Modern standards of beauty require an ideal in everything. No part of the body should be left without proper care. Women take a lot of time to keep their body, skin and hair in order. But other, smaller details are sometimes forgotten. As a result, instead of growing their own thick and lush eyelashes, girls are increasingly using artificial pads and extended “brushes”.
It is believed that if you smear eyelashes with petroleum jelly, they will become longer and thicker. But how does it correspond to reality? Let's try to figure it out.
Composition and appearance
Petroleum jelly is a mixture of liquid and solid hydrocarbons derived from oil. It usually consists of mineral oil and paraffin.
Vaseline has a greasy consistency without a pronounced smell and taste. Color can vary from almost transparent to white or yellow, sometimes brown.
It is insoluble in water or alcohol. But it mixes well with all oils, with the exception of castor oil.
Types of Vaseline
This substance is released for various purposes. Depending on the purpose, petroleum jelly is divided into:
- medical;
- technical;
- cosmetic.
All three species have approximately the same composition, but there are some differences. Technical petroleum jelly has a low degree of purification. It is less transparent, often yellow or brown. It is used as a lubricant in the assembly of various machine components and to protect parts from water. Technical petroleum jelly often contains special additives - anticorrosive and adhesive. Use this product only for technical purposes.
Medical Vaseline has a high degree of purification. It is almost transparent. In medicine, it is used as a lubricant for various manipulations, as well as as the basis for some ointments.
Cosmetic Vaseline is generally similar to medical Vaseline. They are distinguished only by the scope. However, some types of cosmetic products have a different structure. If medical vaseline has the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, then cosmetic vaseline acts mainly on the surface, creating a protective film on the skin. In addition, various perfumed fragrances are often added to cosmetic products.
Apply cosmetic vaseline for eyelashes. You can also use a medical one.
In addition, there is natural (natural) petroleum jelly and artificial. The first is produced by processing wood paraffin resins. The resulting substance also has the consistency of an ointment without a pronounced odor or with a faint smell of kerosene. But it is more sticky and difficult to wash off from the skin.
Almost all petroleum jelly on the market is of artificial origin.
Application in cosmetology
In cosmetology, this substance is used not only for eyelash growth. Vaseline has a very wide scope. Here are some uses for it:
- For rough skin on memos. Experts say that this substance does not moisturize the skin. It only creates a protective barrier that prevents the loss of its own moisture from the body. Anyway, if you lubricate the heel with Vaseline, they will become softer.
- To preserve the aroma of perfume. The substance absorbs and preserves odors well. Therefore, before spraying perfume on the wrists or neck, it is worth lubricating a small area of the skin with petroleum jelly.
- To remove makeup. If you apply petroleum jelly on a face covered with "war paint", then removing makeup will be easier. Of course, specialized makeup removers are much better for this. But if they are not at hand, then you can use petroleum jelly.
- To soften the lips. Lips tend to dry and crack in frost, dry air and lack of vitamins. If you apply petroleum jelly on them, then it forms a protective barrier. So it can be used as a substitute for hygienic lipstick.
- For body care. Currently, everyone is obsessed with creating cosmetics from improvised ingredients. For example, many women make scrubs based on sea salt or ground coffee. And as a bunch for these products Vaseline is great.
- For the treatment of cracks, abrasions and burns. Medical professionals are protesting against such an unconventional use, but many people claim that petroleum jelly helps well in such situations.
- To protect your face from frost.
- To give shine on the skin or around the cheeks.
- Vaseline is used instead of shaving balm.
Does Vaseline Help Eyelashes
Thick and long eyelashes are the dream of every woman. In order to accelerate their growth, various proprietary products and unconventional recipes are used. For example, it has long been known that castor oil accelerates hair growth.
But will Vaseline contribute to eyelash growth? In the photo you can see the results of the use of this substance and draw conclusions.
Many women after the use of petroleum jelly note that the eyelashes become more luxuriant and grow well.
