Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Do Lash Serums Work? #shorts

5 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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YouTube short (Do Lash Serums Work? #shorts) by Shereene Idriss explaining eyelash serums. The speaker describes prostaglandin analogs (examples: Latisse, latanoprost, bimatoprost), noting they promote lash growth but can cause periorbital fat loss/changes to eyelids. The video warns some over-the-counter serums with these ingredients lack drug-labeling and FDA oversight, and recommends choosing serums with peptides or castor oil instead.

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Oh yes, eyelash serum can melt fat, especially around your eyes. But they're not all created equal. You want to look out for the eyelash serums that have prostaglandin analogs. These are usually traditionally prescription like Latisse and Latanoprost or bimatoprost. And people usually prescribe these for people with glaucoma who have high pressure in their eyes and they notice that it helps with the lashes. But here's the kicker. Prostaglandin analogs are also available over the counter and they do not require any sort of drug fact, label or warning because they're not technically considered considered drugs over the counter, so the FDA doesn't get involved. And they can also melt fat too. This may be unexpected but not necessarily unwelcome side effect. If somebody has really bad fat bags under their eyes, believe it or not, or hooded eyelids and they want to like have like a more opening, it actually can work to their benefit. But for most people it's just unwanted and unnecessary. So instead look for lash serums with peptides or even castor oil.