So basically, oil causes application and retention issues within your extensions – the semi-permanent glue is fighting to keep the extension attached properly to your natural lash, while the oil is attacking and dissolving it. Unfortunately, oil tends to be stronger than lash glue on most of the time, causing dramatic shedding with even one application–so you could wake up from your oil-based nightly routine with a bunch of lash extensions on your pillow.
Check your ingredients list and I recommend this for every product you buy (beauty-related or not), as there are many ways that extra ingredients are snuck into a product. Be sure to keep an eye out for buzzwords like glycerin, petrolatum and mineral oil. For a little more insight on what to look for when checking your labels, check out #LashTipTuesday: Double check your labels!
Avoiding your eyes when using oil-based cleansers can be quite difficult–if the product is runny it is easy to get in your eyes at any point of the process, especially when you’re washing it off! Oil-based night creams are another tricky one, as your lashes are in contact with the product for several hours while you sleep.
If you’re regularly using any kind of oil on your bare lashes and would like to give lash extensions a try, I recommend refraining from applying the oil for a few days before your appointment, This will make sure that no oil has lingered on the natural lashes, giving the extensions the best chance of bonding and lasting!
If you’re determined to stay with your oil-based products, just be prepared that you will have to come in much, much sooner for infills or you could try a treatment with less maintenance might better suit you instead – the lash lift is a great option as you can use any products on your face after just 24 hours.
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