How to apply
Fashionistas assure that petroleum jelly lengthens eyelashes only if applied regularly for a long period. It is most convenient to do this with a regular brush from a bottle of mascara. In order to apply the substance, you need to do the following:
- Take a brush from an old, dried carcass that is no longer in use.
- Wipe the brush with a paper towel or a smooth napkin, after which small bristles will not remain on the bristles. Scroll the brush thoroughly to clean all the paint.
- Soak the brush in water for a few minutes. So the dried mascara will dissolve, and the tool will be easier to clean.
- Wipe the brush again.
- Immerse the tool in isopropyl alcohol. It will dissolve the smallest particles of paint and disinfect the brush.
- Wipe the brush dry. Before use, isopropyl alcohol should not remain on it. If the tool is not needed immediately, it must be placed in a closed plastic bag so that it does not collect dust.
- Rinse makeup off face.
- Take a small amount of petroleum jelly with clean fingers and stir slightly. From the heat of the hands, the substance is slightly thawing, it will become malleable, and it will be easy to apply.
- Dip the bristles in petroleum jelly.
- Apply the substance to the upper cilia. You can also lubricate the upper eyelid.
- Apply petroleum jelly to the lower eyelashes, so that the substance covers them evenly.
- Leave overnight.
- Wash off with soap in the morning.
The procedure must be repeated every night. The first result can be noticed after 5-7 days. However, to achieve maximum effect, the eyelashes will have to be lubricated for at least a month.
Contraindications
The use of Vaseline for eyelashes can rarely cause any side effects. Despite the artificial origin, this substance almost never causes allergic reactions. However, since the substance is applied to a very delicate area, near the organs of vision, an allergy test must first be carried out.
To do this, a small amount of petroleum jelly is applied to the internal bend of the elbow and after 15-20 minutes the result is evaluated. If there is a swelling, redness or rash, then petroleum jelly cannot be used.
The biggest risk of using Vaseline for eyelashes is the danger of putting it in your eyes. Therefore, you need to act very carefully, since along with the ointment, bacteria can enter the eye and cause suppuration. In addition, an extraneous substance in the eye will make vision blurry.
Other application methods
Vaseline is most conveniently distributed with a mascara brush. However, the substance can also be applied with your fingers. It is important that your hands are clean, otherwise you may be infected.
Also, the substance is applied using cotton buds. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the cotton wool at the ends is tightly folded, and does not remain on the cilia. Otherwise, white deposits will accumulate in the eyes from foreign inclusions.
Instead of petroleum jelly, castor or coconut oil can be used.
Positive feedback about Vaseline
Eyelashes, according to satisfied girls, after using this product become longer and lush. Ladies also note that the hairs become more expressive, shiny and fall out less often. The fact that the product is very inexpensive and lasts for a long time bribes it.
And if by nature the girl has short and rare eyelashes, then she definitely needs to try this technique of growing them.
Alternative opinion
There are opponents of the use of Vaseline for eyelashes. They claim that petroleum jelly is very harmful to the skin and hair. And the thing is not even that this substance is made from petroleum products. Although this fact is also alarming.
It's all about the structure of the ointment itself. Vaseline creates a very dense film on the surface that prevents the skin from breathing and clogs the pores. From this, acne and pustules often occur on the skin with prolonged use of petroleum jelly. The sticky layer also clogs the hair follicles, interfering with normal hair growth. So the effect of applying the substance to the eyelashes can be negative.
In fact, both may be right. When the product is used for eyelash growth, it is applied only to the hair, and not to the skin. Long-term use of Vaseline on the skin can really lead to clogging of pores and the formation of pimples. So it is better to limit the scope of its application on the skin exclusively to the heels.
So is it worth using petroleum jelly for eyelashes? You can try if there are no signs of allergies. In case of failure, nothing terrible will happen. The tool is inexpensive, and will not empty the budget. But if it still helps, then it will bring great satisfaction.