Many girls dream of a charming expressive look. “Kareprost” for eyelashes comes to the rescue - a tool that improves their growth, density and quality. The active substance of the drug was originally used to treat glaucoma, and the “side effect” in the form of magnificent eyelashes over time has found application in cosmetology.

Composition, active substance of the drug

As part of “Kareprost” there is bimatoprost - the main active substance. Of inactive constituents: distilled water, preservatives and antiseptics.

Bimatoprost was initially the active ingredient in the drops for the treatment of glaucoma. But it turned out that one of its side effects is improving the quality of eyelashes and accelerating their growth. Therefore, the substance began to be used in creating a means for eyelash growth.

Growth Stimulator Description

“Kareprost" is a sterile ophthalmic solution of bimatoprost 0.03%. Used for external use. Available in 3 ml vials placed in cardboard boxes with an applicator included.

This is a hair follicle regeneration preparation that strengthens the ciliary hair follicles.

In Russia, Kareprost is not sold in a pharmacy because it is not considered a medicine. This medicine is used in Europe and the USA. With us it can be ordered via the Internet. In order not to run into a fake, it is worth purchasing the product in a proven place.

How does kareprost affect eyelashes

The eyelash growth stimulator acts as follows:

  • stimulates blood supply to the ciliary hair follicles;
  • accelerates regeneration;
  • lengthens and makes thicker hairs.

As a result of using the product, not only the quality, but also the number of follicles increases. Hair growth time also becomes longer.

Pros and cons of funds

The positive aspects of using the means for the growth of eyelashes "Kareprost":

  • hairs become longer, thicker, thicker, darker, better and more beautiful;
  • after a few months, you can completely abandon the carcass;
  • when using mascara on the updated hairs, the effect of false eyelashes is achieved;
  • low expense of funds;
  • one package is enough for a long time.

In addition to eyelashes, you can also grow eyebrows. On them, the hairs will also become longer, thicker and darker. Where there are few or few, new ones will appear.

Negative sides:

  • expensive;
  • withdrawal syndrome - the quality of eyelashes deteriorates greatly after completing the course;
  • have to use constantly to maintain the beauty of eyelashes;
  • the possibility of allergic reactions due to improper use or individual intolerance;
  • eyelashes can grow in different directions and look messy.

Before use, you should carefully weigh all the pros and cons of the procedure so that you do not regret your choice later.

Indications for use

Why use "Kareprost" for eyelashes:

  • with hypotrichosis of eyelashes - a disease in which they become shorter and thinner;
  • to improve the quality of the hairs if you want to make them blacker, thicker, longer;
  • with severe eyelash loss due to lack of vitamins and nutrients;
  • if the eyelashes are thin and rare for any reason (for example, due to heredity);
  • for hairs damaged by cosmetics and procedures.

Using a solution will help to cope with any of these problems and restore eyelashes.

The right technique for applying a stimulant

Apply the product once a day in the evening, before bedtime.

How to use:

  1. Remove all makeup, wash. Apply the necessary cosmetics and wait until the skin dries, the cream is absorbed.
  2. Remove contact lenses. Again, you can only put on 15 to 20 minutes after applying the eyelash growth product.
  3. Included with the solution is an applicator for application. Before use, it is held horizontally, one drop of the drug is dripped onto the tip and quickly applied to the eyelid. For convenience, you can drop the liquid into the cap from the bottle and moisten the brush there.
  4. Use the tool only on the upper eyelid. On the bottom, excessively long eyelashes will look ugly.“Kareprost” can fall below the eyelids and form unnecessary excess “hairiness”. Therefore, use the tool is very neat.
  5. A brush is carried out along the line of eyelash growth from the inside out. This is done with careful, smooth, but quick movements. It is necessary to do this from above, but not under the eyelashes. Then the risk of contact with the eyes will decrease.
  6. The top of the bottle and the applicator brush should not come into contact with anything, even with each other - this will violate sterility. Therefore, liquid from the vial is dripped onto a brush or first into a cap.
  7. If excess liquid has got on the eyelid, it is removed with a dry cotton swab or disk. Otherwise, hairs or fluff will appear in unnecessary places.
  8. If the solution gets on your skin, you should wipe this place with any cleaning agent.
  9. Store the bottle with the liquid in the dark and dry. The air temperature should be 20 - 25 degrees.

