Comments on: How Does Oil Free Moisturizer Work? http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:06:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chic Clicks: The Best Of This Weeks Beauty Blogs | Beauty Secrets Blog http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-43865 Chic Clicks: The Best Of This Weeks Beauty Blogs | Beauty Secrets Blog Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:47:49 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=3158#comment-43865 [...] The Beauty Brains cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about how oil free moisturizers work. [...] [...] The Beauty Brains cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about how oil free moisturizers work. [...]

]]> By: msgotrox http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-43845 msgotrox Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:17:17 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=3158#comment-43845 I think what Mythbuster is referring to is the fact that glycerin is derived from various vegetable oils. Glycerine itself though does not meet the definition of an oil because it isn't miscible with other oils. It water soluble and quite hygroscopic (attracts water) which is why it is such a popular ingredient in moisturizers. On a personal note, I think oil-free is marketing BS. Everyone's face produces oil - everyone's whole body produces oil! Some oils are comedogenic, some are oppressively occlusive, and some just feel gross but there are plenty that are non-comedogenic, light, and feel wonderful. I think the category of "Oils" has really gotten a bum rap. I think what Mythbuster is referring to is the fact that glycerin is derived from various vegetable oils. Glycerine itself though does not meet the definition of an oil because it isn’t miscible with other oils. It water soluble and quite hygroscopic (attracts water) which is why it is such a popular ingredient in moisturizers.

On a personal note, I think oil-free is marketing BS. Everyone’s face produces oil – everyone’s whole body produces oil! Some oils are comedogenic, some are oppressively occlusive, and some just feel gross but there are plenty that are non-comedogenic, light, and feel wonderful. I think the category of “Oils” has really gotten a bum rap.

]]> By: Left Brain http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-31642 Left Brain Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:40:41 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=3158#comment-31642 Mineral oil does not penetrate the skin or enter your body that way, so that is not the concern. There really is no reason to avoid mineral oil on topically applied products unless you are allergic to it or don't like the feel. Mineral oil does not penetrate the skin or enter your body that way, so that is not the concern. There really is no reason to avoid mineral oil on topically applied products unless you are allergic to it or don’t like the feel.

]]> By: LaRee http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-31641 LaRee Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:26:43 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=3158#comment-31641 What is the reason for avoiding mineral oil in topically-applied products? Is there something that passes through the skin that is not desirable? Is it a good policy not to apply anything to the skin that you would not be willing to swallow? What is the reason for avoiding mineral oil in topically-applied products? Is there something that passes through the skin that is not desirable? Is it a good policy not to apply anything to the skin that you would not be willing to swallow?

]]> By: SeenON! Blog » Blog Archive » SeenON! Weekly Web Roundup September 26, 2008 http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-31525 SeenON! Blog » Blog Archive » SeenON! Weekly Web Roundup September 26, 2008 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:33:05 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=3158#comment-31525 [...] StyleBakery.com The StyleBakery editors share their top 10 must-buys for fall. The Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about how oil free moisturizers work. [...] [...] StyleBakery.com The StyleBakery editors share their top 10 must-buys for fall. The Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about how oil free moisturizers work. [...]

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