Can Vaseline stimulate eyelash growth?

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In fact, Vaseline is not effective at stimulating eyelashes to grow faster or thicker, but Vaseline's ability to lock in moisture by creating a protective layer provides certain benefits for this part.

1. Find out information about vaseline

Vaseline is a product made specifically for dry skin conditions in many homes in the US since 1859. Vaseline is made of mineral oil - a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, similar in form. Similar to jelly but not too solid. Since its discovery by Robert Augustus Chesebrough, this product has not changed much.
Vaseline brings many benefits to the human body care because of its ability to lock in moisture along with strengthening the skin barrier, the most prominent of which are:
The ability to heal minor scratches as well as mild burns of the skin: Vaseline has proven to be very moisturizing for damaged skin, especially minor and less severe wounds. Moisturizes the skin: Vaseline has become a savior for many conditions caused by dry skin, including cracked heels, calloused hands from overwork, chapped lips... Prevents diaper rash in infants: Vaseline is also used in improving diaper rash in infants. However, it should be noted to clean and dry the child's skin before using vaseline. Besides many great effects of vaseline in body care, whether vaseline is good for eyelashes is also a concern of many people, because they want to exploit the most benefits from this safe product.

2. The benefits of vaseline for eyelash health

The use of vaseline in the care and stimulation of eyelashes to grow more can bring certain benefits as follows:
Improve the image of your eyelashes Your eyelashes after using vaseline will become should be smoother and healthier, creating accents for the face. Try applying a thin layer of Vaseline at the base of the eyelid or at the tip of the eyelashes to feel this effect.
Few side effects caused by Vaseline If your skin is a sensitive skin, prone to conditions such as eye dermatitis, blepharitis ... then Vaseline is a safe choice to moisturize. However, in case you have an eye infection, consider consulting your doctor before using Vaseline, as this product is not sterile.
In addition, when using, use a cotton swab to apply vaseline to your eyelashes to minimize the possibility of bacteria from your hands attacking your eyelids.
Excellent moisture-locking ability Vaseline while active will create a protective layer at the surface of the skin and this effect helps prevent water loss effectively. Therefore, Vaseline is very popular with people with dry skin.
This benefit is also brought by Vaseline to your eyelashes, helping to limit dryness and eye strain.
Simplify eyelid care routine Because of its effective moisturizing properties for the skin on the eyelids and eyelashes, you only need to use 1 care product is enough.

3. How to use Vaseline to stimulate eyelashes?

To help Vaseline work most effectively for eyelashes, you need to strictly and fully perform the following steps:
First, you need to wash your hands thoroughly, making sure there is no residue or dirt on your hands or under nail. This will limit the possibility of your eyelids and eyelashes being attacked by bacteria. Eyelids need to be cleaned with warm water gently and thoroughly. Use extra makeup remover if you have mascara on. You need to make sure the eyelids are clean and free of residue. Take a very small amount of Vaseline (less than the size of a pea) and place on a clean cotton swab, gently apply Vaseline to the eyelid area (upper and lower). Using the rest of the cotton swab, take a small amount of Vaseline and start applying it to the lashes so that the product covers the entire lash line. After performing the above operations, leave the vaseline on and go to sleep. The next morning, use a cotton pad and warm water to remove any remaining vaseline on your eyelids/lashes.

4. What potential side effects does Vaseline have? Although rated as safe, vaseline can still cause some side effects in some cases, including:
Allergies : Some people have allergic reactions to vaseline. In this case, you should avoid using vaseline for every part. Unclog pores: Vaseline mineral oil can clog pores, leading to the accumulation of dirt and bacteria in the eyelid area, causing inflammation. In general, vaseline is effective in conditioning and stimulating eyelashes, but not mainly but only has the ability to support. Therefore, you can also combine vaseline with many other eyelash care products to improve the effect.

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Reference source: healthline.com