Are you thinking of having long, thick eyelashes? You may be surprised to know that you are not alone. Many people are always seeking long, thick, and filled lashes. Oh, the wonders of cosmetics this day and age! These facial cosmetics seem to get the job done above and beyond expectations, enhancing your already beautiful look or completely changing your look with a full makeover.
Attaching false eyelashes or doing up your eyelashes with mascara may take time out of your precious day as you get ready to head out the door. So it’s no surprise that so people do opt for eyelash growth serums to save time in the long run ultimately. Every little minute you can spare from doing your lashes adds up quickly for you to make the most out of your productive day.
There is no doubt that mascara or false eyelashes mimics the order of long, thick and full lashes but it never really satisfied having our voluminous lashes. Some people opt for the eyelash growth serum to enhance their lashes. The demand for a temporary fix to our eyelashes has spurred a market of eyelash growth serums for a permanent fix.
Eyelash growth formulas are usually found over the counter cosmetics packaged in either cream, gel, or serum. Typically applied to the eyelashes twice a day to enhance eyelash growth, making them full, long, and thick after two to three weeks.
Now, before you do anything to your eyelashes, be sure to read on to learn about the safety concerns of eyelash growth serums.
Hair Growth Factors
Scientifically, factors that limit the growth of our lashes are responsible for the lack of our eyelashes, and researchers are identifying those factors. Being able to counter the limiting growth factor in our lashes using hormones and conditions is the way to promote eyelash growth in these serums. Knowing these two methods are essential to eyelash growth, scientists created products that would 1) ensure the eyelash follicles growth phase lasts long enough to produce lashes and 2) supplement the strength of the hair itself to prevent premature breakage or falling of the lash. Therefore, most products in the market today contain a range of hormones, nutrients, and ingredients that will either boost nutrients to the lash, prolonging the follicle growth phase or do both.
Do Eyelash Growth Serums Work?
“We’ve noticed for some time that glaucoma patients using eye drops like Lumigan grow gorgeous long lashes,” mentioned Marguerite McDonald, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology at NYU School of Medicine. This phenomenon occurs due to the prostaglandin-like compound found in the eye drops contained in some eyelash growth serums.
Eyelash serums have proven to show results for patients who suffer from Hypotrichosis or thin, inadequate eyelashes. However, they are also used widely by those who want full, thick, and long lashes. With vast options on the market, some do work while some don’t.
A quick peek at its ingredients can give you a good idea about the vital components of the serum. Most, if not all, have vitamins such as pro-vitamin B5, and humectants that hydrate and give moisture to our skin to prevent the lashes from breaking.
A Little Caution Goes A Long Way
The potential risks of using eyelash growing products:
- Red eyes
- Itching of the eyes and skin
- Darkening of the eyelids
- Reduced eye pressure (could mask glaucoma)
- Permanently increased iris pigmentation (could irreversibly turn light eyes brown)
- Hair growth in unwanted areas (if the product touches elsewhere)
But don’t you fret, you stop using the serum most symptoms will slowly disappear and return to their previous appearance.
To Serum or Not to Serum
There are many eyelash products in the market, and it may be challenging to figure out if it works for you and your skin type. In general, the serum does work for many people when chosen with care and shown to have all-natural and active ingredients to serve its purpose. Nevertheless, the ugly truth is that most eyelash serums are not FDA approved, and some reports have shown adverse side effects during use. Do consult your dermatologist if you are unsure about embarking on this lashful adventure.
If you would like to make sure if you do not have an allergic reaction to the product chosen, perform a patch test. Prior to applying the serum to your eyelashes, apply the product on your the back of your arm, and let it sit for at least a day. If there are no signs of itchiness and infection, this indicates that you are not allergic to that product.
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