http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/ask-the-beauty-brains/p54/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 01:54:54 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/800/sunscreens-the-amount-you-use-is-more-important-than-the-spf- Fri, 15 May 2009 19:14:29 -0400 Karen 800@/bbforum/discussions http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/fashion/14SKIN.html?_r=1
The bottom line: Don't skimp on how much you use, ladies!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/795/eyebrow-follicles-permanently-damaged Wed, 13 May 2009 08:56:15 -0400 bethe 795@/bbforum/discussions I've heard that sometimes over plucked eyebrow hair will never grow back because the follicle has been damaged. Is this true? Or should I just give it more time? I feel like I've scarred myself for life!
TIA]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/798/can-loose-powder-foundation-damage-lungs-over-time Fri, 15 May 2009 03:39:46 -0400 K 798@/bbforum/discussions
If it matters- my Coastal Scents foundation contains: Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Rice Powder, Zinc Oxide, Boron Nitride,Magnesium Myristate, Kaolin Clay, Ultramarine Blue. (They readily list the ingredients on every product they sell. I appreciate that!)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/780/red-marks-caused-by-acne Tue, 05 May 2009 13:05:25 -0400 vananners 780@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/735/olay-targeted-tone-enhancer-and-neutrogena-visibly-even Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:23:49 -0400 tsunamino 735@/bbforum/discussions
I've been trying to find a product that will help make my nose a normal color. For years, it's been bright red! It's a little embarrassing, especially since everyone constantly asks me if I have a cold when I don't! I've been using Olay Targeted Tone Enhancer and Neutrogena Visibly Even moisturizer with SPF 30 and I'm not sure that they're working. The combination of the two seem to be working a little on my blotchy cheeks, but nothing has affected my nose. Am I just wasting my money? Is there something short of a chemical peel that will work?

Thanks!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/793/fair-and-lovely-lotion-and-creams Mon, 11 May 2009 14:15:01 -0400 jsriken 793@/bbforum/discussions I like reading the blog and received an email asking for more questions, so instead of working on my grad school projects, I decided to ask beauty questions.

When I was in junior high school, I had an Indian friend who liked to use Fair and Lovely cream. Now that I am in my thirties, I have noticed small ages spots on my cheeck and was wondering if fair and lovely would actually lighten these marks. Some of the ingredients look like suncreen ingredients but is it true that vitamin B3 affects skin color?

I found the ingredient list on this website: http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.spicesofindia.co.uk%2facatalog%2fHealth-and-Beauty-Items-11-20.html&WD=fair%20lovely&SHOP=%20&PN=Fair-and-Lovely-Fairness-Lotion.html%23aHBE090#aHBE090


Ingredients: Dematerialised Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Buty1 Para Hydroxyl Benzoate, Ethy1 Paraben, Propy1 Paraben, Niacinamide, Octy1 Methoxy Cinnamate, Buty1 Methoxy Dibenzoy1, Methane, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Potassium Cety1, Phosphate, Buty1 Hydroxy Toluene, Glycerol Monosterate Non Self Emulsifying, Octy1 Hydroxy State, Micronised Titanium Dioxide C13, 14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7 Polyacrylamide, Hydrolised Milk Protein, Cycolmethicone, Perfume.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/791/does-silicone-block-coconut-oil Sun, 10 May 2009 21:55:34 -0400 jsriken 791@/bbforum/discussions Thanks for all the information on this site. I really enjoy reading it.

I have a question regarding silicone and coconut oil. Since silicone works by coating hair, would silicone prevent the penetration of coconut oil?
Thanks!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/790/eaurganic Sat, 09 May 2009 22:38:11 -0400 Breve 790@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/777/can-soap-whiten-my-teeth Sun, 03 May 2009 17:14:03 -0400 dropoutboogie 777@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/789/nexxus-dualiste Sat, 09 May 2009 15:37:18 -0400 pepermint179 789@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/549/blackheads Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:27:29 -0500 Charmaine 549@/bbforum/discussions
I have combination skin & battle with blackheads on my chin & nose, how can I get rid of them permanently? Sqeezing them out is far to painfull (been there tried that), it just re-appears after a while...

Any permanent solutions?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/787/emerge-skincare Fri, 08 May 2009 12:40:12 -0400 ieatbugs 787@/bbforum/discussions
"Effective long term regulation and control of sebum, based on 5-alpha reductase inhibition. "
"The new ingredient of Seb-Regu gets your skin Auto-protection. It controls hyperactivity in sebaceous glands to prevent overproduction of sebum and allows the skin to quickly absorb moisture. It keeps the skin feeling trouble-free, pleasant and healthy."

Seb-Regu? Did they just make that up? The ingredients list is as follows:
Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Xanthan gum, Myristyl, Myristate, Chamomile Extract, DMDM Hydantoin (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triethanolamine.

