Let The Eyes Have It: These Lash and Brow Serums Really Work
Perfect for masked days when all that everyone can see are your peepers!
As if the wrinkles and saggy skin aren’t enough, here’s another sad truth about getting older that not a lot of people talk about: Your lashes and your brows—much like your hair on your head—start thinning, until one day you wake up and wonder, “Where did they all go?”
Unfortunately, it’s a biological phenomenon that affects everyone, and it’s completely normal. With age, skin loses elasticity and this can cause hair strands to become brittle and fall out. Some hair follicles may stop producing hair, while hair shafts become finer overtime. It’s also worth noting that this natural process can also be aggravated by our habits, such as constant plucking, shaving, waxing, as well as rubbing and makeup application. (Remember: Friction can be damaging!)
Some studies have also shown that some nutritional deficiencies have been linked with hair loss, with low levels of iron, zinc, and protein being attributed to the thinning of brows and lashes. And then of course there are the hormonal changes: The decline of certain hormones like prostaglandin, estrogen, and progesterone, especially during the onset of menopause, can weaken our strands and trigger a fallout.
The Solution
While you can’t stop time and the natural aging process, you can trick them—that is, by simply boosting your strands’ health This is where nourishing and conditioning serums come in, the kind that are specifically formulated for the delicate lash and brow areas. Like conditioners and hair growth boosters for your scalp (but made more gentle), these serums basically work by strengthening your strands so they stay long, thick, and lustrous for longer. That said, they don’t necessarily trigger miraculous hair growth; rather, they create the optimal environment for healthy growth by preventing breakage and damage.
Ahead, four of our derma-approved picks, all available at Bella Pelle Skin Solutions.
For the lashes:
What’s the fuss: This patented and physician-formulated eyelash conditioning serum combines safe ingredients with innovative technology to lengthen and thicken your lashes in as little as 30 days! (Results vary from person to person.)
How it works: It contains cytokines a.k.a. signaling proteins that stimulate the follicles to develop fuller and longer-lashes; thioatine, a powerful peptide and antioxidant to nourish your strands and minimize damage; panthenol (vitamin B5) to moisturize, and biotin to support and strengthen your lashes’ cellular health as well as keep them from falling out.
More to love: You can actually use it on your brows, too, for similar hair thickening effects. Plus, it’s ophthalmologist-tested, safe for sensitive eyes, and can be used even by those wearing contact lenses.
What’s the fuss: This high-performance serum is ideal for those with brittle, weak, thin, and short lashes as it enhances eyelash growth, length, and volume in just a few weeks—all with a simple once-a-day application.
How it works: Its power lies in its Hexatein® 1 Complex, which consists of six highly effective ingredients to improve and fortify your lashes: polypeptides help protect against breakage, biotin boosts hair health, panthenol seals in moisture and nourishment, amino acids improve your strands’ protein structure, soybean oil imparts sheen and luster to strands, pumpkin seed extract helps balance and enhance the appearance of lashes.
More to love: It’s safe for all skin types and can be used by men and women.
For the brows:
What’s the fuss: This physician-developed brow conditioner targets and addresses the visible signs of eyebrow aging due to chemical and environmental stressors, such as over-plucking and the use of styling products, helping you restore brows’ natural health and volume.
How it works: It features a BioPeptin Complex®, a blend of peptides, biotin, lipids, and green tea extract (which is rich in panthenol), to condition and strengthen your brows while protecting them from breakage and thinning. It’s also infused with ginseng and swertia japonica, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamin B; calendula, a natural humectant; plus amino acids and B vitamins to fortify and condition strands.
What’s the fuss: Like its Rapid Lash sister, this clinically-proven formula improves hair strength, length, and volume to encourage healthier growth and address breakage and thinning.
How it works: Specifically designed for use on your arches, this has the exclusive Hexatein® Complex, consisting of these six ingredients: polypeptides to support hair volume; biotin to boost hair health; panthenol to nourish and condition; keratin, to improve strands’ protein structure; apple fruit cell extract, a revolutionary anti-aging ingredient to rejuvenate your brows’ youthful appearance; and sweet almond extract, a rich emollient to add shine, sheen, and softness.
More to love: Although it may take up to 60 days to really see results, some users are already able to notice an improvement in just a few weeks.
Plus: More hair-saving tactics
For best results, it’s best to combine the use of a serum with these tweaks to your beauty routine:
- Be watchful of potential irritants. Dr. Maximin Navarro, resident dermatologist at Bella Pelle Philippines, warns against products and ingredients that may cause irritation and inflammation of the skin around the eyes—including the hair follicle units of your lashes. “This can affect hair growth, leading to hair loss and thinning of eyelashes,” he says. Examples are mascaras that contain parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. “They are more difficult to remove and they don’t dissolve easily with makeup removers, soap, and water,” says Dr. Navarro. Be extra careful with lash extensions, too. While they can look really pretty especially when professionally done, the application of lash extensions can tug at your natural lashes, causing them to fall out faster.
- Go easy with makeup removal. Too vigorous rubbing can weaken the lashes, breaking them easily, says Dr. Navarro. To safely remove eye makeup, simply press—don’t rub—a cotton pad soaked with makeup remover over the eye for a few seconds, then gently wipe away.
- Don’t over-groom your brows. Excessive tweezing and waxing can lead to permanent hair loss, with damaged follicles unable to produce new hair. If you’re trying to boost hair growth, skip the tools and just leave your brows alone for a little while.
For customized skin care recommendations, you can book a virtual dermatological consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro, our resident dermatologist and a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow, here.
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