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From Hair Loss to Healthier Locks

 

Losing hair is common in most women but exactly how much hair loss is considered normal? A vast number of women notice hair loss due to several reasons, including hormonal changes, extreme dieting, harsh hair styles, medical conditions and others. However, it is important to address these issues immediately, in order to find the best solution to retain hair, while growing fuller and stronger locks.

The first step to recovery from hair loss is taking action to diagnose the root cause of the problem. Finding a pattern as to why hair loss occurs and understanding those reasons can help you better address the issue. Accelerated hair loss could be the result of either a lifestyle change such as dieting or even caused by the styling of your hair, which can induce stress on your mane and eventually lead to loss of hair. Making an appointment with a doctor to rule out health concerns such as anemia or other illnesses could help you better understand the current state of your hair and health in general.

Now that you have tackled the cause of your hair loss, you can do more to effectively nurse your hair and roots back to health. Whether it requires changing your shampoo, packing more vitamins into your diet, or simply using the RIGHT products, all these help make a difference to regain healthier locks.

Looking for the right products to soothe your hair to recovery? MD® Hair Care products have each been created by Dr. Lin specifically to address the different issues faced by women with hair loss. The MD®  Hair supplement, MD®  Scalp Essential solution, and the MD®  Hair Restoration Follicle Energizer solution have all been formulated to help improve appearance of hair in women. Each product has been prepared to cater to individual needs and preferences of either using the supplement or the solution.

To learn more about each of our products and their benefits, go to http://stores.mdlashfactor.com/home-tab-a.html

A solid solution to female hair loss exists with MD® Hair

As you know, hair loss, or alopecia, can be a hefty emotional toll on women. Society has forced women to suffer in silence as their crowning glory is stripped from their scalp, robbing them of their confidence, feeling of youth, and inner vitality.

The psychological impact and effect hair loss has on women can eventually affect physical health, and the issue must be taken seriously. Focus groups show that women do not want products geared for men. There is a huge market need for targeted female hair loss solutions.

The hair loss market is dominated with solutions for men - where can you get answers?

MD® Hair, our exclusive line targeted for female hair loss, is specially formulated by Dr. Susan F. Lin, a practicing physician in women's health, anti-aging and aesthetic medicine for over 21 years.

MD® Scalp Essentials is our fast-acting, easy to use hair serum designed to immediately soothe an inflamed and itchy scalp, as well as help treat its causes and symptoms. The active ingredients can swiftly re-balance the scalp by dealing directly with excess oil and in turn, fungus to relieve irritation. It also helps block DHT, the enzyme responsible for hair loss.

MD® Nutri Hair is our simple, one-capsule daily supplement designed specifically for thinning hair. It includes lilac extract derived from plant stem cell technology for optimal potency and purity. Fortified with nutrients such as biotin, antioxidants and omega rich flaxseed meal, these clinical strength ingredients favor protein synthesis and hair growth.

MD® Follicle Energizer is our clinically tested formula, using zero harsh chemicals and directly addresses female hair loss. Women have a chance to renew their confidence by improving the appearance of their hair in volume, thickness, and health. This physician formulated product is designed to be safe, result-driven, and easy to use. Long term results are seen in as little as 4 weeks!

MD® Hair will help renew your confidence and restore the appearance of healthy, thicker, and voluminous hair in weeks, not months. Visit our website today!

Common Causes of Female Hair Loss, Symptoms and How to Stop It

Regardless of the current news, products and resources made available for male hair loss, female hair loss is still a serious issue for many women in the United States.  Many women notice the obvious signs - more hair on their brush, hair on their pilow or more strands in the tub, but how does it happen?

What are the causes for female hair loss, and are there other symptoms beyond the above? We'll discuss the most common causes and symptoms, as well as a few effective solutions.

Androgenetic Alopecia

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of hair loss, refers to a genetic disposition to the condition. The gene that causes hair loss can be inherited by either the paternal or maternal side of the family. If both parents have suffered from hair loss, there is a very high chance you will as well.

