What if you weren’t endowed with the fullness and length of eyelashes that can make other people green with envy? It’s the reason some people opt for false eyelash extensions.

The temptation to have long eyelashes is always present when your own lashes are short because having thick, voluminous lashes, with or without makeup, makes your eyes shine.

Naturally, the idea of a lash serum is alluring, but are they really effective?

Is lash growth serum the solution? Let’s find out in this article as I dissect the facts and myths

Eyelash Growth Serum: What Is It?

All eyelash growth serums have key features, even if there are many varieties available.

A cosmetic item intended to encourage the growth and improve the appearance of eyelashes is called an eyelash growth serum.

Usually in the form of a liquid or gel, it is applied to the base of the lashes in a manner similar to that of eyeliner.

In order to promote the growth of longer, thicker, and fuller lashes, the serum’s ingredients work to condition, strengthen, and nourish the lashes.

Eyelash growth serums come in three main varieties:

• Prescription-only bimatoprost
• Over-the-counter lash serums containing prostaglandins or peptides
• Over-the-counter lash serums contain botanical oils, such as castor oil.

Are Lash Serums Effective?

Research has demonstrated that lash serums can help increase the thickness and growth of eyelashes.

Over time, longer and fuller lashes can be achieved by stimulating the hair development cycle using the correct nutrients and growth factors.

Prostaglandin analogs are used in lash serums to extend the anagen phase, which is the hair follicles’ active growth phase, in order to produce longer eyelashes.

The rich lash-enhancing blend of vitamins and peptides included in eyelash growth serums helps to increase the health, radiance, and strength of your natural lashes.

Just like good skin, healthy lashes also require moisture and are more likely to break in the absence of moisture.

The greatest lash development serums typically contain biotin as their main active ingredient.

This B vitamin is supposed to strengthen the protein called keratin, which forms hair, enhancing the health of hair, especially eyelashes.

It has been demonstrated that these ingredients are good for hair.

However, the truth is that there isn’t much reliable scientific information available about eyelashes in particular.

Ultimately, you essentially have three choices:

1. Keep the eyelashes just how they are.
2. Apply a serum with prostaglandins.
3. Apply a serum free of prostaglandins.

Is Lash Serum Safe to Use? 

Prescription lash serums depend on common active ingredients, including prostaglandins like isopropyl cloprostenate and bimatoprost, according to optometrist Inna Lazar, O.D.

‘Prostaglandins can potentially cause side effects like eye redness, itching, and darkening of the iris and eyelids.

As well as loss of fat around the eye, even though they are effective at stimulating lash growth’

Nevertheless, it’s difficult to dispute Latisse’s outstanding clinical outcomes.

Toyin Falola, M.D., senior director of product strategy at Ro and board-certified dermatologist, says, Latisse was tested in a 16-week clinical trial.

During this period, they found that 78% of patients experienced more prominent eyelashes after nightly application.

This trial was conducted in order for the FDA to approve the product.

Additionally, these patients discovered that, compared to individuals who didn’t utilize it, their eyelashes were 25% longer and 106% fuller.

In essence, lash growth serums help your naturally occurring lashes look their best.

This they do by protecting them from outside aggressors and reducing the frequency of breakages.

Facts or Myths?

Natural lash growth serum will provide excellent results (fact)

There are a number of options at your disposal, from synthetic to natural formulations.

The issue is that certain synthetic formulations include chemical compounds that have a higher potential to cause an unpleasant reaction in the area around the sensitive eyes.

The best news…

To achieve beautiful lash outcomes, your eyelash growth serum doesn’t have to be jam-packed with harmful, difficult-to-read components.

Natural serums fortify the hair follicle’s structure, giving it more thickness and resilience against breaking.

Knowing that many synthetic serums contain compounds that resemble hormones is vital if you’re trying to pick between synthetic and natural serums.

These substances cause hair to grow; however, it’s typically quite thin and there may be side effects.

Serums manufactured in Australia in TGA-approved labs are typically far safer to use.

They cannot include any dangerous ingredients.

The outcomes are permanent (myth)

Although the effects of the greatest eyelash growth serums are temporary, they can help your lashes grow to genuinely flutter-worthy lengths.

To continue seeing benefits, you must continue using your lash development serum treatment.

Your eyelashes will gradually revert to their former state over a few weeks after you quit.

The moisture that eyelash serum delivers to your lashes helps to avoid breakage and brittleness, which is one of its main advantages.

It functions similarly to a moisturizer for your skin in that when you stop using it, your skin, and in this case, your lashes, go back to being dry.

