Dual Lash Science: A Comparative Neuroaesthetic Analysis of Eyelash Extensions and Eyelash Lamination
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neuroaesthetics, facial attractiveness, eyelash lamination, eyelash extensions, keratin, cysteamine, thioglycolate, cyanoacrylate, cosmetic toxicology, dermatological safetyAbstract
Against the backdrop of the rapid, essentially exponential, expansion of the global segment of eyelash aesthetic interventions, a scientific and practical gap is widening between the pursuit of neuroaesthetically grounded ideals of attractiveness and the documented biochemical and toxicological constraints of prevailing technologies. This study aims to conduct an integrated comparative analysis of eyelash extension and lamination procedures from the standpoint of their influence on perceptual mechanisms and on the structural integrity of the keratin fiber, as well as to perform scientific validation of innovative, biocompatible approaches. The methodological basis includes a systematic review of the specialized literature, a comparative chemical-toxicological analysis, and a case study of the author’s solutions. The data obtained indicate that traditional methods based on cyanoacrylate adhesives and thioglycolate-containing formulations are associated with substantial risks of sensitization, immunosuppressive effects, and persistent degradation of hair structure. In contrast, lamination systems based on cysteamine, a derivative of a natural amino acid, demonstrate comparable aesthetic outcomes with a markedly more favorable safety profile. In conclusion, it is asserted that overcoming the neuro-toxicological dissonance is achieved through a systemic approach that combines biocompatible chemical compositions, individualized clinical protocols, and stringent educational standards. The material presented in this article will be of interest to cosmetologists, dermatologists, chemical technologists, regulatory specialists in the cosmetics industry, and researchers in the fields of neuroaesthetics and perceptual psychology.
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