http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/ask-the-beauty-brains/p51/feed.rss Fri, 24 May 13 22:25:41 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/918/lighten-hair Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:06:05 -0400 marloe_2000 918@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/914/self-tanner-and-age-spots Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:33:21 -0400 mdmTussaud 914@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/869/bizarre-facial-hair.-how-did-i-get-it-permanent-removal Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:21:53 -0400 Love Heals All 869@/bbforum/discussions
At about 8 years old, I started noticing heavier facial hair. It grew from my hairline up until eyebrow level--where my bangs had been covering me. It has never been as thick and long as the rest of my hair, so I can still locate my natural hairline easily.

I have very delicate, sensitive, thin skin. If my heavy bangs had been protecting that area for many years, could it have become hypersensitive? Then when I started to push it aside to show my face, the skin grew baby hairs to protect itself?

What can I do to remove it permanently? Is there herbal medicine that will restore my natural hair patterns?

I think it is a crime to keep a baby that is not yours.

God bless you if anyone can give me professional help, to cure this facial hair and explain how it happened. No silly answers please.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/910/shea-butter-as-a-cleanser-and-moisturizer Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400 Pinkydinkydo 910@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/906/moisturizers Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:14:22 -0400 eva 906@/bbforum/discussions Thank-you
Pixiedust]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/904/140-russian-amber-imperial-shampoo-i-cant-help-but-ask Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:41:20 -0400 elf518 904@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/892/comedogenic-make-up Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:08:32 -0400 Luluix 892@/bbforum/discussions i really hope you can take time to answer my question!
i have been dealing on and off with acne since i was in the 8th grade.
unfortunatelly, for the past two months, i've been "on" again. however,
im starting to see some improvements (thanks to YAZ).]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/903/does-lacura-skincare-really-prevent-wrinkles Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:05:34 -0400 tribecca 903@/bbforum/discussions
"Lacura ingredients include bioflavonoids, coenzyme Q10, a special retinol complex, hydrating sea minerals, provitamin B5, aloe vera, vitamins E and C, allantoin and other active extracts."

Do these ingredients prevent wrinkles and are they concentrated enough in the products?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/902/titanium-dioxide-and-zinc-oxide Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:36:50 -0400 msfine 902@/bbforum/discussions
Hope I didn't ask too much on my first try.

thank you for what you are doing.

Monica]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/885/wrinkles-foot-balm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:59:17 -0400 prettiwylde 885@/bbforum/discussions I am curious to know exactly what long term Urea use will do to my face.I use my 20% urea on my face every night and have been doing so for about three months.
I have noticed a difference in my worry lines and the fine lines around my eyes.My questions are;what will this do to the skin on my face in the long term?is it safe to use around my eyes?Is there hormones in it?(i am aware of where it may be derived from,but how would I know if its synthetic?)
If I couple this with glycerin(the label says BP,so I imagine its a by product of something,I know its not vegetable derived)is it dangerous?am I playng mad scientist with the skin on my face?
It feels and looks so good,the pores are finer,lines plumped out but I need to know if I will eventually glow in the dark or thin my skin out beyong repair ?thanks
Prettiwylde]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/893/skin-changing-throughout-the-month Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:14 -0400 yay 893@/bbforum/discussions Also, does hair have a monthly cycle from hormones?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/897/heat-protection-spray Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:20:49 -0400 sheikfreak87 897@/bbforum/discussions I know that heat protection spray protects the hair against heat styling tools. Would the hair also be protected if the heat protection spray was used when going out in the sun
( without being heat styled) .]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/898/ph-on-soaps Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:35 -0400 fina101 898@/bbforum/discussions Thank you for your answers.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/886/dead-sea-black-mud-soap Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:22:12 -0400 gogo 886@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/894/highly-anticipated-mineral-makeup-report Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:30:39 -0400 MaryJane Fisher 894@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/675/foundation-and-acne Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:01:10 -0500 vananners 675@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/859/why-is-talc-used-in-cosmetics Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:48:12 -0400 kitten_divine 859@/bbforum/discussions From what I know, talc is an absorbent for both oil and moisture. Now I don't understand why you would want to put something on your skin that is so absorbent. Doesn't this dry your skin? I would think that it's not good for your skin at all. And what is the point in moisturizing your skin if you're going to put something on top that is absorbing all the oil and moisture? So why do they put talc in cosmetics?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/888/a-new-article-on-sunscreen-from-paula-begoun Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:04:07 -0400 Karen 888@/bbforum/discussions http://www.cosmeticscop.com/BULLETIN/062509-full.htm?utm_source=Beauty_Bulletin&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Article1Graphic&utm_campaign=062509_BeautyBulletin&emc=el&m=426992&l=8&v=e528b499e6#one
BTW: Her sunscreens are 30% right now. I use two of them myself. One product she pushes that I really don't care for, though, is her lip balm that contains sunscreen. While it says to use it under lipstick, its whitish tint definitely changes the colors of my lipsticks.
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Also, can anyone recommend a foundation for active types? I'm extremely active and sometimes I want a little make up on so I'm not scaring everyone I come in contact with. I do tend to sweat heavily though...]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/878/acne-chin-jaw-area Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:20:04 -0400 CiCi28 878@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/883/is-all-pro-nad-created-equal-canyon-ranch-vs.-nia-247 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:16:17 -0400 shar037 883@/bbforum/discussions
I have gone over the edge of geek-dom and need to get to the bottom of this...

