An expressive and seductive look, most girls dream of having. Eyeliners, mascaras, pencils, extensions and false eyelashes are used. But from the constant use of such products, natural hairs become thinner and fall out. To return to them the density, color and length, preparations for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes help.
Eyelash Growth Products
The cosmetic market annually releases new products that allow women to become more beautiful. In recent years, many serums, drops and gels have appeared in Russia and the CIS countries, which promise to make eyelashes thick and long in a short time. Most of the most popular and effective drugs are based on bimatoprost. For example, "Kareprost". Analogs of this tool are no less popular among customers.
Almost 20 years ago, US ophthalmologists began to use drops for the treatment of glaucoma, which included a prostaglandin analog called bimatoprost. The drug effectively reduced intraocular pressure. Watching patients who used drops for the treatment of glaucoma, doctors drew attention to the fact that the eyelashes of patients acquire a darker color, become thicker and thicker.
American doctors prescribed Lumigan to reduce intraocular pressure. It is produced by the pharmaceutical giant Allergan. The company is known for the fact that in addition to medicines, it also produces injection implants, botulinum toxin and many other products for the beauty industry. Therefore, having discovered an incredible side effect of its drops, Allergan obtained permission to use an aqueous solution of bimatoprost in cosmetology. Thus, the first Latisse eyelash growth preparation appeared, which included the prostaglandin analogue.
After the drug was redesigned into cosmetic, its cost increased several dozen times. The price of this drug starts from 4 thousand rubles. Luckily for consumers, other companies have also begun developing their synthetic prostaglandins that can also affect eyelashes like bimatoprost. Drugs such as Karelash, Quinlash, Sevenlash and Kareprost were created. Analogs of the drug from Allergan may have different compositions, but their scheme of action is very similar.
"Kareprost" and its advantages
Serum "Kareprost" is a unique cosmetic product that is used to treat eyelash hypotrichosis. The active substances of this drug are able to penetrate into the hair sacs. There they restore blood circulation and improve metabolism.
Means "Kareprost" for the growth of eyelashes contains in its composition such substances:
- bimatoprost;
- carbolic acid;
- sodium chloride;
- purified water.
The volume of the vial with serum is 3 ml. This is enough for daily use for 12 weeks. The first results will be noticeable in a month. After the hairs have the desired length, the drug can be used no more than twice a week. Having consumed two bottles, you will need to take a break for three months.
Efficiency is not the only advantage of this serum. This is an affordable tool. All you need to pay is 850 rubles to get three months of therapy with Kareprost. The price of serum is several times lower than one eyelash extension procedure, which must be constantly repeated. In addition, Kareprost heals, not weakens hairs. They become thicker and longer. Gradually there is no need to use mascara. It is a drug safe for the eyes, which has a pronounced cosmetic effect.
Application Method
Serum for eyelash growth "Kareprost" is used when the hairs fall out due to a lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. And also, if they are spoiled by poor-quality cosmetics and procedures. In order not to harm the eyes and quickly get the desired result, the drug must be correctly applied:
- Wash your face thoroughly after removing all makeup and contact lenses.
- Apply a night cream or serum, wait a few minutes until the product is absorbed.
- Remove the applicator from the box. Moisten it with one drop of serum and quickly apply it only on the upper eyelid. The applicator is carried out on top of the eyelashes, under them this is not necessary.
- Liquid that has got on the lower eyelid or on other parts of the face must be wiped off immediately. Otherwise, hairiness may form in unwanted places.
- The applicator brush and neck of the vial should not touch each other. This may interfere with sterility. In this regard, it is recommended to drip the liquid into the cap of the bottle and only from there draw it onto the brush.
- The tool is always applied at night, once a day. If for some reason the application was missed, no serum is used in the morning. The procedure is repeated the next day before bedtime.
- Between applications, the bottle is stored in a dark place where the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees.
Contraindications and side effects
The preparation for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes "Kareprost" can be used after consultation with an ophthalmologist. It is necessary to make sure that there are no eye pathologies. Serum is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. In addition, adolescents, people with cancer and an allergic reaction to the components of the drug should abandon the use of the drug.
In most cases, the serum is well tolerated, but the risk of side effects is not excluded. Enhanced hair growth occurs due to irritation of the bulb with prostaglandins, which can provoke inflammation. Another side effect of these substances is a significant decrease in intraocular pressure. Therefore, "Kareprost" can cause such negative consequences:
- Skin pigmentation. In those places where the serum got most often, spots may appear. Sometimes this happens a few months after discontinuation of the drug.
