http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/general/p9/feed.rss Mon, 20 May 13 02:43:53 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. General - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/239/what-are-your-tips-or-tricks-to-staying-young-looking Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:22:26 -0400 Anne 239@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/278/introduce-yourself Sat, 17 May 2008 01:09:23 -0400 kerrieruth 278@/bbforum/discussions Now I use St Ives peach scrub when I shower
At night I cleanse with Aveeno skin brightening cleanser (my skin does not seem brighter!)
Yves Rocher Botanical Night Creme - no change - it is rather heavy on my skin so can't use in the day before makeup it is too heavy
I am using the free sample Hydroderm Mineral face powder and bronzing powder - I like it a lot
I use the usual variety of liners and mascara(usually Maybelline)

I have been looking at the products that other members list on the discussion site. Where do you guys GET this stuff. I have never heard of most of it!! at least not in BC Canada!!

And then there are ingredients. The more I look up the more I am confused.................. HELP!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/274/top-rated-on-a-swiss-independent-tv-consumer-guide Sat, 10 May 2008 16:57:30 -0400 trueblue 274@/bbforum/discussions I live in Switzerland where they have a tv consumer mag which is not sponsored by anybody(no product backs the show);they perform tests anonymously on everything from HD DVD flat screens to anti wrinkle creams. Their test are performed at independent certified laboratories,some foreign,some not and the names of the beauty products are hidden to the laboratories. The one on the anti wrinkle cream for instance, took unamed creams and tested their retractibility on skin tissue (ewww, I know).They tested after say, two hours, 4 hours etc...and rated each cream.
The one on moisturizing cream was tested on volunteers faces with a hydration meter, found in laboratories also with spaces afters hours.
They have the videos of their reports on their site but in french.The products can be Dior,Olay,Nivea and a product by a company called Roc(which I don't know if you have over there). So far, I have followed only one and it has been absolutely great and true to what
 they promised. If you wish for me to list the products and evaluations, I would be happy to do so.
If you wish to take a look:www.abe.ch
 
it's in french as I said and I would be willing to translate.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/275/happy-mothers-day Sun, 11 May 2008 19:13:09 -0400 cate 275@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/266/what-are-your-favorite-beauty-books-or-guides Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:45:29 -0400 Anne 266@/bbforum/discussions
What are your favorite beauty books?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/238/coconut-oil-great-for-hair-but-where-do-you-buy-it Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:26:43 -0400 Karen 238@/bbforum/discussions I've decided I want to start deep conditioning my hair with the oil alone. Has anyone found a good source for pure unrefined coconut oil?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/196/do-you-get-your-nails-done Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:00:57 -0500 Lynnette 196@/bbforum/discussions Let me know the process your "tech' uses and if you know what product is used.
I am trying to figure out why women go to the places they go to.
Happy New Year!
Lynnette]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/99/what-beauty-product-do-you-want-that-doesnt-exist-yet Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:05:03 -0400 Left Brain 99@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/263/number-of-time-to-log-in Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:31:43 -0400 cate 263@/bbforum/discussions
Also, when I am on my laptop sometimes I'll have to re-log in there and I have to do it twice before it logs mem in. Does anyone else have this problem....it's slightly irritating]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/256/a-personal-light-based-hair-removal-system-for-in-home-use Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:20:28 -0400 Karen 256@/bbforum/discussions Medical News]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/257/visible-blood-vessels-on-whites-of-eyes Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:06:29 -0400 darkeyes 257@/bbforum/discussions I've been getting sleep so I don't think that's the problem.
I'm 20 so its not due to age.
I wear contacts and I wear them for a long time so maybe it is due to this? Eye drops don't seem to help much.
Can this problem be corrected? Can blood vessels become permanent over time from eye contact use? Is there a way to reverse it?
Thanks everyone!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/255/varicose-veins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:46:51 -0400 kpaige 255@/bbforum/discussions -one cause is standing on your feet a lot (flight attendants, etc)
-there is no cream/lotion that will do anything about them
-the only way to get rid of them is to have a doctor snip the vein surgically
so my questions are:
-how do i prevent them?
-are they genetic? from mothers or fathers side?
-can crossing your legs cause or enhance them?
thanks!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/247/smashboxs-lets-do-lunch Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:00:17 -0400 Anne 247@/bbforum/discussions
If you place an order at Smashbox's web site on Tues or Thurs between 9am and 2pm PST, they give you a free gift. The site tells you what that day's gift is before you even place an order. I received a full sized shadow in a gorgeous bronze color, and a full sized lip gloss in a shade called Desire. I've also gotten free sample sized products thrown in. SHIPPING IS FREE no matter how small the order. They are quick too. I placed my orders last Tues and Thurs and have already received them.

