http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/ask-the-beauty-brains/p58/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 09:34:25 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/608/humidifiers-and-dry-skin Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:40:10 -0500 darkeyes 608@/bbforum/discussions Do humidifers make a difference at all in terms of skin health?
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/586/mason-pearson-hairbrush Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:34:10 -0500 CafeMocha 586@/bbforum/discussions This doesn't exactly have to do with cosmetic science, but I was wondering if perhaps one of you knew anyway, or knew of someone who did. (I don't know who else to ask; I'm doubtful that submitting a question to a beauty editor at a magazine would get an honest answer.) I've been wondering for years about the Mason Pearson hairbrush. I've read time and time again in magazines that this is the brush of choice for stylists and A-listers because it makes hair look fantastic. (It sounds practically magical.) I'm curious...is there any scientific reason to believe that this brush would really work better than others? Thanks.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/575/aveeno-ultra-calming-face-wash-dermatitis- Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:39:19 -0500 mo 575@/bbforum/discussions
Is this true? I thought Aveeno has dermatologists on its board.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/605/denatured-alcohol Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:54:46 -0500 boscoe777 605@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/602/sally-hansens-nail-growth-protein Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:06:01 -0500 magicalstephie 602@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/594/kgf Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:26:46 -0500 darlene 594@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/600/sunscreen-and-breakouts Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:25 -0500 deemich 600@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/590/skin-cleansersmoisturizerstoners-and-washes Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:46:15 -0500 cameo1385 590@/bbforum/discussions I am looking for a moisturizer for dry skin that has spf and is non oily. A skin toner that doesnt have alcohol or witch hazel but it can have chamomile or rose water. I also heard vitamine E and Wheat Oil is great for dry skin..I also heard that I should STAY AWAY FROM: Cleansers formulated with Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide or Sulfur which dry-up oil and are intended for oily or blemish-prone skin.
from what I hear and have read ST. Ives and Alba seem to be the best products , but I am unsure can someone help me find the right products for me?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/592/fingernail-growth Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:31:56 -0500 pol 592@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/593/how-do-oil-controlling-products-work Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:02:32 -0500 sormui93 593@/bbforum/discussions
These are the ingredients for the GM Collin Complex
Ingredients: Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Flower Water, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Rubus Fructicosus (Blackberry) Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limonium (Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosmarius Officinalis Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Mentha Arvensis (Cornmint) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Salycilic Acid, Potassium Alum, Citric Acid, Yellow 5, Blue 1.

Carita Ideal Controle Podwder Lotion
Ingredients: Water (Alcohol), Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Panthenol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Kaolin, Benzophenone-4, Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactic Acid, PEG-8, Bentonite, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Papain, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Green 3 (CI 42053), Methylparaben.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/589/why-does-moisturizer-sometime-peel-off Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:29:01 -0500 pdavis3 589@/bbforum/discussions I was hoping someone could help me out with this issue. I'll apply a moisturizer, let it soak in, and then apply my concealer and foundation on top. With some moisturizers, it feels like (and is) peeling off. Why does it do this? Is there a specific ingredient to steer clear of in a moisturizer that causes it not to stay on your face?
Thanks,
P]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/583/will-your-skin-go-into-shock-by-suddenly-switching-skin-care-products Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:26:52 -0500 K 583@/bbforum/discussions
Also, how long should you give your skin to adapt to a new routine or new products? I often love a product for the first few weeks, and then it seems to turn on me.

Thanks for your help!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/587/toners Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:50:08 -0500 funnyhunnybunny 587@/bbforum/discussions
Do natural toners like rosewater and cucumber work just as well as commercial toners.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/584/i-would-love-your-opinion-on-votre-vu-products-and-the-opportunity Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:38:27 -0500 jandphillips 584@/bbforum/discussions
Thanks so much.
Jan Phillips]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/525/aquanil-vs-cetaphil-cleanser Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:02:53 -0500 mo 525@/bbforum/discussions I recently came across aquanil which seems to have improvised on the Cetaphil formula by replacing the lauryl with Laureth. After reading & researching extensively on Google, I found out that as far as sensitive skin goes; the laureth has a much lower potential for a skin allergy/reaction. Also, I personally can vouch against Propylene Glycol so aquanil scores 3 points over Cetaphil (No lauryl, No Propylene Glycol & No Parabens).

