WHO DECIDES A COSMETIC IS “UNSAFE”

The other morning I notices that my mouthwash (a major brand) contained parabens. Most consumers may not know what parabens does, but will recognize it's name. It is widely reported   to be a carcinogen, but this is not correct. Parabens is the most widely used preservative in the world. It has been used for decades in cosmetics, foods, and medicines...including my over the counter … [Read More...]

THE NEXT GENERATION OF LASH ENHANCING PRODUCT AFTER LATISSE

Latisse started it all. Allergan, the parent company of Latisse, noticed that one of their glaucoma drugs bimatoprost had a remarkeble side effect....it caused eyelash growth! In 2008, they decided to market this side effect in a new product targeted for women wanting longer lashes. The marked success of Latisse sparked numerous knockoff products that either used bimatoprost or very similar … [Read More...]

Secret Hideaway at Great Guana Key

Nipper's is known and beloved to anyone who's gone to the Abaco's for its multicolored pastel structure, open air dining with a fantastic offshore view, multilevel gazebo (a favorite for kids), and accessible snorkeling at a live reef just a couple hundred yards off shore. Oh and naturally its relentless endorsement of the Barefoot Man (who makes you really appreciate the corny wit Jimmy … [Read More...]

NEULASH REMOVED FROM THE SWEDEN

A few days ago, the Swedish version of the U.S. FDA decided that lash growth products containing prostaglandin and prostaglandin analogs are in fact drugs. Although they disagreed, the makers of NeuLash have agreed to remove their lash growth products from the Swedish market. This should come as no surprise to the makers of Neulash. Last year they recieved an open warning letter from the FDA … [Read More...]

Using a safe eyelash enhancer is so important

Recently a California court ruled that products produced by Athena Cosmetics LLC containing prostaglandin analogs are in fact drugs. This would include their Revitalash line. This comes after an open warning letter last year from the FDA (see attached) to Lifetech Resources LLC, the makers of RapidLash, NeuLash and Neauvealash. This FDA warning letter is specific in their claim that the active … [Read More...]

LUCA ME NOW! PLAY LUCA TRIVIA DAILY!

Answer our pop culture question... We have a new one every day for you. LUCA Me Now! LUCA Daily Trivia Question! Random drawing daily of correct answers for Winner to receive LUCA Lash enhancer/conditioner free - An $80 value. Click on the Link below ... If you have not already "Liked" us, click "like" and then Play LUCA Trivia! Good … [Read More...]

WHAT IS YOU MELANOMA IQ? TOP 10 RISKS

Take a moment to answer these 10 questions about your risk of getting Melanoma; the most deadly form of skin cancer. If you answer yes to any one or more of these, see a Dermatologist! 1. Has anyone in your family ever had melanoma? Melanoma sometimes runs in families, so people with two or more close relatives who have had melanoma have an increased risk of developing melanoma … [Read More...]

BE IN THE KNOW – A NEW FDA ALERT FOR EYELASH CONDITIONERS/ ENHANCERS

At LUCA® Lash we want you to be on top of the latest news so that you can make educated decisions about your Beauty Needs! Dr. Oz has taught us all to check the ingredients before buying anything and our own Dr. Karl Gruber of LUCA® champions that advice. Dr. Karl advises that you check any eyelash conditioning or enhancement product to make certain that it does not contain isopropyl … [Read More...]

SWIMSUITS … A TRUE DILEMMA FOR WOMEN OF ANY AGE!

I was paging through the month’s More Magazine and there’s the article that is virtually every beauty magazine at this time of year. The headline “Suits for Every Shape, Size and Budget.” My first question is why is the word “budget” even in there? I don’t care how old you are, if a swimsuit made you look like Halle Berry in the 007 movie, would BUDGET really matter? Okay it’s … [Read More...]

WHAT IS MYRISTOYL PENTAPEPTIDE -17?

LUCA® Lash is one of the few products on the market to contain the breakthrough active ingredient Myristoyl 17 pentapeptide. Actives such as Bimatoprost (used in Latisse) can cause irreversible iris darkening as well as eyelid darkening. Other active ingredients like prostaglandins can cause irritation issues and are of limited effectiveness. Myristoyl is not only the most effect active … [Read More...]