Sorry if I sound like an advertisement, but I love this program.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/246/paulas-best-expensive-inexpensive-products-list Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:58:56 -0400 Karen 246@/bbforum/discussions Paula's Link
If you see something on her list that you've tried and either liked or disliked, please post about it!
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/245/estee-lauders-little-brown-bottles Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:53:41 -0400 peaceful 245@/bbforum/discussions
purchased it myself…


But besides the hype and reviews saying it heals wounds, prevents aging,

repairs past damage, and has 25 years of proven succes.. What does it really

do??  Does it have special ingredients that make it magical?

I’d list the ingredients, but I’ve thrown away the box and they

aren’t listed on the outside of the bottles.  (I\’ve purchased the

Advanced Night Repair and the Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex)

Have I wasted my hard earned dough?


Thanks in advance,

Rhonda]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/237/weight-loss Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:05:47 -0400 Angel of Music 237@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/232/fine-lines-around-eyes...please-help Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:46 -0500 darkeyes 232@/bbforum/discussions i wear a product at night that my derm prescribed that contains very drying ingredients like sulfur, talc, alcohol, etc to help dry up oil. It's a white mixture and so when i put it on at night, i am careful not to put it too close to the skin around my eyes. however, i have been noticing for years that the skin around one eye has been developing fine lines....to the point where it is obvious now that when i smile, one eye has a lot of fine lines underneath while the other eye doesn't. last night i noticed that i put the white mixture a little closer to the skin around one eye then the other and that is the eye that has the fine lines. so, i guess because of the 5 or so years that i have using this white mixture, the skin around that one eye has been very dry and when making facial expressions or smiling for all these years, fine lines started appearing.
seriously, its very noticeable. you can see the asymmetry when i smile and it really, really bothers me. i try to take such good care of my skin and it makes me mad that these fine lines are my fault. now, i don't even want to make big facial expressions for the fear of making it worse....and that's no way to live. i want to smile and show joy and happiness without worrying about my face!
what can i do now? i want to prevent them from becoming static fine lines that r always there even when i don't smile or make facial expressions. my facial skin and the skin around my eyes feels tight and its because of the anti-acne products i use, but i NEED to use them.
should i use an eye cream with AHA? any reccomendations??
any help, advice, thoughts would be greatly appreciated.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/79/do-you-color-your-hair-yourself-or-have-it-professionally-done Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:37:34 -0400 gaflower 79@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/240/highlights-before-after Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:37:16 -0400 kpaige 240@/bbforum/discussions I know that it's generally suggested that you shouldn't wash your hair the day you get highlights but I am considering doing it anyway - and NOT conditioning - because I want my hair to be free of build up and very clean to best "soak up" the highlights. Any thoughts?
And then, I wanted to ask you guys about deep conditioning. I recently bought the Pantene deep conditioning mask for ethnic hair (I'm blonde but the ingredients in the conditioner seemed to be the best). What can I do to maintain my highlights and keep my hair from getting suoper dry and split on the ends?
THANKS girls!!
kpaige]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/224/whats-your-regimen-in-the-battle-against-acne Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:07:19 -0500 darkeyes 224@/bbforum/discussions (there's also genetics but can't do much about that.....)
So to kill the bacteria, I use a topical antibiotic, Erythromycin 2% in the morning and at night.
To make the skin cells shed properly I use Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control with 2% salicylic acid
And to help decrease the oil, I use a concoction my derm prescribed for me which has: resorcinol, sulfur, talc, zinc oxide, glycerin, and alcohol 70%.  (i think the sulfur also helps to kill bacteria).
I also think that when I eat too much dairy and sushi I break out a lot. Anyone else think that certain foods make them break out?
I also try to wash my hair frequently (every other day or so), change pillow covers every night, sanitize phones, wash hands before touching my face in order to minimize extra oil and bacteria coming in contact with my face. I also sleep with gloves on because I think I scratch/pick on my face while sleeping.
What are your regimens? What else do you think helps keep your acne at bay?
Thanks in advance for all your comments and info!!!
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/233/preventing-aging.-please-post-your-tips Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:26:48 -0500 darkeyes 233@/bbforum/discussions - wear broad spectrum sunscreen all year round (don't forget to apply suncreen around your eye area! and neck)
-wear dark sunglasses to prevent your eyes from squintting
-sleep on satin pillows (i sleep on my side with my face smashed into the pillow and i don't wake up with lines on the side of my face when i sleep on a satin pillow)
-or better yet, sleep on your back (i can't seem to do this! i can't fall asleep on my back. anyone learn to train themselves to sleep on their back?)
-use a gentle cleanser that doesn't dry out your face and eye area
-we have busy lives, but try to make time for sleep...8 hrs is ideal (I've been doing this and I must say I feel better and look better)
-drink lots of water (we always hear this...but do you really have to drink 8 glasses daily?)
- excercise (running, yoga, pilates, tai chi, and try some meditation too)
-Retin A seems promising from all that I have read. but i don't use it (yet) (for those who use retin A, let us know what u think about it!)
Keep the discussion going! :)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/234/happy-womans-day Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:31:26 -0400 Fitness Brain 234@/bbforum/discussions but I thought I will wish you all happy woman's day!! (one day late)
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/230/science-sites-for-women-and-girls Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:40:33 -0500 Left Brain 230@/bbforum/discussions It got me thinking, what other science websites do members of the Beauty Brains forum like?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/213/makeup-etiquette Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:09:36 -0500 PurpleRules 213@/bbforum/discussions  
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/220/physicians-formula-organic-wear Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:58:43 -0500 Lauri 220@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/217/do-it-yourself-gel-and-acrylics-kits Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:20:11 -0500 PrettyClaws 217@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/206/vitamins-and-mineral-ingredients-in-cosmetic-products Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:02:48 -0500 pdavis3 206@/bbforum/discussions Are there any brands that have products which contain such ingredients and actually work?