However, the question I'm asking is about something present in Aquanil called "Benzyl Alcohol". Is it safe to be used in a cleanser for sensitive skin? I even received an email response from Person & Covey that it is absolutely safe for sensitive skin. It is also found in Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/580/face-sunscreenbody-sunscreen-is-there-a-difference Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:31:11 -0500 Ally E. 580@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/578/whiteheads Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:57 -0500 kagoo 578@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/571/is-face-wash-a-necessary-atribiute-of-everyday-personal-grooming-ritual Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:14:46 -0500 Ally E. 571@/bbforum/discussions
Cheers!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/569/quality-compromised-with-skincare-generics Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:18:34 -0500 LoonyLollipop 569@/bbforum/discussions drugstores/major retailers. Some major retailers and drugstores (e.g. Walgreens) have created a generic of the Regenerist line (http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?id=prod4176806&CATID=100735&skuid=sku4175676&V=G&ec=frgl_528401&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku4175676).
This is the same for many popular skincare products like Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanser.

The ingredients are essentially the same, excluding Olay’s star ingredient Niacinamide.

Some people are adamant that the original brand is superior to the generic because the cosmetic scientists working for brand name products
are more competent and knowledgeable. They say that two chefs could be given the same ingredients to bake a cake; however, the more
experienced chef would create better cake.

Are these generic brands produced by less experienced/competent cosmetic chemists? Do the tiny differences in the ingredients dramatically
affect the product? Is the original brand name product more expensive due to the costs of research?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/570/dove-hair-minimising-deodorant Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:45:58 -0500 Dafne 570@/bbforum/discussions
I was asked to pretest the new Dove deodorant that minimises hair growth (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/3661700/Deodorant-promises-to-reduce-underarm-hair-growth.html).

It works thanks to the "pro-epil complex". But I just can't believe it works, does it?

Thanks!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/547/lip-balms-they-are-making-my-lips-more-chapped Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:23:41 -0500 dvg 547@/bbforum/discussions
I have tried several lip balms and is it possible that they can cause my lips to dry out more than moisturize them? I've tried these: Nivea Moisture and Burt's Bee's balm in a tin. Both drying.

Can you help me find one that is truly moisturizing? Thank you!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/541/what-is-the-difference-between-complex-15-face-cream-the-lotion- Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:02:42 -0500 mo 541@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/558/natures-cure-two-part-acne-treatment Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:14:12 -0500 Madmarge 558@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/556/is-ammonium-lactate-really-more-effective-than-lactic-acid Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:23:56 -0500 mo 556@/bbforum/discussions
Aren't Lactic Acid, Ammonium Lactate & Salicylic acid all the same in the sense they all exfoliate & soften dry skin ?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/568/what-to-do-about-water-quality Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:05:16 -0500 divegirl 568@/bbforum/discussions
I've been using the same shampoo, conditioner and styling products for a while now, and I was happy with them. But then I went to visit family for the holidays. I brought all my products with me, so they're the same as what I use at home, only my hair turned out so much better - softer, shinier, easier to manage. Since everything else was the same, I have to imagine the difference was the water. I never thought I lived in a hard water area and have never had my water tested.

So short of selling my house and moving, or installing a water softener system, any ideas to help me get the results I got at my mom's house? (She says it's a hint that I should move back closer to her. NO!!!)

Thanks in advance.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/557/more-about-origins-please Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:53:30 -0500 Lauri 557@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/542/dont-wash-your-face-right-away Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:41:58 -0500 deetopia 542@/bbforum/discussions
It seems non sense to me. But I'm not an expert. Could somebody tell me it is possible?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/534/diazolidinyl-urea-is-it-safe Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:05:14 -0500 Chris 534@/bbforum/discussions
"For example, an organically-certified body wash on my shelf turned out to contain diazolidinyl urea — a preservative which The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organization body located in Lyon, France, classified as a "known human carcinogen."

Diazolidinyl urea also releases formaldehyde, a "probable" carcinogen as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/555/mary-kay-even-complexion-essence Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:34:48 -0500 Osamede 555@/bbforum/discussions
Thanks.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/460/arbonne-products Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:52:20 -0400 GRIZZLYDIVA 460@/bbforum/discussions