DHT, or dihydroxytestestorone, is an enzyme that can attach itself to the hair follicles of those genetically sensntive to them, and can cause female pattern baldness.

Women with androgenetic alopecia start to notice thinning around the frontal crown area. It tends to recede outward, eventually revealing more of the scalp at the crown. This can start as early as in your 20s. It's believed that wearing tight hairstyles (think ballet dancers) can exacerbate the issue.

A dermatologist can conduct tests, checking the pattern of the receding hair and the hair follicles to determine if your particular cause of hair loss is hereditary.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium is unique to women as it refers to hair loss that can happen after pregnancy, but it can also occur during high stress, after major surgery, crash diets, or during severe weight loss. Telogen effluvium can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The term telogen refers to the resting phase of the hair follicle, which usually lasts around 3 months. When you're not stressed out, a normal amount of hair (about 50-100 a day) falls out during this shedding process. However, when your body is put under extreme duress, as much as 70% of your hair can fall out prematurely.

Women will typically notice more hair loss up to 3 months after a stressful event. At the height of stress, you may notice handfuls of hair easily fall out.

How to resolve this? Outside of determining what major or stressful issue in your life is responsible, you can ease anxiety by taking more breaks or time off from your normal duties, or ask your doctor about alternate forms of medication. For issues such as pregnancy or surgery, you may just need to wait it out, or take a safe topical solution. For diet related hair loss, get proper nutrition, whether through supplements or by eating the right foods.

Abnormal Scalp Conditions

The health of your scalp also plays a big role in preventing hair loss. Dandruss, fungal infections from an overly oily scalp, and psoriasis can all play a part in female hair loss.

Dandruff makes its face known easily - you'll find visible greasy, yellow flakes on your shoulders and hair. A common cause of this is the malassezia fungus, which can also develop from an overly oily scalp. Psoriasis causes too much skin turnover, and you'll notice a thick, white scale on your scalp that, if pulled off, can bleed.

How do you combat these very common causes of female hair loss?

Regardless of the cause, MD® has the answer. Our wide range and exclusive line of hair restoration for women have helped those suffering from female hair loss by quickly and painlessly delivering benefits at the source, often revealing results in a matter of weeks. Our products work for any age, any ethnicity and any hair type.

MD® is the brainchild of Dr. Susan F. Lin, M.D., a specialist and practicisng physician with over 21 years of experience in women's health, beauty,  aesthetics and anti-aging medicine. Dr. Lin's focus is on hair and skin regeneration, as well as developing MD®’s patented Hair Growth technology.

We use active ingredients such as lilac extract, mandelic acid, cytokines, and peptides to gently nourish thinning hair and promote more hair growth. Get thicker, fuller hair naturally by using MD® products to block the DHT enzyme, halt an oily scalp, kill the fungus that causes dandruff, and sooth an inflamed scalp- in turn, slowing or even halting female hair loss.

Visit MD® today and learn more about our revolutionary products targeted specifically for hair loss. Ask about our 30 day challenge!

Why Women Should Speak Up and Actively Seek Hair Loss Solutions

The often quoted (and paraphrased) saying “A woman’s hair is her crowning glory” may have originally referred to women with longer styles, but it still rings true for many of us today.  Hair is more than just a bunch of strands made of keratin – it’s an expression of one’s style and personality. Like fashion, one’s hair can change depending on mood and occasion.  

So, it’s no surprise when the subject of losing such a precious commodity’s often kept quiet or publicly ignored. Bad hair days are annoying – but dealing with hair loss can feel absolutely disheartening. No one wants to acknowledge such a sensitive issue, as it churns feelings of getting older, losing your vitality, or even an unwanted shedding of your unique identity.  Men lose their hair but the subject isn’t taboo – so why is female hair loss not addressed?

Today, female hair loss is a huge, untapped market. 1 out of 4 women, or around 40 million in the United States, experience some form of hair loss and thinning hair. Only a small fraction of these women actually seek treatment, whether it’s from a doctor or through self-research and over-the-counter products.  Why isn’t this issue put on the forefront more often? Why do beauty salons across North America not cater to this ignored niche?