Important: “Kareprostom” is used once a day. When used more often or when applying a larger amount of the drug, its effect will not accelerate.

If accidentally missed nightly use, you do not need to do this in the morning. It is enough to continue the application the next evening.

In a month or a half, the first results will appear. After 3-4 months, the effect will be maximum.One package is enough for 2 to 3 months. After that, only prophylactic use will be needed to maintain the result: once or twice a week. So one bottle can be stretched to six months of use.

When two packs are used, it is worth interrupting for 2 to 3 months. After that, you can repeat the course.

Drug interaction

Combination with any medicines is allowed. The effectiveness of the drug decreases with the use of sedatives or general anesthesia.

Soft contact lenses can absorb benzalkonium chloride, which is contained in the solution, which is why they are removed before the procedure.

You can use any cosmetics during the use of "Kareprost", even mascara.

Contraindications and side effects

When you can not use a tool to accelerate the growth of eyelashes:

  • with individual intolerance to the constituents;
  • in the presence of an allergic reaction to the solution;
  • children and adolescents under 18 years of age;
  • pregnant women
  • people with oncology during chemotherapy;
  • with damage to the eyelids.

There are also several side effects of the drug:

  1. Decrease in intraocular pressure. It occurs when drops fall into the eyes. If this happens all the time, the body will get used to it. With the abolition of "Kareprosta" IOP will increase and there is a likelihood of developing glaucoma. Therefore, it is very important to carefully apply the product so that such a problem does not arise.
  2. Darkening of the skin in those places where the product gets most often. The effect goes away a few months after the drug is discontinued.
  3. Withdrawal syndrome. For some time after stopping the use of "Kareprost" eyelashes will be in terrible condition. Over time, this will pass, and they will become the same as they always have been. So that this period does not pass so noticeably, you should gradually abandon the solution. First in a day, then in two.
  4. Allergic reactions - itching, burning in the eyes. Redness and swelling of the eyelids can be with sensitive skin, even if the product does not get on the cornea.
  5. Change the shade of the iris. If the eyes have at least small inclusions of brown or yellow, over time the eyes will become completely brown. This process cannot be reversed. This does not apply to those who have pure gray, blue or green eyes.
  6. Around the eyes, the skin becomes thinner. Because of this, they seem sunken. Usually this does not work.
  7. Increased hair growth on other parts of the face if “Kareprost” periodically gets there. Using the tool sloppy, it is quite possible to grow a mustache.

With proper use of the solution, most of the side effects are reduced to zero. It is important that it does not get inside the eye.

Before using "Kareprosta" it is worth consulting a doctor. This is especially true when medications are used in parallel to lower or increase intraocular pressure.

Analogs of Kareprost

There are two analogues of "Kareprost". They can be purchased at the pharmacy, they cost half as much. The concentration of the active substance in all three preparations is the same.

What is the difference:

  1. Bimatan is sold in 2.5 ml bottles. Transparent, has no color. Made in India.
  2. Bimoptik is available in 3 ml vials. Transparent, from a light yellow tint to colorless. It is made in Romania.

There is a slight difference in composition (excipients).

Both drugs have side effects:

  • headache, dizziness;
  • vision problems, decreased severity;
  • itching, pain, lacrimation, discharge from the eyes;
  • increase in pressure;
  • increased growth of dark and hard hair in unnecessary places;
  • blurred vision immediately after instillation (dangerous when driving a car).

Both drugs can not be used for children under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women. With allergies and individual intolerance, it is also worth abandoning these funds.

After opening, the packaging is used for no more than a month.It is recommended to store in temperature conditions from 15 to 25 degrees.

Before using "Kareprost" or its analogues, you should carefully study the instructions and think about whether to use it. For people with eye diseases, increased or decreased IOP, it is recommended to consult a doctor before use.

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