- Glaucoma. If "Kareprost" gets on the mucous membrane, it provokes a decrease in pressure. It will be addictive. After discontinuation of the drug, the body will begin to increase pressure and there may be a risk of developing glaucoma.
- Redness, burning, and itching.
- Withdrawal syndrome. The condition of the eyelashes can deteriorate significantly after discontinuation of the use of serum.
- Iris color changes.
- Premature aging of the skin around the eyes.
- Increased hairiness. Carelessly using the tool, instead of eyelashes, you can grow a mustache.
In the event that, for some reason, this tool is not suitable, you can use the numerous analogues of "Kareprost". Most of them are in no way inferior to this drug.
Karelash
Means for eyelashes "Karelash" is produced by a small company from India. The manufacturer promises to increase the density of hairs by 15%. And the length of the eyelashes after using the product should increase by 30%.
The volume of the bottle "Karelash" is 4 ml. In the package you can find an applicator with which the serum is applied to the eyelids. The composition and user manual of this product is identical to the preparation "Kareprost". Some users may feel that this is the same serum that is sold under different names.
Choosing between the drug "Kareprost" or "Karelash", preference should be given to a safer tool. Suspicion is the cost of Carelash, which is only 700 rubles and a larger volume of the bottle than that of competitors. Bimatoprost is a rather expensive substance, one gram of it costs about $ 1,000.
It is not clear how a small Indian company was able to produce a drug whose cost is lower than the price of Kareprost. Experts suspect that this result can be achieved by using less quality raw materials or by significantly lowering its concentration.
SevenLash
One of the remedies from India called SevenLash belongs to the cheap counterparts of Kareprost. The manufacturer claims that the first results can be seen after a week of use. The instructions indicate that the substances that make up the drops stimulate the hair follicle and release it from toxins. This should allow the cilia to grow strong and healthy.
SevenLash contains peptides, calendula extract, glycerin and biotin. Unfortunately, the benefits of these products for eyelash growth have not been proven by independent tests. Bimatoprost in the composition of the drops is absent. The drug is sold without an applicator. The cost of the bottle is only 500 rubles.
Queen lash
Quinlash serum for eyelash growth is produced by the American company SLH Cosmetics. Its production is approved by the FDA. The serum is in an opaque black container, which is very similar to a tube of mascara. Its volume is 4 milliliters.
The drug "Quinlash" differs from its competitors in an improved composition, which includes:
- Bimatoprost. The main substance responsible for the growth of new and strengthening of old hairs.
- Sodium chloride. Improves skin absorption of solutions.
- Lemon acid. Accelerates and improves energy metabolism in cells.
- Didecyldimethylammonium chloride. Antiseptic.
Choosing a tool for eyelash growth, many girls can not decide on which is better, "Kareprost" or "Quinlash". Both drugs show good results and cost almost the same. But the main advantage of QueenLash is its composition.
Experts, developing the Quinlash serum, took into account the features of the main active substance. Bimatoprost provokes the development of inflammation in the follicles, after which they become vulnerable to viral and bacterial attacks. Therefore, an antiseptic that destroys the infection was added to the serum. Quinlash competitors cannot boast of such a component in the composition.
Dreamlash and Volume
“Dreamlash” and “Volum” are direct analogues of “Kareprost”. Both products are manufactured in the UK. Dreamlash serum has a standard concentration of bimatoprost, which is 0.03%. While the drug "Volum" it is higher and amounts to 0.05%. But choosing a product, focusing only on the amount of bimatoprost in the composition is not worth it. Experts say that an increased concentration of this substance does not accelerate hair growth. Therefore, there is no point in overpaying.
Both products are available in the same black bottles of 3 ml. They have a convenient applicator. Manufacturers promise the first results after two weeks of use. The cost of Dreamlash is 900 rubles. For "Volum" will have to pay a little more.
Lashtrick
The Russian analogue of Kareprost is a drug called Lashtrik. In addition to the bimatoprost necessary for eyelash growth, it contains hyaluronic acid and peptides. The manufacturer promises that the hairs will become significantly thicker and longer in just three weeks.
The serum is in a blue glass bottle. Its volume is 3 ml. For convenience, the bottle is equipped with a pipette. The cost of the product is 900 rubles.
Choosing the best drug
Almost all of the listed preparations for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes contain bimatoprost. The only exception is the SevenLash tool. Some suspicions are also caused by the Karelash drug, which offers for less money to purchase a larger volume of expensive substance.
All other means do not raise doubts about their effectiveness and safety. Since bimatoprost is responsible for stimulating the hair follicle, any serum that contains it will stimulate eyelash growth.