I am currently using Canyon Ranch's products which contain Pro-Nad (as you know...a form of Niacin touted as being studied by the American Cancer Institute).
All three products: Canyon Ranch, NIA 24/7, New Visage claim to have a 5% concentration of PRO-NAD.
Canyon Ranch claims to be the only beauty product containing PRO-NOD...Uh oh, I see a contradiction!!
Am I reading old info still floating around on the web? Is all Pro-NAD created equal? Is Canyon Ranch blowing smoke?
Because guess what...the NIA 24/7 in half the price of Canyon Ranch...so you know where I'm going with this:)

Oh, one more question...how exactly are the molecules of niacin changed. ex: heated until it changes composition, an additive, two mutated niacin molecules mate and have baby Pro-NAD? Could you please explain the technique. As I said...I am going a little geeky here!

Thanks so much!
Sharron]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/815/make-up-foundation-for-the-over-60-group Sun, 24 May 2009 16:26:16 -0400 cpearce 815@/bbforum/discussions My skin is pretty average, I have lines on my upper lip and some crowsfeet, some bagginess and dark circles under my eyes, and a pretty floppy neck. I moisturize properly, and have used a primer under my make-up.
However, I am not sure what type of foundation to wear. A consultant who specializes in mature skin recommended a mineral powder base and the consultant at the drugstore recommended liquid foundation by Orlane (which just happened to be the most expensive they carried).
I don't like anything too heavy, but the mineral powder doesn't really even out the imperfections much.
Any recommendations? I live in Toronto, Canada, so not everything is available here.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/856/lip-balm-help Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:17:16 -0400 Faz 856@/bbforum/discussions
well basically i went to this thing once it was about women beating (summink like that) and they were giving some freebies out 1 being this really good lip balm ( the stick ones not the pocket size tub ones) and its really good cuz it moisturizes your lips really well, smells soo yummy (like coconut/vanilla) and has this little gloss.

its really good and the one i have is just about to finish i would have gone out and got another 1 but the thing is the lip balm only has the website about the women beating on the lip balm and i have been on the site but found nothing to do with the lip balm.

please help if anyone knows of any lip balms like this in the UK that i can get from stores like Superdrug,Boots, Body care or Wilkinsons.
The lip balm also has SPF 20 in it.

Here are the ingredients if it helps:

Ricinus comminus (castor oil), octyldodecanol, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), polybutene, micocristalline wax, hydrogenated palm oil, cera alba (beeswax), butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone), candelilla cera (euphorbia cerifera), ethyl vanillin, tocopheryl acetate.

Thanks guys i hope you can help me! :)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/876/sunscreen-lotion Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:39:16 -0400 Kim_Ray 876@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/881/hair-relaxer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:31 -0400 dakini 881@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/880/hair-relaxer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:53:00 -0400 dakini 880@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/879/why-use-oil-free-moisturizers-when-i-hear-that-using-oil-to-moisturize-is-the-most-natural-way Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:24:16 -0400 KW 879@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/835/will-olive-coconut-and-avocado-oil-fry-hair-if-flat-ironed Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:44:42 -0400 Healthy Hair 835@/bbforum/discussions
I've been hearing a lot of noise in forums about flat ironing with oil. They say it will fry your hair much like oil heating in a frying pan. Knowing that not all oils are created equal I was wondering is this true of Olive, Coconut, and Avocado oil? These are my favorite oils and I have been flat ironing with them once a week after a deep condition for the past year and have gained five inches of hair. I have not found any scientific study so far to prove this but for the past month I've been roller setting in fear that this might be true.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing your response.

Kind Regards,

Idrissa]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/877/arbonne-like-products Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:29:47 -0400 Helene 877@/bbforum/discussions