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How to Get Thicker Lashes

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Getting fuller, thicker lashes is a goal for many of us. With so many products out there, it can be hard to figure out which ones work and which ones don't. We've compiled a list of a few ways you can hydrate your lash area and prevent breakage for thicker, longer eyelashes. Try using some of these methods in your beauty routine to see results in just a few months.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Try a lash growth serum.

  1. They prolong the growth phase of your lashes. Pick out a product that has biotin in it for the best results. You can find a lash serum at most drug stores or beauty supply stores. Simply swipe it on like you would a mascara, then leave it on all day or all night.[1]
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    • Biotin is a B vitamin that can help your lashes grow longer and thicker.
    • Some growth serums come included with your mascara. Look for mascaras that include lash serum as an ingredient for a two in one product.
    • You should notice thicker lashes after a couple of months.

[Edit]Get a prescription lash serum from your doctor.

  1. Bimatoprost can help regrow missing eyelashes. You need a prescription for it, so visit your doctor to talk about your lash situation. Once you have a prescription, you can simply swipe the serum onto your upper eyelid every day. After about 2 months, you should notice your lashes growing thicker and stronger.[2]
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    • The name brand for bimatoprost is Latisse.
    • Common side effects include itchy eyes, red eyes, dry eyes, darkened eyelids, darkened iris, or hair growth around the eyes.

[Edit]Use petroleum jelly.

  1. It will help seal in moisture and hydrate your lashes. Use a clean mascara wand or spoolie to pick up some petroleum jelly, then swipe it on your clean eyelashes before you go to bed. In the morning, simply rinse your eyelashes off with warm water.[3]

    • After a month or two, you should be able to see your lashes growing thicker and longer.
    • If you're using a lash serum, don't add petroleum jelly on top. Petroleum jelly might wipe off your lash serum, so it won't work as well.

[Edit]Swipe caster oil on your lashes.

  1. It will soften and hydrate your lashes, leading to more growth. Use a clean mascara wand or a cotton swab to dab the oil onto your lashes. Leave it on overnight, then rinse your lashes with warm water in the morning.[4]

    • If you don't have castor oil, emu oil and olive oil work just as well.
    • You'll probably notice your lashes getting thicker after a few months of nightly use.
    • If you're using a lash serum, don't put any oils on your lashes. The oils might wash off the serum, which will cause it to be less effective.

[Edit]Brush your lashes to stimulate growth.

  1. Increased blood flow can lead to longer, thicker lashes. Before you go to bed, grab a clean mascara wand and use it to gently comb through your eyelashes. Try to do this every night for thicker lashes over time.[5]

    • Try to brush your lashes for 2 to 3 minutes at a time to see results.

[Edit]Massage your eyelids to keep them hydrated.

  1. It will also get the blood flowing to your lash area. Wet your hands with cleanser or mild baby shampoo and use 1 finger to slowly massage your eyelid area. Keep massaging in a small, circular motion for around 1 minute, then rinse your eyelids.[6]

    • Try doing this every night to stimulate growth and help your eyelashes get thicker over time.
    • You can easily incorporate this into your nightly routine after you take off your makeup.

[Edit]Use a mascara primer.

  1. It helps separate your lashes before you put on mascara. Grab your tube of mascara primer and swipe it onto your clean lashes, then let it dry for a few minutes. After that, you can apply your mascara with fewer clumps and increased volume.[7]
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    • Look for a mascara primer that has keratin in it to help strengthen your lashes.

[Edit]Take off your eye makeup every night.

  1. Leaving makeup on can dry out your lashes. Before you go to sleep, use an eye makeup remover to gently swipe off your mascara and eyeshadow. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel to avoid any irritation.[8]
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    • Soap and water can be a little drying. Try to use an oil-based eye makeup remover to keep your lashes feeling hydrated and healthy.

[Edit]Apply false eyelashes.

  1. Falsies can give you the appearance of longer, thicker lashes. First, measure the lashes against your lid and trim them to fit. Then, apply a dab of glue to the lash and let it dry until it's tacky. Press the lashes onto your upper lash line, then hold them down until they're dry.[9]
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    • If you use false lashes, make sure you clean them after each wear with a mild cleanser.[10]

[Edit]Get eyelash extensions.

  1. They're a semi-permanent way to get thicker lashes. Head to a registered cosmetologist and ask them to apply eyelash extensions. You can pick how full and long you'd like your lashes to look, picking between more natural or more glam. After your first appointment, you'll have to get your extensions reapplied every 6 weeks or so.[11]
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    • Eyelash extensions are applied with lash glue, but it's much stronger than what you can buy in the store.
    • Make sure you get your lashes done by a licensed professional to avoid eye irritation.
    • Lash extensions won't harm your natural lashes if you get them done by a professional.

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[Edit]Tips

  • Try not to pull or tug on your eyelashes, since that can make them brittle or cause them to fall out.