MD® wants to tackle this issue and help women approach the issue of hair loss without a feeling of shame or secrecy. You’re not alone – and you shouldn’t feel that way. We’re here to help.

Dr. Susan F. Lin, founder of MD®, is also a practicing physician over 21 years in women’s health, beauty, aesthetics and anti-aging medicine. Her direction and focus is on hair and skin regeneration and anti-aging technology, and developing MD®’s patented Hair Growth technology.

MD® Nutri Hair is our exclusive supplement system of numerous hair-friendly nutrients such as lilac extract, omega fatty acids and biotin formulated specifically for women. They’re easy to use, cost effective and have a fast onset of action – expect results in a few weeks rather than months. MD® Nutri hair works for all ages and ethnicities.

MD® Scalp Essential is an innovative, potent serum for hair that we’ve developed to work alongside any of our MD® Hair Restoration products, or as a stand-alone solution to itchy, oily scalps, thinning hair, and hair loss. It’s the only topical leave-on treatment that works to treat the symptoms and cause of an itchy scalp with a fast, immediate result.  With lilac extract balancing hormones and reducing scalp oil, it’s the ideal, low-maintenance solution for women of any age or ethnicity dealing with hair loss.

Take advantage of our MD® Nutri Hair 30 day challenge and contact us today for details. 

Summer Weather and Itchy Scalps - Causes and Solutions

While summer is normally synonymous with having fun outdoors, swimming at the beach (or local pool), and enjoying the warm sunshine, it’s also the start of many hair care issues for thousands of women. The salty sea water and chlorine can contribute to drier strands, and colored hair cab often go haywire when not controlled with specific products. Blonde hair becomes green or brassy, and highlights can go become faded and bland.

Another issue that often gets exacerbated with the summer heat is additional scalp conditions – namely, an itchier, sometimes even oiler scalp. Those with hair extensions or weaves often suffer from this condition, and it’s even more crucial for these women to keep their scalp clean and to remove any extra sebum, a common cause of an itchier scalp.

Women who wear weaves often do not wash or cleanse their scalp as often. This can contribute to an oilier scalp, and combined with the summer’s unique weather and environmental conditions, can also lead to an itchy, sometimes flaky scalp, and even hair loss. If it’s not feasible to remove the weave or extension and wash your scalp more often, what can one do to help combat this issue?

Here at MD®, we have a solution in the form of MD® Scalp Essentials. Specially formulated especially for women by Dr. Susan Lin, a specialist in women's health, beauty and anti-aging, MD® Scalp Essentials contains lilac extract, a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial defense molecule that helps to regulate and control your scalp's oil, and quickly relieve an itchy scalp. Mandelic acid is also anti-inflammatory and works in harmony with lilac extract to control the itch and excess sebum production.

MD® Scalp Essentials works rapidly to soothe and calm an itchy scalp, as well as help treat the cause and symptoms. This remarkable elixir does wonders in fighting hair loss as well with the addition of caffeine. Use several drops directly on a clean scalp once a day and see results immediately. Pair MD® Scalp Essentials with our MD® Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner for a remarkable difference in your scalp and hair, today.

The Connection between Hair Loss and Hair Density – and Why You Should Care

Hair loss among women is at an all-time high, and the market for products concerning female hair loss remains painfully sparse. However, a recent study done by a popular cosmetics firm revealed that hair density, or the amount of strands on your head, is also a major concern among women.

What is hair density?

Hair density is defined as the amount of hair strands on your scalp. To determine your density, it's measured by counting the number of hair strands found in a square inch of your scalp. A thick hair density is usually called having "thick hair".

The classifications of hair density are thin, medium, and thick. These classifications have nothing to do with the hair texture. The average head has about 100,000 hairs.

A thicker density is ideal when styling, as it's more flexible and provides the volume that translates to a youthful appearance. Thinner densities can wear blunt hairstyles, but consumers with such a density often use voluminizing products or add curl to give the appearance of a thicker density.

