“Lash Serums Work So Well” #wait

Eyelash serums designed to lengthen and thicken lashes often rely on active ingredients called prostaglandin analogs. These compounds work by extending the growth phase of the eyelash hair cycle, leading to longer, fuller lashes over time. Prostaglandin analogs were originally developed as treatments for glaucoma, but their side effect of promoting eyelash growth led to their use in cosmetic serums.

However, while effective at enhancing lash appearance, prostaglandin analogs can also cause several unwanted and potentially permanent side effects. One of the most concerning is the risk of developing "sunken eyes," a condition where the fat around the eye socket diminishes, giving a hollowed-out appearance. This effect can be particularly noticeable after prolonged use of these serums.

Additionally, these serums can cause hyperpigmentation, leading to darker skin around the eyes, including the eyelids and under-eye area. This can result in the appearance of dark circles that may not fade even after discontinuing the serum. Another side effect can be the darkening of the iris, particularly in people with lighter eye colors, which is often irreversible.

#beauty #eyelashes #eyelashserum

[vangu]

No one was going to tell you, because you would stop buying the stuff. The beauty industry has a lot of secrets.

[widget]

I'm so glad I was too poor when I was naive enough to want to try this kind of thing

[WobblesandBean]

And guess what? It's permanent, but your longer eyelashes won't be. Such a great trade-off!

[laur]

it’s safe to use peptide-based lash serums, if anyone was wondering. it’s just the ones with prostaglandins that cause these side effects.

[Sillyev]

BUDGET TIP: Pure Castor Oil. just be consistent w it and it will make ur lashes longer and healthy. It is the best!!!! Been using it over 5 years now.

[deannab]

10 years ago every doctor laughed at me when I asked about the fat loss side affect that was reported on user forums.

[AlisterBlack]

This should be a lawsuit! Makeup should be through check for side affects and they should be advertised in bold big letters on the bottles!

[CassVanCat]

If i use it on my belly will that also cause fat loss

[jesspavlichenko]

Switch to silk pillowcases or use cupped eye masks while you sleep. My eyelashes became waaay longer after these simple changes

[Kellykittymom]

Wow!! ... Just use organic castor oil.
Its helping areas of my brows grow bk.

[Heavenzno]

Yes. After 2 weeks of using, I noticed the difference. Too, my eyes felt dry. I did not like what was happening. After I stopped, I looked so much better and felt relief. It's not worth it. Falsies are better for an occasion.

[shayZcajun]

I use Vaseline on a mascara wand. It is amazing. My daughter started doing it and her lashes have grown super long and gorgeous in just a month.

[PsyenceTyme]

Thanks for making these! Otherwise, people like me would never know! The beauty industry is only in the game for money, not to actually make you look better.

[raraavis]

After hearing about that, I started to deliberately apply the serum not just to my upper lash line, but also my naturally hooded upper lid. The skinfold hasn't completely gone away, of course, but it has shrunk noticably. As one would expect with localized fat loss. There's also a dark shadow, which I love, because I don't wear makeup other than mascara. Looks like I slightly shaded my upper lid.
Never used the stuff on my lower lid, luckily.
So yeah, I'm quite happy with those side effects 😅

[pm]

I noticed a big difference… at that 3 month mark my eyelashes were soooo long! Like so so long people complemented me all the time. BUT the skin under my eyes got super thin, and my eyelids too. Both looked kinda sunken and dark. I figure it’s just not sustainable. I don’t know how long it took to get back to normal, but I haven’t used it in well over a year and my eyes feel now mak now. I can’t imagine if I used it long term how it would affect my eyes. Wouldn’t recommend it, it’s just not worth it for this side effect. My skin felt sooo fragile and almost itchy

[bradycarter]

I freaking love girls with melanin or vascularity under their eyes. Something about it makes all the freckles and their eye pop so beautifully

[JennyLouRN]

I’ve had dark circles under my eyes since I was very young, and I already have dark irises, so it didn’t change mine. Just be very careful to apply it only to the lid at the base of the upper eyelashes and not to the bottom lashes and and you really shouldn’t have a problem.

[mabinogidrws]

I watched an opthamologist talk to a dermatologist about eyelash serums and she said you need to avoid ones with prostaglandins in them. Even so, I tried one with no prostaglandins and only after a few uses, it caused dermatitis, so no more of that for me, thanks

[cloudk]

As someone who has naturally long eyelashes and natural really bad under eye this makes me wonder is there always a corelation between long lashes and under eye circles??

[hepaticapropria]

Yes. I’m an ophthalmologist and I can say that’s 100% true. Prostaglandin is a glaucoma drop and those are the side effects.