Let’s be realthere’s a lot we’d do for perfectly curled, lifted, and voluminous lashes.
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What Is Vaseline?
Vaseline is the brand name forpetroleum jellyor petrolatum.
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The eye area, in particular, requires extra caution.
Dr. Lipner adds that it can also block oil glands, potentially causing a sty.
“Avoid using it if you have a history of eye infections,” she advises.
It can also cause breakouts on the face in people withacne-prone skin.
Does Vaseline Work for Lifting Lashes?
This forms the basis of the lash lift trend."
Avoid using an applicator that has previously touched anyone’s lips, mouth, skin, or hair.
He recommends following the steps below.
“I recommend using petroleum jelly occasionally to minimize potential side effects,” Dr. Lipner says.
For those seeking more dramatic results, Dr. Levy recommends FDA-approvedtreatments.
“Dermatologists often prescribe bimatoprost, a topical medication that safely lengthens and darkens lashes,” he says.