Thinning hair (and less hair overall) can be lackluster and harder to style, and can even contribute to the wearer appearing more aged than they really are. Full, thick, and bouncy hair is associated with youth and vitality. Who doesn't remember seeing those shampoo commercials with the models swishing and swinging their full head of hair majestically on television? Running your fingers through such a thick density of hair feels luxurious and youthful, and thus becomes a priority among consumers.

Among all this information, it's also important to understand that hair loss is actually related to hair density.

How does preventing or reducing hair loss help thicken hair density?

Simple – if you have more hair per square inch, you appear to have fuller, thicker hair overall. When you lose patches of hair through the many causes of female hair loss, it can also leave your mane looking thin and malnourished. Using products to prevent or reduce hair loss as a whole will naturally translate to thicker hair density.

MD® has developed various products for female hair loss, such as serums, supplements, and hair care.  Innovative products such as MD® Nutri Hair, MD® Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner, MD® Hair Restoration System and MD® Scalp Essentials are formulated especially for women by Dr. Susan Lin, a specialist in women's health, beauty and anti-aging.

Several products in our hair care line use lilac extract to inhibit the enzyme that causes hair loss, as well as act as a gentle inflammatory to encourage less hair loss and ultimately thicker hair. Omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals such as biotin and niacin can all help women achieve a fuller, thicker look by reducing hair loss.

Visit MD® today and start swinging your hair like those commercials in as early as a few weeks!

The Benefits of Sea Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) Extract in Skin Care

It seems like there’s a new, innovative ingredient that’s included in skin care every year. From hyaluronic acid, to retinoids and resveratrol, the amount of possible skin-loving extracts, antioxidants, alpha hydroxyl acids and ingredients are never ending.

Well, it’s time to add yet another wonderful little miracle to the list.

Sea kelp, or macrocystis pyrifera, has also been studied in labs for its possible link to promoting a plump, youthful look by soothing the skin and improving cellular circulation. This relatively new discovery is not well documented yet, but from the  effects we’ve seen so far, the results justify its exclusive inclusion in our MD® Ultimate Skin Brightening Anti-Aging Cream.

What makes kelp extract so beneficial for the skin?

The kelp itself is a brown sea algae, or seaweed, that is normally found in the Antarctic Ocean.  Because of its rich iodine, mineral, anti-oxidant and natural anti-inflammatory aspects, kelp is believed to moisturize, soften and help skin retain its moisture.  Kelp also contains elements that help remove toxins, soothe and can easily penetrate the skin for instant hydration. It also aids in keeping skin smooth. This nourishing extract has no adverse side effects and works well with other antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin C and E.

Research has also shown that macrocyctis pyrifera extract can help prevent wrinkles with its rich moisturizing advantage.  Another plus to its possible anti-aging hook is its silicone content, which is believed to help prevent the skin from sagging. In spas, kelp is often used as body treatments to temporarily tighten the skin. This benefit is easily translated onto one’s face. Kelp can also help prevent the breakdown of elastin and collagen, promoting a youthful appearance.

MD® Ultimate Skin Brightening Anti-Aging Cream’s main focus is on this remarkable extract, which will help smooth, soften and nourish your skin along with Vitamins E and C. By applying this after a gentle face cleansing twice a day, you can see results in as little as 30 days.  Let MD’s anti-aging cream help diminish the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, and pores and visibly rejuvenate your skin – all with extra brightening effects to deal with discoloration, age spots or uneven skin tone. 

MD® Ultimate Skin Brightening Anti-Aging Cream also provides antioxidant protection and heals sun damage while inhibiting melanin production and hydrating the skin, leaving your skin looking flawless.

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End bad hair days due to a flaky, oily, itchy scalp and thin hair in weeks

Most women would rather stay at home than deal with yet another bad hair day. Having hair that won’t cooperate is frustrating enough – but it’s made even more pronounced when the cause is something that’s seemingly obvious to solve, yet won’t go away. Full, thick, luxurious hair’s noticeably easier to style – but what do you do when your hair’s limp, oily, flaky and itchy?

