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DIY Eyelash Growth Serum for Luscious Lashes

Katie WellsJun 18, 2021
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Big eyes and long eyelashes are a classic feminine trait and many women have gone to great lengths (pun intended) for them. I even made my own natural eye shadow recipe to accentuate mine. Unfortunately, many treatments like eyelash extensions and growth serums can cause allergic reactions, infection, or other problems.

Never fear, there’s a natural way to encourage lash growth… all you need is a little castor oil!

Get Longer Eyelashes Naturally

Of course, there is a genetic aspect to long eyelashes, but that doesn’t mean that those without the lucky genes can’t increase their eyelash length. I have a cousin who naturally has super-long dark eyelashes that look like extensions.

My eyelashes are decently long but definitely not that dramatic. I have been experimenting with natural ways to increase my eyelash length and thickness.

There does seem to be a connection between nutrition and hair health, so if a person isn’t getting enough fat-soluble vitamins, b-vitamins, vitamin C, and collagen.

Overuse of eye products, especially long-lasting mascaras or fake lashes, can weaken lashes or lead to lash loss.

Natural Eyelash Extensions?

After publishing my homemade mascara, many people asked if there was a natural way to make fiber lash mascara or eyelash extensions. I’m yet to find a natural version of false eyelashes since most glues contain formaldehyde. Most fiber lash products also contain questionable ingredients.

What I did find, however, was a natural way to make lashes look as long as fake lashes using only natural ingredients.

This natural eyelash growth serum uses:

  • Castor oil– Natural source of omega-6 fats, proteins, and vitamins that helps encourage dramatic hair growth
  • Emu oil– “highly anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, penetrating, a transdermal carrier, promotes skin regeneration, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), nourishing, anti-aging and bacteriastatic.” (source)
  • Coconut oil
  • Vitamin E oil (optional)

Castor oil alone would give noticeable results, as it has been extremely helpful for lengthening and thickening my hair, but the addition of emu oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E give this serum a wider range of fatty acids and nutrients to help speed eyelash growth.

TIP: Christa of The Whole Journey recommends adding 1 drop of lavender essential oil to mascara to speed eyelash growth. I haven’t tried this yet, but it could be added to this serum for additional benefit. (Just always use caution and do your own research when using essential oils!)

Luscious Lashes - Eyelash Growth Serum Recipe

Eyelash Growth Serum Recipe

Katie Wells
Help speed eyelash growth with the serum made with natural ingredients.
3.78 from 205 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins

Equipment

  • Small glass dropper bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp castor oil
  • 1 tsp emu oil (optional, can use extra castor oil instead)
  • ½ tsp coconut oil
  • 5 drops vitamin E oil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small dropper bottle and swirl gently to combine.
  • To use, squeeze one drop onto your finger or a cotton swab and gently massage into lash line. I prefer to do this at night to let it work overnight before washing my face in the morning.
  • Use daily for best results.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one year.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

TIP: Also use on eyebrows to help with thinning eyebrows! This will last up to a year as long as it is kept in an air-tight container. Be careful not to add water, aloe, or other liquid ingredients that will spoil.

How do you take care of your lashes?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (177 Comments)

  1. Beka Householder

    March 7, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Do you have any recommendations for making this vegan? Castor and emu oil both animal oils.

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    • Emily

      March 7, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      Castor oil is from castor beans/seeds and is not from animals. In some languages castor means beaver but the oil is not derived from them. The Emu oil however is not vegan and can just be omitted.

      Reply
    • Heather

      March 7, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      Castor oil is from a plant. If you want to make this vegan, just omit the emu oil. Honestly, this would be perfectly fine with just the coconut oil.

      Reply
      • Aleksander

        September 8, 2019 at 3:35 PM

        I was wondering what could be used in place of the citrus and peppermint eo? I have really sensitive facial skin and citrus oils anywhere on my face makes me break out and my skin will burn in pain from the irritation.

        Reply
    • Mickey

      March 7, 2015 at 10:28 PM

      Castor oil is vegan.
      http://www.veganpeace.com/ingredients/ingredients.htm

      Reply
  2. Anya

    March 6, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Yes, the addition of lavender oil helps too! I add a few drops to my mascara tube.

