The allure ofcolor-changing cosmeticsis understandable.
(It’s like seeing a mood ring in action for the very first time.)
With the help of experts including ophthalmologists and a cosmetic chemist, we investigated these lofty claims.
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Do color-changing eye drops work?
If your spidey senses are going off, youre not alone.
In fact, even if theydidwork to transform eye color, they could potentially be dangerous.
This would cause eye inflammation, significant light sensitivity, and the eventual loss of vision.
Experts also point out that the ingredients in the viral drops dont support the brand claims.
Another ingredient that made our pros do a double-take is ganoderma extract.
Fancy Drops are offered in 10 different shades, including light blue, amber, and even purple.
Are color-changing eye drops safe?
A bit of sage advice for the social media age: Do not purchase everything you see on TikTok.
Experts say its in your best interest to avoid color-changing eye drops.
Dr. Hilal-Campo echoes this point.
Not all risks incurred when trying a beauty trend are the same.
Trying a newhair color DIY techniqueand damaging your hair might be embarrassing, but it’s not dangerous.
If you use something you shouldn’t in or near your eyes, you could go blindor even die.
In February, the FDA issueda warning letterto LightEyez Limited, another brand producing color-changing and eye-lightening eye drops.
Eye dropsthe regular, non-eye color-changing onescausing serious health issues isnt unheard of, either.
Can you safely change your eye color?
If you really want to alter your eye color, experts say your safest option is colored contact lenses.
Dont buy over-the-counter colored contacts, she says.
Theyre a one-size-fits-all product that can cause serious, sometimes blinding, eye infections.
And every year, we see several patients in the emergency room with damage from Halloween contact lenses.
Remember, how the eyesseeis more important than how theylook.
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