What exactly causes a flaky, itchy and uncomfortable scalp?

Thinning, oily, hair can often be traced back to its roots – or in this case, the scalp. A flaky, oily, itchy scalp is a constant contributor to bad hair days. Learn how to attack the issue head-on with ingredients that handle the source efficiently, safely, and naturally.

Excessive sebum or oil production is the primary cause for such a scalp condition. The extra oils contribute to an overgrowth of scalp fungus, and that creates dandruff, inflammation and flakes.

In addition, DHT, or dihydroxytestosterone, is formed when a naturally occurring enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase is combined with normal testosterone. This is also a main cause of hair loss and baldness.

Dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is also a major factor of excessive sebum production. The most common symptoms are an itchy, inflamed, and sometimes oily scalp that produces dry, white flakes.

A simple and effective formula to combat an oily, itchy scalp and dandruff

MD Scalp Essentials is our breakthrough, physician formulated product created to cut down on excessive sebum production, the enzyme that causes DHT and hair loss, work against the fungus and bacteria that exacerbate the symptoms, and finally ease your scalp.

This naturally inspired and fast acting formula uses three powerful compounds, verbascoside, mandelic acid and caffeine. Verbascoside comes from extracts of the lilac flower, while mandelic acid is derived from the extract of bitter almonds. Caffeine supports the functionality of verbascoide and mandelic acid, and also help inhibit further hair loss.

Our fast acting formula addresses BOTH the symptoms and the cause so you can have enjoy an itch-free scalp, benefit from less frequent shampooing and fuller, thickerlooking hair.

Verbascoside

Here at MD®, we've been able to isolate verbascoside from the lilac through carefully measured and highly sustainable, advanced, and eco-friendly plant stem cell extraction technology.

Verbascoside, an antioxidant and defense molecule is a result of this process. It has been shown to regulate and control your scalp's oil, and quickly relieve an itchy scalp.

Verbascoside also controls sebum production, inhibits DHT, and simultaneously reacts against the Malassezia fungus, making this an all-in-one product to safely and naturally control dandruff.

Mandelic Acid

Mandelic acid is a pleasantly fragranced alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), formed when heating an extract from bitter almonds with diluted hydrochloric acid.

We have discovered that the antibacterial and antifungal mandelic acid, when combined with the oil reduction power of verbascoside, harmoniously develops a simple, fast-acting and easy to use formula that will treat your issues right at the source.

Caffeine

Recent scientific studies show that applying caffeine topically to the scalp can inhibit the hormone that contributes to hair loss and stimulating hair follicles. These tests have also shown that caffeine has helped prevent further hair loss.

A study from the University of Jena discovered that caffeine is effective on patients whose pattern baldness was a result of excessive DHT. Their research has also led to results that showed caffeine alone leading to a significant stimulation of hair growth.

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This innovative technology in MD Scalp Essentials will refresh your greasy scalp, reduce the appearance of dandruff and flakes and soothe an inflamed scalp, resulting in fuller, thicker looking hair and a healthier base overall.

Stylists, listen up: How to educate your clients on hair loss

As we discussed in our last article, hair loss is a tough subject to approach and discuss with your female clients. As the professional, your voice and knowledge can and will make a difference with your client and ultimately help you both achieve your goals - her with thick, full locks, and you with her loyalty, camaraderie  and repeat business. 

But how do you start on becoming her go-to with her hair loss issues, even without a medical degree?

Become an expert in hair loss, treatments and solutions

Before you can confidently begin to offer solutions, options or advice on hair loss, you should become an expert on the subject. If your clients are aware of their hair loss, they may be doing online research and finding misinformation. Your goal is to show that you have not only the answers, but are much more knowledgeable about the subject than they believe. Become a reliable source of accurate information for your clients.

Once you know all about the different types of hair loss and its causes, you’ll need to learn about the numerous possible treatments and solutions. Even if your client isn’t asking for any specific endorsement, knowing what their choices are can help you deduce the right suggestion when it does come down to a recommendation.

