This Is The Skin Care Hack For Fluffy, Youthful Brows You're Probably Missing

We love a good brow serum around here, but we understand you might not have the bandwidth to add yet another step to your skin care routine. Sure, people swear by them for their ability to foster fuller, thicker brows, but if you're not actively trying to encourage hair growth? You might just skip 'em. 

But make no mistake: You should always focus on moisture, even if hair growth isn't your main goal at the moment. Hydrated, healthy hairs appear fluffier and more youthful—and to keep the brows from thinning over time, it's crucial to keep the hairs aptly conditioned. 

Let us remind you that your brow hairs are made of the same structural components as the hair on your head—and just like those strands, they need to be washed and conditioned. The cleansing step feels more intuitive for some reason: Especially if you wear makeup—brow pencil, powder, and the like—you likely spend some time (gently) scrubbing the brows to remove the product. 

The problem is, people often forget to replenish that moisture after the fact. And according to de la Garza, "[that] would be the equivalent of shampooing your hair without conditioning it." In other words? A recipe for parched, brittle strands—which are more prone to thinning and breakage. 

To condition the brow hairs, you could dedicate a whole step to a trusty brow serum or swipe of castor oil. Or, says de la Garza, you could simply apply your moisturizer or eye cream up top. You're already massaging in your moisturizer or tapping an eye cream on your brow bone—just take a moment to send an extra dollop to the brow hairs themselves.