Have you noticed more lashes on your cheek or makeup-removing cotton pad since the start of the school year? You are not alone.
Like hair, lashes follow a life cycle, and autumn is often a time when more noticeable shedding occurs. Rest assured: in the vast majority of cases, this is temporary. Here is why lashes fall out more during this season, and how to strengthen them with the right habits and an appropriate lash serum.
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Understanding the lash life cycle
The science
Each lash follows a three-phase cycle: a growth phase, a short transition phase, then a resting phase, at the end of which it falls out to make way for a new lash.
A lash lives for an average of several months and grows by about 0.15 mm per day. Once it falls out, it takes approximately 2 months for a new lash to replace it. Losing a few lashes a day is therefore perfectly normal.
Why do lashes fall out more in autumn?
Several factors, often occurring together, explain this more noticeable shedding at the start of the school year:
| Cause | What happens |
|---|---|
| The seasonal cycle | As with hair, many hairs enter a resting phase at the end of summer and fall out a few weeks later |
| The after-effects of summer | Sun, salt, chlorine, and sand weaken the lash fiber, making it more prone to breakage |
| Temperature changes | Wind, cold, and heating dry out the eye area |
| Friction | Rubbing your eyes (fatigue, autumn allergies) pulls out and breaks lashes |
| Vigorous makeup removal | Rubbing to remove mascara weakens the lashes at the root |
| Back-to-school fatigue and stress | They can disrupt the hair renewal cycle |
The right habits to protect your lashes
- Remove your makeup every evening, and never sleep with makeup on.
- Do not rub: place the soaked cotton pad on your closed eyes for a few seconds, then gently glide it toward the tips of your lashes.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes, even when they sting or itch.
- Take a break from false lashes and extensions, which weigh down natural lashes.
- Adopt a varied diet, rich in protein, iron and vitamins, which contributes to hair health.
- Give the gift of an eyelash serum treatment to strengthen the lash fiber and support regrowth.
Strengthen your lashes with a serum
An eyelash serum works at the root and on the lash fiber: it strengthens the lash, limits breakage and supports its natural regrowth. Autumn is the ideal time to start a 4- to 8-week treatment. Vitry offers two complementary serums.
Toni'Cils: daily strengthening treatment
Lashes & eyebrows · 91% natural
Toni'Cils Eyelash & Eyebrow Serum
Formulated with 91% naturally derived ingredients (red clover, mung bean, castor oil), it strengthens the lashes and eyebrows and protects them from breakage. 1 to 2 applications per day.
View productProven results
91 %
notice stronger lashes*
95 %
report protection against lash breakage*
86 %
observe visibly strengthened lashes from the root*
*Usage test conducted under ophthalmological and dermatological supervision on 22 volunteers over 56 days with two applications per day.
Toni'Cils Pro'Expert: the 2-in-1 base & care
Coating base + evening care
Toni'Cils Eyelash & Eyebrow Serum Pro'Expert
In the morning, it is applied as a base before mascara to coat the lashes; in the evening, it takes over as a strengthening treatment. Its dual-ended brush allows precise application right along the eyelid.
View productProven results
95 %
does not irritate the eyes*
95 %
suitable for sensitive eyes*
82 %
strengthens lashes*
*Usage test conducted under dermatological supervision on 22 volunteers over 21 days with twice-daily application.
Which eyelash serum should you choose this autumn?
| Toni'Cils | Toni'Cils Pro'Expert | |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | A simple care routine | Complete action, makeup and care |
| Application | 1 to 2 times a day, at the root | In the morning as a base under mascara, in the evening as a treatment |
| Areas | Eyelashes and eyebrows | Eyelashes and eyebrows |
| Recommended treatment | 4 to 8 weeks | 8 weeks as an evening treatment |
Our advice
Always apply your serum to perfectly cleansed, dry eyelashes, and be consistent: consistency makes the difference. To learn more, discover our complete guide to choosing an eyelash serum.
A healthcare professional's advice
Sudden, patchy eyelash loss that also affects the eyebrows, or is accompanied by redness, itching, or swollen eyelids, is not related to the season: consult your doctor, an ophthalmologist, or a dermatologist.
FAQ: eyelash shedding in autumn
Is it normal to lose more eyelashes in autumn?
Yes, many people notice more visible shedding when they return to their routine, as with hair. It is usually temporary.
How many eyelashes do you lose per day?
Losing a few eyelashes a day is normal: it is part of the natural renewal of the eyelash life cycle.
How long does it take for eyelashes to grow back?
It takes about 2 months for a new eyelash to replace one that has fallen out.
When should you start an eyelash serum treatment?
Autumn is an ideal time. With Toni'Cils, allow 4 to 8 weeks of daily application for the treatment.
Can you wear mascara during an eyelash serum treatment?
Yes. Toni'Cils Pro'Expert can also be used as a strengthening base in the morning, directly under mascara. You can also discover which mascara to choose for your lashes.
When should you consult a healthcare professional?
If the shedding is sudden, occurs in patches, also affects the eyebrows, or is accompanied by irritation, consult a healthcare professional.
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