Familiarize yourself with solutions depending on the type of hair loss 

There are several solutions and treatments for female hair loss, ranging from topically applied products, orally ingested supplements, shampoos, conditioners, serums and much more. Brush up on your knowledge regarding active ingredients that work against hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, and verbascoside. You can also mention hair restoration surgery. While a possible solution, only 250,000 procedures have been done in 2009 worldwide, and the market is dominated by men. Female hair loss is still mainly unconsidered.

How do you educate your clients on hair loss?

When speaking to a client about hair loss, use layman's terms. Avoid too many medical terms unless they are simple enough to pronounce and are used sparingly. For example, you’ll likely have to use the term “androgenetic alopecia” as the official term for hair loss, but you can use the acronym “DHT" instead of dihydroxytestosterone.

Use simplicity to describe hair loss and its causes. Explain what the common and primary symptoms are, such as seeing more hair on your pillow or brush. Show them how to inspect their hair on the crown. 

Describe the various causes and why they can contribute to hair loss, and ensure that they understand each one clearly. If necessary, explain in detail how hormones can affect hair loss, or even ask them if they possibly know someone in the family that suffered from it.

By instilling all of your knowledge to your client in an easy to understand manner, you empower them to look for a solution - ideally from you.

How stylists can help their clients with hair loss

As a stylist, your female client and their hair is your canvas. But what do you do - or worse, say - when your client’s hair is thinning or looks less full than before? 

There are many reasons why women suffer from hair loss. Hair loss, or alopecia, comes in many forms and affects both men and women worldwide. 

Hormone fluctuations (such as from menopause), genetics and stress are a few of the most common causes of hair loss. 

The most tell-sale sign is noticeably less hair, thinner overall density, and seeing more of the scalp on the crown. Female pattern baldness often starts at the crown.

While you can’t replace these professionals or their focused expertise, what can you do to help? How do your approach a client who is losing her hair but not asking for solutions yet?

The moment you notice your client’s thinning hair, take the initiative. Ask questions, such as whether they’re noticing more hair on their brush, in the sink, on the pillowcase, or on the floor while grooming. Seeing more hair in these areas is often the first sign of hair loss.

Acknowledge that there is an issue and start educating your client on the causes and symptoms of hair loss. Assure them that they are not alone and that is a widespread issue. Share statistics to keep them at ease. Tell your client how hair loss can happen, such as hormonal, genetic, or health issues. By letting them know the possible causes, it empowers them to actively look for a way to stop it at the source. 

Watch crow's feet fly away with the right eye cream treatment

The first thing most people notice about you is your eyes. In fact, making one's eyes look young, revitalized and wrinkle-free is a top concern for women over the age of 40. At that point, fine lines, smile wrinkles and dark circles can cause one to look years older than they really are.

While doing the obvious, such as wearing SPF daily, not sleeping on your side, and avoiding tobacco can all do wonders for helping stave off or prevent premature wrinkles, what does one do to minimize the lines that are already there?

Proper hydration is key for keeping skin firm, plump and younger-looking. Drier skin types allow wrinkles to be more visible, so finding the right combination of ingredients that firm, nourish and protect the delicate eye area is ideal.

Eye creams on the market today advertise many different breakthrough ingredients, such as caffeine, antioxidants, retinol, peptides and hyaluronic acid. These are effective for many, but some, such as retinol, can be too drying for sensntive skin.

MD Ultimate Eye Cream

However, there are other, lesser used ingredients for eye creams that are just as effective. Ginkgo biloba, a botanical compond long esteemed in many parts of Asia, also has impressive skin regeneration and anti-aging properties. Ginkgo biloba is naturally fortified with flavonoid and terpenoid antioxidants, which can help stave off free radicals and improve blood flow to the skin. It also stimulates skin cell metabolism, and gently firm the skin.

Earlier, we mentioned how important it was to hydrate and moisturize the skin to keep it looking younger. A great skin conditioner that's uncommonly included in eye creams is alfalfa seed extract.  Known to be a fantastic humectant and boosting cell turnover, alfalfa seed extrat provides the right amount of extra moisture drier skin, and especially the eye area, needs to stay looking plumper and naturally firmer over time.  You'll notice a smoother apperance with continued use.

