SOMETIMES the best beauty results are the least expected.
She may have intended to help her skin, but one beauty lover’s thrifty purchases gave her even more surprising effects — literally.
Editor Stavthedonkey was surprised by how the frugal finds gave her longer lashes, but she certainly wasn’t complaining.
First, she started with castor oil – and only for one specific purpose.
“OK, I originally didn’t use this for any kind of hair growth, but for my skin,” she said.
“I mix two drops with about three drops of rosehip oil and apply it to my face to boost hydration,” she continued.
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Turns out she was about to reap even more unexpected benefits from her purchases.
“And not only is this making my skin really soft and smooth, but I just noticed today that my eyelashes look thicker and longer?” she said.
“I was surprised too. I was getting ready to go to dinner and I curled my usually sparse and short eyelashes, but this time they looked fuller and longer and I was like, what the fuck.
“I went to my 10X mirror and they look longer and fuller — which says a lot because I’m Asian and my lashes are short and sparse as fuck.”
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Others were already eager to obtain the same result.
“Oh my god, this is exciting! OK, I’ll suck it up and report my results!” said another user of the platform.
This wasn’t a problem as our original poster had a solution to get a smoother texture.
“You have to dilute castor oil with another carrier oil to help it absorb better. Rosehip has been my HG facial oil for decades, so I just mixed it with castor oil,” she said.
The best part is that it won’t cost much more to update your routine.
Amazon sells Kate Blanc Cosmetics Cold Pressed Organic Castor Oil which is on sale for $9.99.
Pure castor oil can be used as a natural remedy for dry hair.
Made up of fatty acids, it also aims to help reduce fine lines and acne and combat other skin conditions.
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She also wasn’t shy about sharing her other favorite discovery.
“What brand of rosehip oil do you use?” asked another Redditor.
“The Ordinary!” she answered.
The magic product is Cold Pressed Ordinary Organic Rosehip Seed Oil which sells for $10.90.
The purchase is described as ideal for combating dull, dry skin, as well as any signs of aging.
It seemed like its main ingredient, rosehip seed oil, was working overtime to provide extra growth.
It also seemed like his advice was working.
“I’ve been using it consistently since I posted this and my brows have become very filled in and my lashes look fuller. Definitely recommend,” said the Redditor who originally complained about the gloopyness.
“I have dry/dehydrated skin and my skin is used to/loves facial oils, so it soaks it up straight away!” our original Redditor commented.
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