Thinning eyebrows and lashes can be concerning, but in some cases it’s normal – unless there’s an underlying cause. Whether you’re dealing with it as a regular part of ageing or any other cause, here’s what you can do to address the issue.
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Noticing your eyebrows and lashes become thinner can be frustrating, become full lashes and brows change the way the face looks. Some loss is a part of ageing but there are ways to care for sparse lashes and eyebrows and make them appear fuller.
Be gentle with the eye area
You may have rubbed your eye and seen lashes cling to your finger tips. One of the simplest ways is to reduce unnecessary pulling or tugging. When removing eye make-up, especially waterproof mascara, try to not do it too aggressively, and use a gentle remover. If you use an eyelash curler, be as gentle as possible and don’t clamp or tug too firmly.
The same for your eyebrows. Repeated waxing, threading or tweezing can contribute to sparse-looking brows over time, so if you’ve noticed them thinning, leave them alone for a while.
Look after the hair you still have
There’s no magic product that will give you thicker eyebrows and longer lashes but you can look after the hair you still have so that it’s less prone to breakage. Look for moisturising products specifically formulated for the eye area and follow the instructions as directed.
Hair growth relies on nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron and other vitamins, so be sure to maintain a balanced diet. Notice whether you are losing hair on the rest of your body, then speak to a professional rather than just adding supplements to your lifestyle.
Use make-up to create the illusion of fullness
A tinted brow gel or fine brow pencil is great to fill in gaps without making your brows look overly drawn on. Perfect your technique: small, hair-like strokes look more natural than a solid block of colour.
For lashes, use a good-quality lengthening or volumising mascara. Apply it at the roots and wiggle the wand upwards to create the appearance of greater density.
Know when to investigate
It’s worth speaking to either a dermatologist or doctor if you notice your brows or lashes suddenly thinning or developing bald patches along the hair on your scalp. Contributing factors may be nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, certain medication or skin conditions.
The bottomline
There’s no need to do a complete overhaul of your beauty routine. A little more care for your lashes and eyebrows, some clever make-up tricks and attention to possible underlying causes can help you feel more comfortable with changes.
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