WHY DO MATURE EYELASHES GET MASCARA CLUMPS? AND 5 WAYS TO AVOID THEM.

The word on the street is to keep your lashes long, and your mascara standards high!

But for women over 50, this can be a distinct struggle.

You see mascaras need quite a bit of patience and practice to apply well. And these lash extensions in a bottle tend to clump.

Even on the spikiest and perkiest of lashes.

So it's no small wonder that most mature ladies see eye boogers, yucky clumps, and thick little globs of staining mascara dotting their lashes.

Not pretty!

The word on the street is to keep your lashes long, and your mascara standards high!

But for women over 50, this can be a distinct struggle.

You see mascaras need quite a bit of patience and practice to apply well. And these lash extensions in a bottle tend to clump.

Even on the spikiest and perkiest of lashes.

So it's no small wonder that most mature ladies see eye boogers, yucky clumps, and thick little globs of staining mascara dotting their lashes.

Not pretty!

Why Thinner, Sparser Mature Lashes are More Prone to Getting Tangles and Clumps

As we age, changes in our body can affect the health and vitality of our lashes.

Hormonal shifts result in hair becoming thinner and less dense, which includes our eyelashes.

Short, stubby lashes can’t bear the load of multiple coats of mascara. Wands pick up a ton of product, and do a poor job of spreading it evenly across the available length of a lash.

Thinner, sparser lashes often cross over and form knots. If you apply mascara without sorting them out, lo and behold, it’s clumps time.

As we age, changes in our body can affect the health and vitality of our lashes.

Hormonal shifts result in hair becoming thinner and less dense, which includes our eyelashes.

Short, stubby lashes can’t bear the load of multiple coats of mascara. Wands pick up a ton of product, and do a poor job of spreading it evenly across the available length of a lash.

Thinner, sparser lashes often cross over and form knots. If you apply mascara without sorting them out, lo and behold, it’s clumps time.

Understanding Mascara Clumps

Mascara clumps typically form due to the mascara formula drying out and becoming thicker, which is often a result of exposure to air over time.

This thick, dry mascara then sticks to the lashes and forms clumps. Mascara can also clump if it is applied excessively, or in too many layers, without allowing time for each layer to dry.

Mascara clumps typically form due to the mascara formula drying out and becoming thicker, which is often a result of exposure to air over time.

This thick, dry mascara then sticks to the lashes and forms clumps. Mascara can also clump if it is applied excessively, or in too many layers, without allowing time for each layer to dry.

5 Tips to Avoid the Build-Up of Clumps in Mature Lashes

1. Combing Lashes:

Before applying mascara, it's recommended to use a lash comb. This simple yet effective tool helps separate the lashes, reducing the chances of tangling and clumping. Remember to clean your lash comb regularly to avoid mascara build-up.

2. The Right Mascara:

Using a mascara specifically designed for mature lashes, like PrimeLash Mascara, can be beneficial.

Its wand separates and combs lashes, giving you a highly defined, elongated finish.

Its formula is rich in avocado and olive oils. These natural oils nourish the lashes, promoting their health and keeping them untangled.

Healthy lashes are less likely to clump together, resulting in better application.

Using a mascara specifically designed for mature lashes, like PrimeLash Mascara, can be beneficial.

Its wand separates and combs lashes, giving you a highly defined, elongated finish.

Its formula is rich in avocado and olive oils. These natural oils nourish the lashes, promoting their health and keeping them untangled.

Healthy lashes are less likely to clump together, resulting in better application.

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3. Mascara Application Technique:

Don’t pump the wand in the mascara tube. This is a sure fire way to invite clumps to the party.

Dip in once.

Apply the mascara by starting at the base of your lashes and gently wiggling the brush as you move towards the tips. Mimicking how hairdressers flat iron individual strands of hair.

Going from the bottom to the top.

PRO-TIP: If you have really small lashes, opt for a mascara wand with diminutive bristles. A petite wand picks up a proportionate volume of product. Now put it on in a side to side, zig zag motion.

ANOTHER PRO-TIP: If there is any goop on the mascara wand (especially around the top where the formula coagulates after repeated use), take time to brush the accumulation off. This can easily transfer to your lashes causing fake clumping.

Don’t pump the wand in the mascara tube. This is a sure fire way to invite clumps to the party.

Dip in once.

Apply the mascara by starting at the base of your lashes and gently wiggling the brush as you move towards the tips. Mimicking how hairdressers flat iron individual strands of hair.

Going from the bottom to the top.

PRO-TIP: If you have really small lashes, opt for a mascara wand with diminutive bristles. A petite wand picks up a proportionate volume of product. Now put it on in a side to side, zig zag motion.

4. Less is More:

Apply your mascara in thin layers, allowing each one to dry before going in with the next. This prevents the mascara from becoming thick and clumpy on your lashes.

It is a win if your mascara is effective in 2 coats or less.

You shouldn’t have to dry your sensitive lashes, choking the life out of them in a prison of mascara gunk.

Apply your mascara in thin layers, allowing each one to dry before going in with the next. This prevents the mascara from becoming thick and clumpy on your lashes.

It is a win if your mascara is effective in 2 coats or less.

You shouldn’t have to dry your sensitive lashes, choking the life out of them in a prison of mascara gunk.

5. Yesterday’s Mascara is NEVER Okay.

You must take off your mascara before retiring for the night. It’s non-negotiable.

If you fear ripping lashes out, use a gentle, nourishing make-up remover like PrimeSkin Beauty Water. It has glycolic acid which breaks down eye make-up, and melts it away in one fluid motion.

By incorporating these tips into your beauty routine, you can make mascara clumps and tangles a thing of the past.

Remember, it's not just about the right products but also about how you use them. Mature beauty is about embracing your natural changes while making the most of your best features, and that certainly includes our lashes!

You must take off your mascara before retiring for the night. It’s non-negotiable.

If you fear ripping lashes out, use a gentle, nourishing make-up remover like PrimeSkin Beauty Water. It has glycolic acid which breaks down eye make-up, and melts it away in one fluid motion.

By incorporating these tips into your beauty routine, you can make mascara clumps and tangles a thing of the past.