Since December 26, 2008 – to be exact – when Latisse for eyelashes was disclosed to the public as the only Food and Drug Administration approved for eyelash growth, it has continuously wowed by the people for its tremendous effect in one’s eyelashes. For sure you have already heard of it, but do not have yet an idea of what is it made of, what it looks like, how to use it, or maybe you really do not know anything about it.

Actually Latisse for eyelashes is bi-product of Lumigan, both is an ophthalmic solution, yet the latter is intently for reduction of elevating pressure in the eyeballs to open-angle glaucoma, it was also approved by Food and Drug Administration and was available in the market in 2001. The Bimatoprost in the Lumigan is also present in the Latisse. The development of Latisse was actually because of Lumigan applied to patients who suffered from glaucoma, however with the use of the solution, it also resulted to the growth of their eyelashes to longer, thicker and fuller.

Since vibrant eyelashes easily get caught by the cameras and such lashes add to beauty in the eyes, prominent persons and celebrities have already given in to Latisse use to grow longer, thicker, darker and fuller eyelashes.

Latisse do the lengthening of the eyelashes – according to the research – because of its bimatoprost content. This substance is capable to simulate the hair follicles causing for a new hair to grow. And when hairs or eyelashes have sprouted, it will still continues to stimulate until it gets to the anagen phase – the phase where the hairs are flourishing, the youth stage of the hair growth – and when it gets to the anagen phase, it prolongs the stay of growth of the hair.

The Latisse for eyelashes is applied through damping or dabbing an applicator with Latisse for eyelashes growth solution to one’s upper eyelid every night, remember to use the applicator only once and discard or throw the used applicators to avoid re-using it. There might be chances that the solution will spill inside the eyes or to the skin surrounding the eyelid, but this must be avoided since there are annoying results when this will happen. It is also strictly advise to have clean hands when applying the solution to prevent eye irritation which might cause from filthy hands.

Also, it is not advisable to touch the tip of the applicator or get it placed anywhere to avoid any unseen objects or elements to get attached to the applicators and might go with the solution when applied. And before applying Latisse for eyelashes growth, make sure that contact lenses are removed, since contact lenses have preservatives, it will definitely cause irritation to the eyes when a solution gets through it. Another thing is, do not rub your eyes or the eyelids when it is already applied, Latisse has the capacity to grow hairs, and so hairs might grow to unwanted areas near the eyelids when the solution is spilled.

These are just some facts about Latisse for eyelashes growth, however, instructions and precautions presented on how to use Latisse for a safe and responsible application.