Allergan's new lash growth product?
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free skin care · Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:21 pm

I was at the spa the other day buying some products when I asked the saleslady what the customers are saying about Revitalash vs. the Jan Marini. I told her about how disappointed I was with JM's new formula. She said "the company with the lash growth patent" is coming up with their own version very soon." She didn't know the name yet and I didn't have much time to chat. I assumed this would be Allergan, right? Has anyone heard or read anything about this?

free skin care · Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:16 pm

Here's the latest!

http://www.ocregister.com/money/drug-eyelash-lumigan-1925206-allergan-cosmetic

free skin care · Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:10 pm

Thanks, Kassy_A.

free skin care · Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:51 pm

Your welcome Blaze.

According to that article, some Dr's are prescribing this medicine to people who don't have glaucoma, for the sole purpose of using it to grow eyelashes.

I'm shuddering, just thinking about the ramifications of that, down the road. Shame on the Dr's that would be so reckless, to put that medication in the hands of the innocents.

And I can only offer my sympathy to those that would risk their precious vision, for the sake of vanity. It's all too scary.

free skin care · Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:06 pm

Kassy_A wrote:

Your welcome Blaze.

According to that article, some Dr's are prescribing this medicine to people who don't have glaucoma, for the sole purpose of using it to grow eyelashes.

I'm shuddering, just thinking about the ramifications of that, down the road. Shame on the Dr's that would be so reckless, to put that medication in the hands of the innocents.

And I can only offer my sympathy to those that would risk their precious vision, for the sake of vanity. It's all too scary.

it's not going to damage your vision

free skin care · Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:32 pm

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/bimatoprost_ad.htm

This link will tell you the side effects of Lumigan. Many of which can put your vision at "risk", which is what I said.

I didn't say it "will damage your vision"

Sorry if I confused you edenfeld, and I hope the above link clears it up.

Fri May 23, 2008 10:10 pm

I have been reading these boards for quite awhile now and have only posted a few times but (and at the risk of ticking some people off) I just felt I had to respond to this one.

I have read so many posts on this forum from various members who are applying numerous natural and synthetic creams, potions, lotions, mechanical and electrical devices to their skin and lips and swallowing varying doses, sometimes frighteningly large doses of natural and synthetic supplements, etc., if not for the sake of vanity then for what? Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's good for you and just because something is prescription doesn't necessarily mean it's bad for you either.

I am not advocating the use of Lumigan for non-labeled uses nor am I saying that it doesn't have it's bad side effects. I am just pointing out that there are so many side effects and long term ramifications of every topical treatment and oral pill, synthetic or natural, prescription and nonprescription, many of which have been on the market for ages and have proven harmful effects and even death in some cases.

So what is worse? Using OTC pseudoephedrine in meth labs, an uninformed heart patient taking it to try and relieve symptoms of a cold, taking large doses of collagen to stimulate lip fullness, damaging your skin to try to stimulate renewal, or using Lumigan to stimulate eyelash growth?

I apologize if I have offended anyone here as it was not my intention. I just felt the need to point that out.

Arysse
(please don't kill me for this post Silenced

)

free skin care · Sat May 24, 2008 4:16 am

Arysse - you have got some good points here.

With all the cosmeceuticals on the market it's difficult to figure out which products that are safe to use. The debate about DMAE is a good example.

I tend to think that most of the natural stuff in general are safer.

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