To have beautiful eyelashes is now fashionable. If at the same time they are natural, and not extended, then this is even more admirable.
Castor oil has always been popular to improve the growth and structure of eyelashes. But this method has long acquired the status of "grandmother's". Now many beauties use the modern drug "Latisse", reviews of which are mostly good. Consider its advantages and disadvantages.
Medication description
Means "Latisse" has a liquid consistency and almost transparent appearance. The main active ingredient is bimatoprost, an analogue of prostaglandin. 1 ml of solution contains 0.3 mg of bimatoprost.
Prostaglandins - substances that can accelerate and improve the vital activity of cells. Speaking of eyelashes, prostaglandins prolong the life cycle of the follicle.
Bimatoprost is a fatty acid that, when applied to the growth line, is quickly absorbed, penetrates into the hair follicles, provides themnutrient medium and activates them.
Issue form
The drug "Latisse" is available in a dropper bottle. Additionally, applicators are included, with which it is convenient to apply the solution to the eyelashes.
The volume of one bottle is 3 ml. But the cost is economical. This amount is enough for a month of use.
How the remedy works
Bimatoprost is a fatty acid found in the cells of the human body in small amounts. Despite the fact that the substance has long been known, its mechanism of action on the follicles is not fully understood.
Through clinical studies, it has been proven that with regular application of the Latisse eyelash growth product, reviews of which we will consider later, the hairs become longer and saturated with pigment. In addition, each eyelash thickens twice. These effects appear after regular use of the drug.
According to some reviews of "Latisse" for eyelashes, this tool activates the growth of an additional top row of hairs. The main thing is to regularly apply the solution to the growth line. The duration of the course is 4-5 months.
In the reviews, some women note that they experienced "Latisse" not only on the eyelashes, but also on the eyebrows, even on the scalp, where they developed bald patches. As you can read in the reviews, the hair grew where the product was applied. Interested in these resultsspecialists of the American company "Allergan", which plans to launch products aimed at stimulating hair growth on the head.
Indications
In reviews of the Latisse eyelash growth product, women write about the positive effect. But when should it be used?
There are several reasons. The drug should be used if the eyelashes are:
- Thin, light or rare.
- Growing slowly and falling out frequently.
- Require restoration after the extension procedure, after applying glue. The drug is used to strengthen and improve their structure.
If eyelashes fall out intensively, then instead of building it is better to use "Latisse" to strengthen them and stimulate growth.
Before using the product, it is better to consult a specialist, since an eye infection or injury to the eyelid can be the cause of poor eyelash condition. In this case, the treatment will be different. If there are no diseases, "Latisse" can be used without fear.
How to use
Reviews about "Latisse" for eyelash growth suggest that it is better to use the drug at night, before going to bed.
The sequence of action is as follows:
- You need to start the process by removing makeup, lenses (if any), as well as washing your face and eyes.
- Wash your hands.
- Take a clean applicator and apply a drop of Latisse solution on it.
- Apply the preparation to the lash line and gentlydistribute it from one corner of the eye to the other.
- The eyelid should become a little damp, but the solution should not be allowed to drain over the growth line. Remove excess product with a cotton swab.
- 1 Applicator is used once. After use, it must be disposed of. To apply "Latiss" on the other eyelid, use a new applicator.
There are a number of prohibitions that should not be ignored:
- Do not use applicators more than once. They are disposable only.
- Do not use applicators and brushes not included in the kit to apply the solution.
- It is impossible to treat the eyelashes of the lower eyelid with the preparation.
- During the use of the drug, you need to make sure that the spout of the bottle is sterile and does not come into contact with foreign objects.
In addition to eyelash therapy, "Latisse" can be used to strengthen the eyebrows. It is not necessary to collect a new portion of the drug, since the excess that remains after the treatment of the upper eyelid is enough.
What is the effect
The result will be visible in a couple of months with regular use.
The minimum course of treatment is 4 months. In this case, one bottle is enough for 1 month. At first, you need to apply the drug daily, and as the condition of the eyelashes improves, you can use it in a day or two. Then the consumption of "Latisse" will be reduced.
The effect will be observed as long as the drug is used. Many women afterto achieve the desired result, continue to use the product 1 time in 3 days to maintain the effect.
Contraindications
From the use of the drug should be abandoned in such conditions and diseases:
- Intolerance to the components that make up the product.
- Minors (children and adolescents under 18 years of age, the drug is contraindicated).
- The time of bearing a child and the lactation period.
- Eye infections.
With extreme caution should be used "Latisse" when:
- diabetes;
- nephropathy or high blood cholesterol;
- damage to the lens;
- high intraocular pressure.
Possible side effects
Although it is called completely safe in reviews of Latisse, it can cause some side effects:
- The appearance and growth of unwanted hair. This is possible if the solution gets on a different area of \u200b\u200bthe skin of the face. Therefore, you need to apply the product carefully, only on the lash or eyebrow growth line, using a thin applicator.
- Pigmentation of the skin of the eyelids. In some reviews of Latisse, women write that its use provokes a darkening of the upper eyelid. When the use of the product is stopped, the pigmentation gradually disappears.
- The appearance of inflammatory processes. Prolonged use of "Latisse" can provoke inflammation of the conjunctiva and internaleyelid surface, lead to dry eye syndrome, cause redness, itching and irritation.
- The drug can adversely affect intraocular pressure (reduce it). This action has bimatoprost. This side effect can be observed even in people with completely normal pressure, who had no prerequisites for lowering IOP. Before using the drug, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist to control this process.
- Expansion of the pigmentation area of the iris. An increase in the number of melanocytes and an increase in melanin leads to a change in color. But such a side effect was observed only when "Latisse" was used as a therapeutic drug and was instilled directly into the eye. When applying the product to the eyelash growth line, such a reaction is also possible with an overdose, when an excess of the substance enters the eye. The amount of application must be monitored and, if necessary, remove the excess amount with a cotton swab. The process of pigmentation is irreversible. It is especially noticeable on the iris of a natural dark color. In people with light eye color, this effect is not very bright.
If any of the above occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor and stop using the drug.
Reviews about the Latisse eyelash product
This drug is quite popular among Russian beauties. Before using the drug, you should read the opinions of those who have already used it.means. Reviews of "Latisse" (Latisse) say that this drug has many advantages:
- It really stimulates hair growth, after which the length of the eyelashes increases by 20%. They become thicker and stronger. Growth begins to accelerate.
- Lashes get darker.
- Hair loss is visibly reduced.
Identified and several shortcomings of the "Latisse":
- Effect stops as soon as the use of the drug ends.
- If the solution gets on another area of the skin, excessive hair growth begins.
- The remedy is expensive, and the course of treatment is long. So I have to buy a new bottle every month.
- The tool should be used regularly, because its effect is not prolonged. After stopping application, the eyelashes may begin to crumble and fall out completely.
- High price.
Cost and existing analogues
The drug "Latisse" is sold within the United States, but it can also be purchased in Russia if you find a reliable supplier. However, this is not always possible.
You can buy an analogue of this drug. The most famous and proven is Careprost. It contains the same active substance (bimatoprost).
The cost of "Latisse" is 120 US dollars, which is approximately 8,000 Russian rubles. Intermediaries take about 40 dollars for the delivery of "Latisse". As you can see, the tool is very expensive.
"Kareprost" costs from 1500 to 2000 rubles. As many women note in theirreviews, this tool is not inferior in quality to Latisse.