[Edit]Warnings

  • While taking biotin supplements is sometimes recommended for thicker lashes, there is no scientific evidence to support it.[12]

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How to Tell if an Avocado is Bad

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Beloved by many, avocados are delicious, nutritious and versatile. However, knowing the right time to eat them can be tricky. As well as the adverse health effects of eating food that has gone bad, an avocado that is just overripe may be safe to eat, but very unpleasant. By knowing what to look out for and how to store avocados you can avoid disappointment.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Examining the Avocado

  1. Look at the outer skin of the avocado. If there is visible mould, or a rancid odour, the avocado is not safe to eat and should be discarded. If the avocado is severely dented and marked, or has squashed areas it has likely gone bad.[1]
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  2. Check the color. Different varieties of avocado have different skin colours. The most common variety of avocado, the Hass, will change colour to very dark green or purple colour when ripe.[2] If a Hass avocado has reached a deep black colour, it may be past its prime.
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    • Most other commercially available avocados, like the Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano retain a green colour even when ripe.[3]
  3. Hold the avocado in your hand and apply gentle pressure. Take care not to bruise the fruit with your fingertips. A ripe avocado will yield slightly with light force. If slight pressure leaves an indent in the avocado, it is a sign it has gone bad.[4]
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  4. Using the stem of the avocado to check for ripeness. Some people advocate checking for softness by pushing in or removing the stem. If the stem moves easily it means the avocado is ripe. Once the stem is removed the colour of the flesh is also revealed.[5] This method may be effective when judging softness but not when judging colour. To get a good indication of the quality of the flesh more surface area needs to be seen.
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    • If you are examining avocados to purchase, you should avoid tampering with the fruit in this way. Removing the stem can compromise the quality of the fruit for other prospective purchasers.
  5. Cut the avocado open. If you already own the avocado, this is the quickest way to determine if it has gone bad. The flesh should be a light green colour. If the flesh is black or brown, the avocado should not be eaten. If there is some minor bruising in the form of small, isolated areas of brown discolouration, the avocado is okay to eat.[6]
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  6. Taste the avocado. If you have thoroughly inspected the flesh but are not sure whether the avocado has gone bad, it is safe to perform a taste test. Avoiding any brown spots, try a small amount of the green flesh. Avocado should be creamy, mild and subtly sweet. If it smells or tastes musky or off, it has gone bad.
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[Edit]Keeping Avocados Fresh

  1. Avoid overripe avocados by storing them correctly. If an avocado has achieved optimal ripeness but will not be eaten immediately, store it in the fridge. An uncut, ripe avocado can last approximately 3-4 days at room temperature, or 7-10 days if refrigerated.[7]
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  2. Store cut avocados to preserve freshness. To store an avocado after it has been cut, cover tightly with plastic wrap and/or store it in an air tight container for up to 2 to 3 days.[8] To retain a light green colour for as long as possible, sprinkle a light layer of lemon juice on the cut flesh. The slight acid content will help halt oxidation and prevent the flesh of the avocado from turning brown as quickly.
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    • When avocado flesh has oxidised, it does not mean that the fruit is inedible. Take a spoon or other utensil and gently scrape away the brown surface area. The underlying avocado flesh should be light green.
  3. Freeze avocado to avoid waste. To prolong the life of an avocado puree the flesh with lemon juice and keep in a sealed container. The puree will keep for up to 4 months in the freezer.[9]
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[Edit]Tips

  • Avocados continue to ripen after being harvested and can take up to 4 to 5 days to ripen when stored at room temperature.[10]

[Edit]Warnings

  • Avocados produce ethylene, a gas that hastens the ripening of fruit. Storing avocados in a confined space, or with other ethylene-producing fruits like bananas, peaches and apples will cause them to ripen quickly.[11]

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[Edit]Quick Summary

How to Practice Ahimsa

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT

Ahimsa, also spelled Ahinsa, is the practice of non-violence and compassion toward every living thing in your daily life.[1] Not only is it passive non-violence, it's active compassion and positivity. While this term is often used by yoga enthusiasts, you can practice it both on and off the mat at any time. Practicing Ahimsa is a personal journey that you can tailor to your own specific needs, wants, and values. You can get started right away to better yourself and the effect you have on others today.

