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Let's explore a topic that's been humming in the beauty community: eyelash growth serums. While these serums promise longer, fuller lashes, there's a hidden ingredient in some eyelash serums that's raising eyebrows – hormones.
Hormones like prostaglandins are often included in eyelash growth serums to stimulate eyelash growth. However, using serum containing hormones comes with potential risks that deserve attention. Here's what you need to know:
1) Irritation and Allergic Reactions:
Hormones can be harsh on the delicate skin around the eyes, leading to redness, itching, and irritation. Some users have experienced allergic reactions, causing swelling and discomfort.
2) Change in Iris Colour:
One of the most concerning side effects associated with prostaglandins is the potential to darken the iris, especially in individuals with light-coloured eyes. Whilst rare, this change in pigmentation is irreversible and could affect your overall appearance.
3) Eyelid Discoloration:
Hormones can also cause hyperpigmentation of the eyelids, leading to uneven skin tone and discolouration. This can be particularly noticeable if you're not wearing makeup, detracting from the natural beauty of your eyes.
4) Dry Eyes and Vision Disturbances:
Some users have reported experiencing dry eyes and vision disturbances after using hormone-based eyelash serums. This could be due to the ingredients affecting the delicate balance of moisture in the eye area.
5) Long-Term Effects on Lash Health:
While hormone-based serums may deliver short-term results, their long-term effects on eyelash health remain uncertain. There's a concern that prolonged use could lead to dependency on the product for maintaining lash length and density.
So, what's the alternative?
Luckily, there are natural ingredients available on the market that are hormone-free and still deliver impressive results. Hi Lashes is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as multi peptides, vitamins, and botanical extracts to support lash health, naturally.
Remember, beauty is about enhancing your features and this is best achieved using natural, chemical-free products. This will ensure that your skin and general wellbeing are prioritised.
With all this in mind, this is why we developed our own eyelash growth serum, Hi Lashes. As healthcare professionals we weighed up the potential risks and benefits, and wanted to make a natural, irritation free serum that still provides the results that we wanted.
Stay informed, stay beautiful!