Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered

Anti-science advertsing to young girls/tweens (example)

rozy — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:57:20 -0400

Ugh I saw this really painful way skin care products marketed to teens 'Skin care shouldn't be "weird science"!'
http://www.terrafirmacosmetics.com/peaceout.html
Anti-science much? That's just what young girls need! *sarcasm*

How does PPD and ammonia free hair color work?

rozy — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:44:41 -0400

This hair color claims to be free of ammonia and PPD, two agents from what I understand basically let the product work. How could this product work to give color to hair? It also claims to be permanent hair color. http://palettebynature.com/

Adult Skin Problems

LorieA — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:51:14 -0400

Dear Beauty Brains,

I just stumbled on your blog and was fascinated by the investigations and science backing you put forth! I first of all would like to thank you for taking your time to research and inform the consumers! I am a pre med student so science itself just excites me and now I have found a blog to ask the unusual biology and chemistry questions along the beauty spectrum! Okay so here it goes, through out my teenage years I had no real acne problems. Just surface break outs for the most part that would clear in a day or I could scratch off. That was many years ago and I now am experiencing adult acne. A few things have changed since my acne started:

1. I moved from the bay area, California to Denver, Colorado (significant change in altitude, humidity and salts)

2. Had a boy four years ago (hormone changes)

3. Was put on a progesterone based birth control, have not been active on BC for a year and no change in acne

4. Moved from Denver metro area to Thornton, CO where I noticed the water is strange tasting and smelling (like marsh land smell and taste) which is when my acne really took off worse than ever

The only product I have used that worked was Arbonne FC5 purifying cleanser/toner. I have tried everything over-the-counter from Benzyl Peroxide 10%, Alba Dead Sea Minerals (second best for my skin), to everything containing Salicylic Acid etc etc the list goes on and on and ON! I loved the Arbonne FC5 purifying however, I cannot continue to pay so much a month as a mother, caretaker and university student! I was curious what exactly is helping my acne and is there a cheaper alternative IE anything that is $26 or below without shipping costs, something I can just walk in and purchase. I am assuming that the strawberry cells are what are clearing me up however do not know particularly if that is it alone or the combo of other ingredients. I really appreciate your Arbonne article, I agree that not everything they offer is worth it! Most items you can find one or two ingredient differences and purchase for a portion of their price! Please help me with my skin, I am in almost desperate need.

Thank you and best regards,

LorieA

Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector

Madeleinmia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:38:51 -0400

Dear Beauty Brains,

I recently heard about Clinique's new Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector. They claim that it "strengthens" the skin to make it less transparent and that it reduces dark circles by up to 30%. Being a dark circle sufferer all my life I really want to believe that it actually works, but I have a feeling that you are going to tell me it's all just clever marketing BS.

Here are the ingredients:

Dimethicone, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Caffeine, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose, Milk Protein, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Sodium Chloride, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Whey Protein, Glycerin, PEG-8, Phytosphingosine, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Silylate, Cholesterol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Propylene Carbonate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Iron Oxides

Another too-good-to-be-true skincare brand OR How can we get full ingredient list???

Savefei — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:07:03 -0400

I recently came up with this brand 'Real Purity' http://www.realpurity.com/

I just tried their makeup remover: http://www.realpurity.com/eye-make-up-remover.html

It works wonderfully and feels fantastic. There are some good reviews and pictures on MUA too http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp?ItemID=118166

The only thing I have in doubt is the ingredient list. There are only three things listed:

Pure Sesame Oil, Pure Wheat Germ Oil and Candellila.

I think these things are enough to make a semitrasparent creamy paste and remove most makeups BUT where does the aroma scent come from???

There's no fragrance or even 'natural' frangrance listed. Though the scent itn't strong, it does not seem to be from the three ingredients listed. This leads me to doubt if they hind more ingredients behind the label.

--------------------------------------------- a little break----------------------------------------------

Not enough evidence? I read through their ingredient lists for other products. Really unbelievable and suspicious!

For example:

1. Cleasing Gel http://www.realpurity.com/skin-care/cleansing-gel.html

Purified Water, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Botanserve TM

How can it 'clean' when there's no surfactants, solvents or other equivalents? By the alcohol in witch hazel?

Ok maybe it's just a very gentle cleanser... but what about this?

2. Creme Supreme http://www.realpurity.com/skin-care/creme-supreme-1-oz.html

Purified Water, Pure Safflower Oil, Pure Wheat Germ Oil, Glycerin Sea Kelp, Phyto Collagen, Raspberry Nectar, Comfrey, Hops, Lime Tree Rutin

How can they put water and oil together without any emulsifier???

