Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Towards Beautiful Eyes -- Solutions for Thinning Lashes and Dark Patches

By the VTeam -- courtesy Kamau Austin

"My eyes are an ocean in which my dreams are reflected", says Anna M. Uhlich.
These words are simply stupendous as you can hardly pay a richer tribute to your eyes than this! Indeed, your eyes are capable of performing many significant functions. A beautiful pair of eyes is a rare boon and all of us yearn to possess them.

Eye Problems Show Up as You Age

Women especially spend fortunes to make their eyes look beautiful and youthful. Sometimes, you might be forced to face certain eye problems due to aging. For example, you might begin to feel that your eyebrows and eyelashes are losing their strength and are becoming thinner. In addition your eyes may become the victim of dark circles which also distract from their appeal.

These problems are a natural process and you don't have to unnecessarily worry about them. We will discuss some of the solutions to these problems and others below.

The Causes of Thinning Eyelashes

Before proceeding to analyze the range of solutions to answer address these problems, it will be worthwhile to sift through the causes for thinning eyelashes:

* In most of the cases, thinning eyelashes are caused by natural factors like aging which weakens hair follicles and makes them brittle. Therefore they lose their strength and are easily broken.

* In some cases, thinning eyelashes occur as a result of poor diet and maintenance of eyes and the nearby areas. Nutritional deficiencies can also be another cause for thinning eyelashes.

* The thickness and length of your eyelashes is also determined by heredity. Hormonal disturbances and stress can affect growth of your eyelashes.

* External factors such as hypothyroidism, eye surgery, continuous exposure to chemicals and toxins, etc. can also have detrimental effect on your eyelashes.

* Another common cause of thinning eyelashes is prolonged usage of eye makeup, which may lead to certain types of allergies.

* Even an involuntary habit of pulling the hairs of your eyelashes can deplete their length and thickness.

Deeper Causes of Thinning Eyelashes

Thinning eyelashes can be the beginning symptoms of a condition called alopecia areata. It is always advisable to consult an eye doctor and seek remedies for this.
Nevertheless, there are cosmetic or topical preparations available in the market that claim to provide permanent solutions to thinning eyelashes. Constant research is being undertaken by companies to develop suitable products to give you permanent relief.

* Folligen cream and Emu oil are combined to combat thinning eyelashes. Within a couple of months, you can feel the difference in your eyelashes. Wondering how? Folligen has the ability to improve vitality of hair follicles and Emu oil is reported to activate 80% of dormant hair follicles and make them grow.

* A product of Jan Marini Skin Research-- Age Intervention Eyelash -- is claimed to enhance the appearance of eyelashes. This product is mascara that can be used to make your eyelashes appear thicker, longer, and lusher.

* You can opt to have false eyelashes fitted, but they can be too heavy and can cause discomfort to you. They might irritate your sensitive skin.

* The most common and preferred treatment for thinning eyelashes is a continued application of mascara. You need to take care of a few points while applying mascara. The focus should always be on the base of your eyelashes. You should apply it evenly, without putting too much on the tips of the eyelashes. Mascara is highly sought after by older women to add more glitter to their eyes. The contour of the eyes gets a facelift by a proper application of mascara.

Mascara -- Do's and Don'ts

In reference to mascara, some women are troubled by running or smudging caused by excessive water content in mascara. To avoid this, some companies add chemical solvents to absorb excess water.

But, you need to be wary while using such a product as it will make your eyelashes dry and weak, thus increasing the risk of thinning it further. If you are already worried about thinning eyelashes, then choosing the right mascara and deciding the appropriate duration of application can be a Herculean task for you!

The Leading Mascar Brands

Keeping in mind the drawbacks of mascara, there are products developed by companies like Beauty Naturals Ltd.:

* Palladio Herbal Mascara --This product is a unique blend of natural waxes that aid in strengthening and thickening your eyelashes; the other ingredients like herbs help tone them up. This product comes in a unique package suitable for special users like contact lens users.

* Herbal Thickening Mascara -- this mascara is produced to cater to your problems like thinning eyelashes. It comprises ingredients that moisturize, condition, and thicken your thin eyelashes as it contains mostly natural substances like rice wax, chamomile flower extract, green tea leaf extract, and beeswax.

* Herbal Lengthening Mascara -- similar to the previous product, this mascara is intended to build the length and thickness of your thin eyelashes. Other than the above-mentioned ingredients, this contains acacia Senegal gum, vitamin E, and xanthum gum.

Additionally, making sure that your eyes themselves, look good is important as it will draw attention away from your thinning lashes. When your eyes look good people are drawn to them and will not even notice that your lashes may be thin.

Once you perfect the look of your lashes you may want to minimize dark circles under your eyes as well. Even the most attractive eyes and lashes can be marginalized by the distraction of dark circles under them.

Dark circles under the eyes tend to increase with aging because of issues with the skin and capillaries under the eyes. Additional factors could be more stress and less sleep. It is always a good idea to have a doctor look at chronic problems with thinning lashes and dark circles under the eyes first. However, these problems are not usually a cause for alarm. There are promising new treatments available to diminish these dark patches under your eyes.

For example there is a new product called Eyederma(TM), made by a company named Optimal Therapeutics, which is specially formulated with rich ingredients to lessen dark circles under your eyes without expensive surgery. The company recently reported positive responses from many woman to their product.

Eyederma(tm) may be one more tool in your cabinet to help keep you looking more radiant and vibrant especially around your eyes. This product is a topical eye creme and is easy to apply, in contrast to some other concealers and foundation products. It certainly seems worth looking into and can be found at better online stores like Amazon.com and Your fitness center .

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