Is Honey Good For Eyelashes? What You Need To Know

Honey is widely used in both medicine and beauty but is honey good for eyelashes? Here is what you need to know.

Honey is good for eyelashes. It moisturizes and conditions hair, smoothing the follicles and hence adding shine. Honey can also help to keep your eyelids (and scalp) healthy. 

It is often used to treat conditions such as blepharitis. This can indirectly help the condition of your eyelashes.

Read on to find out more.

Benefits of Honey

Honey has all kinds of benefits. Here are some of its key benefits for your eyelashes and eyes.

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimicrobial
• Soothing
• Helps to treat wrinkles
• Can boost hair growth
• Conditions hair
• Add shine
• Can lighten hair
• Is a source of protein for extra strength

3 Reasons Honey Is Good For Eyelashes

Here are the three main reasons why honey is good for eyelashes:

Moisturizes hair

Honey is a humectant. This means that it draws in water from the atmosphere and locks it into your hair.

Conditions hair

Even though honey is a sugar, it contains a small amount of protein. Honey also has a wide range of beneficial ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. 

Furthermore, honey is an emollient. It smoothes the hair follicles and hence improves their ability to protect the hair. As a bonus, this increases their shine.

Helps with skin health

Your eyelashes grow out of your eyelids. 

Any problems with the health of your eyelids can, therefore, result in you having problems with your eyelashes. 

Honey cleans, nourishes, and protects the skin. It can also help to treat common eye issues. This can indirectly benefit your eyelashes.

Can Honey Help Grow Eyelashes?

Honey can help grow eyelashes. More specifically, honey encourages the development of epithelial cells. These are the cells used to make hair follicles and hair ducts. 

Honey also moisturizes and conditions eyelashes. This can help to reduce the number of eyelash hairs lost to damage rather than shed naturally. 

How To Use Honey For Eyelashes

Honey and olive oil eyelash mask

You will need

2 parts honey to 1 part olive oil

1. Heat in a microwave for 30 seconds and then mix well
2. When it’s cool enough, apply to your eyelashes and leave for about 30 minutes
3. Use twice a week for deep moisture

Honey and banana hair mask

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup olive oil

2 mashed bananas

1. Mix everything together until it forms a smooth paste. A blender is useful here.
2. Apply to the eyelashes and leave for 20-30 minutes.
3. Use at least once a week for deep moisture.

The quantities here are more than you will need for one eyelash treatment. You can, however, also use this mask on your head hair.

Honey and aloe vera hair mask

You will need

1 part honey to 2 parts aloe vera gel, 2 parts yogurt, and 1 part olive oil

1. Mix all the ingredients well.
2. Apply to the eyelashes and leave for 20-30 minutes.
3. Use at least once a week for as long as necessary to clean, soothe irritation and condition.

If you just want to use this recipe for your eyelashes then a total of 6 teaspoons will probably be enough. 

You can, however, make it in larger quantities and use it on your head hair. It’s great for treating dandruff and irritated scalps.

Honey and water mask

You will need

1 part honey to ⅔ part water.

1. Mix together well. You may find it helpful to use heat.
2. Massage into your eyelids and eyelashes.
3. Leave for 1-2 hours

Use at least once a week for as long as necessary

If your eyelids are feeling sensitive for any reason, this mask can be a double win. It will soothe and cleanse the eyelid while it conditions your skin and eyelash hair.

Risks And Warnings Of Using Honey

Even though honey is a very safe ingredient, always patch test before you use a new recipe or product. 

Be very careful when working around your eyes, particularly if you’re using anything hot. 

If any product gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with cold, fresh water and, if necessary, seek medical attention.

All treatments with honey in them will generally need to be removed with a gentle shampoo and lukewarm water.

Likewise, stay alert for any reactions after using it internally. Never apply honey directly to the eye area. Always dilute for example in water or oil.