Here are three beauty science stories that I thought were interesting for different reasons…

1. Venus Envy

I’ve never really understood why my Venus razor needs so many blades but here’s a brief article from Zoe Draelos, the Beauty Brains favorite Derm Doc, that explains why five blades are better than one. (Here’s a hint, it has something to do with skin trauma).

2. Fear of Fekkai

This has been all over the news, but in case you havent heard, P&G bought Fredrick Fekkai. Technically speaking, this is probably good news for fans of Fekkai because with the P&G powerhouse behind the brand you’ll probably see upgraded products. (As you know if you read our previous posts, the Beauty Brains are not big fans of Fekkai formulas.) But then again, hardcore fans will probably complain that P&G has made the brand too “mainstream.”

3. Vanity or vaccine

According to the Dermatology Times, the same kind of equipment that is used to tattoo skin can also deliver vaccines and other pharmaceuticals. Researches have even shown that skin tattooing may be a more effective way of delivering DNA than intramuscular injection. (Hey Sarah B., maybe you can use this as an excuse for your tattoo!)

–Mid Brain