For centuries women have been on an ago-old quest to find out how to make eyelashes grow or at least make eyelashes look longer.
Ancient Egyptians such as Cleopatra would wear what is called 'kohl' to accentuate the eyes.
Kohl now refers to the color of 'coal' or 'charcoal'.
Today women rely on mascara for this purpose.
Eyelash extensions became popular, yet they require a level of maintenance.
As an alternative, women today are more interested in making eyelashes grow longer.
This can be done.
First, let's take a look at what eyelashes really are and what they need to grow longer.
Eyelashes are simply hairs on our body that protect our eyes from dirt and debris.
Like all hairs, eyelashes depend solely on the health of the hair follicle.
The hair follicle is the root below the skin's surface.
It's responsible for absorbing nutrients to generate new cells and keep hair healthy and shiny.
Let's take a look at which foods provide the right nutrients to promote eyelash growth.
Apricots, sweet potatoes, peaches pumpkin, yellow squash and carrots.
As a rule of thumb, generally any fruits and veggies that are orange or yellow in color.
The orange-yellow color indicates that it has beta-carotene which our bodies convert into vitamin A.
Vitamin A is necessary for new cell growth in skin and hair.
It's commonly used to eliminate wrinkles and prevent hair loss.
Cooked egg yolks, soybeans, whole grains, milk and poultry.
What do these things have in common? They are all rich in biotin: a protein that aids in cell growth.
Since eyelashes are 91% protein, biotin is an essential ingredient to make eyelashes grow.
Berries, citrus fruits, chili peppers, herbs such as alfalfa, parsley, red clover, and fennel seed.
How does this list play an active role in eyelash growth? Everything listed here contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
We all know Vitamin C to be a powerful immune-booster.
Well, it also boosts eyelash growth because it promotes circulation and helps to form collagen.
Collagen provides structure for our hair giving it resilience and strength.
Without vitamin C the hair follicle stops providing nutrients causing the eyelash to become weak and brittle.
Integrate these foods into your diet and you'll be surprised with the results.
You'll notice your eyelashes become not only longer but healthier and shiny.
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