<p>And jym - ouch!!! Hope you are feeling better!!!</p>
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<p>Yes…I want to know that also. I got a rx from my derm last week but am waiting until I see my eye doctor next month before filling it. I know it works wonders but… call me a skeptic…I worry about the long-term effects of using a drug meant to lower eye pressure, so I want my trusted eye doctor’s blessing on it first.</p>
<p>Both my eye doctor (I wear those old “hard” --actually “gas permeable” contact lenses as they are the only way to correct my vision and go in for eye checks frequently) and my dermatologist recommended the latisse so I felt comfortable trying it…also figured if millions of people had put it in their eyes for years how bad could it be to just swipe a drop on my eyelids???
It took a good two months of daily use to notice a difference and then over the next month or two the change was dramatic! I actually have a problem with my eyelashes hitting my sunglasses everytime I blink now…and they are not only soooo long, but thicker and a bit darker as well.<br>
In a large metropolitan area I pay $120 for a bottle (it lasts about 6 weeks of daily use)…they do have specials (buy one get one free) every few months…
I have just started using it on my eyebrows as well…mine are sparse and light and would love thicker, darker brows…we’ll see if it works!</p>
<p>I use yellow A&D ointment on my t-zone at night. It keeps the moisture in & I don’t have any fine wrinkles. I remember my grandfather use to slather vaseline on his face every night and he had no wrinkles when he dies at age 94.</p>
<p>My husband has early stage glaucoma , and the medicine he uses is similar to Latisse . Now I know why he has gorgeous eyelashes , although he is almost totally bald !</p>
<p>So do you need a RX for Latisse? Is it a cream or drops?</p>
<p>I had a “milk and honey” spa treatment a while back. The esthetician drizzled honey all over my body, wrapped me in white gauze, poured warm milk all over, and finally covered me with warm towels for about 20 minutes. Rinsed off in the Vichy shower. My skin did feel very soft afterward, but not sure if I’d do it again - kind of a bit much.</p>
<p>Wow, that sounds like a recipe for bread pudding.</p>
<p>sI anyone worried about the side effect of light eyes turning brown? I remember reading that and decided that I wouldn’t give up my green eye, so I will just stick with the mascara.</p>
<p>My derm also used Latisse- and said it was super. Only stopped when a relative asked if HE was wearing eye makeup! I thought he said it doesn’t seem to affect blue eyes (I haven’t checked that) and that they are working on a way to use it for baldness. My eye doc also endorsed it. I’m also worried about the eye color change. Anyone here try it?</p>
<p>So what exactly is lac-hydrin supposed to help? I did find the old bottle I had, and it says to use on arms and legs (not face).</p>
<p>The Latisse has the possibility of turning any light colored eyes (blue, green) brown. I think it’s a relatively rare side effect but it does happen and it’s permanent.</p>
<p>Jym - I only use it on my legs and arms, although the current packaging says it is gentle enough to use on your face. </p>
<p>Sewhappy - thanks! I do write as part of my work, but I never thought about blogging. Actually, what I have thought about is that I could write a situation comedy based on the five senior citizens I “supervise.” Maybe I should blog about them. They certainly provide enough material!</p>
<p>I have very light blue eyes and was also concerned about the idea of my eyes darkening…my derm said he had never seen that happen and since I would only be putting it on my lash line (not in the eye) he really didn’t think I had to worry …he was right…no change in eye color!
You really do look like you are wearing mascara all the time (or extensions)…
My derm is also involved in a clinical trial for the use of latisse for baldness (more alopecia related than male pattern baldness I think…)
Lac-Hydrin has lactic acid in it (I would think it would be too harsh for the face) but if you have really dry skin it is fabulous!</p>
<p>I’m trying honey on my face right now. Did not put the bear in the microwave!</p>
<p>I love this thread! </p>
<p>I just happened to be on AOL and coincidentally it had a little article about beauty tips from around the world. One of them was to use Avocado on dry skin. It suggested using the inside of the skin and rub it on the face and it also suggested mixing mashed avocado with Honey (there you go!) for a face mask!</p>
<p>My 14 year old D swears by honey to treat a burn! </p>
<p>I put honeybear in the microwave all the time to warm up honey for toast or tea but literally a couple of seconds is all that is needed!</p>
<p>Keep the tips coming!!!</p>
<p>Lac-Hydrin is fine for the face- just can sting a teeny bit, at first. Has exfoliating effects. My original Rx was for facial use. Curious- my grandfather used to swear the gals in the old country used slightly soured heavy cream; maybe that also provides lactic acid.</p>
<p>So, how do we really diminish wrinkles? Every product claims to be the best and none are cheap to try out. I once tried an egg white facial- fabulous, til I rinsed it off.</p>
<p>My skin seems to be getting more sensitive with age. I just can’t handle the renova, retin A type skin products. Even a tiny dab makes me inflamed and miserable.</p>
<p>Then I started worrying about not getting enough D and decided to stop with sun screen. So lately I’m one of those Earth Mother types, absolutely bare faced. I guess I should go to a dermatologist and find out what will work for my skin. But when I look at my two parents – both in their late 80s – my dad just always wore a baseball cap outdoors and used water and probably not that much soap on his face. His skin is great. My mom used every potion and lotion known to man and her skin is a fine network of wrinkles. She’s a cutie though, it works for her.</p>
<p>My mother also slathers on Vaseline every night and her skin is quite smooth. I don’t like doing it at all (don’t like the feel on my skin) and my DH would revolt if I did that every night at bedtime, so don’t follow this advice. After all, what price can we put on marital harmony? But I do think that it works. </p>
<p>I do use a moisturizer on my feet every night after my shower and I have avoided the dreaded heel crack look. If I get lazy and skip this step for a while, using a thick layer of Vaseline and socks at bedtime will cure it over night.</p>