Skin Research Laboratories has revealed that it uses a prostaglandin derivative in its Neulash eyelash growth product. Called isopropyl cloprostenate, the ingredient is an analogue for prostaglandin, the glaucoma drug. Prostaglandins are controversial because they are technically a drug and a powerful one at that.
Used to treat glaucoma, one of the side effects is that eyelashes grow like weeds. Unfortunately, there are bad side effects too such as irritation, harm to vision and the actual color of eyes can change (say from brown to blue).
The makers of Neulash say that isopropyl cloprostenate is completely safe and its efficacy is increased by adding peptides into the mix, specifically in the form of
polypeptide-23.
April 20, 2013
by Tara Ashwood
We have just heard that Neulash is now eliminating the isopropyl cloprostenate which made the product effective. Apparently, the lawsuit posed by Allergan has caused the change in formulation.
June 23, 2011
by Tara Ashwood
contains a prostaglandin derivative
Lilash also uses a prostaglandin derivative in its Lilash eyelash growth product and LiBrow brow growth product. Called isopropyl cloprostenate, the ingredient is an analogue for prostaglandin, the glaucoma drug. Prostaglandins are controversial because they are technically a drug and a powerful one at that.
Used to treat glaucoma, one of the side effects is that eyelashes grow like weeds. Unfortunately, there are bad side effects too such as irritation, harm to vision and the actual color of eyes can change (say from brown to blue).
The makers of Lilash say that isopropyl cloprostenate is completely safe and its efficacy is increased by adding peptides into the mix, specifically in the form of polypeptide-23. However, the same growth formula is in Latisse formula which requires a physician monitoring patient tolerance.
December 25, 2010
by Karin
Hello, I need to get in contact with people who also got symptoms from Neulash. My eyes are getting worse (barely no tears) and I need to get in contact with their doctors that can help me a.s.a.p. Thank you! eyeproblem@hotmail.com
July 15, 2009
by Kim
I found another product that works called Enormous Lash from Beauty Society (Intuit.) It has none of the controversial drug or derivatives in it and it works so well!!!
July 9, 2009
by Elle
I started to use Neulash two months ago, and WOW, what a difference! Not only have my eyelashes grown, they are thicker and much fuller. Incredible product!