Taking
Care of Eye Lashes
The
easy way to achieve longer, stronger lashes
 The
secret to perfect lashes is choosing the
right mascara - one that not only lengthens
and defines but also has the power to
condition and strengthen.
For
most women mascara is the one item that they
couldn't be without on a desert island. It
is an essential part of any make-up routine,
however simple . And with the return of
glamour, mascara has once again taken center
stage.
Mascara
is the simplest way to define eyes. The
contrast of dark lashes against the whites
of the eyes can be more striking than the
results of even the most complicated
eyeshadow techniques. The latest mascara not
only lengthen and darken but also care for
your lashes, thanks to the addition of
ingredients more usually found in skincare
products. Conditioners and vitamins help
protect lashes, which like all hair, are
made up of protein and can be prone to
brittleness and shedding.
What
makes a Good Mascara
- A well-shaped full
brush, which coats lashes generously
with each application.
- The right texture.
Clogged lashes indicate that the mascara
is too thick and fibrous or the brush is
inadequate (fibre-free mascara won't
clog); flaky particles on lashes mean
that the mascara is too dry.
- The right
consistency. If mascara is too thin it
won' adhere to lashes and will smear.
- Staying power. A
good mascara should last all day without
running or smudging around the eyes,
even if it's not waterproof.
- Easy removal. You
should be able to wipe away all traces
of mascara without rubbing.
Healthy
Lashes
Healthy
lashes are thick, long and strong and need
just a coat of mascara to emphasize them.
Lashes that are thin at the tips need
slightly more maintenance but will benefit
from the use of a good-quality mascara,
which will protect them. For very thin,
sparse or fragile lashes, an extra gentle
mascara is essential; it should be
hypoallergenic, fibre-free and unfragranced,
as well as conditioning.
Technique
Careful
application will result in long, full
lashes. Never, apply more than two coats, to
avoid lashes sticking together, and wipe the
brush with a tissue to remove any excess
before putting it near the eye. Then brush
the upper lashes downward from the root and,
when dry sweep the wand upwards, using a
slight side-to-side motion. For the lower
lashes, hold the wand vertically and stroke
it from root to end, using the tip of the
brush. Finally, gently separate and define
eyelashes with a lash comb or a clean
mascara wand. For a wide-eyed effect use a
lash curler before applying mascara (plastic
ones are kinder than metal), but make sure
the pad is clean as any dirt will stick to
lashes.
Mascara
Removal
Never
go to sleep without removing mascara. When
you take it off, make sure you don't drag
the delicate skin around the eye area.
Moisten a cotton wool ball with remover and
stroke it over the lashes in a downward
motion until they're free of all traces of
make-up. Be gentle-if you lose a lash it
takes a couple of months for a new one to
grow.
If
you're shedding more than a couple of lashes
a day it could be that you're allergic to
your eye make-up.
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