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regulation
8 stories on regulation across the lash, brow and eye-beauty trade, collected from trade press worldwide.
Poland: Extending Your Lashes? You're Most Likely Funding Botox
Researchers at the N. Pirogov National Medical University presented data at the ESCR Congress linking frequent eyelash extension use to Meibomian gland dysfunction and Demodex mite infestation. This highlights the critical need for strict hygiene protocols and client education to prevent ocular surface issues in the lash industry.
Japan: Matsuhana Launches Rosin-Free Soft Wax for Eyebrow Waxing on July 21
Matsuhana is launching a rosin-free soft wax for eyebrow care on July 21, 2026, completing a four-product lineup. This addition allows salons to select formulations based on client skin sensitivity and treatment area requirements.
Why Your Eyelash Extensions May Promote Mite Proliferation and Irritate Your Eyes
A study presented at the ESCRS congress in London links eyelash extensions to mite proliferation and ocular irritation in young women. This finding highlights the need for stricter hygiene standards and professional training to protect client eye health in the lash industry.
Unexpected effect of eyelash extensions: Study detects mites in nearly all analyzed users
A study presented at the ESCRS congress in London found mites in nearly all analyzed eyelash extension users and high rates of Meibomian gland dysfunction. This highlights the need for stricter hygiene protocols and client education to mitigate eye health risks in the lash industry.
The Aftermath of False Eyelashes: Mites on the Skin, Eye Irritation, and Lacrimal Duct Closure
A recent study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress links eyelash extensions to Demodex mite overpopulation and subsequent eye irritation. This highlights the critical need for strict hygiene protocols and consumer education to prevent allergic reactions and long-term ocular damage in the lash industry.
Fake Eyelashes and Mites: What Really Happens to Eye Health
A study presented at the ESCRS congress detected Demodex mites in 24 of 25 regular eyelash extension users, highlighting a potential link between lash procedures and ocular surface issues. This finding is critical for salon operators and brand owners to understand the health implications of their services and to implement proper hygiene and aftercare protocols.
Lash Serum: A Growth Product with Pitfalls
A recent investigation by the Karlsruhe Chemical and Veterinary Testing Institute found that 38 of 71 eyelash and eyebrow serums contained unsafe prostaglandin analogs, with six products failing to list these ingredients on their labels. This highlights a critical gap in safety oversight for cosmetic growth products, requiring brand owners and distributors to verify ingredient transparency and compliance to protect consumer health and brand reputation.
China: Shanghai tests 28 brands of eyelash glue, finds most contain carcinogens
Shanghai authorities tested 28 brands of eyelash glue and found that the majority contain carcinogenic substances, including formaldehyde. This finding highlights a critical safety gap in the current market, urging brand owners and distributors to prioritize ingredient transparency and compliance to protect consumer eye health.