Isopropyl Cloprostenate in Lash Boost Could Cause Eye Side Effects

Consumers across California and Washington may be affected by the fact that Rodan and Fields’ popular Lash Boost product contains isopropyl cloprostenate. This ingredient is currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration as a drug.

Those individuals who purchased Lash Boost and did not realize that it contained unapproved ingredients and whether or not these could cause side effects may participate in a class action lawsuit investigation due to the isopropyl cloprostenate.

Rodan and Fields is a popular skincare and cosmetics company that operates as a network marketing business. Sellers of the products often sign up other distributors, forming a downline. In the marketing of cosmetics and similar products, however, users and distributors might not know about the dangers and risks of ingredients inside.

Many consumers have already come forward with concerns that they were never told about the use of this ingredient and how it could potentially influence them. Sales of lash-enhancing products have increased significantly. In department stores, they have tripled in dollar volume as more and more companies have come out with these lash growth products.

However, not all of these are made the same. Ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate are prostaglandin analogs that attach to the body’s natural prostaglandin receptors. There are varying effective rates for these prostaglandin analogs.

A number of different adverse side effects have been associated with isopropyl cloprostenate including macular edema, dry eye, eye redness, eye inflammation, eye irritation, color change of the iris, and low intraocular pressure.

Rodan and Fields still argues that their Lash Boost product is not a drug, despite the inclusion of isopropyl cloprostenate. The company alleges that the ingredients inside Lash Boost have not been associated with any serious side effects. However, consumers who purchased and used this product in the last four years may be eligible to file a claim against the company if that consumer suffered unexpected side effects.

Some of the most common ingredients in these products include biotin, keratin, water, almond extract and pumpkin seed extract. The inclusion of isopropyl cloprostenate however, is problematic because the Food and Drug Administration says this is not safe for human use unless under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.

The chemicals inside the compound of isopropyl cloprostenate have the potential to alter the body’s structure and function. The prostaglandin analogs are typically found in active ingredients for medications designed to treat glaucoma. Isopropyl cloprostenate is not currently approved by the FDA as a cosmetic additive.

Allegations against other companies have been lodged via warning letters, claiming that their products containing isopropyl cloprostenate have violated the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. The company may have to meet additional standards in terms of development, testing, and marketing of a product containing such a compound.

It can take time for side effects tied to exposure to this compound to develop, but users should share their concerns with a doctor immediately. Consumers in California and Washington who have already suffered side effects in the past few years may be interested in investigation participation.

Join a Free Lash Boost Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased Rodan and Fields Lash Boost in the last four years and are a resident of California or Washington, you may be eligible to participate in a free Lash Boost class action investigation.

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