Beyond its status as a beauty miracle, Careprost’s origins can be found in its original use as a glaucoma therapy, which is characterized by increased intraocular pressure. Its development as an eyelash enhancer was purely coincidental, highlighting the complex nature of medicinal discoveries.
Bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Careprost eye drops, prolongs the anagen phase of the hair development cycle, which is how it controls the growth of lashes. By binding to prostaglandin receptors in the hair follicles, this synthetic prostamide analog triggers a series of actions that increase the growth of new lashes.