If you’re a fan of minimalistic makeup or rocking your bare face beauty, and you don’t like artificial add-ons, then this is for you. Eyebrows help to enhance a person’s facial features and also frame the eyes beautifully. While everyone may not be blessed with naturally full eyebrows, some people draw thicker brows with a pencil. Others opt for artificial methods like microblading to make up for what they lack. It’s pretty resourceful to use alternative methods to supplement, but in the long run, they could damage your natural brows.
To avoid this, you can opt for natural oils, applied topically, for fuller brows instead. These oils not only heal damaged hair follicles, but also promote growth and leave brows looking fuller and healthier.
For better absorption and faster results, it’s recommended to use the oils overnight. Use Q-tip to gently massage the oil directly onto the brows.
List of oils
1. Coconut oil— You’ve probably heard about the wonders of this oil, but did you also know that it aids in growing brows? Coconut oil helps to make them grow stronger and fuller because it contains vitamin E.
2. Castor oil— Castor oil is at the forefront of the hair cosmetics line because it contains prostaglandin D2 (PGD2). This study found it to be effective in curing male pattern baldness. It also contains ricinoleic acid which promotes hair growth. These nutrients are great for gaining thicker, fuller brows but it’s advised to be used carefully. Also, if it gets into your eyes directly, wash it off with water. In the long run, castor oil helps in rejuvenation and growth.
3. Argan oil— Another popularly used ingredient in hair products, argan oil is said to possess many properties that could spur hair growth. It also contains vitamin E and can help to lock in moisture in eyebrows, thus making them less susceptible to breakage.
4. Almond oil— This oil is very gentle, but effective. It contains components like magnesium, calcium, and vitamin E, all of which promote growth and prevent damage. However, it’s advised not to use it if you have nut allergy.
5. Avocado oil— Naturally, avocados are known as superfoods. so the oil that comes from this fruit is nutrient-packed and has mono-saturated fatty acids. They also contain antioxidants which help to protect against external damage caused by artificial procedure.
Conclusion
The oils mentioned have been proven to be effective, especially since most contain vitamin E, a key ingredient in hair rejuvenation. Other additional tips are eating foods that are high in vitamin E and protein, e.g, eggs, leafy greens, etc.
Note that these improvements won’t be noticed overnight. However, as you incorporate them into your daily routine, you should see positive changes after 4-6 weeks.
*These tips must not be substituted for medical advice.