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Kate Moss likes to look natural.

The British supermodel – who has fronted cosmetic campaigns for Rimmel London and Dior – prefers to have a fresh, untouched face when she is off duty.

She said: ‘I love make-up when I’m in the studio but when I’m not working I just want a natural look.’

Although she favours plain chic over heavy make-up, Kate admits she never leaves home without curling her eyelashes and applying some eyeliner.

She explained: ‘I curl my eyelashes every day. My top tip is never curl them after you’ve put mascara on because your lashes become more fragile.

‘I also always wear black eyeliner, I like to change my look so will either go for a subtle flick or really build it up for a smoky eye.’

Along with preferring to keep her make-up at a minimum, the busy mother-of-one also hates to waste time getting expensive beauty treatments, but is particular about the condition of her nails.

She said: ‘I don’t have manicures all the time, but I can’t bear it if my nails look a mess. I carry a file in my handbag for on-the-go grooming.’

Kate Moss prefers ‘natural look’

if so, what is the best way to do this?

I don't think there any hair growth products.

LATISSE is a new prescription eyelash growth treatment, produced by Allergan, maker of Botox and leading global medical aesthetics company. the FDA recently approved LATISSE (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% for treatment of inadequate or insufficient eyelashes. LATISSE acts to help eyelashes grow longer, fuller and darker. LATISSE is the first science-based and clincally validated eyelash growth treatment.

LATISSE is an easy-to-use treatment that is used once-daily by applying the treatment to the base of the upper eyelashes (like eyeliner) with a sterile single-use-per-eye disposable applicator. in as little as eight weeks, LATISSE users can expect to experience longer, fuller and darker eyelashes, with significant results in 16 weeks.

If you stop using it? your lashes will return to their pretreatment state

Its by prescription only
and not all insurances cover the cost

Using hair growth products on eyelashes help them grow?

They say that eyelash extensions will last from six to eight weeks, but is this really true? After investing in a full set of lashes, you need relevant information on how to extend the life of your extensions. Read this to understand the real deal on maximizing the lifespan of fake eyelashes.

As you go through this article, you may have to ditch some of your beauty routines. Most cosmetics contain solvents which violate the eyelash glue. This does not only include the products used on the face, but also the shampoo and conditioner. to keep your lashes safe, you must use beauty products that do not contain glycols and carbonates. Some examples of glycols and carbonates are those found in mascaras and eye makeups like propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and propylene carbonate.

These guidelines are specifically designed for NovaLash adhesive. Petroleum products should be avoided if you use other brands of adhesive whip. to simplify the procedure, many eyelash extension packages provide free monitoring for customers.

You can keep an active lifestyle with eyelash extensions, which may include swimming, perspiring and crying. however, it is always important to be gentle when handling them. When washing the pressure points of minimal surfaces, you must use a detergent specifically designed for the job. Avoid drying towels on the lashes, as this may cause you to accidentally pull them out. Also, do not pull, twist or turn your eyelashes.

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending a lot of money on a product that does not do what it promised. Your beautiful new eyelashes can really last anywhere from six to eight weeks, and you’ll have to get new ones after that. Eyelash extensions aren’t permanent, but they can be very helpful at the right time. you can get them by going to the mall or searching online. I recommend buying them online because of the convenience.

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Why Your Eyelash Extensions Won’t Last

RED DEER, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Dec. 10, 2010) - Women throughout history have experimented with cosmetics, eyelash extensions, curlers and more to give their eyes stopping power. Today, the revolution continues with the newest innovation in medical aesthetics. LATISSE™ (bimatoprost topical solution 0.03% w/v), the first-of-its-kind prescription eyelash growth product clinically proven to grow natural eyelashes longer, fuller and darker, is now available at Laser Derm & Wellness Centre in Red Deer, Canada.(i)

“Some say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but with LATISSE™ it’s all in the lashes,” says Dr. Maureen Bakken of Laser Derm & Wellness Centre. ”The availability of LATISSE™ marks the newest scientific advancement in medical aesthetics, particularly in the eyelash growth category, allowing women for the first time in history to enhance what Mother Nature has already given them.”

LATISSE™ is the first and only prescription eyelash growth product indicated in Canada to grow natural eyelashes longer, darker and fuller. it is applied once-daily to the base of the upper eyelid margin.1 Lashes grow gradually over time with most people beginning to see longer lashes in about eight weeks, with full growth at 16 weeks.1 

Eye-catching research

Research shows more than 50 per cent of Canadian women want to grow their own natural eyelashes longer, thicker and darker.(ii) Moreover, this research has confirmed what history has already shown us: women overwhelmingly believe the eyes are important markers of beauty. Seventy per cent of Canadian women believe big, bright eyes and long, dark, full lashes are the main facial features that define a beautiful face.2 as well, research shows having longer, fuller and darker lashes makes women feel more beautiful, glamorous and confident.(iii)

“LATISSE™ represents a new era in the field of medical aesthetics,” says Dr. Maureen Bakken of Laser Derm. ”It is the next innovation in eyelash enhancement, giving women the ability to grow their natural eyelashes longer, darker and fuller.”