-----------------------------------------------------------another break--------------------------------------------------------

With the questions above I tried to find more information on their website. I found all the info here http://www.realpurity.com/about

In 'Our Story' session, I feel its a serious brand focused on all nature ingredients. Good news. Let's continue.

In FAQ part, I found something worth discussion:

2. Do your products have an expiration date?

We recommend a shelf life of one year. We do not use any chemicals in our products, therefore there are no preservatives to extend the life of the products like many other companies use

'Shorter shelf life' seems quite honest though I think it's still too long if there are really NO preservatives.

13. What type of preservatives does Real Purity use?

All Real Purity products do not use preservatives in the mainstream sense. Dr. Rich spent four years in Research and Development and has brought to the marketplace what we believe to be the first all natural plant perservative system. This system is completely proprietiary to Real Purity.

Oh they do add some kind of preservatives. That's really a good news.

10. Does Real Purity use Fragrances or Synthetics?

Real Purity has never and will never use any type of artificial or synthetic fragrance in our products. When you hear us speak about people before profit, this is exactly what we are talking about. We can purchase a 55 gallon drum of synthetic Sandalwood for the cost of two gallons on Pure Sandalwood we choose to use the Pure!

This seems impressive... maybe adds some credits to this brand?

14. Why does my skin break out sometimes when using the cleansing gel?

This is a normal reaction to the cleansing gel removing debris from underneath your skin.

Emmm... Does this sound OLD? Debris under skin? Detox? To be honest this answer turns me off a little.

-----------------------------------------------------------Final Words--------------------------------------------------------

I typed so long only want to get some truth about this brand. I really love the makeup remover and I've been searching for a perfect remover for so long! I want it to be pure (no synthesis oils, surfactants, emulsifier in the base), simple (no perfume, colors as additives, short ingredient lists) and effective and this one seems to be perfect at first glance. But with so many things in doubt, maybe I have to continue my searching (which I'm so tired of).

Do you guys have any idea on their ingredient lists? Is there any way that we can force them to list full ingredients? Help needed!

Product has sun protecting ingredients-but no spf or ppd rating?

Fish_crackers — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:51:27 -0400

While searching for reviews on some sunscreens(my current addiction), I came across a French brand called Institute Estederm, that with products that claimed to block "all or some sun exposure." I found this claim to be incredulous, but the most curious thing is that most users didn't burn or tan with this product....Like in this Photo Reverse product, it does have sun protecting ingredients, but why no spf or PPD rating? I highly appreciate your answers! thank you!

Does peppermint oil break down the sweat that results on hair after an intense exercise?

sillabear — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:04:20 -0400

Hi!

I am looking for ways to minimize the amount of times that I wash my hair and I recently came across information that utilizing a mixture of 1:2 parts of peppermint oil to jojoba oil will break down the salts that are deposited on the scalp from pores after a strenuous exercise. Is this true? If not, do products such as dry shampoo rid one's scalp of these potentially damaging salts?

Thanks!

Do Hair Care Products Expire?

cyw — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:25:05 -0400

I was wondering if there is an indefinite shelf life for shampoos, conditioners and styling products? Or should they be used up quickly before they expire?
Thanks very much.

What products REALLY activate collagen?

kbdrake — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:25:58 -0400

I understand that lasers and retinoids have proven to actually stimulate the body to increase collagen but does anything else? I feel like I'm always reading about new products that claim they do this...

Retinol products

Janine — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:44:10 -0400

I use BeautiControl Regeneration capsules on my eyes and the eye serum all over my face, which seems to work really well on fine lines. I am UK based and have to have it shipped from the US, I was wondering if there are any products more readily available in the UK that will do the same job? I know Retinol can irritate some people's skin but it works for me so if possible I would like to continue using it minus the shipping fee.

to wash or not to wash?

duchessgummybuns — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:41:25 -0400

i have dandruff and it's annoying when it seems to only be aggravated by my new wash every two to three days regimen, but i can't help it because i don't like washing my hair everyday but i feel like that's what making it worse? i've tried jason's tea tree oil shampoo and to no avail and i am TIRED of head and shoulders, can you please recommend a balance for me? can i still save my natural hair oils but actually treat my dandruff at the same time or is it hopeless?? :(

What's the point of acne cleansers if they just wash off?

