DIY Eyelash Growth Serum - Lavender Gypsy

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DIY Eyelash Growth Serum

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Prep Time 5

leave on for 20

Total Time 25

Makes ml

Equipment

1 mascara wand and tube (optional, see notes)

Ingredients

3 ml Castor Oil organic, cold-pressed, see notes
3 ml Rosehip Oil organic, cold-pressed
2 ml Sweet Almond Oil organic, cold-pressed
4 drops pure vitamin E oil
1 drop frankincense essential oil or lavender oil

Simple Recipe

9 ml Castor Oil or coconut oil
1 drop frankincense essential oil or lavender oil

Aloe Vera Recipe

5 ml Castor Oil
4 ml Aloe Vera Oil organic, cold-pressed, see notes
4 drops pure vitamin E oil

Instructions

How to Make

I like to begin by adding the essential oils and vitamin E oil first, then filling the remaining space with the other oil(s). This way, you don't have to measure anything, and you don't need to be precise here (except for the essential oil!!).
Mix the oils well. Since castor oil is very thick, this may take a while. I like to use the mascara brush and pump it through the oils to blend better.

Application

Use whichever tool you like and apply the oils to the upper lash line on top of the roots, just where you place your eyeliner or even better, a bit higher. If using a mascara wand, it’s enough if you apply the oils to the middle and the tips of your lashes.
Leave the serum on your lashes for 20 minutes up to an hour. Remove with a cotton pad and warm water.
The best time to apply the serum is either in the morning or an hour before you go to bed. Don’t leave it on your eyes overnight as the oil can run into your eyes and cause irritations.

How long to use

Regular use is important and I suggest you use this DIY eyelash growth serum once a day for at least six weeks.

Notes

PLEASE READ THROUGH THE WARNINGS & SAFETY SECTION OF THE POST!

Equipment: You don't need anything special to apply this eyelash serum. A simple cotton swab or even your clean fingers and a glass jar will do the trick in the end. However, an empty mascara tube (usually 10 ml) and a clean mascara brush or a thin brush will help you apply more precisely. Depending on the size of your tube, container or glass jar, you will need to adjust the amounts.

Carrier oils: In the first recipe, I suggest using three different oils. But you don't have to use that many. One oil is enough (see simple recipe)!

Aloe Vera Gel vs. Oil: Aloe Vera gel is water-soluble, which means it doesn't mix with the oils! So I suggest you apply the gel separately with a cotton swab if you want to use it. To get the great benefits of aloe vera, using the oil is best. It mixes with the other oils easily. It has a similar effectiveness to aloe vera gel.