Women who may need the most help often can't use the arsenal of products that enhance eyelashes.
Many chemotherapy patients see their lashes and eyebrows disappear when their hair falls out during treatment
"Thick eyelashes are a sign of health," said Amy Peters, who coordinates the Look Good, Feel Better campaign for the regional division of the American Cancer Society.
"Losing their eyelashes or having them become sparse can come as a shock to women who are battling cancer. It can really alter their appearance," she said.
Without natural lashes to attach to, extensions don't work, and the adhesive used for false eyelash can irritate the sensitive skin of the eyelid, so Peters said that cancer patients have to be, well, patient.
The Look Good, Feel Better program offers free workshops on hair and skin care for survivors, supported with donated products from the cosmetics industry and the services of beauty industry professionals.
"We can help them learn to draw in their brows, but with eyelashes, we advise them to wait until their treatment is over," she said. "We give them the tips and tools to look their best in the meantime."
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