Do eyelashes need UV protection too?
How to protect your eyelashes from UV rays
As summer approaches, UV rays are a concern. Many women may start using sunscreen and parasols for beauty. In fact, UV rays damage not only the skin of the face and body, but also eyelashes. In order to keep your eyelashes looking bouncy and shiny, start taking UV countermeasures today.
In this issue, we will introduce the effects of UV rays on eyelashes and UV countermeasures for eyelashes.
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What are the effects of UV rays on eyelashes?
Eyelashes are composed of three layers from the outside: the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. The cortex and medulla contain melanin, which plays a role in reducing the effects of UV rays.
However, the cuticle, which covers the outside of the eyelash, does not contain melanin and is therefore susceptible to damage from UV rays. The scaly cuticle on the surface is essential for eyelashes to maintain their firmness and luster. However, when lashes are exposed to high levels of UV light, the cuticle cells weaken and become easily detached. When the cuticle peels off, moisture and nutrients in the eyelashes can easily escape, leading to dryness.
Dry eyelashes lose their luster and become dry. Damage caused by ultraviolet rays can also lead to a variety of other problems, including thinning, hair loss, breakage, and lack of firmness in the eyelashes.
UV rays can also cause eyelashes to become thinner and weaker, making it difficult for eyelash extensions to last. In order to protect beautiful eyelashes with luster, bounce, and firmness, it is important to take UV countermeasures to minimize the effects of UV rays.
When is the best time to start UV protection?
The amount of UV rays begins to increase from March to April, peaking from June to August, and gradually decreases from September, but UV rays fall throughout the year. Therefore, to protect your eyelashes from damage caused by UV rays, it is important to take UV measures every day, regardless of the season.
In addition, since the amount of UV rays increases between 10:00 and 14:00, special care should be taken when going out during the day. In the morning and evening, the amount of UV rays is not as great as during the day, but you must not let your guard down. It is recommended that UV protection be taken while commuting to work and when returning home as much as possible.
UV rays fall even on cloudy or rainy days. Therefore, no matter what the weather is like, you should continue to take UV protection every day to keep your eyelashes healthy and beautiful.
How to protect your eyelashes from UV rays?
1: Use UV-cut sunglasses
To prevent UV rays from hitting your eyelashes and the skin around your eyes, we recommend using UV-cut sunglasses.
UV-cut sunglasses offer protection from ultraviolet rays and can be used when going out to reduce the effects of ultraviolet rays. When selecting UV-cut sunglasses, check the UV transmittance or UV cutoff rate. The lower the UV transmittance value, the less UV rays penetrate.
On the other hand, the higher the UV cut rate, the more UV rays are blocked. In addition, since UV rays come in from various directions, it is advisable to choose UV-cut sunglasses with frames that are as large as possible.
2: Use a hat with a wide brim
Since it is difficult to get sufficient protection from ultraviolet rays with sunglasses alone, it is advisable to wear a hat as much as possible. Wearing a hat also reduces UV exposure from the top of the head.
To protect your eyelashes from UV rays, choose a hat with a wide brim. Also, choosing a dark-colored hat, such as black or navy blue, will help block more UV rays. If you want to use a light-colored hat, choose a "UV-cut hat" that has been treated to make it more difficult for UV rays to penetrate.
UV-cut hats with a high UPF rating (40-50+) will reduce the effects of UV rays more.
3:Moisturize with eyelash serum
When UV rays cause the cuticle of the eyelashes to peel off, the eyelashes are more likely to dry out. To moisturize your eyelashes and reduce dryness, use eyelash serum on a regular basis.
By using eyelash serum to moisturize and replenish good nutrition for your eyelashes, you can maintain healthy eyelashes. We recommend "fillage" eyelash serum.
It contains various ingredients such as human stem cell culture fluid, capsyl, and wide lashes, and leads to firm and shiny eyelashes. It also supports the repair of damaged eyelashes and prevents breakage and split ends. To maintain beautiful eyelashes with eyelash serum, it is important to use it continuously every day. Use it not only in the morning but also at night to achieve lashes that are resistant to the effects of UV rays.
4:Guard lashes with UV-cut mascara
Use UV-cut mascara when going out in spring and summer, when UV rays increase.
Coating your eyelashes with UV-blocking mascara will reduce the damage caused by UV rays. We recommend transparent UV-blocking mascara. Transparent mascara does not darken eye makeup, so it can be used for any occasion, including work, weddings, and funerals. It can be reapplied many times without becoming gaudy, so it can easily be used when UV rays are a concern.
Also, using a mascara primer before using mascara will keep the curl in place for a longer time. Using a UV-protecting transparent mascara on top of a colored mascara primer will create more attractive eyes while protecting against UV rays.
5: Eyelash extensions
For those who want an easier way to protect their eyelashes from UV rays, eyelash extensions are recommended. Eyelash extensions can protect your own eyelashes from the UV rays that fall from overhead.
Eyelash extensions last approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Since there is no need to take them on and off frequently, even busy people can take UV protection without difficulty. Also, if the extensions are processed to block UV rays, you can more easily protect your eyelashes and eye area. Another advantage of this product is that it provides ideal eyelashes while protecting against UV rays.
6:Take nutrients necessary for eyelashes
If you want to keep your eyelashes healthy and firm, it is important to review your diet as well. Eyelashes are composed of a type of protein called keratin. Therefore, if you do not have enough protein, your eyelashes will become thinner and fall out more easily.
Be conscious of eating eggs, meat, fish and soy foods that contain protein. To build strong eyelashes, it is also necessary to consume minerals such as zinc and iodine, vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients.
Therefore, eat a well-balanced diet, including green and yellow vegetables, seaweed, and cheese in your cooking. For those who are too busy to cook every day, it is recommended to take supplements.
7: Go out at times when ultraviolet rays are not strong.
If you are going out in midsummer when ultraviolet rays are strong, it is best to choose a time when the ultraviolet rays are not as strong as possible. The time of day when ultraviolet rays are strongest is from 10:00 to 14:00, so if you are going out for walking or running, morning or evening hours are recommended.
If you go out during the day, use sunglasses, hats, and parasols to avoid overexposure to UV rays.
Take measures against UV rays to maintain eyelashes that you "like"!
UV rays can cause various problems with eyelashes, including dryness, lack of firmness, dryness, and hair loss. By taking UV countermeasures along with eyelash growth, you can have more confidence in your own eyelashes.
If you can maintain healthy eyelashes, you can enjoy eyelash extensions and mascara even more. Take UV protection measures all year round, regardless of the season, to protect your own precious eyelashes.