Green tea is a popular drink and is well documented for its benefits when enjoyed as abeverage. However, did you know that you can also use it directly on your skin? Green tea is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols and also serve as an anti-inflammatory. While placing cucumber slices to cool and depuff the eyes work, cold, used green tea bags works much better, and with added skin benefits.

MD Ultimate Eye Cream incorporates all of these key, active ingredients in this potent, hard-working formula, especially created to help reduce the apperance of fine lines and brighten, hydrate and "wake up" your eyes with extended use. This clinical-grade formula is the first cream ever designed to replenish the volume under your eyes resulting in FILLING IN the sunken area under your eyes. Its fast-absorbing texture penetrates instantly to gently massage its ingredients to reduce under eye congestion and restore lost volume under eyes.

You have nothing to lose but those pesky crow's feet. Try MD Ultimate Eye Cream today!

The Nitty Gritty on Your Eyelashes and Mascara

Eyelashes are hairs that protect the delicate surface of the eyeball from dust, sweat and debris. Each lash takes up to 7-8 weeks to grow back, and their lifespan averages around 8 months.  They’re also ultra-sensitive to touch. This sensitivity will warn the eye to instinctively close if something foreign comes too close, such as dust or a flying insect.

A Brief History on Mascara

The first known use of coating ones lashes to enhance their appearance is dated as far back as 3400 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians. They blended kohl, alligator dung, honey, and water to create the very first mascara known in history.

The first inventor of the modern mascara is credited to chemist T.L. Williams in 1915.  Williams noticed his younger sister, Maybel, using a mixture of coal dust and Vaseline to coat her lashes, giving them a fuller, dramatic appearance. Williams used this formula to create his own mascara product and after a prototype name, called it Maybelline after his sister and Vaseline. 

Simple Techniques for Curling your Lashes and Applying Mascara 

Before applying mascara, make sure your lashes are properly curled. Using a quality eyelash curler, position it over your upper lashes, making sure they’re as close to the eyelid as possible without touching it. Press down gently but firmly a few times, then move a little forward up the lash shaft and repeat, moving your wrist upward to shape the curl.  

When using your favorite mascara, be careful to only apply it to your upper lashes. Using the length of the brush, coat your lashes from underneath about 3- 5 times, making sure to cover every lash, especially the tiny ones on the edges.

Eyelash Conditioners and Different Types of Mascara

To have your lashes look thicker, fuller, and longer regardless of what mascara you’re using, you may want to invest in an eyelash conditioner. Look for ones with gentle, follicle-friendly ingredients like cytokines, antioxidants, milk proteins and peptides. Used daily, you should see results in as little as 4 weeks.

Modern mascaras come in many different formulas, such as waterproof, thickening, lengthening, voluminizing, or a combination of the above. Regardless of which you choose, look for tar in the ingredients list (an avoid it), and keep a look out for conditioning ingredients that help fortify your lashes, such as panthenol. Microfiber technology is also popular, used to coat even the tiniest lashes.

MD Lash Factor Eyelash Conditioner, is our world renowned, revolutionary, patent pending formula that combines the latest skin care science with safe, results oriented ingredients.  Our exclusive MD Lash Factor Cytokine Complex provides your eyelashes with the nutrients necessary to develop fuller, thicker, longer looking lashes.  Thiotaine, a powerful mushroom derived peptide, is also formulated to help protect and nourish your lashes and allow them to develop to their fullest potential.

Pair this with our MD Ultimate Mascara and get glamorous, Hollywood long lashes! MD Ultimate Mascara combines the potent, naturally derived antioxidants of the MD Lash Factor® eyelash conditioner with cutting edge, built in microfiber technology that wraps individual lashes, holds a curl and can be easily removed with regular facial cleanser.

Pump up your lashes and increase your batting average – get both products today and see the dramatic difference!