Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/ask-the-beauty-brains/p10/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 06:51:48 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA Would you use this lip vaccum thing? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3157/would-you-use-this-lip-vaccum-thing Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:27:29 -0400 rozy 3157@/bbforum/discussions http://www.cynthiarowland.com/luscious-lips/
Does it actually do what it says? Will it damage your lips? Can the beauty brains try one and review it?
]]> Is this product too good to be true? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3118/is-this-product-too-good-to-be-true Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:59:12 -0400 AleV 3118@/bbforum/discussions Ingredients list: De - Ionized water/aqua, Rose Water, 15% Magnesium Ascorbyl Phospate (MAP), 20% hyaluronic acid, Grape seed extract, Green tea extract, Vitamin E, Pure Jojoba Oil, Pure Argan Oil, Honey extract, EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Optiphen.

30 dollars for 2 ounces seems too good to be truth, unless I can perform some espectrometry technique how would I know if this formula has 15% of MAP and not only 2%?. Heres were you cosmetic chemists can help, can we trust in small companies?. I want to know if this formula is "real" and then if its good.
Thanks
]]> What is the true risk of toluene in Seche Vite top coat? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3123/what-is-the-true-risk-of-toluene-in-seche-vite-top-coat Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:35:53 -0400 padawan 3123@/bbforum/discussions
Something I've been curious about lately is the risk of toluene in Seche Vite top coat, and I was wondering if you could elaborate on it. According to Prop 65, certain products have to be labelled if they pose a health risk, and in particular SV has a label warning potential birth defects if this product is used. You can see the potiential for some people to raise a BIG stink about this already.... :)

My questions are:
1) At what concentrations/volumes does toluene become toxic?
2) Could the amount in SV be dangerous?
3) Is it true toluene cannot be absorbed through the skin as it is non-polar?  (ref: boyfriend is in 3rd-year Medicinal Chemistry. However he has not
covered very specific information on toluene as he did not focus on
organic chemistry.) I am asking because toluene absorption through skin is a concern stated by others regarding SV.

Thanks,
padawan


]]> Am I allergic to fragrance or another ingredient? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3145/am-i-allergic-to-fragrance-or-another-ingredient Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:13:03 -0400 chamblynoire 3145@/bbforum/discussions
However, I am able to use eau de parfum or eau de toilette on my body (behind neck, on wrists, behind knees) without breaking out.  And I can use shampoos / conditioners with added fragrance, as well (though my scalp has some sort of mild dermatitis, it is nowhere near the irritation level of my body). 

This makes me think that I'm allergic to something else other than fragrance in body lotions / soaps--maybe a preservative or other chemical that manufacturers often pair with fragrance?

It may also help you to know that I can use Dove Beauty Bar and Palmer's Natural Bronze Body Lotion with very little reaction.  My skin also gets hives in reaction to topically applied salicylic acid (an aspirin derivative), though I can take ibuprofen (another aspirin derivative) orally without issue.

What am I really allergic to?
--Alyssa
]]> Silicone Oil Soluble How can Make? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3142/silicone-oil-soluble-how-can-make Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:02:55 -0400 mujahidrasool 3142@/bbforum/discussions Not impressed... http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3141/not-impressed... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:23:15 -0400 rozy 3141@/bbforum/discussions http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=toxic-perfumes-and-colognes&posted=1#comments

A magazine called SCIENTIFIC American citing CFSC and EWG as legit sources. I expect better than fear mongering by a publication that is supposed to be reporting science. Saying these two lobbying groups are home to accurate scientific information is the ultimate example of hipster irony. haha im wearing a d.a.r.e shirt and smoking pot lol its so ironic
]]> Does coconut oil remove hair dye? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3136/does-coconut-oil-remove-hair-dye Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:40:06 -0400 cyw 3136@/bbforum/discussions I'm questioning whether this is true and if so, just how does the oil removes hair dye. Finally, are you aware of another oil I can use that won't cause my dye to fade? Thanks very much.
]]> Shampoo Without Dimethicone? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3132/shampoo-without-dimethicone Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:08:52 -0400 georgia 3132@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Differin promotion on the forum http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3127/differin-promotion-on-the-forum Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:19:42 -0400 Ally E. 3127@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Sunscreen http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3120/sunscreen Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:50:50 -0400 sjalbert50 3120@/bbforum/discussions ]]> No more "tips" http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3116/no-more-tips Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:07:31 -0400 Right Brain 3116@/bbforum/discussions
I've noticed an recent increase in posts like "7 Tips for Pulling off Hot Pink Lips" and while this type of "tips" posts may be helpful I'm worried that they don't really fit with what we're trying to offer you guys. (Which is an open discussion on how products really work.)  There are plenty of other places you can get this kind of information. And, frankly, these Forum discussions feel spammy to me. (I hope I'm not offending any of the posters, but they really do.)

