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Just like the hair on our head, our lashes need conditioning and sometimes, a save treatment. Lashes can experience because of the cold, sun damage, harsh products, waterproof mascara, makeup remover, etc. in fact, a lot of things can damage this delicate but so important tassel of hair.
So when our lashes need a little help, where do we turn? Well, there’s nothing quite like a reliable eyelash serum to help unlock the damage.
But as all well known, beauty lifestyle can cost a pretty costly and lash serums are no exception – these treat can be expensive, that’s why we are looking into some DIY alternatives.
Benefits of Using DIY Eyelash Growth Serum
- All the ingredients used in these homemade recipes are full with fatty acids and other nutrients, which make eyelashes longer and fuller.
- Vitamin E oil is another ingredient that makes these DIY eyelash growth serums ultra-nourishing. It mostly provides nourishment to the eyelashes and helps them grow in this way we get longer and thick lashes naturally.
- Similar to vitamin E oil, aloe vera gel also works as same for our eyelashes. Aloe vera gel hydrates the lash lines and provides nutrients to the roots of the lashes. As a result, they start to grow and we get beautiful natural long lashes.
- Sweet almond oil have moisturizing and nourishing properties that can speed up the growth of our eyelashes to a large extent.
- However, the oil is a ‘transdermal carrier’ that go through the shafts of the eyelashes easily to nourish and moisturize them efficiently.
- These are all-natural serums, which can be used on eyelashes safely without the panic of developing any sort of allergies or infections.
- All the ingredients used in homemade eyelash growth serum recipes are easily available in the market.
- The ingredients of these natural eyelash growth serums are super economical. Hence, you do not need to spend lots of money in buying artificial eyelash growth serum to get effective results.
- The making methods are very easy and simple. So, anyone can make these at home.
It’s simple to create your own natural eyelash growth serums. So, try any of these recipes today and get naturally super long, thick and dark eyelashes.
DIY Eyelash Growth Serum Without Castor Oil
1. Coconut Oil and Vitamin E Serum
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
In a small container, mix the vitamin E oil and coconut oil. Apply a tiny amount of the mixture to your lashes using a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand before bedtime. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning.
2. Green Tea and Olive Oil Serum
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon brewed Green Tea (cooled)
Instructions
Combine the olive oil and brewed green tea in a container. Stir well and apply the mixture to your lashes using a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand before going to bed. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning.
3. Argan and Jojoba Oil Serum
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Jojoba Oil
- 1 teaspoon Argan Oil
Instructions
Mix the jojoba oil and argan oil in a small container. Apply a tiny amount of the mixture to your eyelashes using a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand before bedtime. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning.
4. Flaxseed and Chamomile Serum
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brewed Chamomile Tea (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseed Oil
Instructions
Combine the brewed chamomile tea and flaxseed oil in a container. Stir well and apply the mixture to your eyelashes using a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand before going to bed. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning.
5. Rosehip and Almond Oil Serum
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Almond Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rosehip Oil
Instructions
Mix the almond oil and rosehip oil in a small container. Apply a tiny amount of the mixture to your lashes using a clean cotton swab or a mascara wand before bedtime. Leave it on overnight and rinse off in the morning.
6. Sweet Almond Oil and Neem Oil Eyelash Growth Serum
Neem oil is rich in fatty acids like linoleic and oleic acids that deep condition and moisturize dry, weak lashes back to health and it has renewal properties that support healthy hair cells and rouse hair follicle growth and function.
Preparation
- 1 tablespoons neem oil
- 4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
Method
Mix all above ingredients into the bottle or tube or container of your choice
Apply
- Shake well to mix up all the ingredients.
- Store it in cool, dry place.
- Use homemade eyelash serum every night before bed with the help of mascara brush.
7. Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E Oil and Sweet Almond Oil Eyelash Growth Serum
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil
- 2 tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil
Instructions
In a small, sterilized container, combine the sweet almond oil, aloe vera gel, and vitamin E oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well blended. Use a cotton swab or a clean mascara wand to apply a thin layer of the serum to your lashes before bedtime. Leave the serum on overnight to allow it to work its magic. Rinse off the serum in the morning.
Remember to do a patch test on a small part of your skin before using any of these serums near your eyes to check for any irritations or potential allergic reactions. Also, consistency is key; apply the serums regularly for several weeks to see potential improvements in the health and length of your lashes.
A few helpful tips
- It is always best to practice the eyelash growth serum into an old clean mascara tube as the brush comes really helpful for the application. However, you can also transfer the ingredients into a small dropper tube or a small regular tube and use a separate dropper along with it.
- Try to keep the tube or container air-tight. If stored properly, it can last up to a year. Also, make sure that does not get unhygienic easily. Or else, you might end up having serious eye infections.
- Use of vitamin e oil is optional, but it really nourishes the lashes and helps them grow. So, try not to skip it.
- It is believed that lavender essential oil can get longer our eyelashes too. So if you wish, you can add 6-7 drops of lavender oil to your natural DIY eyelash growth serum.
- You may also pinch these DIY recipes yourself to come up with even more satisfactory results. But always do your own research earlier. Adding nourishing natural ingredients to your recipe will never hurt your eyes or lashes.
Best method of eyelash serum application
If you are using a dropper, squeeze out 1-2 drops onto a cotton swab or a Q-tip and apply along your lash lines gently. In case you are using an empty mascara tube, dip the brush or the mascara stick into the serum, clean the excess amount off with a cotton swab and finally apply onto your lash lines. Make sure that you apply your natural DIY serum everyday on your clean eyelashes right before going to bed. It will give faster and better results when allowed to sit on the lashes for the whole night.
