Best Natural Oils to Maintain and Grow Thick Lashes

Have you been vying for those gorgeous thick lashes? Have the celebs on Instagram inspired you to grow your own lashes long and luscious? Is your drugstore the place you are raiding to find oils for lash growth? If yes, then we are here to give you some more info about these oils. From castor to avocado, almond to coconut… there are many oils out there that may help maintain and grow thick lashes. Here’s some research we did for you to start your eyelash care! So read on for the best natural oils to maintain and grow thick lashes. 

Castor Oil

Castor oil is the first oil that pops into our minds when we think about hair growth. It is also said to be good for eyelash hair growth. So much so that, castor oil is often used in hair products, serums, and even cosmetics. This is due to its highly nourishing and hydrating properties. 

How it’s Made:

• This oil is extracted from castor beans, harvested from the castor tree.
• This oil has a large number of fatty acids.

Benefits:

• Makes eyelashes appear thicker and fuller
• Known to treat skin inflammation
• Works on reducing sun spots and wrinkles
• Hydrates Skin
• Used in Acne Treatment 

Castor oil’s benefit for lash growth is not scientifically proven. But it is self-reported widely, mainly because the regular use of this oil gives you an appearance of fuller lashes. However, beware and don’t overuse it. There have also been reports of this oil contributing to hair felting, which hardens the locks of hair to an extent that there is no cure. They need to be chopped off.

Avocado Oil

Avocado is a favorite on breakfast menus, but did you know that it is also a good source of antioxidants, Vitamin E, and other fatty acids? This makes Avocado Oil great to help stimulate eyelash hair growth. It is recommended that you massage the avocado oil gently on your lashes so that it can stimulate the flow of blood, nourish hair follicles, and encourage better and healthier growth. 

Benefits:

• Vitamin E and antioxidants help protect your hair follicles from environmental damage.
• Avocado oil nourishes your eyelashes.
• It hence helps promote hair growth.

Almond Oil

Almond oil is widely used for hair care. It contains biotin, a vitamin that is known to boost hair health and growth, as well as works amazingly on nourishing the nails. Therefore almond oil is a good option to nourish your eyelashes. It strengthens and softens your hairs, which makes them less prone to breakage and damage. So your lashes become less brittle, and hence appear fuller and healthier. 

Sweet Almond Oil

Almond oil is a broad category that contains sweet as well as bitter types of almond oils. And they are good for the lashes. But sweet almond oil is one of the best natural oils to enrich your eyelashes with magnesium, Vitamin E, calcium, and monosaturated fatty acids. This may strengthen your lashes, promote growth, moisturize them, and condition the roots. Like all almond oils, it also prevents breakage and damage.  

About almond oils:

• If you are allergic to nuts then do not use almond oil.
• Make sure it doesn’t reach your eyes by any chance.
• Don’t use water to rinse after you have applied or cleaned the oil as the mixture may block pores.
• Do a patch test on your neck, if you develop any redness or itching then don’t use it.

Coconut Oil

Touted as one of the best oils for lash growth, coconut oil moisturizes and softens the lash hairs. Since the skin absorbs this easily, it is also less greasy on your lids. It is not yet proven to be a natural lash booster, but it imparts good sheen and shine to your eyelash hair. And leaves you smelling like a beach day!

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant and therefore has high moisturizing effects on eyelashes. Vitamin E oil is anyway coveted in the beauty circles for skin and hair health. But when it comes to eyelash growth, it becomes one of the best natural oils to use. It may not only make your lashes beautiful and brittle but also creates a firm and protective barrier against outside stressors like dirt, pollutants, and damage. Vitamin E oil is known to stimulate blood circulation, nourish hair follicles and fight free radicals to push back aging. This prevents your lashes from thinning or shedding too early. 

Precautions:

• Vitamin E oil may cause redness and minor allergies, so do a patch test first.
• Make sure it doesn’t get into your eyes.
• You may use potent Vitamin E oil or capsule, or dilute it in a neutral one.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a major crush of this generation for Italian cooking as well as for night pack on hair. What it also does is nourish your eyelashes. It is enriched in Vitamin E and Vitamin K, both great antioxidants. Hence olive oil finds its use in many cosmetics, packs, and skincare products. For your eyelashes — it promotes thick and long hair, conditions the lashes, and softens the skin of your lids. Regular use of olive oil also reduces the shedding of lashes, prevents wrinkles, and makes your eyelashes healthier. 

What’s more, you can also use it as a gentle makeup remover! Two for one.

Precautions:

• Buy the extra virgin variety of olive oil as it is least exposed to processing, and has the most nutrients.
• Store your olive oil in a cool and dark place.
• Don’t use olive oil that has been lying open for more than 3 months.
• Be patient, and apply regularly for at least a month to notice any changes.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is harvested from a Moroccon native tree called Argan. It contains fatty acids that make it very useful in lubricants, soaps, and body washes. The oil is also rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E that protect your eyelashes and may reduce shedding. Argan oil helps reduce eyelash breakage too.  

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is rich in Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, copper, chromium, and zinc. All of which make it a great source of hydration for skin and hair. The oil also has 82% iodine, which makes it strong to fight fungal and bacterial infections. You can apply jojoba oil to your eyelashes to get them moisturized, soft, and nourished — all of which help in making them appear healthy and thick. Since this oil is naturally absorbed by the skin, it is easy to apply and works well. Thus reducing fall of eyelashes and deep moisturizing the hair follicles. 

Other than eyelashes, jojoba oil also benefits you in healing acne, wounds, removing makeup, making hair packs, etc. It is also widely used as a lip balm.  

Note: Do not ingest jojoba oil, it is only for topical use.

Are you already rushing to your nearest drugstore to pick up one of these oils? Hang on a second! We saved the best for the last. No, it is not just a raw seed or nut oil but is a potent mix of natural extracts and rare oils that have been made to make your eyelashes grow soft and healthy. It is the Savarnas Mantra® Nourishing Eyelash Oil!

Savarnas Mantra® Nourishing Eyelash Oil

Instead of the chemical-heavy products found in the market or the raw oils mentioned above, you can go for an effective blend like this one. Our nourishing eyelash oil is made with a mix of Marshmallow root extract, Horsetail plant extract, Meadowfoam seed oil, and hempseed oil among others. Together they make sure that your eyelashes get a boost of hair growth and their follicles get stronger. 

Benefits:

• Enhances hair growth
• Makes your lashes thicker and longer
• Has antioxidants properties to protect the hair (thanks to Vitamin E)
• Prevents hair breakage
• Stimulates blood circulation
• Strengthens hair follicles
• Makes eyelash hairs glossy by conditioning them