    Reply
  3. Sharice

    March 5, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    I have thin eyelashes so I could definitely start using this recipe. Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  4. Michelle Mabalod

    March 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    4 stars
    Hi Katie. Is store-bought castor oil okay to use?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      March 8, 2015 at 2:47 PM

      I would make sure that it is urefined, cold-pressed, and hexane-free (You are getting it pretty close to your eyes, so I urge caution).

      Reply
      • Connie

        July 16, 2016 at 4:53 PM

        Should also be organic..

        Reply
  5. Charline

    March 5, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    5 stars
    Black mascara is burdensome. I decided to get real, and grow thick lashes! Do you know any transparent ingredient to add in this recipe so that it can act as a clear mascara (that holds eyelash curls)?.

    Reply
    • Mandie

      March 8, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      When I first made my own make up, I tried using just oil and charcoal for mascara, but it smeared (especially on my glasses which my lashes touch). Now I use aloe vera gel and charcoal which works really well because the aloe goes on wet, but dries quickly. I’m not sure if it would dry as much mixed with oil, but it could be worth a shot?

      Reply
    • stellie

      May 29, 2015 at 7:36 AM

      perhaps aloe vera, it holds well on hair for instance 🙂

      Reply
  6. Austyn

    March 4, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Do you need to use the Emu oil? Is there something else I could use?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      March 4, 2015 at 8:56 PM

      You can omit it completely and use more castor oil instead.

      Reply
      • Ana

        May 7, 2018 at 11:23 AM

        Is castor oil safe to use on your eyelashes if you are pregnant?

        Reply
      • Racel Michals

        April 22, 2022 at 1:09 PM

        Hi Katie,

        Where else can I buy an emu oil and black cumin oil besides the website that is linked in your recipe? There are a lot of stores online but I don’t know who I can trust, please let me know when you get a chance, thank you.

        Reply
  7. Trecia

    March 4, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I love Emu Oil (I use products from http://www.wonderoil.com) and have used it for years. Never thought to use it for my horribly thin eyelashes and eyebrows! Thanks for this recipe! I’m going to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Jennifer

      March 8, 2019 at 12:19 AM

      I went to that website, OMG what a mess! Probably one of the worst I’ve ever been to, lol. But I will order the emu oil. Thanks for the suggestion.

      Reply
  8. Laurie

    March 4, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Question: would you use regular coconut oil (the kind you use for cooking. ..and *everything* else 😉 or FCO?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      March 4, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      I use regular 🙂

      Reply
      • Sherreen

        March 14, 2015 at 12:45 PM

        Do you have to melt the coconut oil?

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          March 16, 2015 at 10:19 PM

          It’s easier to work with, yes.

          Reply
        • June

          January 28, 2016 at 1:23 AM

          I use fractionated coconut oil. You don’t need to melt it because it is in liquid form. It is very light and non-greasy too.

          Reply
      • Catherine

        July 11, 2015 at 4:32 AM

        It’s winter where I live (NZ) and all our coconut oil is solid because of the cold. How would you get past this with this mixture?

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          July 11, 2015 at 5:08 PM

          You might try fractionated coconut oil…

          Reply
        • Syrita barbera

          June 18, 2021 at 11:02 PM

          How about eye brow growth??

          Reply
      • Sonal

        September 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM

        Hi Katie I am always confused on what vitamin e oil to buy. What do you recommend? I am trying a cuticle oil recipe as well but am struggling with deciding what vitamin e oil to use

        Reply
  9. Sarah S

    March 4, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    I am wondering if you know how the emu oil is obtained from the animal? Does the animal suffer any harm or ate they farmed for this oil? I am only asking because a few friends of mine are vegan and would love this recipe but I don’t know if they would object to the emu oil!

    Reply
    • Linda

      March 5, 2015 at 1:45 AM

      I could be wrong but, I read it comes from dead emu’s. I was researching oils for skin and emu oil kept popping up. I didn’t know what it was at all, so I looked it up and that’s what I read. I also read that it had a unique ability to penetrate deeper into our dermis layers then any other oil. So because of that it’s great to use with other oils to repair skin. Of course I only read about it from the internet so I would encourage you to do your own research.

