Editors Tested Lash Growth Serums For A Year. These Photos Prove They Work

If you've looked in the mirror lately to notice that your lashes seem a little more sparse than usual, you're not alone. Sure, some folks are just born with smaller eyelashes. But when it comes to eyelash loss, the reasons are usually tied to age, autoimmunity, or excessive processing (think eyelash perms or lash extensions). "Anytime you manipulate the hair, whether it's on your head, brows, or lashes, you're compromising its natural state, and you can create inflammation or weakening that can then make it thinner—both in the short term and permanently," says Mona Gohara, MD, board-certified dermatologist and Women's Health Advisory Board member.Fortunately, eyelash growth serums exist, and they can be a huge help with strengthening, maintaining, and regrowing your lashes. "Eyelash growth serums are designed to stimulate follicles, encouraging the growth phase to be longer and more robust, which leads to fuller, longer lashes," says Azadeh Shirazi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist....