Beauty myth: dried mascara can be diluted

Did you loosely cover the mascara last time and it dried up? Or is there very little of your beloved magic left, and how much do you need a luxurious look in the evening? Can mascara be revived? How can you dilute mascara at home?

The history of the creation of mascara

Who among us has not seen a cardboard package from a mother or grandmother with a large inscription "Ink" and a dry black bar inside? It was in the boxes that the very first copies of this cosmetic product were produced. Mascara was invented by merchant Eugene Rimmel in the 19th century. Then the composition included petroleum jelly and coal dust. But it was a revolution that is still with us today. The surname of this person is now carried by the famous cosmetic company Rimmel London. True, the first mascara was completely inconvenient to use, and it was replaced by dry mascara from a mixture of black pigment and soap. It was a dry briquette with a brush that had to be wetted before use.

And only at the end of the 50s of the last century, Helena Rubinstein put an end to the torment of women who desperately spit on dry ink, and made the composition viscous by packing it in oblong bottles.

What is mascara made from?

The standard mascara formula includes:

• beeswax;


• pigment;


• solvents;


• paraffins;


• polymers;


• resins;


• keratin;


• oils;


• microfiber fibers.

But the difference in the ratio of proportions, additional components allow the manufacturer to achieve a variety of effects for eyelashes: volume, separation, lengthening, shine.

Carcass storage rules

The life of mascara is affected not only by the composition, but also by proper storage. Of course, you know this, we just remind you:

1. the shelf life of the carcass after opening is not more than three months;


2. close the mascara tightly after each use;


3. close the mascara smoothly so that a lot of air does not get inside;


4. too thick mascara is better to dilute with thermal water or non-viscous eye preparations;


5. sometimes you can wash the brush itself with a micellar solution;


6. if inflammation suddenly appears on the eyelids, it is better to change the mascara that was used during this period.

How to dilute mascara

To do this, there are many ways that will help bring dried mascara back to life at home. One of them will definitely suit you.

Microwave

Dried mascara can be revived in the microwave if it contains waxes and paraffins. To do this, you need to put the opened tube next to a cup of water and put it in the oven for literally 30 seconds. This will prolong the life of your pet.

Micellar water

Micellar or any other make-up remover can be used even when waterproof mascara dries - add five or six drops to the tube, gently mix the contents with a brush and leave for a couple of hours.

Perhaps every woman starts her morning with makeup, which is not complete without the use of mascara. And we all want eyelashes to be long, thick and fluffy, which gives expressiveness to the look. Women choose different brands of mascara, often until you try a small amount of this product yourself and see the result, it is very difficult to stop at one and also you can make mascara yourself.