FDA spokesman Brad Swezey declined to say if the agency is generally investigating cosmetic eyelash products or claims. However, in its press release Friday about the seizing of the original Jan Marini product, the agency said that Age Intervention Eyelash, if used together with a prescription glaucoma drug, could increase the risk of optic-nerve damage. Used on its own, the product "may cause other adverse effects," including swelling of the retina and inflammation in the eye "which may lead to decreased vision." Neither the agency nor the company has received any report of adverse effects, according to Mr. Swezey and Ms. Marini.Click here to read the article (sub. req.).
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Butterfly "kisses"?
First of all, who in their right mind would pay $140 for "lash enhancement"!? Check out this Wall Street Journal article, "Drug That Lengthens Eyelashes Sets Off Flutter" and you'll hold your Great Lash mascara a little closer:
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