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| − | Vaseline, a brand of petroleum jelly, provides excellent conditioning and moisturizing for lashes that are dry and brittle. It helps them grow longer, thicker, and stronger.<ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-putting-vaseline-on-eyelashes.htm</ref> It is also claimed that the moisturizing properties can help the skin around the eyelid stay smooth and supple. The best way to get results from this is to use a cleaned mascara wand to apply the Vaseline to your eyelashes before bed. | + | Vaseline, a brand of petroleum jelly, provides excellent conditioning and moisturizing for lashes that are dry and brittle. It helps them grow longer, thicker, and stronger.<ref name="rf16324">http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-putting-vaseline-on-eyelashes.htm</ref> It is also claimed that the moisturizing properties can help the skin around the eyelid stay smooth and supple. The best way to get results from this is to use a cleaned mascara wand to apply the Vaseline to your eyelashes before bed. |
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#Get the mascara off your wand. Grab a paper towel. If you use a soft tissue, it will likely cause more of a mess than you began with. Using your paper towel, dab the bristles of your mascara wand. If there is stubborn mascara clinging for life, gently wiggle your wand back and forth in a folded paper towel. This will also help spread the bristles. | #Get the mascara off your wand. Grab a paper towel. If you use a soft tissue, it will likely cause more of a mess than you began with. Using your paper towel, dab the bristles of your mascara wand. If there is stubborn mascara clinging for life, gently wiggle your wand back and forth in a folded paper towel. This will also help spread the bristles. | ||
#Clean your wand. Now, dip your wand in lukewarm water. Let it sit for 2-4 minutes with all of the bristles fully submerged. This loosens any dried mascara that’s on your wand. | #Clean your wand. Now, dip your wand in lukewarm water. Let it sit for 2-4 minutes with all of the bristles fully submerged. This loosens any dried mascara that’s on your wand. | ||
| − | #Use isopropyl alcohol. After you’ve let your wand sit in warm water, there may be some mascara still lodged between the bristles. Soak the bristles in isopropyl alcohol to remove these and to sanitize your wand.<ref>http://www.xovain.com/how-to/clean-and-preserve-your-makeup</ref> | + | #Use isopropyl alcohol. After you’ve let your wand sit in warm water, there may be some mascara still lodged between the bristles. Soak the bristles in isopropyl alcohol to remove these and to sanitize your wand.<ref name="rf16325">http://www.xovain.com/how-to/clean-and-preserve-your-makeup</ref> |
#Pat dry. Use a paper towel again to gently pat your mascara wand dry. You want the wand to be totally dry before you use it. If you’ve cleaned it ahead of time, store it in a plastic bag to keep it clean and bacteria free. | #Pat dry. Use a paper towel again to gently pat your mascara wand dry. You want the wand to be totally dry before you use it. If you’ve cleaned it ahead of time, store it in a plastic bag to keep it clean and bacteria free. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
| − | *You can use your fingertips but only if your hands are freshly cleaned. Otherwise, you’ll transfer the oils and germs from your hands to your eyes.<ref | + | *You can use your fingertips but only if your hands are freshly cleaned. Otherwise, you’ll transfer the oils and germs from your hands to your eyes.<ref name="rf16324" /> |
* If you don't have mascara or want your lashes to look naturally long then use Vaseline or if you don't have Vaseline then you can use lip balm with petroleum jelly. | * If you don't have mascara or want your lashes to look naturally long then use Vaseline or if you don't have Vaseline then you can use lip balm with petroleum jelly. | ||
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
*Getting Vaseline in your eye or tear duct can cause bacteria to be transferred into the eye, causing discomfort, blurred vision, or an eye infection. | *Getting Vaseline in your eye or tear duct can cause bacteria to be transferred into the eye, causing discomfort, blurred vision, or an eye infection. | ||
| − | *Watch for skin reactions. Some people have allergic reactions to Vaseline; test your skin by applying a bit of it to the back of your hand.<ref | + | *Watch for skin reactions. Some people have allergic reactions to Vaseline; test your skin by applying a bit of it to the back of your hand.<ref name="rf16324" /> |
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