      Reply
    • Heather

      March 7, 2015 at 3:03 AM

      Yes, it’s animal fat. Just omit it and the recipe will still be fine.

      Reply
    • Taylor

      March 9, 2015 at 10:44 AM

      5 stars
      I have made my own lash oil/face oil for years, and when I wear mascara most people actually think I am wearing fake lashes (I have had people ask multiple times as if I was lying!). A really good container to put it in is also 1) a cleaned out clear mascara gel tube (or empty new one found online), it is easy to clean, and you can see how much oil is left/if you have shaken and mixed it enough or 2) a liquid eyeliner container, either bought new or cleaned out (I would suggest a glitter liner that is a clear base like the mascara so it will be easier to clean than black.

      I just found it easier and less messy than having it in another contain if I want to apply it just on my lashes or lash line. Also, I try not to use cotton swabs if I don’t have to, I hate the waste! Just a suggestion 🙂 Also, I just keep the oil on my lashed before applying makeup in the morning. Helps keep my (non natural) mascara from ruining my lashes.

      Reply
      • nikki

        September 8, 2015 at 9:47 AM

        Hi Taylor,

        What’s your recipe? 🙂 x

        Reply
      • shoaib ahmed

        October 26, 2015 at 5:19 AM

        Good tips, taylor. I wish u had given us the recipe too. Pretty please!

        Reply
      • Megan

        May 21, 2016 at 7:29 AM

        Any chance you could share your recipe too?

        Reply
      • Anya Liong

        June 10, 2016 at 6:48 AM

        Can i have the recipe? Thanks

        Reply
      • Bailey

        January 15, 2018 at 8:52 PM

        Thank you Taylor. Will you please share the recipe?

        Reply
      • Larkin

        June 3, 2018 at 6:14 PM

        Could u also share the recipe with me? Thank you

        Reply
      • Jennifer

        March 8, 2019 at 12:14 AM

        I guess she’s keeping her recipe a SECRET! LOL

        Reply
    • Deirdre

      June 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

      Although it is true that emu oil does come from a dead emu, the meat is eaten. So the animal isn’t discarded after the oil extracted.

      Reply
      • Naomi

        April 25, 2019 at 11:12 AM

        I did research and actually, the meat is quite undesirable as it is pungent. Emu is farmed primarily for their feathers, leather, and cosmetics sadly.

        Reply
        • Tiffany

          June 21, 2019 at 10:28 PM

          The meat is actually quite desirable for its low fat content. It is red meat like lean beef. My parents used to farm them.

          Reply
    • Tiffany

      May 19, 2016 at 10:47 AM

      They kill Emu’s for the oil. I make natural products and I stay away from Emu oil because of that reason. I don’t care how great it is if an animal has to be killed or suffers for the oil I stay away!! Google it and you can find topics on how they kill emu’s for the oil. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Shaciya

        June 10, 2016 at 12:34 AM

        They are killed for their meat. The fat of the animal (the parts people don’t eat) are used to make the oil. It shouldn’t matter anyway we kill lots of animals for food but you don’t stop eating food because we kill animals for it.

        Reply
        • Keri

          October 4, 2016 at 11:55 AM

          Actually, a lot of people do not eat meat because animals are killed for it.

          Reply
      • Sonal

        September 28, 2017 at 11:59 AM

        what oil do you use instead of emu oil for skin penetration? Would you use jojoba? As I read it helps carry oils deeper into the skin

        Reply
      • Naomi

        April 25, 2019 at 11:03 AM

        Yes I read that too. I like to know what products I’m supporting and I will not being using emu oil, I will increase the castor oil instead. It is terribly sad that they are killed for other peoples interest like comsetics. such a shame. They are beautiful birds.

        Reply
  10. Becky

    March 4, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    I use 3 drops of Lavender essential oil in my mascara. I also use lavender oil on my eyebrows at night because I have lost a lot of them.

    Reply
    • Danielle

      January 12, 2016 at 7:14 PM

      I’ve heard lavender oil should be used on lashes simply because it kills eyelash mites, that can contribute to losing your lashes.

      Reply
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