Thanks,
Pdavis3]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/216/how-to-make-your-nails-appear-like-rippers Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:43:24 -0500 PrettyClaws 216@/bbforum/discussions
Let the nail grow so between three and five millimeter show over the tip of the finger. Then begin to file it into a / shape. Very short in one corner and slowly larger all the way around. So that you have a slanting shape. Then wash the hands, make sure they are dry and apply one layer of clear undercoat, if you have something that make the nail stronger apply that to. Then lacquer the nails black. Now comes the fun part. You should get hold of come citadel paints, they are normally used for painting miniature figurines, but they are non toxic and works to paint details on nails. I will however recommend a few layers of regular polish under the paint as the paint stick to hard to the nails, and you want to be able to remove the polish. Also get one standard and one fine detail brush also from citadel.

Add one layer of the color Chainmail over the entire nail. You want the black to slightly show through. The paint a band of about a millimeter whit Mithril Silver color at the top of the nail, along the edge to make the tip of the "blade" look sharp. If you want tiny droplets of the color Red Gore here and there on the nails create a nice effect. Do the Cainmail color whit a basic brush and the band of Mithril Silver and the droplets whit the fine detail brush. Then when dry add a coat or two of clear nail polish as an overcoat, the more shiny the better. And congratulations you have rippers.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/200/paula-begouns-best-of-2007 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:13:09 -0500 Judy 200@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/198/happy-new-year-what-are-your-goals-for-next-year Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:55:49 -0500 Left Brain 198@/bbforum/discussions