Jan Marini Lash - Does It Really Work?
It turns out that in 2003, a group of dermatologist wrote a paper in the Dermatology Online Journal suggesting that a drug used for glaucoma (latanoprost) really stimulated eyelash growth. This could be the foundation for the Jan Marini eyelash product.
I was surprised that this could be true! It looks to me that this would've been HUGE news in the cosmetic line of work and the general public. But it passed by without nearly a reference. Imagine the money this breakthrough could bring in!
Then I poked a little deeper and found out why the discovery likely passed unnoticed. Subsequent studies were not able to repeat what the original scientists demonstrated. According to these scientists in an clause published in 2005 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, topical application of latanoprost was NOT EFFECTIVE.
Not having viewed the original documents, I can't say which research study is more credible. However, in terms of believability, the American Academy of Dermatology is one of the premiere organizations in the area of dermatology so they win out there. Additionally, spectacular claims like "Renews hair growth" require amazing proof. One report in an online journal that can't be reproduced by peers is barely amazing proof.
Jan Marini Lash growth product could've been founded on a drug used for glaucoma, and there is at least one study to back-up the use of that drug for eyelash growth. However, the process was not repeatable and we don't know for sure that the Jan Marini product used the drug anyhow! I continue to remain skeptical and believe that no cosmetic will make any of your hair grow.
I was surprised that this could be true! It looks to me that this would've been HUGE news in the cosmetic line of work and the general public. But it passed by without nearly a reference. Imagine the money this breakthrough could bring in!
Then I poked a little deeper and found out why the discovery likely passed unnoticed. Subsequent studies were not able to repeat what the original scientists demonstrated. According to these scientists in an clause published in 2005 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, topical application of latanoprost was NOT EFFECTIVE.
Not having viewed the original documents, I can't say which research study is more credible. However, in terms of believability, the American Academy of Dermatology is one of the premiere organizations in the area of dermatology so they win out there. Additionally, spectacular claims like "Renews hair growth" require amazing proof. One report in an online journal that can't be reproduced by peers is barely amazing proof.
Jan Marini Lash growth product could've been founded on a drug used for glaucoma, and there is at least one study to back-up the use of that drug for eyelash growth. However, the process was not repeatable and we don't know for sure that the Jan Marini product used the drug anyhow! I continue to remain skeptical and believe that no cosmetic will make any of your hair grow.
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