Every woman and girl wants to always look beautiful and well-groomed. Agree, in taking care of yourself, the first place is taken by the person. Everyone wants to have beautiful smooth skin, but much less attention is paid to eyebrows. But in vain, because they frame our eyes, making them more expressive and attractive.
Remember, at one time it was very popular to pluck eyebrows? But this trend has remained in the past. Today, an increasing number of women tend to have thick, but at the same time well-groomed and neat eyebrows. But how to grow eyebrows after years of plucking?
Currently, this can be done with little or no effort. In any pharmacy or cosmetic store, you can buy professional products for eyebrow growth at home. For lovers of all natural, there are many folk methods and means. It is very important during this period to drink a course of vitamins that stimulate hair growth, for example vitamins A (retinol) and E.
The main causes of slow hair growth
In addition to the genetic factor, other factors can influence the density of the eyebrows and their growth rate. First of all, attention should be paid to the work of the endocrine system, in particular to the functionality of the thyroid gland. The condition of the eyebrows is greatly influenced by the features of age-related changes in the state of the body.
Bad habits and poor nutrition have a negative effect not only on the condition of the skin, but also on the growth and density of hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes.
Stressful situations and an unhealthy lifestyle also negatively affect the condition of the eyebrows. Another reason for the slow growth and insufficient density of the eyebrows may be improper care for them.
Folk remedies for eyebrow growth
Of course, folk remedies have always been very popular, since they are natural and readily available, but it should be noted that they are not a panacea. The tools described below will help improve the condition of the eyebrows and somewhat accelerate their growth, but if the eyebrows are thin by nature, you should not expect a miracle. In this situation, without the help of professional tools or a cosmetologist can not do. Folk remedies will not cope with the problem of disruption of the processes in the work of follicle hair follicles, in which case a specialist consultation is also necessary.
Folk remedies include various vegetable oils, extracts of plants and herbs, and other means of natural origin.
Eyebrow Oils
Vegetable oils contain a huge amount of vitamins A and E, which are the most powerful stimulants of hair growth. All the most popular folk recipes for eyebrow growth contain burdock or castor oil. These oils are used in their pure form, evenly applying them along the entire line of eyebrow growth and slightly lower. Remember, burdock oil can cause an allergic reaction, so in order to avoid unnecessary trouble you should conduct an allergy test. You can also add a couple of drops of red pepper tincture to the oil. But such a procedure should be carried out with caution and at night, since red pepper enhances blood flow, thereby causing slight irritation.
You can also use a mixture of several types of oils, for example, castor oil with an oil solution of vitamin A or vice versa. Coconut oil is perfect for growing eyebrows, it not only stimulates the growth of eyebrows, but also strengthens the hairs.
Masks for eyebrow growth
For the growth of eyebrows at home, a mask of colorless henna is suitable. To do this, combine one teaspoon of henna with a teaspoon of warm water. You can add a couple drops of any oil. The mixture must be thoroughly mixed so that there are no lumps, and applied to the eyebrows for 15 minutes. Make a mask of henna once or twice a week for a month, then once a month for preventive purposes. After this mask, lubricate the eyebrows with oil or eye cream.
Complex but effective is an onion mask. Rub a small head of onion on a fine grater and squeeze out excess juice, mix the resulting slurry with your favorite oil and apply on eyebrows for 5 minutes. Be prepared for increased lacrimation.
More gentle is the mask of chamomile and aloe. Such a mixture for the growth of eyebrows, prepared at home, gives them additional shine and makes the hairs more docile. Aloe pulp is mixed with pre-brewed and chopped chamomile (you can take fresh) and applied to the eyebrows for 15-20 minutes.
To make the color of eyebrows more saturated, and also to strengthen their growth, a mask from a mixture of honey with cognac will help. Mix any kind of honey in equal amounts with cognac. Such a mask should be kept on the eyebrows as long as possible. Repeat the procedure daily for two weeks, and the result will certainly delight you. It should be remembered that the mask is contraindicated in people with allergies to honey.
Pharmacy and professional products
For the growth of eyebrows at home, funds purchased in pharmacies or professional stores are often used. These include various gels, serums, creams and tablets. Before you start a course of taking medications, be sure to go through a consultation with a specialist. Gels and serums stimulate hair growth well, awakening the hair follicles, but can cause an allergic reaction. For this reason, before applying them to the skin, you should pass an allergy test. To do this, apply a small amount of the drug on the skin in the area of the elbow, if within an hour the condition of the coating at the place of application has not changed, feel free to proceed with the application procedure on the eyebrows. About many stimulators of eyebrow growth, women leave very good and quite detailed reviews, so before buying the chosen product it will be nice to get acquainted with them.