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[Edit]Emotional Health

  1. Be kind to yourself when you make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and you're no different. Instead of talking down to yourself, remind yourself of all your strengths and the positive aspects of your personality. Just because you made one mistake doesn't mean you're a bad person, just like it wouldn't make a friend or a family member a bad person, either.[2]
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    • Try saying something like, "I made a mistake, but I'm only human. I'd forgive someone else for making this mistake, so I should forgive myself, too."
  2. Practice forgiving others. It can be easy to get passive aggressive or annoyed when someone does something wrong, but practicing Ahimsa is all about compassion and peace. Try to forgive your loved ones when they make mistakes by thinking about how you'd like to be forgiven, too.[3]
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    • If you feel yourself getting angry, take a few deep breaths and walk away until you can think clearly again. This can take some practice, so give yourself a break!
  3. Keep a level head, even when you get angry. If you're the type of person who gets mad easily, try to take a few deep breaths and remain calm. You can cause harm to someone with your anger, so if you need to step away for a few minutes to collect yourself, you should. Practicing Ahimsa is a learning curve, so don't beat yourself up if you mess up once or twice.[4]
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    • Practicing meditation, counting to 10, drinking a cold glass of water, or taking a walk can all help you calm down when you're feeling mad.
  4. Give people the benefit of the doubt. When someone wrongs you or makes a mistake, it can be easy to blame them or say they did it on purpose. As you practice Ahimsa, try to be compassionate when you react to others and remember that everyone is dealing with their own struggles. Remind yourself that everyone is human and they could be having a tough day, year, or even life.[5]
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    • If someone snapped at you at the grocery store, it might be because they didn't get much sleep last night. If your friend was short with you on the phone, it's probably because they're having a bad day. Things like that usually aren't personal, even if it seems like it at the time.
  5. Let things go. Holding a grudge can be really stressful, especially if you're still angry about it. If you're still thinking about something or someone who wronged you, try to forgive them in your mind so you can not think about it anymore (chances are, you'll feel better, too).[6]
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    • You don't have to go up to someone and say "I forgive you." Forgiveness is personal, and you can do it on your own time whenever you're ready.

[Edit]In the Community

  1. Volunteer to give back to your community. Rather than just doing no harm, you can actively bring good back into your community by volunteering your time. Help out at a local shelter, do a neighborhood cleanup, or pick up trash along the side of the road. Whatever you do, you'll be actively helping your environment, and you might meet some cool people along the way![7]
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    • You can do any type of volunteering that you feel up to, as long as it benefits your community.
  2. Eat ethical, local food. Although most people who practice Ahimsa are vegetarian, you don't have to cut meat entirely out of your diet. Instead, you should find food within your community that's local, produced ethically, and good for your body. That way, you can cause the least amount of harm to those around you with your eating practices.[8]
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    • If there's a farmer's market near you, that's a great place to start looking for local food that's in season.
    • Eating locally also helps the environment since you're cutting back on your carbon footprint.
  3. Be eco-conscious to care for the earth. Doing no harm also means caring for the place that you live. Try to reduce the amount of plastic you use, take public transportation if you can, or plant a pollinator garden in your backyard. There are tons of ways you can look out for mother earth, and it will probably make you feel more connected to our planet, too.[9]
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    • You can also start a compost pile, buy from ethical clothing companies, try going vegan for a few days out of the week, or reduce your travel by airplane. Every little bit counts.
  4. Give your money to a charity. Find a charity that does something you support—cancer research, protecting animal rights, or cleaning up the environment. Try to give a little bit of your income to the charity as often as you can so you can spread peace with a broader range.[10]
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    • There may also be local charities that you can find in your own community.
  5. Surround yourself with others who are also non-violent. You don't have to seek out other people practicing Ahimsa, but you can find friends whose values line up with yours. If they also resolve conflicts quickly without drama, don't like to gossip, and work toward bettering themselves daily, they're probably good people to learn from. You might even know some people like that already![11]
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    • Your friends can influence your actions greatly. If you hang out with people who are angry and violent, chances are, you'll lean that way too.

[Edit]Self-Care

  1. Relax and unwind. When you feel stressed, you probably aren't focusing on spreading peace. Take a few moments out of the day to do something relaxing, like reading a book, doing a puzzle, or taking a bath. The more grounded and relaxed that you feel, the better you'll be able to practice non-violence.[12]
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    • Remember, doing no harm to anyone includes yourself, too.
  2. Do yoga with mindful intention. As you do your yoga poses, whatever they may be, think about drawing strength and resolution from each pose. Your aim is to live your life without fear or conflict, and you can start by thinking about that on the yoga mat.[13]
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    • Poses like the Lotus Pose and Warrior I are great for setting intentions and drawing strength and serenity.
  3. Practice meditation as often as you can. There are many different ways that you can practice mediation in your daily life. A simple and easy way to do so is to take 5 minutes out of every day to just sit and breathe. Pay attention to your thoughts and bring yourself back into your own body. Really focus on what you're thinking about and any negative thoughts you might have.[14]
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    • Doing no harm also means being kind to yourself. If you're thinking negative thoughts, you may need to replace them with positive ones.
    • It may be helpful to repeat a mantra as you meditate. Something like, "Spreading love, spreading peace" can bring you back into the mindset of non-violence.

[Edit]Tips

  • Think about practicing Ahimsa every morning when you wake up to remember your non-violent values.
  • Ahimsa is a personal journey, so don't be afraid to bend the "rules" a little bit.

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