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The story behind Eyelash Stimulants/Conditioners:
A popular glaucoma called Lumigan (made by Allergan) has long been known to have the side effect of causing hair growth. This little side effect has revolutionized how we think about eyelashes. Now extensions, false eyelashes and heavy mascaras are not necessary. Not when you can have the real thing in as little as three weeks.
Eyelash products are now being specifically formulated for cosmetic purposes. These products contain a prostaglandin analog. In 2005 Jan Marini came out with the first eyelash conditioner, Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner. This product contained Bimatoprost which is a prostaglandin analog. Initially this ingredient was used in glaucoma patients to decrease intra ocular pressure. Jan Marini had to withdraw this product in January 2008 due to legal reasons but it was not over safety issues.
Since then other companies have come out with a lash stimulants:
- Revitalash (Athena Cosmetic Corp) works well. Reports verify a patient can achieve up to 3mm in increase length of eyelashes in as little as six weeks.
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MD Lash Factor (Procyte) is the newest product on the market and has the clinical trials to support the company’s claims. Another plus with MD Lash Factor is that the ingredient has been slightly changed and there are no reported changes in intraocular pressure.
The growth cycle on eyelash is 30 days to 6 months, this is much shorter than the hair regrowth period so that is why we see the results so much faster. These products also work on the eyebrow hairs and you can actually sculpt the eyebrows with the product.
Keep your eyes out in the next year for one more addition to this growing marketplace. Allergan is planning to come out with its own eyelash conditioner called Lumilash. We will keep you posted!
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