They say the cure for anything is salt water sweat, tears, or the sea.

When something bad happens, most people cry.

A good cry can make you feel better and help you release whatever emotions you’ve been storing internally.

Closeup of crying eye

However, it’s usually not a pretty sight.

Science weighs in on post-cry eyelashes

Tears are your eyes' friends, so to speak.

With crying, the tears help to clear debris from the eyes, including particles and dust."

Woman with long eyelashes crying

If you have oily skin, tears also might help with your complexion.

However, the post-cry eyelash effect is an illusion.

Unfortunately, crying your way to luscious lashes isn’t happening.

Woman applying eyelash product

A more permanent solution might be to get eyelash extensions.

However,eyelash extensions can ruin your natural eyelashesif you regularly go overboard with the length and thickness.

If you prefer a more natural look, achieving longer eyelashes is still possible.

A popular, science-backed treatment to try is Latisse.

“It works by lengthening the time the follicle stays in the growth phase,” she explains.