It’s peak lash ‘shedding season’ but shoppers swear by a £5.99 Amazon oil for regrowth & it’s ‘like Botox’ for skin too

IF you have spotted more eyelashes falling out than usual lately you are not alone.

According to experts we are currently in “eyelash-shedding season,”; which typically takes place in and .

It's currently peak ‘lash shedding season'Beauty lovers swear by castor oil for lash regrowth

Dr. Allison V. Coombs from Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital told the New York Post: “Similar to how we shed more in the spring and fall, our eyelashes go through a similar cycle —unofficially known as ‘lash-shedding season.”;

This means you shouldn’t panic if your seem more sparse during this time.

However, Dr Coombs said shedding less than five lashes a day is typically considered normal.

Beauty lovers have raved about a £5.99 product which could help with lash growth.

Pure Cold Pressed Castor Oil is said to “provide nutrients needed for the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows.”;

Available from , it is 100 per cent natural and organic and comes with a brush, which can easily be applied to eyelashes,eyebrows and hair roots.

One person who left it a five-star review said: “Only used for three weeks and just look at the difference.

“I seriously recommend this to anyone who wants to grow hair.”;

Not only can it be used for lashes, but it is also “great”; for skin softening and can be a moisturiser for and feet.

The reviewer added: “Also tried it on all my face and my face looks like I have had .

“I have never had so many compliments about my eyes and skin . Love love love this stuff!”;

Many eye doctors say there are a number of factors that are responsible for lash shedding, including exposure to allergens, changes in temperature and humidity.

And lashes have a number of important functions for your face.

Dr Coombs added: “While lashes are often appreciated for their cosmetic appeal — hello, lash extensions! — they actually play a crucial role in protecting the eye.

“Eyelashes act as a physical barrier, helping to keep particles, dust and debris out of the eyes.

“They also serve a sensory function — when touched, lashes trigger a reflexive blink that helps shield the eye from potential injury.”;

If you don’t have this barrier, your eyes can be susceptible to irritation, and dryness.

Dr Coombs advised that you contact a specialist if you notice bald spots along the lash line, clumps of lashes fall out simultaneously, lash loss near a mole, or crusty lashes which could be blepharitis, which is caused by bacterial or mite overgrowth.