Can Lashfull Thinking Follicle Oil Be Used When You Have MGD from LASH SERUM?

Meibomain Gland Dysfunction (MGD) from LASH SERUM can be a tough lesson. You see thicker, longer, darker eyelashes. Then your glands flare up. I get it. It feels like a cruel trade-off.

 

 

Why Eyelash Serums May Worsen Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Prostaglandin Analogs

The lash serums that work fast are use prostaglandin analogs to boost growth. When you see those amazing before & after photos - you are looking at prostaglandin analogs doing their magic! They make lashes long and beautiful, but they also are well known for causing MGD and dry eyes. Over time, meibomian glands become inflamed and the dysfunction starts leading to clogged oil glands and the dry eye symptoms. And yes, it can be miserable.

Contact Lenses Can Make it Worse

If you wear contact lenses, add another irritant and source of inflammation. Contact lenses sit on your tear film. They attract protein and debris. That debris rubs at the gland orifices and feeds the inflammatory cascade.

 

 

 

HOW I MANAGE CASES LIKE THIS

Step 1: Must Clear Up The MGD First

 

Daily Eyelid Hygiene Routine

Before eyelash anything, my patients ARE REQUIRED to resolve their MGD. Resolving means different things depending on the patient. In general, a significant reduction in clinical signs and symptoms and NO FLARE UPS for 90 days. I create a personalized eye care routine that includes oral supplements, prescription eye drops and cleansing nightly with the MGD Cleansing System. 

 

 

 

Want Results? Be Consistent. Use Every Night Before Bedtime.

 

 

1) Roll the Heat

Warm the FOCUSED EYE ROLL under hot tap water for about 30 seconds. Test the temperature on the inside wrist. Then roll along the eyelid area for 30 seconds. For all the ways to heat up Focused Eye Roll, see here. 

 

2) Scrub the Eyelid Margin

Next, use Eyelid Margin Scrub Brush with any one of our cleansing oils (brown label, green label, teal label) to gently scrub an exit site open. Click here for a HOW TO. You are creating and maintaining an exit site for the debris to drain OVER TIME. One scrub doesn't create an exit site. This will need to done every night before bedtime until the body is ready to allow an exit site to reform. Scrubbing harder does not create an exit site - it just irritates the eyelid. 

 

3) The Final Wash Off

Finish with the final wash off. You can use any of our eyelid & eyelash foaming cleansers (blue label, purple label, pink label). Rinse off and towel dry. This washes away any chalazion debris, mucus (if applicable), and will keep the eyelids clean to prevent new chalazia from forming. 

 

 

Step 2: Introducing Lashfull Thinking™ Follicle Oil

 

When to Start. The HEALTHY FOLLICLES MAKE BEAUTIFUL RESULTS Philosophy

Once we get to the point where my patient's MGD is controlled and mostly symptom-free we talk about healthy lash growth. A healthy eyelash can only grow out of a healthy eyelash root. No exceptions. With MGD, there's just too much inflammation to have a healthy eyelash root. Meaning, you can't rush the process. 

 

Why Lashfull Thinking Is Different

Lashfull Thinking (Follicle Oil) uses pure, ophthalmic-grade castor seed oil. There are no prostaglandin lash serum ingredients. It nourishes follicles without triggering MGD from LASH SERUM rebound effects. This is the same castor oil found in prescription and OTC eye drops for dry eyes!! It's a win-win.

 

Key Benefits and Ingredients

• 100% preservative-free and naturally anti-bacterial
• Ophthalmic & pharmaceutical grade castor seed oil*
• 88% ricinoleic acid for follicle support
• 4.5% linoleic acid and 4.5% oleic acid blend
• Unique brush applicator to prevent overuse and waste

How to Use Lashfull Thinking™ Follicle Oil & Brush

1. Ensure lids are clean and dry after your nighttime MGD routine.
2. Apply a thin line of Lashfull Thinking (Follicle Oil) along the lash base with the flat side of the brush.
3. Next swipe through with the spoolie end of the brush.
4. Cover both upper and lower lashes with a THIN LAYER.
5. Use nightly for at least 45 days (a full eyelash cycle)to see initial growth benefits.
6. Continue beyond one full lash cycle for sustained results.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi, I’m Dr. Tanya Gill, optometrist and founder of We Love Eyes. I started We Love Eyes in 2014 while trying to help one of my (stubborn) patients with contact lens discomfort. In 2016, I had 3 products. Fast forward to today - We Love Eyes has almost 30 SKUs. It’s been an amazing journey. Explore my life’s work at weloveeyes.com. Check out my tutorials and content at TIKTOK . See the profile page to find playlist LASH SERUMS & LASH LOSS and playlist MGD to learn more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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