Probably every girl has come across the problem of dried mascara, so it is useful to know how to dilute mascara at home. Sooner or later, but your favorite mascara begins to dry out gradually and no longer paints the same way as before. Almost every representative of the beautiful half of humanity found herself in such a situation. You can buy a new mascara at any time, but with the right approach, it becomes possible to "bring back to life" the old one. The most important thing is to know exactly which products will help dilute the mascara, and which may be harmful.
How to dilute dried ink?
Regardless of the manufacturer of the mascara and its cost, over time, it begins to gradually dry out and acquire a more viscous consistency. Since today mascara is a completely affordable cosmetic product that is easy to purchase at any time, many girls simply do not try to find ways to solve this problem. But after just a few fairly simple manipulations, dried mascara becomes like new, and sometimes better.
Recently purchased mascara has a fairly liquid consistency, it is a little viscous, but after a few weeks of use it becomes much thicker and lumps begin to form. At first glance, it may seem that there is still quite a lot of product in the tube and it can be used for a long time. However, the ink continues to dry out gradually and no longer gives the desired effect.
How to dilute dried mascara with water?
Today you can find a wide variety of tips on how to dilute mascara, but only a small part of them is useful and safe. You can add a small amount of warm water to a tube of mascara, but only a little. This method is practical and quite affordable, and most importantly, easy to use.
But this method is not always completely safe, especially if simple tap water is used, since it contains a large number of dangerous bacteria and microorganisms, which, once on the mucous membrane of the eye, can provoke not the most pleasant consequences.
To dilute mascara, you cannot use running water, because it contains a lot of chlorine, which is dangerous for eyelashes. When kept in warm conditions, microorganisms begin to multiply rapidly, which, as a result, becomes a serious threat to health. In the most severe cases, the development of conjunctivitis begins, which cannot be eliminated on its own.
Before using this method, it is necessary to take into account the fact that water can make mascara very thin and its consistency will become uneven. And now, instead of high-quality mascara, a product with a large number of lumps will be obtained, which should not be allowed. It is also important to remember that water is a liquid that has the ability to evaporate quickly and very soon the mascara will begin to dry out again.
In the event that you can only dilute mascara with water, and there are no alternative methods, you must proceed very carefully and adhere to the following scheme:
- before using it to dilute the carcass, it is imperative to boil the water in order to destroy the microorganisms and other harmful substances in it;
- the water is left for a while until it completely cools down to room temperature;
- it is recommended to use a pipette for work in order to correctly determine the dosage of water and not make the mascara too thin;
- then a tube of mascara is taken and shaken thoroughly to mix its contents well;
- after the ink is diluted with water, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.
It is worth considering the fact that in different regions, boiled water can have a rather peculiar mineral composition, which in some cases can cause severe eye irritation. That is why it is recommended to use distilled water to dilute the carcass, since it does not contain absolutely any foreign impurities and is completely sterile. But even pure distilled water can become an excellent medium for the development of pathogenic flora. That is why it is recommended to use water to dilute mascara only if there is no tendency to allergies.
An alternative to water can be simple black tea - just a couple of drops of a fresh and strong drink are added to the tube. You can also dip a brush into tea, but before that it must be washed in boiled warm water.
It is recommended to use water only for water-soluble type of mascara. If the product is water-resistant, you will not be able to achieve the desired effect. The more water has been added, the faster the mascara will lose an acceptable consistency.
How to dilute mascara with paraffin?
If the mascara has dried out a little, knowing its composition exactly, it will be possible to dilute it to its original state. In fact, this is quite simple, since its full composition is necessarily indicated on the tube of the product.
It is much easier to restore mascara if it contains paraffin. To do this, simply twist the tube tightly and place it in hot water, leave it for a few minutes. Then the ink is taken out of the water and shaken well. If necessary, it will be necessary to carry out several such manipulations, the mascara becomes an acceptable consistency.
Over time, the mascara will begin to thicken again, but it can be reanimated with this method.
How to dilute mascara with eye drops?
One of the most effective means for thinning dried mascara is eye drops. For this purpose, it is recommended to use products that contain soothing ingredients.
