http://www.answerbag.com/profile/873401 New Answerbag answers from Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2012 23:42:26 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:42:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5608063 Why do we need eyelashes AND eyebrows?<br /><br />We need eyebrows to protect us from liquid-like substances such as sweat and rain. The shape of the brows help the liquid to run off the side of the face to prevent iiritation in the eyes. We need eyelashes to protect us from harmfull substances in the air such as dust. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:22:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5608063