A woman with healthy eyelashes.
Eyelash serum is a product used to help promote the growth and length of eyelashes. There are prescription versions of eyelash serums and also versions that can be purchased over the counter at a pharmacy. Some of the first versions of this product that hit the market with great enthusiasm were the prescription varieties.
Some brands of eyelash serums also promote eyebrow growth.
Most types of eyelash serum come in a container that looks a lot like a tube of liquid eyeliner. In most cases, the serum is applied like a liquid eyeliner. The fine brush is dipped into the serum and then a line is drawn along the base of the lashes, from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. However, unlike liquid eyeliner, eyelash serum is transparent or almost colorless. Depending on product directions and desired results, some brands of products are acceptable for use on the lower lid lashes.
People with a history of eye problems should use an ophthalmologist-tested and approved brand of eyelash serum.
Some brands of eyelash serum can also be used to help promote brow growth. This is useful for people who have very thin or sparse eyebrows. In most cases, this serum should be used at night before going to bed and not during the day with other cosmetics. However, there are some exceptions where the serum packaging indicates that the product can be used under cosmetics. Before using the product, it is important to make sure that it does not interact badly with other skin care products, such as eye creams. It is important, especially for people with a history of eye problems and for people who wear contact lenses, to use a brand of eyelash serum that is tested and approved by ophthalmologists.
Some eyelash serum products can be purchased without a prescription.
The price of eyelash serum varies a bit. There are some products that cost a little more than a tube of brand-name mascara. These types of serums usually cost around $15 (US dollars). However, there are other serums that can cost up to $100 per tube. The price of prescription serum also varies and depends on whether the user has a health insurance policy that covers part or all of the cost of the product.