This method is one of the most popular, as eye drops help to avoid irritation, and also prevent the development of allergic manifestations on the mucous membranes.
The use of eye drops helps to avoid eye infections, as is the case with water, and are completely sterile, which has a detrimental effect on microbes. To dilute mascara, it is recommended to use only high-quality products - for example, Oftalgel or Vizin. The ideal option would be drops formulated to moisturize the cornea of the eye.
Today, you can buy eye drops without a prescription at any pharmacy, so the process of diluting your dried favorite mascara will not cause serious difficulties. After adding drops to cosmetics, the effect will be obtained almost instantly.
It is worth remembering that you need to be very careful when using contact lens fluid and eye drops to dilute mascara. Despite the fact that these remedies give quick results, they also have some rather unpleasant side effects - for example, irritation. In addition, there is no way to pre-test for sensitivity, so you need to be very careful not to find more serious problems.
How to dilute mascara with contact lens fluid?
The main advantage of contact lens fluid is that it has a lot of useful qualities and is completely hypoallergenic. Its composition is practically no different from a human tear.
This method of diluting contact lenses is one of the most popular and is considered the best, since this substance has a pronounced antibacterial character. This is why contact lens fluid can be used with peace of mind.
How to dilute mascara with make-up remover tonic?
Professional make-up artists advise against using this method to dilute dried mascara, as makeup remover can be dangerous.
Before using this method, you need to make sure that the product does not contain alcohol. It is important to remember that one tonic can be very different from another, while they can have a completely opposite effect. Also, tonics are not always good for the skin and can have an aggressive effect on the mucous membrane of the eye.
Very often, make-up remover tonics are readily available products that rarely contain harmful chemical components. But at the same time, they are able to provoke a rather strong allergic reaction, irritation and itching in the corneal area.
Can dried mascara be diluted?
As a rule, a new mascara that has just been discovered should be used for no more than three months, after which you just need to throw it away and purchase another product.
At the same time, it does not matter at all whether the tube of mascara was opened every day or it was used every few weeks. In order to preserve not only beauty, but also the health of the eyes, you should not try to dilute dried mascara, since such actions can lead to not the most pleasant consequences, which are simply impossible to foresee.
When trying to prolong the "life" of your beloved mascara, first of all, you need to take care not about saving, but about your own health.
In the event that the expiration date of the mascara has already expired quite a long time ago, you need to get rid of it and just buy a new high-quality product.
What should not be used to thin out dried mascara?
To date, a fairly large number of methods for resuscitation of dried carcasses are known, but not all of them are completely safe. Professional cosmetologists do not recommend using the following products:
- Toners, lotions and other cosmetics containing alcohol, since they are capable of provoking redness, irritation and severe itching, in the most severe cases, a burn of the mucous membrane of the eyes develops, which cannot be dealt with without the professional help of doctors.
- Alcohol, because it provokes a strong drying out of the eyelashes, exerting a destructive effect on their structure, as a result, they begin to fall out strongly, their beautiful appearance and density are lost.
- Hydrogen peroxide is under a strict ban, because this is not the best tool for resuscitating mascara and it is completely incompatible with any eye makeup, otherwise you can provoke a strong and serious burn of the cornea of the eyes.
- Do not add any vegetable oilbecause it is not completely sterile and can cause dangerous eye inflammation. In addition, over time, the oils begin to thicken, and it will become simply impossible to use mascara, because the cosmetics will literally begin to spread over the eyelids and can get into the eyes, which is very dangerous for health.
- Saliva, since it contains a large number of dangerous microorganisms and as a result, the infection can get into the eyes and provoke the development of various dangerous diseases. At a time when the brush of mascara is moistened with even a small amount of saliva, microbes get inside the tube, because an ideal environment is created there for the active development of pathogenic flora that causes severe allergies.
Regardless of what kind of product was chosen for the dilution of the congealed carcass, it is important to remember that these are temporary measures and can be used no more than once. To preserve the beauty and health of your eyes, it is better to get rid of old cosmetics and buy new ones, not forgetting to pay attention to the expiration date.
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