Eyebrow Pharmacy
A very effective stimulator of hair growth is nicotinic acid (vitamin PP). You can buy it at any pharmacy and without a doctor’s prescription. Niacin is sold as a crystalline powder and in ampoules. It is better to buy in ampoules, since it must be used in a liquid state of aggregation.
Vitamin PP is applied to cleansed skin with a cotton pad or stick, evenly distributing along the entire line of eyebrow growth. Such an eyebrow mask is indelible. Repeat the procedure every other day, alternating the application of nicotinic acid with burdock or castor oil. After applying this acid, a slight burning or tingling sensation in the treated places is possible, but do not be afraid, nicotinic acid is a local irritant.
For more intensive growth of eyebrows, at home, you can use such pharmacy products as a badyagi and a mummy.
How to use a badyag and a mummy
You can buy a vial in the form of a powder, then dilute it with water to the desired consistency, or immediately in the form of a gel. A gel or a ready-made mixture of powder is applied to the eyebrow growth line, being careful not to get on the eyelids, as a badiaga can cause severe irritation on delicate skin. For this reason, the eyebrow mixture should not be kept for more than 10 minutes. After washing off, be sure to apply a moisturizer to your eyebrows, this will help to avoid peeling of the skin. Do this procedure every two days, and the result will not be long in coming.
A mummy is also a good pharmacy, it is better not to take it in tablets, since it is difficult to dilute it well in water on your own. Mix the mummy with a few drops of an oil solution of vitamin A or E and apply on eyebrows and eyelashes. To do this, it is better to use a clean mascara brush. Repeat this procedure every day for two weeks (maybe more), but you should refuse to use makeup in this period.
Professional Eyebrow Growth Products
Quite often, after years of plucking eyebrows, folk remedies and the use of oils are not enough to restore their natural density and beautiful shine. In this case, the main assistants will be professional tools for the care of eyelashes and eyebrows. It is recommended to purchase professional tools for eyebrow growth for those girls who, in order to save free time, do not want to bother with masks, vegetable oils and pharmacy products. Today in cosmetic stores you can find a cosmetic or professional product for the active growth of eyebrows for every taste and affluence.
Gels for active eyebrow growth
Due to the growing popularity of growing thick eyebrows, more and more cosmetic companies have begun producing gel for the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes. It must be applied to eyebrows and eyelashes cleaned from decorative cosmetics daily. With most gels it is enough to cover only the ends of the hairs, this makes them very economical to use. The duration of the course depends on the components and active substances included in the gel and must be indicated in the instructions. Before using, be sure to do an allergy test. Try to choose a gel that contains more natural ingredients and oils.
Eyebrow Growth Serum
No less effective activator of the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes are serum. The roveiproteins and extracts of various plants that make up awaken dormant hair follicles, thereby accelerating their growth. The vitamins and oils included in the composition are excellent for complex therapy for the care of eyebrows and eyelashes. After applying the serum, the eyebrows become thicker, the color of the hairs is saturated and shining. Yes, and they are easier to stack. Reviews of any brand will help to make a choice for every taste and wealth.
In addition to gels and serums, tablets can also be classified as professional tools for accelerated eyebrow growth. For example, zinc tablets. In combination with eyebrow masks or the above professional products, these tablets give an excellent result. This happens due to the improvement of the metabolic processes of the body and the restoration of its mineral balance. Before using zinc tablets, it is important to consult a specialist.
Alerana for eyelashes and eyebrows
One of the most popular and effective tools for eyebrow growth is Alerana. Its distinctive feature is the two-phase formula - "Day" and "Night". Each of the products has its own separate brush, and the tube itself is similar to a bottle of bilateral mascara. The “Day” formula protects eyebrows from the negative effects of the environment and is an excellent foundation for makeup. It includes chestnut extract, extract of nettle, taurine and ceramide.
The formula "Night" is applied only to cleansed skin. It is significantly different in composition and effect. Not everyone knows, but hair follicles activate the growth process more intensively at night. The composition of the night formula includes vegetable oils: almond, castor, burdock and vitamin E.
"Alerana" for the growth of eyebrows has a very thick consistency, which makes it easy to apply on the hairs, while the tool does not drain from the eyebrows and eyelashes. All components of the product are ideally balanced in composition, thanks to which "Alerana" provides maximum effect on the activity of hair growth.
Contraindications
Very important is the fact that the product is cosmetic, not medical. The pluses of this tool include the absence of hormonal components, perfume fragrances and animal products in the composition. This makes it absolutely safe to use. Also, "Alerana" can be combined with decorative cosmetics and used when wearing contact lenses.
This cosmetic product is also allowed to be used during pregnancy and lactation. There is only one contraindication to use - intolerance to at least one of the components that make up the product. But this is extremely rare.
You can return the beautiful shape and density to the eyebrows, it is enough to make only a little effort.