How to make your eyelash longer (using Careprost and Castor oil)without eyelash extension!

Who doesn't want to have super long and thick eyelash? Luckily, I was born with long eyelash as an Asian. One day, I saw one of my friend and she had this gorgeous, long and thick eyelash. Literally, it looked like fake lash! I was told that she had an eyelash extension and it really looked natural. 

Since I am a beauty lover or beauty addict, I had to try and I got it done last year. I really liked it for 1-2 weeks, it was really convenient and looked so good. However, after 2 weeks, OMG, it started falling out here and there with my real eyelashes. Of course, my eyelashes grew back, but it wasn't the same.   

I tried few eyelash serums that help to grow eyelash. You name it those famous brands and some Korean brands. I didn't see any wow-results, but it was okay. I googled more methods and came across this product and some natural ways to grow your eyelash. 

This is the product (Careprost ) I tried and I have been using and happy with the result. 

I got mine from MyLashes4Less.com and here is the more detailed explanation how it works!

This product is ophthalmic solution containing prostaglandins manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals in the treatment of glaucoma. Often times, prostaglandin based solutions are used off label in the treatment for eyelashes that are too short or thin, helping to increase the length and thickness of lashes. To grasp the concept of how the product works, an understanding of eyelash hair growth cycles is important. Each hair grows according to its own cycle. By reducing the anagen (sleep) phase and extending the hair growth phase of the hair follicles, using Careprost daily will result in longer, fuller, and darker eyelashes.

I ordered two bottles of Careprost (USD57 not including international shipping fee) and it came with two applicators. 

This is the brochure came with and it shows how to use the product. 

It is so easy to use and this is the how to! 

These are what you need! (Careprost and one applicator)

You can directly apply onto the applicator but on the brochure it suggested to drop onto the cab of  the bottle for hygienic reason. 

Put one drop onto the cap and use a clean eyeliner brush, dip into the cap, and then immediately draw the applicator carefully across the skin of the upper eyelid margin going from the inner part of your lash line to the outer part. 

(image from www.mylashes4less.com)

I strongly recommend you to wash the eyeliner brush after use. I have been using this product for 6 weeks once a day now and I am really happy with the result. 

According to the brochure, The majority of users will see results in 10 weeks. However, there is also a small percentage of those who will have fullness and increased length in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. By 16 weeks, your lashes would have grown to its maximum results. After maximum effect, usage can be reduced to every other day. 

This is the pic of 6 weeks ago. My eyelashes are already somewhat grew after I used several other brands. 

This is the pic of 6 weeks now. (it got fuller and longer)

with mascara on!

It claims that best result can be seen after 10 weeks, so I am very excited to see the result after 10 weeks. 

Warning! There is a risk for eyelid skin darkening which may be reversible with decreased or stopped usage. Also, there is a potential for unexpected hair growth in any area outside of the target treatment area if Careprost "repeatedly" touches that area. This can be prevented by blotting excess solution with a tissue. Itching and redness has been reported, most often in the first few days of use, subsequently subsiding as time goes on. 

It also says if you stop using Careprost, your eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance slowly over time. 

It is really shame that it won't last forever but I will let you know once I finish using two bottles. 

If you are scared of using this chemical product, you can try organic castor oil instead. I also used this castor oil for a while before I used Careprost. I got this castor oil from iherb.com. 

Castor oil is high in ricinoleic acid.  This acid is a very effective natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.  This can help keep any fungus or bacteria from inhibiting hair growth.  Since the oil is also very thick, it may help to prevent hair loss simply by helping to coat the hair and protect it from falling out.

Castor oil is also high in omega 9 fatty acids, which are nourishing to both the hair and the follicle, as well as the surrounding skin.  Castor oil has a unique ability to be deeply penetrating, and this helps it to deliver its nourishment deeply into the pores and the follicles that produce hair.

I just my old mascara wand to apply castor oil on my eyelash and eyebrow. It can be very sticky since it is super oily. It takes time to get result so you have to be really patient! 

I think both of them works well but it depends on you which product you choose. Castor oil is natural product so it won't harm you in any ways but like Careprost, it can give you some side effects such as darkening skin colour. So far, I didn't notice any skin darkening around my eyes, I will let you guys know if I face with any side effects.