You may, at some point, have to take off your artificial eyelashes and remove all that eyelash extension glue. You may have gone out or needed to wear them for a special event. It isn’t difficult to remove your false eyelashes, especially if you went through the process of putting them on.
You should take them off before it is time for you to go to sleep. You can do this by utilizing a makeup remover or a warm towel. If the false eyelashes are reusable, leave them in a solution made for cleaning your eyes to keep them in good, sanitary condition.
TIP: It is vital that you do not pull the fake lashes from your eye lids, because you may pull out your own lashes or rip your skin in the process. It is also very important to never apply the glue directly on your eyelids, because it could get into your eye or cause you to glue your eye shut!
Remove the fake eyelashes by taking hold of the inside edge (next to your nose) and using a slow, gentle motion to pull the lash toward the ear.
You want to use a cotton swat to apply fake eyelash remover to your eyelids. To apply the eyelash remover, apply a small amount along your lash line. You want to apply it from the outside of your eye to the inside. If you do not have access to eyelash remover, you may use eye makeup remover to do the job.
When the glue has softened completely, hold one corner of the lash band and gently pull it away from your eyelid. Tweezers are the best tool to use if you need to remove individual eyelashes.
You may also want to try using petroleum jelly. This typically works to loosen the lashes, allowing them to be taken off by applying warm water. There are many people who simply use soap and water. Other people state that olive oil will help to loosen the glue.
You can easily reuse your fake eyelashes if you clean them each time and keep them in a sterile environment. After you clean them in soap and water, store your fake eyelashes in an eye cleaning solution. But, to be completely safe, you should also clean your lashes before you reapply them.
For more info on beautifying your appearance, be sure to check out eyelash perming or curling eyelashes.