Eyelash booster
For dreamy lashes
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Gone are the artificial eyelashes, because with an eyelash booster you get long eyelashes and a dense lash line. GALA tells you how.
Who doesn’t know it: natural, short eyelashes without any curl? The women often help with artificial eyelashes, but some things are also possible with an eyelash curler, mascara or eyelash lifting. Find out which mascara conjures up particularly beautiful and curved eyelashes in our mascara test. You can find out below why you can simply use an eyelash booster, i.e. an eyelash serum, to make your dream of long and voluminous eyelashes come true.
What is an eyelash booster?
Eyelash boosters are mainly considered Eyelash serum, eyelash growth serum or lash booster known. Its main function is to stimulate the natural growth of the eyelashes, to thicken the lash line and to thicken the small hairs. People who have rather thin and fine eyelashes can use a Eyelash booster be helped to create a denser and more voluminous lash line.
Because the good thing about the eyelash serum is that it strengthens every single hair substance during use, which stimulates the growth of the entire eyelash line, so that it then not only grows longer but also thicker. This in turn has the advantage that the eyelashes usually become more resistant and the lifespan of each individual eyelash is often automatically extended.
What ingredients can be found in eyelash boosters?
Eyelash boosters are also there to gently care for the eyelashes, strengthen them and intensify the natural color of the eyelashes – and this is exactly where the ingredients of the serum come into play. Because an eyelash serum contains nutrients that beautify the eyelashes on the one hand and improve the condition of the eyelashes on the other.
In addition to aloe vera, which strengthens the eyelashes and has a moisturizing effect, the natural active ingredients include vitamins, amino acids, minerals, trace elements, isoflavones (yellowish plant pigments) and glyconutrients (essential sugar). They accelerate eyelash growth and have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Here are some ingredients found in many eyelash serums:
- hyaluronic acid cares for the eyelashes. It provides the eyelashes with the moisture they need and provides them with sufficient nutrients and antioxidants so that they remain beautifully supple.
- vitamin E neutralizes the harmful free radicals of our cells.
- panthenolalso known as vitamin B5, gives the eyelashes shine and moisture and fills in fine hairline cracks.
- peptides such as biotin, support the natural production of keratin, the main component of eyelashes. They also penetrate deep into the hair fibers of the eyelashes, which stimulates and strengthens the hair structure of the fine eyelashes so that they do not fall out as quickly.
- Black Sea Rod Oil is a hormone-free oil that is extracted from coral and is particularly suitable for sensitive skin due to the few side effects and promotes eyelash growth.
- sweet almond oil provides adequate care from the hair roots to the tips.
- caffeine has a similar effect as peptides. It supplies the eyelashes with nutrients and serves to dilate the vessels.
- Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans (GAG for short) also bind moisture and ensure more elasticity and strength of the eyelashes.
- cucumber extract prevents and relieves irritation.
- ginseng strengthens and cares for the eyelashes.
- nettle and green tea are rich in flavonoids, plant substances and tannin (a natural tanning agent). They also stimulate eyelash growth.
How and how often do I apply the eyelash serum?
In order to achieve good results during the application, it is important that you use the eyelash booster nightly, just before you apply your face cream to your face, using the brush. But before you start, you should always clean your face carefully to free it from dirt, possible make-up residues and mascara residues. If your eyelid is no longer moist but dry, you can start using an eyelash serum. To do this, dip the enclosed brush applicator into the serum and then apply careful and thin Apply the Eyelash Booster along your upper lash line, always from the inner to the outer corner of your eye.
So that the effect of eyelash serum can develop fully, you should use it regularly. If you then Your desired length and density of eyelashes is achieved you can choose the frequency of application of the serum reduce to once or twice a week.
When are possible successes visible?
Unfortunately, exact chances of success cannot be generalized, because each person has individual eyelashes, but according to the manufacturer first visible success after just four to six weeks to recognize. Genetic predisposition, your own lifestyle and health can also influence the effect of the eyelash serum. Like everything in life, the eyelashes also need some time to change after an application with an eyelash booster. Afterwards, the eyelashes should appear visibly stronger and fuller, so that the eyelash curler and even the mascara, which previously conjured up voluminous eyelashes, are superfluous.
How much does an eyelash booster cost?
A good eyelash serum usually costs between 20 and 70 euros. Depending on the ingredients, the prices can also be significantly higher, like this one Eyelash Booster from RevitaLash. But you also know exactly what you get for your money.
What side effects can eyelash serums cause?
It is well known that eyelash boosters can also have side effects. Users are primarily affected by itching, redness, skin irritation, burning and dryness. But deteriorated visual acuity or intolerance in contact lens wearers are also among the possible side effects. As soon as you have discontinued the eyelash serum, these should also disappear. Unfortunately, for some, the use of a serum also leads to permanent damage. For example, it could happen that the iris turns darker. But we don’t want to think about that in the first place, so we’ll give you a few helpful tips on what to look out for when buying a serum.
What should you pay attention to when buying an eyelash serum?
- Reach for eyelash boosters from well-known companies.
- Pay close attention to the ingredients of the eyelash serum and always rely on hormone-free and natural ingredients such as aloe vera, oils and extracts and vitamins.
- Castor oil is a great alternative to eyelash serum.