JanelleK — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:49:34 -0400

I thought of something interesting whilst washing my face in the morning with an acne wash - Do cleansers with medicational ingredients really have any effect at all since they are on the skin for such a short time? Does that suggest that I should not waste my time buying specific acne cleansers (like ones with 2% salicylic acid for example), and just stick with plain cleansers, since the acne-clearing ingredients go down the drain anyway?

Beautybrains, what do you think?

Thermal reconditioning

sillabear — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:17:53 -0400

Hello!

I am new to the forum and I deeply appreciate the fact that this website is based on scientifically proven information. Personally, I feel that belief in something without evidence is detrimental to most aspects of one's life... but away from my rant, here are my questions:

Has anyone had experience using thermal reconditioning (also known as Japanese straightening, amongst other names)? I have biracial hair and strongly dislike my curls, as I feel that I look more exotic/attractive with straightened hair. Primarily, I would like to know if this means of permanent straightening had any negative effects on anyone's hair (particularly biracial hair). Did this method of straightening produce the desired hair texture? How do you maintain the health of your hair after undergoing this process? Any reliable information regarding this hair straightening process would be fantastic!

Thanks! :)

Anesi Aminofirm

kitty66 — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:30:08 -0400

I would like to ask if this cream would help with newly appeared stretch marks. Here's the ingredients list:

Water,
Mineral Oil, Octyldodecanol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100
Stearate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrocotyl Extract, Propylene glycol,
Methyl Silanol, Mannuronate, Triethanolamine, C11-C13 isoparaffin,
Water, Alcohol Denat, Decyl polyglucose, Ladys Thistle Extract, Ladys
Mantle Extract, Horsetail Extract, Soy germ extract, Wheat germ extract,
Alfalfa extract, Radish extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methyparaben,
Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propyparaben, Lactose, Non-fat dry milk,
Whey protein, Soluble collagen, Diazolidinyl Urea, Dimethicone,
Fragrance, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone.
If it's no good then can you suggest something that would work, or at least point out which ingredients should I look for?

Anyone know when the new sunscreen pills will be out?

rozy — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:15:47 -0500

I wonder if they are still working on developing them. How much longer by estimation? Do they have a date set yet? Probably not but that would be so cool this going to be so cool. Except for all the people whining that its poison exploding inside you and its killing you and zombies are real.

Does Wearing Hair Up Really Prevent Damage?

MadeiraD — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:39:48 -0400

I've heard a lot of people saying that wearing hair up reduces friction on the hair and means less damage, is this true?

Tocopheryl Acetate. Is it cancerogenic?

Elana44 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:05:00 -0400

There is a lot of buzz going on around tocopheryl acetate and it being cancerogenic because it can be contaminated with hydroquinone. My question is, is there any recent study showing it? Is there any way to check if tocopheryl acetate in my cream is contaminated...

Could you mix active principles in a cream?

Haidee_Hammond — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:12:59 -0400

Daily morning skin care (or night, but let make it simple usually requires more than one principle to be effective, like emollients SPF, antioxidants, peptides... but there is no way that you can find a single cream mixing all those (not the cleaners, of course), let aside being clear about the amount or the clinically proven results. I wonder if they usually interact in a way that make them virtually impossible to mix or it is just a marketing strategy. By the way... would be very difficult to stabilize some of this lotions? (If you don't stop me I will start a lab at home after reading a couple of books O:-) )

DIY cleansing conditioner?

duchessgummybuns — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:38:21 -0400

http://blushandlace.com/2012/12/06/make-your-own-wen-style-cleansing-conditioner-or-buy-the-drugstore-dupe/ ;

there's the link to someone who claims that you can make your own cleansing conditioner. my question is will this even work? and does mixing the two seem pointless?

[hope the link works]

Silicones substantivity

Al — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:37:39 -0400

Hi there!

I've been searching lately regarding the topic of silicones/substantivity/removability, how well they stick and the need of sulphates (or not?) to remove them. As far as I know to evade build-up you should at least wash with a shampoo containing SLS/ALS/SLeS/ALeS or cocamidopropyl betaine...or with some surfactant with the same detergency?

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/whats-the-scoop-on-silicones

As far as I know cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant, so my questions are:

1 - Does sulphates have a special feature which enables them to remove certain silicones as dimethicone, wether something like Sodium
cocoyl isethionate won't?

2 - If not, what kind of shampoo won't remove them? If the important factor is "detergency" and not the presence of a sulphate, many non-sulfate shampoos will suit.

