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Discovering that your eyelashes are falling out can be a scary prospect. Although it is normal for you to shed a few lashes once in a while, there are several possible reasons that your eyelashes could be falling out at an unusually high rate. Not everyone understands the importance of proper eyelash care, but it is crucial to remember that our eyelashes serve an essential, protective function and so looking after them is vital.

So, why might your eyelashes be falling out? Let’s discover 3 potential causes of lash loss.

Poor Habits

Have you made a habit of falling asleep in your makeup? Failing to take of your makeup can have all kinds of negative effects on your skin, and mascara is no exception. Leaving your eyelashes coated in layers of mascara for a long amount of time can cause your lashes to become brittle and increase the likelihood of them snapping off. Always try to remove your makeup before bed and use natural, oil-based makeup remover products on cotton pads to loosen any tough residue.

To give your lashes an additional boost you might also want to use an eyelash serum. Xlash is a cosmetics brand that offers various eyelash enhancement serums. With positive feedback such as “I love Xlash” featuring in reviews of their products, Xlash is definitely a brand to watch. Furthermore, waterproof mascaras can also pose problems for your lashes. Whereas waterproof formulas are convenient to use, they can be tricky to remove and have drying effects. Moreover, rubbing your eye area too forcefully can aggravate your eyelashes and result in irritation and breakage. Consequently, take extra care when cleaning your face. 

Product Problems

There are several makeup products that could be irritating your eye area and leading to eyelash loss. Aside from mascara, eyeliner pencils, liquid liners and eyeshadows can all irritate your eyes if used for too long or too often. Make sure the products you use are fresh. Always throw away mascara and other eye products after around three to six months. Eye products are often kept in dark, wet environments which is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria that can enter your eyes and upset your lashes.

Aged makeup can also have performance issues. For example, mascaras can quickly become chalky and powdery as the lengthening and thickening fibres begin to separate from the liquid over time. Also, once dampened, pigments can get packed down making palettes harder to use. Do you regularly curl your eyelashes? Make sure to clean your curlers regularly and always curl your lashes delicately for no longer than 10-20 seconds.

Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash extensions might seem like a miracle solution to tackling eyelash loss, but improper treatment, or poor maintenance can damage your real lashes. Sometimes, after an eyelash extension treatment, you might notice that as your extensions fall out, your own eyelashes seem thinner and sparser than before. In some cases, it is therefore found that extensions can disrupt your natural eyelash growth cycle. By placing stress on the hair follicle, eyelashes may prematurely be shifted into a shedding cycle.

This, in turn, can lead to eyelashes that fall out at a quicker rate, or grow back shorter and finer. Correspondingly, the glue used during eyelash extension treatments can also be irritating, especially for people with sensitive skin leading to further eyelash shedding. Overfilling the eye area with extensions can also trigger eyelashes to shed due to the additional weight. Ultimately, if you are an eyelash extension enthusiast and notice eyelash loss, it might be wise to take a break from treatments until your natural lashes grow back.

In order to combat the problem of lashes falling out it is important to understand what is causing eyelash issues in the first place. Once you have taken appropriate steps to improve your beauty routine, there are a variety of eyelash fortifying products out there that can help you to maintain stronger, longer lasting, and healthier lashes.

Alicia Joy

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