Interesting Tips And Facts About Every Woman's Favourite, Mascara

If I had to carry just 1 makeup product in my bag which I can't do without then I would definitely pick a mascara. Mascara works like magic for me! This eye makeup product can instantly open up your eyes and make them look bigger. I always like keeping all the focus on the eyes and the rest of my face neutral. All those who have a thing for mascara just like me, this guide is for you. We all have been using mascara for years now but here are some interesting facts about the products that you may not be aware of.

Ancient Egyptians Were The First Ones To Darken Their Eyelashes

Do you know Egyptians were the first ones who used kohl on their eyelashes to darken it? They used it not just for beauty purposes but also to protect their eyes from the sun.

You Should Always Remove Mascara From Your Lashes

A lot of us get too tired to remove mascara from our eyelashes and often skip it before going to bed. When you leave the mascara on your lashes all night, it dries up and makes your lashes fall. Also, while cleaning mascara from the lashes, you should always be gentle so that you don't end up breaking your lashes. Baby oil or coconut oil are good options to remove mascara from your eyelashes.

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Mascara Comes With An Expiry Date

Many think that mascara doesn't expire but it does. A mascara lasts maximum for 3 to 5 months and after this, it is time to get rid of it. If you continue using it for a long time then you are putting yourself at the risk of bacterial infections.

Never Throw The Mascara Wand

I have a lot of old mascara wands with me and I use them as a spoolie to brush my brows. The mascara wand is really useful and you shouldn't be throwing it away. Discard the old mascara bottle but not the wand. Not just you can brush your brows with it but also you can clean it up and use it to apply castor oil on your eyelashes, which is highly beneficial in eyelash growth.

You Can Use Powder Before Mascara To Give Volume To Your Lashes

An easy way to make your mascara give you voluminous lashes is by applying baby powder on the eyelashes before using mascara. It gives an instant volume to your lashes.

Sharing Mascara Is A Big No-No

Do you love sharing your makeup with your sister or friends? You may feel there is no harm in it but the truth is that there is! Sharing your mascara can lead to infections or allergies.

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You Shouldn't Pump Your Mascara Brush

A lot of us have this habit of pumping the mascara brush before using it on our eyes. I used to do it for a couple of years thinking it works for me but it didn't. When you pump the mascara brush, it makes your mascara dry quickly as it pushes air in the bottle and this leads to clumping.

Keeping Mascara Intact All Day

We all want our eyes to look wide and bright all day but at times our mascara starts to smudge or just one layer of mascara isn't enough to curl up the lashes. Here is a tip - using the second layer of mascara always helps. Also, if you have a clear mascara then top your first layer of mascara with a coat of it and this will keep it intact all day long!

There are so many options available in the market when it comes to mascaras. It can get a little tricky to pick one but if you know what you need, you will get the one!