3 Ways I Thicken & Lengthen My Lashes

There are a plethora of lash-growing products on the market and it can be time consuming and expensive to decipher what is hype and what actually works. I have researched formulas and purchased and tested a variety of products from high-end to drugstore. After several years I have landed on a 3 step system that I believe is a tried and true formula to grows your lashes and keep them long, strong and thick. 

I get asked often how I get my lashes so long and many people have mistaken them for fake lashes. They are 100% real! I have a simple 3 step system to nourishing and growing my lashes.

1.Rapid Lash Growth Serum

I have used many growth serums, including Rodan and Fields which works but is pricey! I have researched the ingredients and found that Rapid Lash Growth Serum has similar ingredients so I thought I'd give it a try. It really works! And at a fraction of the cost! It takes about 2-3 weeks to see a difference but once I started to see a difference my lashes were much thicker and longer. I think this is the most important step in my lash lengthening endeavor so if you can only try one, this is the one to try (but I do think they all work well together).

Rimmel's Growth Mascara

I use a couple of coats of this mascara every day. It is a nice formula that really elongates my lashes. This mascara contains castor oil which is a known lash lengthener and strengthener. I have been using this for several years. I love it and highly recommend it!

3. Lavish Lash Liner 

I have been using the liner, Lashes to Die For l
 liquid liner for over two years but, it has been discontinued. I purchased Lavish Lash liquid liner as a substitute. The Lavish Lash Liner has completely surprised me. The formula is far better and the application is easier. Lavish Lash contains castor oil and gets 4.5 stars so I have high hopes for it's lash lengthening abilities. I have been using it for a few weeks and I LOVE it. The formula is luxurious and velvety. It glides on smoothly and is highly pigmented. The tip is so fine and soft which makes it easy to achieve any type of line you are going for, thick or thin. I'm pleasantly surprised and wish I'd tried it years ago as its easier to apply than the Lashes to Die For liner and the formula is just thicker and better. A little goes a long way. 

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Thank you for reading. I hope my research and trials will help you achieve the same lash growth success I have! 

Grace & Peace,

Adoring Family

All of the opinions and words on this post are written by me. I originally shared this post for Fluster Buster but all opinions, research and words presented here are written by Adoring Creations. 

Oil Cleansing: a Vibrant Facial Experience

I read about oil cleansing as a natural alternative to chemically laden facial cleansers several years ago. I couldn't imagine how slathering oil on your face could possibly result in clean, bright, clear skin but, after much research on anti aging products, I decided to delve into the world of oil cleansing.

on May 6, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

The idea behind oil cleansing is actually a science, chemistry to be more specific. "Like dissolves like" is a phrase used by chemists to describe solubility.Oil will not dissolve in water because it is a non polar molecule while water is a polar molecule. The Oil Cleansing method is effective because the cleansing oil dissolves the "like" impurities, sebum-oil in the skin. Have you ever wrestled with a sticky substance only to rub a bit of oil on it and have it easily removed? Oil cleansing works the same way. Did I lose you? I hope not. I find if I understand the functionality of a method I will be more prone to adhere to it :)

I'm a nerd. And sometimes a little goofy. We all know this ;)

Now to find the perfect combination of oil. I prefer almond and castor oil. Almond oil is said to remove dark circles under the eyes (never have those, nope, not me). Avacodo oil is a favored option however, I read that it can worsen the appearance of dark circles. Coconut oil is commonly used but I found it to clog my pores although some tout claims that unrefined coconut oil is noncomedogenic. Just like anything, each woman's skin will be different and require different cleansing concoctions.

My favorite oil mixture is 1/2 castor oil and 1/2 almond oil. Castor oil is thicker, stickier and has excellent oil dissolving qualities while almond oil is lighter yet moisturizing.

The Ricinoleic acid in castor oil combats acne while the fatty acids present in castor oil deeply penetrate the skin for an intense moisturizing experience. The fatty acids also reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks and encourage new skin cell production. 

Almond oil is rich in vitamins A, B and E. As I mentioned before, almond oil is known to reduce dark eye circles and diminish wrinkles. It is also a reduces redness and is anti inflammatory. Almond oil is a natural anti aging product as it contains high levels of vitamin A and E. 

When cleansing your skin, gently rub the oil mixture into your palm and massage the oil into your skin. Don't rush this process, gently take your time and do take care to press the oil into your skin in order to reap the moisturizing, cleansing and anti aging benefits. You want to massage the oil into your skin thoroughly and give it time to deeply penetrate. Put on some beautiful, peaceful music, brush your teeth, wash your hair, whatever you can do to let the oil seep into your skin for a few minutes. Then take a rag moistened with the hot water place it over your face for 15-30 seconds. Gently rinse the oil off using the wet cloth. Pay dry and enjoy a fresh night's sleep with your dewy skin. 

Three times a week I like to make a paste of olive oil and baking soda in my palm and gently rub this into my skin after I have applied the almond/castor oil moisture. This gently exfoliates and removes the oil. I simply rinse with warm water and enjoy the smooth, soft feeling of freshly exfoliated skin.

I enjoy this relaxing part of my evening routing and the luxurious feeling of the oils as they are massaged into my skin. I have noticed my skin is clearer, more even toned and more supple since I began the oil cleansing method. I am a believer!

Are you new to oil cleansing? Don't let it scare you :) Make it a part of your evening routine for a week or two and let me know how you like it!

Grace and Peace,

Adoring Family