What is bimatoprost and how does it affect eyelash growth?

Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It was originally developed to treat Glaucoma, or high pressure within the eye.

Patients using bimatoprost noticed that their lashes grew thicker and longer during treatment. The solution was soon repurposed as a prescription-strength cosmetic product.

Because the cosmetic treatment derives from a medical product, it has been clinically tested to the highest standards. It is both safe and effective to use.  There have also been a number of studies on Bimatoprost; all have demonstrated minimal side effects.

What is a prostaglandin?

Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds that occur naturally in your body. They serve as chemical messengers, regulating processes like the growth cycle of your hair.

When you apply one of these prostaglandins, or an analogue like bimatoprost, to the skin at the base of a hair, you activate and extend that growth cycle. This means that the hair grows longer and thicker.

Can I use bimatoprost to grow my eyelashes?

Bimatoprost is the active ingredient in Opti Laboratories Growth Treatment. It contains the approved 0.03% solution that was used in the clinical trials, and which resulted in lashes that were 25% longer, 106% thicker and 18% darker. 

To receive the treatment you will need to fill out a short form (sent to you after you place your order), which a doctor will review. If for any reason the doctor can’t approve your treatment, no money will be debited from your account.

The treatment comes in a small dropper bottle, with a slide brush and applicator set. We recommend you apply the treatment once daily, using the smallest amount possible. The skin at the base of the lash does not need to feel wet. You’ll see results in as little as four weeks, with full results in sixteen weeks, in line with your natural hair growth cycle.

The treatment is safe to use for most people, but we ask that you make our doctors aware of any pre-existing eye conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding on your online form. They will assess the risks of treatment for you.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Opti Laboratories are the UK experts in lash and brow growth and health. We have a team of doctors who have decades of experience with bimatoprost, and who continue to develop new products to complement growth, such as our world-first Sun Protect Serum.

Our doctors are available to answer any questions you may have before ordering.