Rodan And Field Eyelash Growth Serum May Violate FDA Regulations

Rodan and Fields’ eyelash growth serum, Lash Boost, may be in violation of federal regulations regarding drugs and cosmetics.

A new investigation has been started following allegations that Rodan and Fields’ eyelash growth serum, Lash Boost, contains isopropyl cloprostenate, a drug ingredient regulated by the FDA. Rodan and Fields may be in violation of federal law by selling a product that is technically a drug without first having it approved by the FDA.

Rodan and Field is a luxury skincare brand that sells skin care products developed by a team of dermatologists. The brand offers a series of skin lines based on individual needs. Lash Boost is an eyelash growth serum intended to be swiped on the lash line before bed and not rinsed off.

The Rodan and Fields’ website claims that consumers will get “the appearance of lush, longer-looking lashes in as little as four weeks”. The eyelash growth serum contains several natural ingredients common to hair products, including water, keratin, almond extract, and pumpkin seed extract. In addition to the natural, eyelash boosting ingredients, the eyelash growth serum also contains isopropyl cloprostenate.

Isopropyl cloprostenate is an active ingredient commonly found in medications used to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease involving high intraocular pressure, and isopropyl cloprostenate works to lower the intraocular pressure. Although this makes the drug effective for treating glaucoma, it can cause dangerous side effects in someone with normal eye pressure. Possible side effects include eye irritation, eye inflammation, eye redness, iris color change, macular edema, low intraocular pressure, and more.

Critics say Rodan and Fields may violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by including isopropyl cloprostenate and making certain claims about the effectiveness of their product. By these actions, the eyelash growth serum can technically be classified as a drug. If Rodan and Fields were found to be selling a drug without testing and FDA approval, they would be in violation of federal laws and regulations and could be held liable.

Despite similar products being classified as a drug, Rodan and Fields continues to tell customers that the eyelash growth serum is not a drug and is not associated with any significant side effects. Other companies, such as Lifetech Resources LLC, have allegedly received warning letters from the FDA for violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. They violated FDA guidelines by including isopropyl cloprostenate as a cosmetic additive in their products (RapidLash, NeuLash, and NeuveauBrow) and claiming it was not a drug.

Concerns from consumers over the safety and legality of Lash Boost has prompted a class action lawsuit investigation into claims that Rodan and Fields is in violation of federal law. A class action lawsuit regarding the eyelash growth serum could help recover compensation for possible medical expenses and other damages.

If you or a loved one have purchased Rodan and Fields’ Lash Boost within the past four years, and would not have purchased the eyelash growth serum if you had known that it contained FDA monitored drug ingredients, you may qualify for a free class action lawsuit investigation.

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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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