If you have thin and sparse eyelashes, over-the-counter and prescription products are available to stimulate growth. The serum from the products is applied directly to the lash line to give you fuller and thicker lashes. In the meantime, false eyelashes and mascara are products that give the appearance of fuller eyelashes.
Latisse
Latisse is the first product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hypotrichosis. Hypotrichosis is the medical name for not having enough lashes. You need a prescription to start using Latisse and you can find participating doctors through the Latisse website. Once you have the solution, apply it once a day. It is applied with a disposable wand in an even layer to the base of the upper lashes. You need to wait approximately eight weeks before you see results. Possible side effects of Latisse include skin discoloration, eye irritation, dry eyes and reddened eyelids.
LiLash
LiLash is an over-the-counter product available to stimulate eyelash growth. The manufacturer advertises LiLash as a physician-tested and nonirritating solution. Ingredients found in LiLash include purified water, panthenol, lupinus albus seed extract, silica, glycerin and colloidal silver. To apply, dip the LiLash wand into the solution. Start at the edge of your lashes and run the wand over the top lashes. Use a single swipe for each eye when applying the solution. Potential side effects of the growth stimulator are eye irritation, eye redness, itching around the eyes and skin darkening.
Revitalash
This eyelash conditioning growth product is made by Athena Cosmetics. Once a day, the solution is applied as a treatment method for brittle and thin eyelashes. At bedtime each night, apply a small amount of the solution at the base of the upper eyelashes. Use only one swipe and avoid putting Revitalash on the lower lashes. Ingredients found in Revitalash are cellulose, sodium chloride, citric acid and panthenol. Possible side effects include rash around the eyes, skin discoloration and eye irritation.
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