Lash conditioner helps enhance the natural look of lashes without the aid of mascara.
Lash conditioner is a serum or gel that is applied along the lash line and is used to help make lashes appear thicker, longer and healthier. The product’s conditioners work to help create the appearance of fuller, thicker and healthier lashes. This enhances the natural look of the lashes without the aid of mascara, false lashes, or lash extensions.
The concept of an eyelash conditioner is very similar to that of a hair conditioner. Both use moisturizers and sometimes vitamins and minerals to encourage natural, healthy growth. Unlike mascara, lash conditioner doesn’t offer an immediate transformation.
Some types of mascara contain conditioners designed to help lashes look longer and thicker.
Eyelash conditioners work over time because lashes grow and improve with overnight use of the conditioner. Improvement is usually seen in two to four weeks. More dramatic improvements are usually seen in two to three months. How quickly results appear may also depend on the product.
Some eyelash conditioners do not claim to lengthen the eyelashes. Instead, lashes simply appear longer because they are softer and healthier looking. One of the main reasons a lash conditioner is used is to help reverse the effects of lash thinning or breakage. Lashes can fall out or be damaged by aging, health problems, poor nutrition, or improper mascara removal.
People who experience irritation with eyelash conditioners may notice redness in the eye area.
Lash conditioners can be found at department store beauty counters and discount stores. They are applied alone or under mascara. Some mascara products are packaged with a separate lash conditioner. There are even masks with extra conditioners.
People with sensitive skin may experience some irritation with an eyelash conditioner. This can often be alleviated by choosing a different product or by using the product every other night instead of every night. In case of extreme burning sensation or redness in the eye area, it is recommended to stop using the product and consult a doctor.
Wearing eye makeup for more than three months can increase your chances of getting an eye infection.
One benefit of conditioner is that it can help reduce the use of mascara or eyelash extensions. When used in excess, mascara and lash extensions can damage lashes. This can happen if the lashes become heavy and break. It can also happen if you rub your eyes too hard while removing your mascara.
Just as the length and thickness of your natural lashes can vary, so will the results you get from using an eyelash conditioner. Some lash conditioners claim to promote actual lash growth and others do not. There are also products specifically intended for eyelash growth, and some of them require a prescription.