Grow Eyelashes

Why Should We Grow Our Eyelashes?

Eyelashes are considered a universal symbol of beauty for women, but unfortunately, men tend to have much longer lashes than women. There is hope for the women, though. While it is possible to grow longer eyelashes naturally by improving your diet by adding foods that are rich in carotene, magnesium and zinc, taking a multi-vitamin, applying natural lubricants to them at night such as coconut oil and vitamin E, massaging the eyelids and brushing your lashes regularly, these methods can be time consuming and quite slow to be show real results. Genetics also play a major role in the length an density of your eyelashes.

While it is of course possible to use mascara and fake eyelashes to give the appearance of longer eyelashes, there are a number of very effective products on the market that will grow eyelashes, or give the appearance of longer, thicker lashes.

Latisse with Bimatoprost

Latisse is the first product to be FDA approved for growing eyelashes longer, thicker, darker and fuller. Latisse is only approved for the upper eyelashes and is available only through a doctor’s prescription. It works by affecting the growth, or anagen phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways. It first increases the length of this phase, giving the hair more time to grow and then it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. It may cause your eyelid skin to darken, but this is a reversible side effect and it is safe to get some of the product in your eye. Eye soreness and redness are the most common side effects from using Latisse and it should be used daily for 16 weeks before discontinuing.

Rapid Lash

Rapid Lash is a cosmetic product that enhances the appearance of short, thin eyelashes, making them look healthy and full in a few weeks. Rapid Lash is clinically proven to be safe, non-irritating and effective, is easy to apply and contains vitamins, minerals and botanicals that will nourish the eyelashes. This eyelash enhancer can be applied to the upper and lower lashes and is to be applied in the evenings. It can be used with contact lenses or eyelash extensions. If some of the product gets in the eye, the eye should be flushed with water immediately and if there is the rare occasion of irritation, a doctor should be notified.

Idol Lash

Idol Lash has been around since 2002 and is a part of the Natural Products Association. This eyelash enhancer will product thicker, longer and darker eyelashes in weeks and is clinically proven to be safe and effective, with no known side effects. It is applied once a day, ideally in the evening, after removing all makeup, and can be applied to the upper and lower lashes. Idol Lash has been designed to condition the eyelash hair to make them more beautiful. This product should also be immediately rinsed out if it gets into the eye. Irritation is rare but it may occur.

Latisse, Rapid Lash and Idol Lash all have positives and negatives. Latisse is the only product of the three that requires a doctor’s prescription, but it’s not necessary to continue using it after about four months. Rapid Lash and Idol Lash both require continued use for ongoing results and only they can be used on the lower lashes and eyebrows as well. While they are all considered very safe to use, they all have some potential side effects, from irritation, soreness, redness and itchiness. Latisse may also cause hair growth on any skin that it frequently touches, which is a very unpleasant potential side effect. It may even change the pigmentation in your eyes. These products, like any, may contain allergens. If you find that you’re allergic to any of the ingredients, you need to stop using it at once.

Rapid Lash and Idol Lash can easily be purchased online. When buying Rapid Lash, be sure to look for the official seal so you know you’re buying the real thing from an authorized seller. Specialists who may be familiar with Latisse include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, gynecologists, ophthalmologists and primary care doctors.