Your hair begins to grow thinner and more slowly as you age --- your eyelashes included. For this reason and for those born without thick or long eyelashes, eyelash growth products may be a solution. These creams are applied to your lash line as a means to stimulate eyelash growth and reveal fuller, longer eyelashes. Remember that the eye area is extremely delicate --- if you choose to utilize an eyelash growth cream, use carefully and speak to your physician about any risks of adverse reactions.
Latisse
As of Fall 2010, Latisse is the only United States Food & Drug Administration-approved eyelash growth cream, according to Good Housekeeping. Latisse was initially used as a glaucoma medication when researchers realized its potential for growing eyelashes. Latisse contains the active ingredient bimatoprost, which is believed to extend the time the lashes grow and boost the number of eyelash hairs a person has, according to Latisse.com. The medication should be applied daily. You may begin to see results after four weeks, and will achieve full growth after 16 weeks. Discontinuing use of Latisse, will cause eyelashes to return to their normal length. This medication is available by prescription only, and it's important you discuss proper use with your physician. Side effect risks include discoloration of eyelid and darkening of the iris.
RapidLash Eyelash Renewal System
Dr. Susan Lark, an author and clinical lecturer, pioneered RapidLash Eyelash Renewal System, according to Healthy Directions. The RapidLash Eyelash Renewal System contains a blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are applied to the skin as a means to stimulate eyelash growth. In addition to encouraging growth, the medication is designed to strengthen your lashes. If you have problems with eyelash breakage or durability, this cream may help.
RapidLash has not been approved by the FDA, and it's claims are not scientifically proven..
LiLash
A product created by the Cosmetic Alchemy company, LiLash is applied much like a liquid liner to stimulate growth, according to the company's website. LiLash should be applied daily and contains ingredients such as panthenol, lupinus albus seed extract, silica, colloidal silver and glycerin to strengthen and grow lashes. Users can expect to see results after four to six weeks of application, according to the LiLash website.
The FDA has not approved LiLash as an effective product to assist with eyelash growth.
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