To have beautiful eyelashes is now fashionable. If they are at the same time natural, and not overgrown, then this causes even more admiration.
Castor oil has always been popular to improve the growth and structure of eyelashes. But this method has long acquired the status of "grandmother". Now, many beauties use the modern drug Latisse, reviews of which are mostly good. Consider its advantages and disadvantages.
Description of the drug
Means "Latisse" has a liquid consistency and an almost transparent appearance. The main active ingredient is bimatoprost - an analogue of prostaglandin. 1 ml of the solution contains 0.3 mg of bimatoprost.
Prostaglandins are substances that can accelerate and improve the vital activity of cells. If we talk about eyelashes, then prostaglandins prolong the life cycle of the follicles.
Bimatoprost is a fatty acid that, when applied to the growth line, is rapidly absorbed, penetrates the hair follicles, provides them with a nutrient medium and activates them.
Release form
The drug "Latissa" is available in a dropper bottle. Additionally, applicators are attached, with which it is convenient to apply the solution to the eyelashes.
The volume of one bottle is 3 ml. But the expense is economical. This amount is enough for a month of use.
How does the tool work
Bimatoprost is a fatty acid that is found in the cells of the human body in small quantities. Despite the fact that the substance has long been known, its mechanism of action on follicles is not fully understood.
Through clinical studies, it was proved that with regular application of the means for the growth of eyelashes "Latisse" (Latisse), reviews of which we will consider below, 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 Latissa for eyelashes, this tool activates the growth of an additional upper 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 “Latissa” not only on the eyelashes, but also on the eyebrows, even on the scalp, where they formed bald patches. As you can read in the reviews, hair grew where the product was applied. Specialists of the American company Allergan, which plans to launch production of products aimed at stimulating hair growth on the head, became interested in information about such results.
Indications
In reviews of the eyelash growth tool Latisse, women write about the positive effect. But in what cases should it be used?
There are several reasons. The drug should be used if eyelashes are:
- Thin, light or rare.
- Slowly grow and often fall out.
- They require recovery after the build-up 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 “Latissa” to strengthen them and stimulate growth.
Before using the product, it is better to consult a specialist, since the cause of the poor condition of the eyelashes can be an eye infection or eyelid injury. In this case, the treatment will be different. If there are no diseases, Latisse can be used without fear.
How to use
Reviews about "Latissa" for eyelash growth suggest that it is better to use the drug at night, before bedtime.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- You need to start the process by removing makeup, lenses (if any), as well as washing your face and eyes.
- Wash the hands.
- Take a clean applicator and apply a drop of Latisse solution to it.
- Apply the drug to the eyelash growth line and smoothly distribute it from one corner of the eye to another.
- The eyelid should become slightly moist, but the solution should not be allowed to drain beyond the growth line. Remove excess funds with a cotton swab.
- 1 applicator is used once. After use, it must be disposed of. To apply Latissa to another eyelid, a new applicator is used.
There are a number of prohibitions that should not be ignored:
- Do not use applicators several times. They are only disposable.
- Do not use applicators and brushes that are not included in the kit for applying the solution.
- It is impossible to treat with the preparation eyelashes of the lower eyelid.
- During the use of the drug, it is necessary to ensure that the nozzle 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 eyebrows. It is not necessary to recruit a new portion of the drug, as the excess that remains after processing the upper eyelid is enough.
What is the effect
The result will become visible after 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. The first time 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 also be reduced.
The effect will be observed as long as the drug is used. Many women after achieving the desired result continue to use the tool 1 time in 3 days to maintain the effect.
Contraindications
It is worth abandoning the use of the drug in such conditions and diseases:
- Intolerance to the components that make up the product.
- Minor age (for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, the drug is contraindicated).
- The time of gestation and the lactation period.
- Eye infections.
With extreme caution, Latissa should be used for:
- diabetes mellitus;
- nephropathy or with high blood cholesterol;
- damage to the lens;
- high intraocular pressure.
Feasible side effects
Although in reviews of the tool "Latisse" (Latisse) it is called completely safe, it can provoke some side effects:
- The appearance and growth of unwanted hair. This is possible if the solution gets on a different area of the skin. Therefore, apply the product carefully, only on the growth line of eyelashes or eyebrows, using a thin applicator.
- Pigmentation of the skin of the eyelids. In some reviews of Latissa, 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. Long-term use of Latissa can provoke inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid, lead to dry eye syndrome, cause redness, itching and irritation.
- The drug is able to adversely affect intraocular pressure (reduce it). This action has bimatoprost. This side effect can be observed even in people with completely normal pressure who did not have any prerequisites for lowering IOP. Before using the drug, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist to monitor this process.
- The expansion of the area of pigmentation of the iris. An increase in the number of melanocytes and an increase in melanin leads to a color change. But such a side effect was observed only when Latisse was used as a medicine 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 should be monitored and, if necessary, remove the excess with a cotton swab. The pigmentation process is irreversible. It is especially noticeable on the iris of natural dark color. In people with light eyes, this effect is not very visible.
If any of the listed phenomena occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor and stop using the drug.
Reviews about the tool for eyelashes "Latissa"
This drug is quite popular among Russian beauties. Before using the drug, you should familiarize yourself with the opinions of those who have already used this drug. Reviews about "Latisse" (Latisse) say that this drug has many advantages:
- It really stimulates the growth of hairs, after which the length of the eyelashes increases by 20%. They become thicker and stronger. Growth begins more intensively.
- Eyelashes are getting darker.
- Hair loss is markedly reduced.
Several shortcomings of the Latisse remedy were revealed:
- The effect ceases as soon as the use of the drug ends.
- When the solution enters a different area of the skin, excessive hair growth begins.
- The remedy is expensive, and the course of treatment is long. Therefore, you have to buy a new bubble every month.
- The tool must be used regularly, since its effect is not prolonged. After stopping the 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 in Russia it can be purchased if you find a reliable supplier. However, this is not always possible.
You can purchase an analogue of this drug. The most famous and proven is "Kareprost". It has the same active substance (bimatoprost).
The cost of Latisse is 120 US dollars, which is approximately 8,000 Russian rubles. Intermediaries charge about $ 40 for delivery to Latisse. As you can see, the tool is very expensive.
"Kareprost" costs from 1,500 to 2,000 rubles. As many women note in their reviews, this product is not inferior in quality to Latissa.