Do
Eyelashes Grow Back?
by Tricia Murray
Eyelashes, though thought of as only beauty enhancers do have
a role to play in protecting the eyes from infections, dust, and other foreign
particles. It is important to maintain the hygiene of eyelashes, as they are
very sensitive. One question about eyelashes that are generally asked is- do
eyelashes grow back?
Eyelashes and have their own growth cycle and stage. They have a phase of
shedding, re- growing, and breaking. Eyelashes take about four to eight weeks to
grow and complete their cycle. There are three important phases of eyelash
growth, which are named as The Anagen, Catagen and the Telogen Phases. In the
Anagen phase, the eyelash continues to grow. This phase completes in about seven
weeks and almost all the time 30% of the eyelashes are in this phase of growth.
The next phase also known as the lag phase is the phase where the growth of the
eyelashes and follicles stop for some three weeks. In the last phase, the
eyelashes fall out. The eyelashes are in these three respective stages in all
times. In addition, this is the reason why you do not lose all at one time.
It is scientifically proven that eyelashes grow after they fall out, or are
trimmed. The growth rates may vary from people to people. It grows faster for
people who do not smoke and do not drink alcohol. The lifestyle of people
affects eyelashes. Age also has an important role to play when it comes for
eyelash growth. Young people have a faster growth while for older people
eyelashes fall out more often. Eyelashes of older people grow at a very slow
rate as well.
Under normal situations, eyelashes do grow back. In cases of extreme stress
and other trauma, that may not be the case. Some most common forms of eyelash
trauma include constant rubbing, pulling, and curling. Eyelashes, just like your
hair are damaged by chemicals and heat. Along with chemicals, eyelashes are also
sensitive to heat and cold weathers. Most of the trauma to eyelashes is
temporary and with proper care and hygiene, they will grow out. There may also
be genetic disorders and other illnesses, which may make your eyelashes, suffer.
If your eyelashes are taking longer than seven weeks, it is highly likely
that they will not re-grow. In such case, you will have to go for growth
enhancers available. These are made up of similar products that are present in
hair growth products. These products are generally to enhance the growth rates
and are clinically tested. Although, these techniques are good, nothing can beat
the natural methods. Make sure you take all your vitamins and a well balanced
diet. Stress levels also affect your eyelashes. Make sure that you relax well
and limit the use of chemicals. Chemicals will yield good results initially but
may bring about their side effects later, which would only worsen the case
further.
Eyelashes grow well with proper care. Have a good and healthy lifestyle,
which will go a long way to give you a healthy body and beautiful eyelashes.
Copyright © 2010 Tricia Murray is a journalist covering
chemical free beauty products for both men and women. Her interest lies in
natural beauty enhancers. She is also working as a spokesperson for Lashem, a
product that allows you to
grow longer lashes
within 2 weeks. Lashem eyelash growth
products
are paraben and postaglandin free. |
