Lash serums promise longer lashes – but some contain glaucoma drugs that can cause darkened skin, sunken eyes and even permanent eye colour change.
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Your eyelashes are more than just aesthetic.
It could take up to three or four months for your eyelashes to grow back to their typical length.
From inflammation of the eye to allergies and infections, lash enhancements may not be a healthy investment in your looks
Having longer top eyelashes can enhance our ability to express our feelings and communicate with others. But the most significant reason we have them is to protect our eyes.
Very little is known about our eyelashes, but they do serve a purpose. They keep our eyes from drying out and accumulating dirt.
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