Vaseline on my Eyelashes?

Question

I am 15 years of age and at the moment I am applying Vaseline White petrolatum jelly on to my eyelashes. The reason being is because, I heard it makes your eyelashes strong, long and thick. There fore in this case I want to ask you if it is true or not. Thank you :)

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Well, from the other responses, you’ve learned that Vaseline will only moisturize your lashes. However, you may be interested in how it is possible for lashes to grow longer from a chemical you apply on your lash line.

	There is a drug called Latisse. The reason this can grow your lashes (and not Vaseline) is because it will change the growth cycle of your lashes, allowing them to grow for a longer period of time.

	If you ever have other questions about whether something works or not, try to understand the why’s and the how’s.

	Best of luck!

	 

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Vaseline may provide for a moister environment, which may or may not be good, but it does not provide for eyelash growth.

Arie Benchetrit, MD · Answer

To answer your question, vaseline may moisturize your lashes and make them appear thicker because of it's texture but there have not been any studies showing that it would make lashes grow longer. I would recomend using caution as it may leak into the eyes or obstruct pores on the eye lids.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

Latisse is the only product FDA approved to grow eyelashes. The product has ben available for several years and my patients have ben very pleased with the results

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	I have not heard that Vaseline helps eyelashes grow or become stronger.  Latisse is the only FDA approved product that has been proven to grow lashes longer. I would suggest being cautious of the products you place on your eyelashes / eyes.

	Best wishes.

Vaseline on my Eyelashes?

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