the cause could be poor-quality cosmetics or care, then:

• Do not use mascara or shadows that have expired. For cosmetics, these are not the numbers that stand after the words "fit before." The concept of "fit to" is valid in the event that a bottle of ink was not opened. After opening, you should focus on the icon (it is on any cosmetics!) In the form of a jar with an open lid. Inside this “jar” a number is written. It means how many months a mascara is used after the air has got into the bottle.
• Do not use someone else's makeup, and try new brands very carefully.
• Get makeup remover. This may be milk, eye makeup remover, micellar water. Do not confuse the process of washing and removing makeup! First you need to remove make-up, and then wash with foam or gel.
• To safely remove makeup from the eyes, you need to apply the product on a cotton pad and press it to the eyes. Do not rub or dramatically pull the cotton pad down. Hold it for 3-5 seconds and then gently pull it down.
• Do not get carried away with waterproof cosmetics, it is often removed along with eyelashes. For the careful removal of such cosmetics, there are special tools.
• Forget about curling lashes. This tool is only good for perfectly healthy and strong cilia, and even then not for every day.
• Although the majority of modern mascaras contain caring oils, vitamins and even SPF, it is still worth taking a break from cosmetics at least once a week.

If you suspect a poor-quality diet as a reason for falling out, review the menu. No diet can be built on monotonous food. Vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, cereals, fats - everything should be on the menu in one way or another. If doctors do not prohibit, you can try vitamin supplements. Many pharmaceutical companies produce special vitamin complexes for beauty, where the content of microelements responsible for hair growth, nail strength, and skin purity is increased.

Of course, oils will come to the rescue - thanks to their fatty basis, they give the best nutrients to the hairs. Traditional medicine offers to simply apply oil to the roots and cilia along the length, apply to the eyelids compresses with oils and decoction of herbs and massage.

The simplest of folk remedies for the care of eyelashes - castor oil. It is recommended as a means of daily care. Castor oil is sold in small glass jars, so for convenience you can do the following:

• Buy a clean brush for eyelashes. He is in the range of many brands. Ideally, if the brush comes with a bottle, it is also empty. After daily washing, she needs to apply one layer of oil on her eyelashes, slightly massaging them at the roots.
• Wash thoroughly (practice shows that this is not an easy task!) A bottle and a brush from an old mascara. You can use the means of dissolving fat, to remove the old mascara to the end. Pour oil into the bottle and use it in the evenings as mascara.

In the form of lotions on the eyes you can apply decoctions of herbs. Chamomile, sage, and nettle decoction have proven themselves well. Cotton pads should be moistened in a warm broth, put as a compress for ever and lie down for 15 minutes.

The compress can be oil - for this it will need to be slightly heated and impregnated cotton pads. You can add to the oil capsule with liquid vitamin. E - This will enhance the effect of the drug at times. You can also use the drug "Aevit, Aloe juice, sea buckthorn oil.

A good way to improve blood circulation in the eyelids, and hence to stimulate the follicle to work - massage. A couple drops of any cosmetic oil or "Aevita»Apply on the ciliary edge and gently massage the eyelids with the tips of your fingers.

The approach should be comprehensive. Compresses should be done in a course of 10 procedures every day. In this case, be sure to add vitamins and minerals to the diet, get enough sleep, walk more and quit bad habits. At the time of treatment is best to abandon eye makeup.

About oil masks, compresses or massage reviews are only positive. These are effective and well-proven products. Moreover, they are very inexpensive, and a jar of oil is more than enough for not only eyelashes, but also for nails and hair tips.

Girls who often practice applying oils on their eyelashes are advised not to leave the oil for the night. This can cause swelling in the eyelids in the morning. Therefore, after 20 minutes, the eyelashes is better to blot with a napkin or cotton pad.

You can use and ready-made tools for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes.

Drug about which all interested in health of eyelashes the Internet “buzzs”. It should immediately be said that these are eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. As a side effect of them, patients have observed elongation and thickening of the eyelashes. That is why for those drops grabbed all and sundry.

According to reviews, the effect is clearly noticeable literally with 2-3 applications. Eyelashes become thicker, darker and longer. However, this, according to many doctors, is fraught with great risk. First, the drops reduce intraocular pressure. They are designed for continuous use (for some - for life!), And not the course. Accordingly, after the cancellation, the pressure returns to normal, and its jumps are not useful to the eyes.

Secondly, the drops change the color of the iris. Many people notice swelling of the eyes and itching.

Bilateral flacon - two composition: day and night. Daytime contains ceramides, panthenol and other caring ingredients that allow you to apply the agent as a base for mascara. For application at night, the formula contains vitamin E and vegetable oils that strengthen and stimulate the growth of eyelashes. According to reviews, the tool is very convenient to use, but it is liquid, so you need to put it quite a bit. The growth of eyelashes is noted, however, quite slow. Can be used for eyebrows.

Very expensive and promoted gel stimulator. According to the reviews of most of the girls who tried it, the growth and improvement of eyelashes is noticeable, but not as much as the manufacturer promises (2.5 mm for 28 days is indicated on the packaging!). The effect of the tool is comparable to simple pharmacy oil, which is ten times cheaper.

The reasons for the loss of eyelashes and how to deal with this, you will learn from the following video.