I wanted to cover this problem because i myself suffer from excessive eyelash loss, not many people know how to handle it, nor do they know that it is something which in most cases can be helped depending on the individual and the initial problem or cause of loss.
First of all a look at lifestyle, health, diet, stress levels etc can help pin point what causes eyelash and sometimes hair loss.
I will list some of the causes which are more easily noticeable first.
Eye make up. If you have recently changed brands this can cause irritation, which may lead to excessive rubbing of the eye. Also waterproof mascara is damaging to weak and sensitive lashes. Especially since it takes more effort to remove.
Eye make up remover. When removing eye make up make sure you use the right one for your type of mascara. When removing eye make up do not use make up remover wipes or pads which are already soaked in make up remover, they are less gentle on the eyes and less effective for removal causing you to rub to remove every trace of make up. Instead get some cotton pads or balls and put your own choice of eye make up remover on. Do not rub the eye make up off, just hold the pad on the eye - the eye make should easily be dissolved by the. Use gentle pressure on the eye while doing this.
Eyelash curlers. These put a strain on your lashes, because they tug at them when curling which can cause excessive eyelash loss over time.
Allergic reactions. Sometimes an allergic reaction to some kind of eye product or make up can cause eye lash loss, products such as eye brighteners etc.
Next living conditions which can cause eyelash loss.
Damp. If you live in a damp house this can lead to excessive hair and eyelash loss, due to the unhealthy living conditions.
Mould. This is what you get when living in damp homes, mould which can be the main problem with eyelash loss in this situation.
Health and diet.
Unhealthy diet. If you are not getting the essential vitamins and minerals eventually your body will suffer in noticeable ways such as, hair and eyelash loss, easily breaking and weak nails, nails which can bend almost completely back on themselves (when attempting to open something) - this is often painful or uncomfortable and feels like the whole nail may come off.
Not getting enough iron. This could be classed as diet as well, but it can also be down to something else, periods! If you lose a lot of blood due to heavy periods you can end up with a blood deficiency. This can cause eyelash loss as well as other problems. The best thing to do is to start taking vitamins containing iron. And eat iron rich foods, if you are a meat eater then black pudding and meats contain iron, don't forget vegetables which contain stronger amounts of iron which are more easily broken down by the body than meat is. For vegetarians, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, chickpeas, bran flakes, baked beans, black treacle, muesli, dried figs, dried apricots, boiled eggs, asparagus, brown rice, wholemeal bread, peanut butter. Iron absorption is increased markedly by eating foods containing vitamin C along with foods containing iron.
Over eating bad foods. Anything unhealthy if eaten too regularly can affect your health, this if often shown in warning signs such as brittle nails, hair and eyelash loss, stress, anger/ mood swings, depression etc. Cheese when over eaten (especially cows cheese) can cause skin problems such as spots and heavy rashes. Sugar has much the same effect, but its more addictive. Over eating any bad foods can cause you to develop an intolerance to them. It is possible to become lactose intolerant to just cheese but not milk.
Pregnancy. During pregnancy the body will lose most of its vitamin intake, this can affect teeth, nails, hair and skin. Take plenty of vitamins and eat well. Also after having your baby, it may still be a problem or if you did not suffer this during pregnancy could become a problem for you. Take plenty of vitamins making sure they contain iron. Eat healthily.
Stress, depression etc.
Stress. This is a major cause of many health problems. Medicine should be considered. Chinese and herbal remedies are far better than any pharmaceutical drugs. The effects of herbal and Chinese medicine are long term and do not have any nasty side affects (which in pharmaceutical drug cases tend to defeat the purpose of taking the medication in the first place), things such as acupuncture, detox cupping, remedies etc can all help lower stress levels. Even something as simple as a massage can have great results in lowering stress levels.
If this is not affordable to you, buy some essential oils such as lavender and mix 5 drops with a small amount of milk and pour under hot running water at bath time (the milk helps the oil mix better with the bath water), this can help calm the body. Buy your own massage oil or may it from mixing essential oils with olive oil for a sweet smelling and cheaper massage. Massages can help relieve tension in the body, in turn relaxing you greatly. The pressure should alternate from being gentle to applying a little more pressure for deeper tension. Don't just go for the obvious the back and shoulders, all over body massages are great and also do not neglect the fore head and hair, this is where most stress starts in the head. On the forehead, rub the temples in a circular motion, then rub up and down the temples, next roll the bottom of your hand across the fore head and temples. This is how the Chinese massage the head, to help relieve headaches and stress.
Depression. This is known to cause many health problems some noticeable, some not. St johns wort is quite effective for depression, and many homeopathic remedies or Bach flower remedies can help with depression.
