👁As someone who spends plenty of time around eyes, one topic that always comes up is eyelashes.
👁Everyone wants long, luscious lashes and now there’s plenty of ways to get them without extensions or falsies! Here’s a little guide to some of the most popular ones people love. Read on for products for the best ophthalmologist approved lash serum, including some that are FDA approved.
🚨Make sure to test all products for allergy on a small area of your skin 24 hours before applying it to your face!
Allergan – Latisse
The active ingredient in Latisse is a prostaglandin called bimatoprost (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%) is a version of the prostaglandin glaucoma drug Lumigan (bimatoprost 0.01%.) When it was introduced, eye doctors and their glaucoma patients noticed a side effect of the eye drop was eyelash growth and fullness over time. The development of Latisse followed.
Pros:
✅The most effective product for lash growth
✅Only FDA approved lash growth product
✅Works quickly, growth begins in as little as 4 weeks
✅Clinical studies – after 16 weeks user’s reported lashes were:
106% fuller
25% longer
18% darker
78% overall increased in prominence
Cons:
❌Prescription required
❌Rare (0.05%) PERMANENT side effect of eye color changes. Has been shown to discolor green and blue eyes with brown pigmentation.
❌Rare non-permanent side effects of eyelid skin darkening and hair growing where it shouldn’t.
❌Lashes return to pretreatment appearance after Latisse is discontinued.
✅This lash enhancer works well – lash appearance improvement noticed in 4-6 weeks in terms of length and thickness
✅Cruelty-free
✅Ophthalmologist tested and approved
✅Research results in a 12 week study, of the users:
97% reported they had more visible lashes
94% reported healthier lashes
91% reported longer looking lashes
Cons:
❌Contains a form of prostaglandin
❌Rare side effects of eye irritation and iris discoloration
❌Latisse is not approved for people under the age of 18.
❌it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
LASHFOOD – Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer – Personal Favorite 💁🏻♀
Ophthalmologist-developed eyelash enhancer that enhances the appearance of lashes and protects against breakage, while boosting health, flexibility, and strength, for naturally thriving lashes.
Pros:
✅This eyelash serum improves flexibility and shine while strengthening and protecting against breakage.
✅Many users see healthier-looking, more luxurious lashes.
✅In general, Revitalash is less expensive than Latisse.
Cons:
❌Does not have as many clinical trials on this lash serum as a product like Latisse
Skyorganics – Castor Oil Eyelash Enhancer Serum with Mascara Brushes
✅includes panthenol and biotin ingredients in its formula
✅safe to use on brows, lash extensions, and even strip lashes.
Cons:
❌Potential effects of eye irritation and redness
Over-the-counter lash serums promising to mimic the effects of Latisse can be found in beauty stores. However, there are significant differences. The FDA has approved bimatoprost, the prostaglandin analogue found in Latisse. Isopropyl cloprostenate, a prostaglandin analogue commonly found in over-the-counter products, however, is not. Because these over-the-counter serums have not been tested by the FDA, their safety and effectiveness are unknown. Lastisse is the only FDA-approved eyelash growth serum at the moment.
Eyelash serums are an effective way to grow thicker looking lashes. They can be used safely by those who want them. Talk to your eye doctor first before trying any products, and be aware of the following potential risks:
Itchy, red eyes
Darkening of the eyelids
Reduced eye pressure, which could mask glaucoma
Permanently increased iris pigmentation, which could irreversibly turn your light eyes brown, especially if your irises are hazel or green
Unwanted hair growth in areas the product repeatedly touches
Parts of this article were taken from Cherie, user @PrettyCare
This is Glow, finance professional in the day time, mother of two and skincare and makeup lover all day long. I decided to start our own community with my friends- sharing how to keep our face and body looking gorgeous at all times.
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