Products that can lighten the color of your eyes include eye whitening drops. They have established a new trend in the world of beauty as a result of their effectiveness.
These products make it easy for people to achieve the eye color of their dreams with little effort.
Following the cessation of melanin production in your eyes, your eye color will begin to lighten.
The fact that the effects of these drops are permanent means that you don’t need to use this product constantly.
These drops won’t completely alter the color of your eyes, but they can give you lighter eyes, which can still have a significant impact on how you look as a whole.
Many people have the misconception that these products magically change your eye color to a lighter shade, but in reality, they just bring out the lighter eye colors that are already there but are hidden by your dark eye tones.
In the caption, Disick urges his followers to go buy the product on Amazon.
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There are before and after pictures of people on the iColour website who said they had used these products.
Nothing will typically cause your brown eye to turn blue, according to Tooley.
According to Tooley’s clinical observations, no medication applied to the eyelids will actually enter the eye.
The product’s ability to alter your eye color hasn’t been FDA approved or tested, so there’s no way to know if it works or even what’s actually in it. According to Tooley, using products near or in your eyes that contain questionable ingredients increases your risk of developing an allergy or infection.
She said, “We don’t know if it’s safe for your eye.”
Rocha concurred, stating that without adequate testing, it is impossible to determine whether iColours’ products are secure or useful.
Due to the lack of a formal trial, he said, “I’m not sure how this is applied or whether it would be safe.”
Myth or Fact: Colour Changing Eye Drops
You’ve probably seen sponsored posts about eye drops that claim to turn your brown eyes blue without any side effects all over Instagram. But is this too good to be true? Experts are dubious. We’ll go over how eye color is determined, the FDA approval status of the ingredients in these drops, what they claim, and why it’s unlikely that they’ll function as promised in this infographic.
First, we must comprehend how eye color is determined. The amount of pigment in the eye determines eye color. Melanin is a pigment that ranges in color from light brown to black. Like skin tone, the amount of melanin in your eyes is determined by genetics. [1].
So blue eyes are not actually blue? Not really. Light eyes simply have less melanin than dark eyes. The way light scatters as it strikes your iris’ top layer is what gives your eyes their blue, green, and hazel appearances. [2] A similar process explains why the sky is blue.
We don’t know for sure what ingredients are used because these drops are not FDA-approved [3], but the most frequently claimed ingredients are the same as standard lubricating eye drops. N-acetylglucosamine [4] is the substance marketed as having “eye color changing” properties, but we’ll explain why it’s highly unlikely to do so.
Can you really change your brown eyes to blue eyes?
The manufacturers of these drops assert that N-acetylglucosamine will change the color of your eyes semi-permanently by both lightening and preventing the production of melanin. [5] Considering that the drops must be used consistently for 12–15 months and that they typically cost $70-$150 per bottle, you may end up spending well over $2,000 before you experience any of the claimed benefits.
The truth is that early research indicates that N-acetylglucosamine, when applied topically along with niacinamide, can reduce the appearance of age spots or hyperpigmentation on skin. [6] There have been no studies that demonstrate that these drops can penetrate the cornea and protective layers of the eye, so it is unclear whether N-acetylglucosamine alone is sufficient to lighten skin. Since the FDA does not certify or oversee cosmetics, it is unclear whether these drops are effective.
Be media savvy False advertising is prohibited in the majority of countries, but enforcement can be very challenging. Sadly, this means that customers need to be watchful for products with ambiguous claims.
Don’t take advertisements or influencer marketing at face value. Despite the requirement to disclose paid endorsements [7], not all influencers adhere to Canadian Advertising Standards.
Conduct thorough product research and pay attention to reliable professionals such as your family doctor, optometrist, or regulatory agencies.
Watch out for spelling or grammar errors because they are a warning sign that the product was made in a country where English is not the native tongue (even if it states that it was made in the USA!)
Products that assert there are absolutely no side effects or negative reactions should not be believed. Many research claims and studies are purposefully misleading. [8].
Always keep in mind that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Alternatives that are Safe Colored contact lenses are a quick, non-permanent way to alter the color of your eyes. Since they are available with and without vision correction, you can wear them alone or with your preferred pair of glasses for a different eye color every day of the week.
Did you know that corrective contact lenses in Canada must be prescribed and fitted properly because they are considered medical devices and subject to regulation? Corrective and non-corrective contact lenses both carry potential risks of eye injury, Health Canada determined in 2015. [9].
By scheduling a contact lens consultation with a qualified fitter or licensed optometrist, you can avoid the risk and keep your eyes safe.