Prostaglandins Vs. Peptides In Lash Growth Serums
Prostaglandins
Ocular hypotensive agents used for the treatment of glaucoma and hypertrichosis (a rare condition in which there is little or no hair growth on the head, including the brows, eyelashes, or other areas of the body where hair normally grows).
Prostaglandin analogs can have some unintended side effects.
Eye Redness & Irritation
The most common side effects after using a prostaglandin solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness.
Darkened Periorbital
The application of prostaglandin analogs to the upper eyelids appears to cause hyperpigmentation beyond the region of application.
This hyperpigmentation can extends onto the preseptal (inflammation of tissues) upper eyelid skin, and of the lower eyelids.
MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION (MGD)
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) refers to the condition where the glands are not secreting enough oil or the oil they secrete is of poor quality. Often, the oil gland openings get plugged up so that less oil comes out of the glands. The oil that does make it out of the glands can be granular (crusty) or otherwise unhealthy and can cause irritation. MGD can lead to altered tear film composition, ocular surface disease, ocular and eyelid discomfort, and evaporative dry eye.
The overall risk of eye color change with the use of prostaglandins is minimal.
Darkening of the Iris
Studies show that prostaglandin analogs can change eye color by increasing the size of the melanin granules in the eye. This means that blue eyes (and brown eyes) should not show any color change with the use prostaglandins. However, hazel eyes (and other eyes of mixed coloring) do show a risk of eye color change with the use of prostaglandins.
The overall risk of eye color change with the use of prostaglandins is minimal.
Prostaglandins in Lash & Brow Serums
Bimatoprost is the prostaglandin analog found in Latisse®, indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth, including length, thickness, and darkness.
• FDA approved.
• It can only be purchased through a prescription from your doctor because it is considered a drug.
Prostaglandins in OTC Lash & Brow Serums
Check For These Ingredients When Choosing an Eyelash Serum. Unintended Side Effects Can Occur with These Ingredients.
• Cloprostenol Isopropyl
• Isopropyl Cloprostenate
• Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide
• Isopropyl Phenylhydroxypentene Dihydroxycyclopentylheptanate
The Good News: Peptides in Lash & Brow Serums
Peptides are amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein.
Benefits of Peptides:
• Safe,Natural and Drug-Free
• Enhance the appearance of length and density of eyelashes
• Nourish and strengthen lashes and brows at the follicle
• Condition lashes and brows for lush results
• Help build stronger eyelashes and eyebrows to protect them from breakage
and damage.
Peptides to look for in OTC Lash Serums:
• Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
• Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
• Panthenol (Vitamin B)
PEPTIDES WITH CLINICAL PROOF (10%)Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
The product of the reaction of myristic acid and Pentapeptide 17
*Clinical studies show an increase greater than 60%in the appearance of length and density of lashes in 42 days.
*Independent Clinical Studies of Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, a key ingredient in LashTeez®. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is manufactured by Symrise. Used with permission.