Q&A: Easy Ways To Thicken Eyebrows?

Q: How can I thicken my eyebrows? – S. Ruffin

A: Eyebrows decrease with age. There is no medical way to thicken eyebrows, but a healthy diet  – particularly foods high in vitamins B and D –  helps keep hair on top of your head as well as your brows nice and thick. You can also try the tips and tricks below to naturally thicken your brows:

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• Petroleum jelly: Vaseline has been used for years for beauty needs, including hair growth. Cleanse your face before bed and apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your eyebrows. Let it set overnight and rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.
• Olive oil: Apply 2-5 drops of olive oil to your eyebrows after washing your face. Leave on for 5-10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
• Vitamin E oil: Vitamin E can reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

I myself have no hair on the ends of my brows and I use a brow pencil to make them look thicker.

As a general rule, you should avoid over tweezing and plucking your eyebrows.

Visit the BlackDoctor.org Skin and Beauty center for more articles. 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ‘Ask Dr. Renee’. Follow me on Twitter @AskDrRenee and on my website.

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