Causes, prevention and treatment of eyelash loss

Reasons for the loss

Eyelashes and hair are constantly updated. The lifespan of one cilia is 2-3 months. For the most part, they drop out unnoticed, without violating the overall picture. Eyelash loss is a normal occurrence if it is not excessive. If you lose two to five cilia per day, this is considered normal. In the case when the loss is massive, and the hairs themselves become dull and lifeless, you should contact a specialist and determine the cause of the loss of eyelashes.

The loss of cilia in each case has its own nature. Why do eyelashes fall out in women? The most common causes are:

• an allergic reaction to cosmetics or medication;
• artificial building;
• inflammatory processes and infectious diseases of the eyes;
• unbalanced nutrition;
• hormonal or metabolic disorders;
• uncontrolled passion for tough weight loss programs and diets;
• spasms of the eye capillaries;
• prolonged and chronic stressful conditions.

Prevention

• Follow the basic rules for the care of eyelashes and skin around the eyes. Be sure to carefully remove makeup before bedtime using special hypoallergenic cosmetics.
• Do not injure your cilia when washing., zealously removing makeup and mascara.
• If besides losing cilia, itching bothers you, redness of the skin around the eyes and a burning sensation, completely abandon decorative cosmetics for a while.

Calculate how many eyelashes you have per day. If there are too many, be sure to consult a doctor! The cause of the massive loss of cilia can be the consequences of serious disorders in the body, which can not be dealt with independently.

Complete loss and termination of hair growth is extremely rare. The cause of such phenomena can be radiation or chemotherapy, as well as eye burns of varying degrees.

Treatment

Having found out why eyelashes fall out, they select the treatment. If the problem lies in the fact that your cilia do not receive the necessary care and nutrition from the outside, it is enough to adhere to a simple but effective set of measures.

• Eye Leave. Refuse decorative cosmetics during the day, and before going to bed, apply nourishing masks on the eyelashes and eyelids based on castor, olive, burdock or linseed oils, which contribute to the strengthening and growth of eyelashes.
• Vitamin Therapy. An excellent remedy is vitamin E in the form of oil. Ampoules with it can be purchased at the pharmacy. Vitamin mask has a deep nourishing effect and prevents the loss of cilia.
• Strengthening. Before going to bed, do some kind of exercise for the eyes. Dip your face in a basin filled with water with body temperature, and begin to blink intensely.
• Protection. In summer, eyelashes are especially vulnerable. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, they become dry and lifeless. Wear sunglasses and try not to be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.

No less effective are folk remedies for eyelash loss. Make an herbal compress. Decoctions of chamomile, cornflower or coltsfoot help relieve inflammation, redness and eye fatigue, as well as strengthen eyelash bulbs. Dampen cotton pads in warm broth and place them on the eyelids of closed eyes. Compress can be removed after 10-15 minutes. Repeat daily after waking up.

From the loss of eyelashes, the mask from olive oil, aloe juice and parsley. The mixture is applied on the eyelids and make a gentle massage. After 10 minutes, the mask is washed off with warm water. The course of use is 10-15 masks.

Physiotherapeutic procedures are also highly effective (ozone therapy, vacuum massage, electrophoresis). They stimulate metabolic processes and capillary microcirculation in the skin of the eyelids, strengthening the cilia and activating their growth. Massage can be done independently, after removing makeup using special hypoallergenic cosmetic moisturizers for sensitive skin.

Nutrition

Often, in the fight against eyelash loss, most women do not go beyond nutritious masks and lotions. But in vain! After all, it is important to feed the cilia not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

Quite often, the cause of eyelash loss in women is an unbalanced diet. In order for hair, eyelashes and skin to always look luxurious and youthful, it is necessary to enrich the diet with products rich in vitamins A, group B and E, fatty acids and trace elements. These are carrots, fish, cereals, butter, eggs, meat and dairy products. Special vitamin complexes from the pharmacy will also help supplement the recovery course.

Following our advice, you will always know what to do if eyelashes fall out and how to give them a healthy and irresistible look!