If my second guessing is true, it is very strange that "build up" is such a frequent problem. I know not only silicones contribute to build-up, is harder to remove polyquaterniums and things such as wax, shea butter...?

Those are a lot of questions and in the end it all comes to understanding the role of conditioners in build-up when confronted with shampoo, leaving out options like co-wash and such which implies different conditions. I'd like to know how probable it is to develop real build-up from conditioners (given that many people call build-up to mineral deposition, not washing the product right, etc.).

Thanks :)

What kind of product is John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer?

LynCaf — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:59:27 -0400

This stuff works really well at doing what it's supposed to do. It flattens out flyaways without leaving anything heavy or sticky behind, and they stay in place all day. But $7-9 for 0.5 fl oz seems a little steep. I was thinking that I could refill the container (which is like an extra large mascara tube) with something else once I use it up. But I can't figure out what would work like this! It's thicker than hairspray, but it's not sticky like gel or liquid gel. Any ideas?

Comedogenic Ingredients in Facial Moisturizers?

NoahJenda — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:18:45 -0400

I'm looking for a facial moisturizer that won't cause break-outs. I have oily / combination skin, and I'm also sensitive to products with essential oils or heavy fragrances. I've been considering trying Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. However, I've read some comments that it contains comedogenic ingredients like Laureth-4, Laureth-23, and Oleth-10 that can block pores. Is that true? Should I avoid these ingredients? Are web sites like this one accurate in their list of comedogenic ingredients?

Here are the full ingredients to the Clinique product:

Clinique - Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Water Purified, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria), Polysilicone-11, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Oleth-10, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Yellow 5, Red 4, Yellow 6

Tria for Asians

SassyORDuck — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:55:52 -0400

Hi Beauty Brains! This is my first question on any kind of forum :-). Thanks for providing such a great service.

I've been getting bikini waxes for years but finally decided to try lasers after they came out with what seemed to be an effective at-home model. I just bought the 4th generation Tria and was able to do one test patch under my arm without too much incident, although I had to start with a pretty low setting and it was a bit disconcerting to have to zap yourself so many times. However, when I applied the safety mechanism to my bikini area, the laser wouldn't fire, I assume because my skin color is too dark there so the laser would be in danger of burning my skin.

I'm Asian and the Tria general information said it usually works for Asians and other medium toned peoples but perhaps not African Americans, East Indians, or Native Americans for instance. But obviously that is just a guide so I guess I'm falling outside of that, or rather, PARTS of me are! My Asian friend who got professional laser treatments said they DID have to use a different type of laser on her bikini area so I'm wondering if that's also the case for me.

Of course, I could "force" the laser to fire by unlocking it on my arm then firing it on my bikini area but if the built in safety feature is not recommending use for me down there, I'm inclined to heed it! I'm also afraid the pain would be really bad for me and I would need a professional to help me through it. I'm also considering just continuing with professional or maybe at home waxing. After so many years of getting my outer bikini waxed, the hair really doesn't grow there anymore. So now I'm waxing the additional area that a Brazilian would cover, or uncover I guess :-) and probably hoping that after several years of waxing that area too, the hair will be as sparse as on my outer bikini. Monthly waxes at the salon just get expensive over time which is why I was considering the laser treatments in the first place.

So what do you think? Should I brave using the Tria at home on my bikini line? Or return it (approx $500)? I would then either get professional laser treatments or continue with waxing while keeping my eye out for new technologies! Maybe research the No!No! a little bit more... :-) Thanks for your expert opinion!

Kay

Nerium AD - efficacy, safety and long term use

fauxmccoy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:15:36 -0400

i was recently approached by a long lost 'friend' on facebook whose sole purpose seemed to be to generate interest in selling Nerium AD a new product sold through multi-level marketing and containing extract of oleander of all things. i told him i would look into the product and let him know. i am finding it difficult to even conduct independent research because google results for even topics such as 'nerium scam' lead to blogs of 'brand partners' whose goal it appears is to redirect the reader to their sales pitch site.

paula begoun has a very harsh review of the product which i would take as gospel and there are a couple of MDs who also sell an anti-aging product who have taken on the task of calling the ingredients into question. you folks are the cosmetic chemists in my world and i trust that i would get solid information from you. i have already developed a negative perception of the company behind nerium based on their financial statements (my area of expertise as a former general manager of a natural foods store), combined with numerous consumer complaints about the product and the company's failure to honor their money back guarantee, worst of all are the adverse reactions reported by some on sites such as amazon and how 'brand partners' gang up on these reviewers and attempt to sell their product. i think we all know the pit falls of multi level marketing so the brand partner responses should come as no surprise.