Therefore, effective immediately, we won't be allowing these posts in the Forum any longer. The users who have been posting these are welcome to stay and join in the other discussions but if they continue to post "tips" I'll have to delete their accounts. 

I hope you understand our reasons for this change. Feel free to leave your comments whether you agree or disagree. As always it's your input that makes this Forum successful. 

]]> Are there ANY ways to lighten acne scars? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3004/are-there-any-ways-to-lighten-acne-scars Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:48:32 -0400 rozy 3004@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Propylene glycol free - new fad in natural cosmetics http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3115/propylene-glycol-free-new-fad-in-natural-cosmetics Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:25:37 -0400 Ally E. 3115@/bbforum/discussions Been seing 'Propylene glycol free' on a lot of products lately together with 'paraben free' and 'mineral oil free'. Googled it to see what's so harmful about it and here http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/propylene-glycol.html found 'The Material Safety Data
Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with
propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can
cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage'. I searched on beautybrains and breautybrains forum to see if any articles come up but most results were other articles discussing ingredients of products that had propylene glycol in it. If anyone could shed some light on the issue, would be much appreciated.
]]> Is this safe to put around eyes? What ingredient gives pigment? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3036/is-this-safe-to-put-around-eyes-what-ingredient-gives-pigment Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:40:23 -0400 rozy 3036@/bbforum/discussions
Are the listed ingredients the full ingredients do you think?
]]> Hair Conditioner http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3053/hair-conditioner Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:03:32 -0400 Fitz 3053@/bbforum/discussions Nioxin? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3109/nioxin Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:32:25 -0400 Maria_Theresa 3109@/bbforum/discussions Does this product really inhibit hair growth? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3094/does-this-product-really-inhibit-hair-growth Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:19:53 -0400 rozy 3094@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Jan marini C-vitamin serum http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2788/jan-marini-c-vitamin-serum Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:21:41 -0400 avenue 2788@/bbforum/discussions skincare products.
Especially Jan Marini C-esta serum. I´ve read that vitamin c oxidizes
after a couple of days and then becomes ineffective. The serum itself
even changes in colour from white to brown after a short while. Is this
true? Is C-vitamin (and especially this serum) useless?]]> Hair Dye to sufficiently cover gray without changing hair color http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3067/hair-dye-to-sufficiently-cover-gray-without-changing-hair-color Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:07:03 -0400 Qwerty 3067@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Dove Bar vs A Regular Bar of Soap http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3073/dove-bar-vs-a-regular-bar-of-soap Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:42:09 -0400 bebelyn86 3073@/bbforum/discussions msm, sulphur powder, benefits for skin http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3074/msm-sulphur-powder-benefits-for-skin Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:48:48 -0400 jenianis21 3074@/bbforum/discussions dermal pigmentation http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3075/dermal-pigmentation Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:53:00 -0400 jenianis21 3075@/bbforum/discussions What makes La Mer skin care so expensive? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3061/what-makes-la-mer-skin-care-so-expensive Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:54:10 -0400 sarahu 3061@/bbforum/discussions Does Facial Yoga Really Work? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2947/does-facial-yoga-really-work Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:08:36 -0400 bebelyn86 2947@/bbforum/discussions clairisonic facial cleanser brush vs. Olays Facial Cleanser brush http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2948/clairisonic-facial-cleanser-brush-vs.-olays-facial-cleanser-brush Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:21:11 -0400 bebelyn86 2948@/bbforum/discussions
]]> Why dont they make spf 200 sunblock? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3069/why-dont-they-make-spf-200-sunblock Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:24:30 -0400 rozy 3069@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Is this legit liquid glass haircare? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3062/is-this-legit-liquid-glass-haircare Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:16:44 -0400 rozy 3062@/bbforum/discussions
http://hairglass.com/
]]> Is this an effective product for hair loss (or making hair thicker)? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3063/is-this-an-effective-product-for-hair-loss-or-making-hair-thicker Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:22:33 -0400 rozy 3063@/bbforum/discussions http://www.hairlosstalk.com/hair-loss-treatments/laser-comb/]]> Does the inclusion of shea butter or olive oil make a relaxer safer? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3047/does-the-inclusion-of-shea-butter-or-olive-oil-make-a-relaxer-safer Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:15:47 -0400 chica1 3047@/bbforum/discussions


]]> Hybrid Gel Polishes http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3052/hybrid-gel-polishes Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:44:48 -0400 jrs 3052@/bbforum/discussions
My question is this:  what is the difference between the polishes and why do some require UV where others require LED?  If I buy an LED lamp, will that still work on Shellac polishes, which normally use a UV lamp?  Or if I buy a UV lamp will this work on the ones that normally use LED?  Does the wattage of the lamp make a big difference to the curing time? 

Would love to get an answer on this one - in an ideal world I would love to buy just one lamp, but be able to buy a
variety of different brand polishes so I can get all the colours I want -
but want to make sure that the lamp will actually work with the various different polishes?

Hope to hear from you!!  Thanks
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