You must take out your contact lenses before applying lash serum if you wear them (fact)

Take the contact lenses off before you apply the serum to your lash line.

Certain formulations include substances that the contact lens can absorb, most notably the preservative benzalkonium chloride.

Prior to inserting the contact lenses again, wait fifteen minutes.

The more eyelash serum you use, the better (myth)

Applying more serum to your eyelashes won’t cause them to grow or improve more quickly.

Eyelash growth serums are so concentrated, using them consistently yields better results than experimenting with product quantity.

Using too much product is just a waste.

To see results, you must be consistent (fact)

You don’t go to the gym once and think you’ll leave with a six-pack, do you? Eyelash growth serum works in a similar way.

For the best outcomes, consistency is required, and it does take time.

You’ll know your perseverance and concentration have paid off when you’re sporting the most luxurious lashes ever.

Results from most eyelash formulations can be seen in three to six weeks.

You can’t wear eyelash extensions and apply lash growth serum (myth)

Yes, eyelash extensions might harm your natural lashes over time, but they also require a lot of upkeep.

Use lash growth serum to help offset any potential harm.

It will give your natural lashes the much-needed conditioning and strengthening treatment they need, enabling you to preserve their health.

Always wait 24-48 hours after applying lashes to make sure the glue is fully set, and make sure the eyelash serum you’re using is suitable for use with extensions.

What to Search For in Lash Growth Serums 

Effectiveness:

Examine evaluations that provide both immediate and long-term outcomes.

List of ingredients:

Stay away from any known allergies that can affect you if you’re trying to stay hydrated.

Application and usability:

Take note of the product’s packaging if you’re the kind of person who needs an applicator.

While many have wands similar to mascara, some are just pump systems or simple oils.

The product’s size and price point:

Be careful because these differ a lot.

Individual objectives:

While some eyelash serums concentrate on volume or renewal, others are ideal for extending lashes.

Additional information regarding lash growth serums:

Not everyone should use eyelash serums, particularly if they have sensitive eyes or a history of eye health problems.

Since over-the-counter eyelash serums are classified as cosmetics rather than pharmaceuticals, they could include substances that have not received FDA approval.

To find out more, speak with your eye doctor.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

For what length of time does lash growth serum work?

Between four and ten weeks:

It takes four to ten weeks for the lashes to complete their life cycle, so you should start seeing benefits with a once-daily application.

Additionally, this is when most clinical research is conducted, and this is also when most investigated lash serums show their most notable results.

What occurs if you don’t use lash serum anymore?

Your lashes will gradually revert to their original form once you stop using lash serum.

This implies that they might become shorter, leaner, and less plump.

When you stop using lash serum, your lashes no longer receive the nourishing and strengthening effects that the serum’s active ingredients provide.

Does lash serum produce outcomes that last?

The results of eyelash growth serums are temporary, regardless of whether you use over-the-counter or prescription treatments.

Eventually, after you stop using the product, your lashes will revert to their natural state.

What are the signs that my eyelash serum is effective?

Usually, the longest lashes are the first thing that people notice.

They could also seem thicker and darker after prolonged use.

You may achieve thicker, fuller lashes without using lash extensions or mascara by using lash serums.

Do you wear lash serum while you sleep?

Hold off on going to sleep or putting on makeup.

This also applies to sleeping. Make sure your lash serum is totally dry before curling up with your pillow if you’re applying it at night.

It is best to wait until the serum is completely dry before going to bed.

Is the daily use of lash serum acceptable?

By giving your lashes the nutrients they require for optimum growth, applying the serum on a daily basis can help the anagen (growth) phase.

Peptides, one of the serum’s main constituents, nourish hair follicles to promote stronger, thicker lashes.

What should I not use with eyelash serum?

Keep an eye out for (and stay away from) the following substances in eyelash serums or steer clear of those that contain these chemicals:

• Cloprostenate isopropyl.
• Bitamoprost.
• Phenyl-hydroxy-pentene in isopropanol.
• Heptenate dihydroxy-cyclopentyl.
• Ethylcloprostenolamide.
• Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro.

Is Vaseline beneficial for eyelash growth?

Vaseline can help maintain some moisture and provide the appearance of longer, thicker lashes.

It cannot, however, truly cause your eyebrows or eyelashes to grow longer.

You’ll need to think about other options for that, including getting eyelash extensions or buying a lash serum.

 

Disclaimer

This information is not meant to replace medical care from a licensed healthcare or beauty expert; rather, it is meant for educational and self-awareness purposes.