i think that as cosmetic chemists, you are in a unique position to be able to address the issues of this product's ingredients. my impression based on information found at beautypedia.com as well as the MDs i mentioned above (bare faced truth -- http://barefacedtruth.com/2012/11/18/when-you-dont-have-the-answer-stonewall-be-a-bully-neriumgate-part-1/) is to stay far, far away from this product because i know my own skin, my rosacea and sensitivity issues and have had to be placed on prednisone in past instances of adverse reactions. it seems this company not only does not honor it's guarantee but does not even bother to acquire information regarding adverse reactions which i consider to be bad business and unethical.

i would love to hear your opinions. the company's website is http://www.nerium.com/default.aspx?ID=www, your opinions on the 'real science' portion would be a great service. i think the more information that can be put out about potential harm (cell death via oleander extract) the better off consumers will be and i ask for your help here.

the ingredients as stated by the company's website are below - i am familiar enough with most of them, but again, would appreciate your input.

NAE-8 Proprietary Blend (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf,
Nerium Oleander Leaf Extract),

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf,

Proprietary Protein
(Collagen, Elastin, Glycosaminoglycans),

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil,
Stearic Acid,
Cetearyl Glucoside and Cetearyl Alcohol,
Glycerin,
C14-22 Alcohol and C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside,
Glyceryl Stearate,
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil,
Cetyl Alcohol,
Olus Oil,
Chondrus
Crispus Powder,
Sodium Borate,
Dicaprylyl Ether,
Hydrolyzed Quinoa,
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate,
Dimethicone,
Sodium PCA,
Proprietary Blend (Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin,
Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol),
Parfum,
Sodium
Hydroxymethylglycinate,
Tocopherol

dandruff and coconut oil.

duchessgummybuns — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:01:07 -0500

i saw on this hair blog that if you have dandruff you should avoid putting natural oils on your scalp because it would make it worse. now i sincerely hope this isn't true although i'm sure it is, i just wanted to know what you guys thought. here's the link to the blog:

http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2012/04/calp-matters-treating-dandruff-and.html

please get back to me on what you think!! if this is true i am so sad because i really loved massaging oil into my scalp but i wonder if that's why my dandruff is still in a certain spot on my scalp and won't be relieved by any dandruff shampoo's that i have been trying?

Is it really bad to sleep with makeup on??

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:08:41 -0500

Most, if not all, of us have been told that going to bed without washing our face is one of the worst things we can do for our skin. I've read that our skin heals and re-balances at night, and that sleeping with makeup on can interfere with that rejuvenation process and cause premature aging, large pores, acne and wrinkles. There was even an article about this on Yahoo news today. I want to know Beauty Brains - is there any science behind these claims?? I've never seen any! All I know is, I sleep with makeup on every night - and my skin has never looked better!

What's your favorite sunscreen(s)?

rozy — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:16:53 -0400

My very favorite is blistex lip balms for lip because they never hurt or sting, and Banana Boat Baby Sunscreen, it is affordable and never irritates my psoriasis and never stings or outright burns like some sunscreens do to me. I bought Aveeno sensitive (titanium.zinc) but it always leaves some white and still stings a bit but its better than most. I didnt know in the past I was allergic to octocrylene so I can avoid that pain knows thanks to the knowledge from the brains!

make my nose permanently smaller without surgery?

bullden — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:58:29 -0500

Hello all Is there anything I can do to make my nose slimmer without surgery? It actually makes me feel unsure.i am feel very bad between my friends so give me sugetion Much obliged to you!
_______________
how nose right

Does laser tattoo removal benefit the skin like other forms of laser?

rozy — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:55:26 -0500

Well we all know that people get laser treatments for skin conditions like acne and aging skin but of course they also get laser to remove tattoos. I wonder if this improves the condition of skin like other lasers. Also on two different plastic sugeries sites I was on just for the heck of it, they have a 'rewards program' it can be even be used on surgical procedures... sound like a bad idea to anyone? (With addiction, BDD and all of that) Peace!

Iontophoresis

JFey — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:14:17 -0500

Hello Brains :)

Do you happen to know if iontophoresis does anything for the skin? I know it supposedly helps the ingredients in facials penetrate the skin, but I'm not entirely clear on how that would work.

Thank you!