The Power of the Lash

LATISSE™ was clinically tested in a pivotal Phase III, multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. LATISSE™ users experienced statistically significant improvements in eyelash prominence, length, fullness and darkness at the end of the 16-week timeframe:1

• 78 per cent of patients experienced an increase in overall lash prominence (versus 18.4 per cent for placebo).1
• Patients experienced a 25 per cent increase in eyelash length (versus 2 per cent for placebo).1
• Patients experienced a 106 per cent increase in eyelash thickness / fullness (versus 12 per cent for placebo).1
• Patients experienced an 18 per cent increase in eyelash darkness (versus 3 per cent for placebo).1

As listed by RealSelf.com, a free community of consumers and board-certified doctors in the U.S. that offers first-hand experience and information on more than 300 elective cosmetic treatments, LATISSE™ is the most sought after aesthetic treatment today,(iv) available to consumers via prescription, with a high rate of patient satisfaction. In fact, almost 90 per cent of LATISSE™ users have told their friends and family about LATISSE™ and 75 per cent plan on using it long-term.(v)

About LATISSE™

LATISSE™ is a prescription eyelash growth treatment applied at home, before bed to the base of the upper eyelid margin once- a-day with a sterile, single-use-per-eye disposable applicator brush.1

LATISSE™ contains the same active ingredient and is the same formulation as LUMIGAN® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%), which has been approved in Canada since 2002 as a treatment to lower intraocular pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.(vi) during the clinical development program for LUMIGAN®, patients reported experiencing growth of longer, thicker and darker lashes.

The safety of LUMIGAN® has been well-established in 32 clinical trials involving more than 5,700 glaucoma patients. it also has more than 13 years of clinical trial experience, with 65 million bottles distributed worldwide to-date.(vii)

In a clinical trial, treatment with LATISSE™ was well tolerated. In one multi-centre, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parallel study of four months duration, most adverse events detected were ocular, mild to moderate, and not serious.

The most frequently reported adverse events with the use of LATISSE™ (bimatoprost topical solution 0.03% w/v) were eye pruritus (itchy eyes), conjunctival hyperaemia (eye redness), skin hyperpigmentation, ocular irritation, dry eye symptoms, and erythema (redness) of the eyelid. each of these events occurred in less than 4 per cent of patients.1

LATISSE™ may cause darkening of the eyelid skin, which may be reversible. although not reported in clinical studies, LATISSE™ may cause increased brown iris pigmentation, which could be permanent.1 In LUMIGAN® studies, iris pigmentation change was a reported effect in 1.5 per cent of patients receiving once-daily dosing.6

Although the precise mechanism of action is not entirely understood, the growth of eyelashes is believed to occur by increasing the duration of the anagen or growth phase of the hair cycle. Increased thickness and fullness is believed to result from extending the anagen phase and the increase in darkness occurs by the stimulation of pigment (melanin) formation in the hair follicles. The overall effect is increased length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes (prominence). 1

Once treatment with LATISSE™ is discontinued, over a period of several weeks to months (average eyelash hair cycle), eyelash prominence will return to pre-treatment levels. Therefore, to keep lashes looking luscious and beautiful, continued treatment with LATISSE™ is necessary.7

About Laser Derm and Dr. Bakken

Dr. Bakken

Dr. Bakken graduated from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, with a special Family practice degree. She has resided and worked in Red Deer since 1978. She is the Medical Director/ Owner of Laser Derm & Wellness Centre. Her interest in Dermatology and Wellness Medicine has expanded to include the scientific benefits of Anti-Aging Medicine. this encompasses lifestyle counseling, health supplements along with lasers, and pulsed-light sources as well as Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic and Cosmetic fillers. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. 

Laser Derm is a Cosmetic Med-Spa offering Botox, Filler, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Fat Reduction and providing patients with Acne and Skin Treatments.

(i) LATISSE Product Monograph, May 4, 2010

(ii) Leger Marketing survey of 1,256 Canadian women 30 to 60 years of age between January 8 and January 15, 2010 with a margin of error of +/-2.8%, 19 times out of 20

(iii) Allergan data on file

(iv) RealSelf.com News Release at: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Consumers-Reveal-the-Plastic-Surgery-and-Cosmetic-Treatments-That-Are-Worth-It-1075545.htm (Accessed May 12, 2010)

(v) Consumer A&U, June 2009

(vi) LUMIGAN Approved Product Monograph, 2007, Dec 24

(vii) Allergan data on file

Now Available in Red Deer at Laser Derm in Red Deer

I always have a problem curling my eyelashes… can’t seem to be able to curl the corner lashes well. saw this eyelash curler at watsons yesterday.. and thought i should try it out.. ”Wide Fit Curler”

my lashes r naturally long… this one below is a picture after curling.. not so bad, at least it did its job..  

this one is a picture after mascara..

  if i’m not mistaken, it costs $12.90

canmake eyelash curler » me and my life