Help, please! Will this actually reduce the oil production of my skin?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/783/coppola-keratin-hair-straightening Thu, 07 May 2009 19:14:00 -0400 gabriella 783@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/781/john-frieda-sheer-blonde-color-renew-tone-restoring-shampoo Thu, 07 May 2009 08:32:01 -0400 teddyp 781@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/739/removing-deodorant-at-the-end-of-the-day Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:50:14 -0400 tsunamino 739@/bbforum/discussions
"Clarsskin Underarm Cleanser contains a unique patent pending combination of an effective chelating agent with special agents. This complex mixture is specifically designed to remove antiperspirant deodorant residue, efficiently and mildly. So what’s so special about chelating agents? Chelating agents have the capability of penetrating the residue left behind by antiperspirant deodorants -- including the metallic salts they are made of! They do one thing and do it well! Clarsskin Underarm Cleanser is particularly effective with ingredients that are unusually mild but contain no sulfates, paraben and DEA."
http://www.clarsskin.com/default.html

Of course since it's "patent pending" they don't list the ingredients. Is there anything out there that could help to get rid of deodorant? Does it even clog pores? I've never really experienced any breakouts there. although I am prone to ingrowns (but that's hair-related, not skin).]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/779/genetic-engineering-in-a-bottle-this-cannot-possibly-be-serious-can-it Mon, 04 May 2009 16:51:21 -0400 Ink 779@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/768/how-long-does-the-effect-of-a-texturizerrelaxer-last Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:01:56 -0400 naturaleeza 768@/bbforum/discussions
I yearn for my tight curls again. And although all the hair on my head should be new growth, it doesn't behave like my ole hair.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/778/tests-and-evaluations Mon, 04 May 2009 10:47:15 -0400 JeffB31 778@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/774/resveratrol-and-niacinamide Fri, 01 May 2009 09:23:00 -0400 sloro 774@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/773/oil-of-olay-professional-pro-x Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:39:09 -0400 modistmoz 773@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/745/can-club-soda-help-to-get-rid-of-chlorine Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:01:33 -0400 Heidi234 745@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/769/how-green-really-are-green-makeup-products Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:06:56 -0400 JamiSings 769@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/767/volumizing-shampoo Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:06:42 -0400 krsn89 767@/bbforum/discussions
I know that volumizing shampoos are pretty much the same as clarifying shampoos as they have less conditioning + more surfactants. But, I've read that there's an ingredient in them that opens up the cuticle making hair appear fuller/thicker. Is this true? Are volumizing and clarifying shampoos *exactly* the same in formula or is there any ingredient that's actually *VOLUMIZING?*

Thanks in advance!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/762/cocoa-butter-as-a-hair-conditioner Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:42:24 -0400 cianyde 762@/bbforum/discussions
I have started wondering if my current fav conditioner ( 'Jungle' hair conditioner from Lush ) is as good as I thought it was...

The main ingredient is 'Cocoa butter' with 'propylene glycol' and 'avocado' listed later.Is cocoa butter actually a good HAIR conditioner ( I was under the impression that only certain substances like coconut oil and olive oil actually penetrate hair, won't cocoa butter just slide down the drain?) or , is it the propylene glycol and the avocado that are the only worthwhile ingredients?

My hair seems soft and not oily...but then again I don't color it or use the hairdryer often so I wonder if I am deluding myself that its the conditioner thats keeping it soft!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/764/sebamed-anyone- Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:23:18 -0400 mo 764@/bbforum/discussions
Just came across this cleanser & moisturizer by Sebamed called "Clear Face".
The cleanser claims to kill bacteria from 1,00,000 to Zero in 5 minutes.
Is this good for Rosacea ?

http://www.sebamedusa.com/424.html

I purchased the moisturizer and feel its pretty good with just Aloe, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate etc:
http://www.sebamedusa.com/421.html

What do you think ?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/765/alcohol-in-hair-products Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:28:17 -0400 krsn89 765@/bbforum/discussions
What exactly is the purpose of alcohol denat. in hair products? There's a lot of styling products and even shampoos that I've noticed it in. What's the purpose?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/766/ingredients-in-olay-total-effects Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:27:08 -0400 spragya 766@/bbforum/discussions I recently started reading Beauty brains, and came to know that many of
the chemicals in the beauty products we use might be harmful.
Does "Olay Total Effects" contains any such ingredients.
Please comment]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/747/blog-recap-is-nothing-but-404s Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:01:18 -0400 BinkyM 747@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/763/how-is-argan-oil-comedogenic- Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:36:11 -0400 JamesMartin 763@/bbforum/discussions
One of your articles here talk about argan oil being comedogenic because it contains acid oleic but in other hand if argan oil reduces sebum production, how could it make skin break out ?

Emu oil for example is hight in acid oleic (30 %) and yet people using it report non comedogenic effect.

How ' s that possible ?
Are you sure argan oil is really comedogenic or is it just an hypothesis ?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/754/sunscreen-under-brutal-conditions Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:56:48 -0400 :) 754@/bbforum/discussions
I am a professional firefighter and I spend MANY hours in the sun either training or putting out fires. I dutifully apply a generous amount of (Neutrogena Waterproof SPF 85) sunblock daily to protect myself but reapplying after sweating, getting wet, or every two hours is just NOT an option. Now some say I may be doing more harm than good.

I also have heard of astaxanthin. Does it work? And to what degree?

Or if I'm stuck using a lotion that wears off , can you at least point me towards a brand that will withstand these conditions best and will give a truly matte finish? (Neutrogena says its matte but isn't.) Or any other better ideas?

By the way you guys ROCK! Thanks for your help.

Cheers to women in unexpected places :)]]>