Bach flower remedy link:
http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bach2.html
Link for homeopathic remedies:
http://www.elixirs.com/prodSearch.cfm?ProductName=&ProductCategory=Depression
First of all a look at lifestyle, health, diet, stress levels etc can help pin point what causes eyelash and sometimes hair loss.
I will list some of the causes which are more easily noticeable first.
Eye make up. If you have recently changed brands this can cause irritation, which may lead to excessive rubbing of the eye. Also waterproof mascara is damaging to weak and sensitive lashes. Especially since it takes more effort to remove.
Eye make up remover. When removing eye make up make sure you use the right one for your type of mascara. When removing eye make up do not use make up remover wipes or pads which are already soaked in make up remover, they are less gentle on the eyes and less effective for removal causing you to rub to remove every trace of make up. Instead get some cotton pads or balls and put your own choice of eye make up remover on. Do not rub the eye make up off, just hold the pad on the eye - the eye make should easily be dissolved by the. Use gentle pressure on the eye while doing this.
Eyelash curlers. These put a strain on your lashes, because they tug at them when curling which can cause excessive eyelash loss over time.
Allergic reactions. Sometimes an allergic reaction to some kind of eye product or make up can cause eye lash loss, products such as eye brighteners etc.
Next living conditions which can cause eyelash loss.
Damp. If you live in a damp house this can lead to excessive hair and eyelash loss, due to the unhealthy living conditions.
Mould. This is what you get when living in damp homes, mould which can be the main problem with eyelash loss in this situation.
Health and diet.
Unhealthy diet. If you are not getting the essential vitamins and minerals eventually your body will suffer in noticeable ways such as, hair and eyelash loss, easily breaking and weak nails, nails which can bend almost completely back on themselves (when attempting to open something) - this is often painful or uncomfortable and feels like the whole nail may come off.
Not getting enough iron. This could be classed as diet as well, but it can also be down to something else, periods! If you lose a lot of blood due to heavy periods you can end up with a blood deficiency. This can cause eyelash loss as well as other problems. The best thing to do is to start taking vitamins containing iron. And eat iron rich foods, if you are a meat eater then black pudding and meats contain iron, don't forget vegetables which contain stronger amounts of iron which are more easily broken down by the body than meat is. For vegetarians, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, chickpeas, bran flakes, baked beans, black treacle, muesli, dried figs, dried apricots, boiled eggs, asparagus, brown rice, wholemeal bread, peanut butter. Iron absorption is increased markedly by eating foods containing vitamin C along with foods containing iron.
Over eating bad foods. Anything unhealthy if eaten too regularly can affect your health, this if often shown in warning signs such as brittle nails, hair and eyelash loss, stress, anger/ mood swings, depression etc. Cheese when over eaten (especially cows cheese) can cause skin problems such as spots and heavy rashes. Sugar has much the same effect, but its more addictive. Over eating any bad foods can cause you to develop an intolerance to them. It is possible to become lactose intolerant to just cheese but not milk.
Pregnancy. During pregnancy the body will lose most of its vitamin intake, this can affect teeth, nails, hair and skin. Take plenty of vitamins and eat well. Also after having your baby, it may still be a problem or if you did not suffer this during pregnancy could become a problem for you. Take plenty of vitamins making sure they contain iron. Eat healthily.
Stress, depression etc.
Stress. This is a major cause of many health problems. Medicine should be considered. Chinese and herbal remedies are far better than any pharmaceutical drugs. The effects of herbal and Chinese medicine are long term and do not have any nasty side affects (which in pharmaceutical drug cases tend to defeat the purpose of taking the medication in the first place), things such as acupuncture, detox cupping, remedies etc can all help lower stress levels. Even something as simple as a massage can have great results in lowering stress levels.
If this is not affordable to you, buy some essential oils such as lavender and mix 5 drops with a small amount of milk and pour under hot running water at bath time (the milk helps the oil mix better with the bath water), this can help calm the body. Buy your own massage oil or may it from mixing essential oils with olive oil for a sweet smelling and cheaper massage. Massages can help relieve tension in the body, in turn relaxing you greatly. The pressure should alternate from being gentle to applying a little more pressure for deeper tension. Don't just go for the obvious the back and shoulders, all over body massages are great and also do not neglect the fore head and hair, this is where most stress starts in the head. On the forehead, rub the temples in a circular motion, then rub up and down the temples, next roll the bottom of your hand across the fore head and temples. This is how the Chinese massage the head, to help relieve headaches and stress.
Depression. This is known to cause many health problems some noticeable, some not. St johns wort is quite effective for depression, and many homeopathic remedies or Bach flower remedies can help with depression.
Bach flower remedy link:
http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bach2.html
Link for homeopathic remedies:
http://www.elixirs.com/prodSearch.cfm?ProductName=&ProductCategory=Depression
For best results look up remedies that suit your symptoms. Or visit a health professional who works with these remedies who can prescribe you with the best remedy for your needs.
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