Grow Eyebrows back'

Oct 24, 2014

Danielle L.

Hello ladies for years I have been plucking my eyebrows like crazy to draw them in ( first picture) I keep
Hearing castor oil or olive oil will grow them back thick again. I need help

Oct 24, 2014

Danielle L.

So I want to be able to stop drawing them and grow them all back thick

Oct 24, 2014

Danielle L.

I saw on YouTube castor oil helps grow them FAST.

Oct 24, 2014

Erin L.

They don't look bad just fill them in like you normally do and don't pluck the stray hairs

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

My sister is currently using castor oil on her eye brows. She puts it on twice daily and it's been about a week and a half and it's grown quite a bit.

Oct 24, 2014

Emily W.

Nothing can cause your hair to grow faster, and that includes eyebrows and lashes. Using oils just conditions the hairs by trapping moisture. Be careful though, as it can also trap bacteria (leading to blocked follicles, pimples, or blocked year ducts and sties if used on lashes).

Really you just need to be patient and let them full back in on their own. Be advised though, that if you have been plucking them that long, the follicles may be damaged and they may never fill back in as thick as they were before you started plucking.

Oct 24, 2014

Emily W.

I forgot to mention that castor oil is extremely dense and moderately comedogenic. It is too dense for the delicate skin around the eyes, and can lead to pimples, milia, and congested pores.

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

I disagree. I believe it when I see it & I've seen it.. so..

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

Either that, or I'm seeing the growth. I don't think I'm seeing anything.. I am seeing it.

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

I was as well.

You could always try it, Danielle, won't hurt anything. :)

Oct 24, 2014

Emily W.

Remember folks, anecdotes and placebo effect do not contradict documented scientific fact. Like I said, you risk causing several issues for absolutely no benefit. Use at your own risk.

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

Several issues? Lol. From castor oil? Come on now, you can't be serious. This is getting ridiculous. If she wants to try it, let her try it, everyone is different, it may work, it may not work, but that needs to quit. I don't know if I'm amused or annoyed.

Oct 24, 2014

Emily W.

Yes, things from mild pimples to milia (which are notoriously difficult to get rid of). And for what? Absolutely no benefit. I've done my due diligence and researched many of these fad remedies in medical journals, dermatology journals, and esthetician textbooks. Castor oil is a sealant when used externally, and a laxative if taken internally. Nothing more. It had no magical powers, no skin benefits, and no hair benefits.

I'll repeat myself: anecdotes do not outweigh scientific fact backed by empirical research. I don't care how many people swear up down and sideways that it works. It is the placebo effect, and nothing more.

Oct 24, 2014

Shanae J.

Haha, I have nothing more to say about this. Apparently you know everything and I guess I'll leave it at that. I still suggest trying it. It WON't HURT anything. I've seen it work, you don't have to take my word, that's why I suggested trying it. If there's no benefit, then there's no benefit, but there's definitely not any harm.. that's just dumb.

Oct 24, 2014

M G.

Your brows look thick, think you just have to let en grow out like Erin said.

Oct 24, 2014

Jenna M.

Emily as a medical profession student I appreciate you helping give people raw facts. Shanae you may be right that there is a great possibility it will not hurt but there is always a risk. I agree with Emily and the whole placebo idea. Shanae if you are familiar with any form of anatomy ( not trying to be rude just helpful) our face has sebaceous glands which secretes our own human oil lmao also known as sebum to nourish our skin and hair. It may not be the best idea to add excess oil because it can clog pores. I'm a big fan of not having heavy liquids or oils on my face. I think castor oil won't physically kill you but it might cause you to break out and the milla which are small white bumps. I lean toward Emily because I believe a scientific study over one persons experience with castor oil :p

Oct 25, 2014

Shanae J.

I understand. I still think it's dumb, but I don't care anymore.

Oct 25, 2014

Danielle L.

My doctor told me to use castor oil she said they also use it in the eyes for eyelashes as well.