http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/root/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 14:17:59 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Root - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3708/does-diamond-light-reflecting-powder-really-make-skin-look-younger Sat, 18 May 2013 02:01:31 -0400 LeftBrain 3708@/bbforum/discussions Rozy’s request…There is this product called Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light that claims to… “capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin”,”illuminating particles are one of the first ever to exhibit both photoluminescence and color-correcting capabilities”, “photoluminescent technology” etc. I don’t see how its different than other shimmery powder products. [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3707/is-dr.-oz-right-about-sea-buckthorn-for-skin Fri, 17 May 2013 02:01:49 -0400 LeftBrain 3707@/bbforum/discussions StarChild says…Is Dr. Oz right? Is Sibu Beauty’s Sea Buckthorn really a miracle skin product? The Beauty Brains respond: Is Sibu Beauty’s product a “miracle?” When it comes to Sea Buckthorn, Dr. Oz may be a Hot Chocolate fan (bonus points to any reader who can identify that reference!) but we’re a bit more skeptical. [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3705/is-marula-oil-a-good-source-of-vitamin-e Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:25 -0400 LeftBrain 3705@/bbforum/discussions LindyGirl asks…Are products like Marula Oil a good source of antioxidants to use daily under sunscreen (physical block – zinc oxide – spf 30) to help fight free radicals and, possibly, infrared rays? Macula Oil is supposed to have vitamins C and E. Or would it be best to just stick with the vitamin C&E [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3703/kenra-volume-hairspray-how-to-find-a-cheaper-version Wed, 15 May 2013 02:01:28 -0400 LeftBrain 3703@/bbforum/discussions SRG says…Is there a cheaper substitute for Kenra Volume 25 hair spray? The website claims its an excellent anti-humidity spray. The product has great reviews on Amazon. It’s a little expensive though and I’m wondering if I could find a similar but cheaper version. The Beauty Brains respond: According to their website, Kenra uses “An [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3702/is-infrared-light-really-bad-for-skin Tue, 14 May 2013 11:06:40 -0400 LeftBrain 3702@/bbforum/discussions Al asks…Lately in Spain I’ve seen people raging about infrared targeted sunscreens, products that protect from IRA rays…is this necessary at all? Does it have some basis or is it mere marketing gimmick? Should I buy one? The Beauty Brains reply: Unfortunately, it looks like this is NOT hype. As recently as 2010, scientists began [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3695/the-beauty-brains-on-dr.-oz-again Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:52 -0400 LeftBrain 3695@/bbforum/discussions There’s a memo circulating around the Beauty Brains offices reminding us to always mention when we’re featured in magazine articles and TV shows. (Seriously, I thought that’s what we had a Public Relations agent for!) Anyway, better late than never, here’s a link to an episode of the Dr. Oz show that featured one of the Beauty [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3685/how-can-i-hack-my-hair-conditioner Sat, 11 May 2013 02:01:10 -0400 LeftBrain 3685@/bbforum/discussions K’s question…I absolutely LOVE my Vidal Sassoon Moisture Lock Shampoo and Conditioner, but I wish the conditioner was a slightly creamier consistency.  Is there anything I can do to thicken up the formula at home? The Beauty Brains respond: You could try mixing a LITTLE bit of table salt with the conditioner (Try mixing a [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3683/coconut-oil-in-hair Fri, 10 May 2013 02:01:01 -0400 LeftBrain 3683@/bbforum/discussions Here’s more good news for lovers of natural hair care products. Coconut oil penetrates hair We’ve blogged before about how coconut oil is one of the few natural oils that has been proven to penetrate deep inside the hair where it can strengthen from within. The problem has been there has been no way to [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3682/is-it-true-that-excessivedaily-hair-product-usage-can-cause-hair-loss Thu, 09 May 2013 02:01:38 -0400 LeftBrain 3682@/bbforum/discussions Janelle asks…My mom and sister are big supporters of the theory that excessive use of hair products (E.g: Hairsprays, shampoos, gels, etc) are the reason why my hair is falling out/isn’t so thick. In general, can usage of these gels and hairsprays every day cause hair loss? I don’t shampoo more than twice a week, [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3679/can-dairy-products-soothe-skin Tue, 07 May 2013 02:01:26 -0400 LeftBrain 3679@/bbforum/discussions Tiffany tells us…“They” recommend milk and yogurt to soothe skin. How does dairy soothe skin? The Beauty Brains respond: While dairy products for skin sound good there’s really not much to it. Milk dud Everyone’s heard the stories about Cleopatra bathing in milk to beautify her complexion. Supposedly milk baths work because they contain lactic [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3681/was-jj-banned-from-making-baby-powder Wed, 08 May 2013 02:01:54 -0400 LeftBrain 3681@/bbforum/discussions Theresa says….Can you explain this article about the FDA revoking J&J’s license to make baby powder? I don’t understand the implications. What is the license for? Are all of their products at risk for being unsafe? The Beauty Brains respond: The issue is related to the technique that J&J used to sterilize “a few” batches [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3669/silicones-in-skincare-and-scar-reduction-are-good-right Mon, 06 May 2013 02:01:53 -0400 LeftBrain 3669@/bbforum/discussions BCcodes asks….I was under the impression that silicones in skincare (lotions, creams etc) were good because they help create a barrier for moisture. My facial moisturizer has a silicone, as does my body lotion (baby lotion – cheap and great for sensitive skin). I also use silicone sheeting for a hypertrophic scar from a surgery [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3668/micro-needle-roller-skin-care-look-at-the-label Sun, 05 May 2013 02:01:05 -0400 LeftBrain 3668@/bbforum/discussions The 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System is the 13th best selling beauty product on Amazon.com this week. Let’s look at the label to see…uh, well actually there is no label. So instead of talking about the “ingredients” of this product we’ll wax eloquent about whether or not these micro-needle products really promote collagen [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3665/is-serious-hair-care-really-worth-the-price Sat, 04 May 2013 02:01:12 -0400 LeftBrain 3665@/bbforum/discussions RC asks…Is Serious hair care really worth the price?  The Beauty Brains respond: We know what you’re thinking…how could a product line created by Sylvester Stallone’s wife NOT be totally awesome? Well, consider this: Serious sells a “Replicate and Renew” hair care trio which gives you 6 ounces of shampoo and conditioner and 4 ounces of [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3664/can-eyelid-tape-permanently-reshape-eyelids Fri, 03 May 2013 02:01:37 -0400 LeftBrain 3664@/bbforum/discussions Aubrey asks…Eyelid gluing and taping tutorials seem to be on the rise. What sort of long-term negative effects might occur from gluing or taping the eyelids for months as recommended by YouTube gurus? Do you think the claim of permanent reshaping has any merit? I am very doubtful. The Beauty Brains respond: The root cause of [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3663/laseresults-calm-and-restore-cream-how-can-i-find-a-cheaper-version Thu, 02 May 2013 02:01:36 -0400 LeftBrain 3663@/bbforum/discussions Sugarcaned says…I fell in love with LaseResults® Calm & Restore Serum during a testing from a magazine that I participated in. I would love to find out what is in it that works so well to soothe my face and make it look absolutely amazing and feel baby soft. (Hopefully in a lower-priced product) I [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3662/is-sweat-bad-for-your-scalp-and-hair Wed, 01 May 2013 02:01:45 -0400 LeftBrain 3662@/bbforum/discussions Sillabear says…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 [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3660/do-cosmetic-ingredients-really-absorb-into-the-blood-stream-in-26-seconds Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:01:57 -0400 LeftBrain 3660@/bbforum/discussions Rainytigermouth says…I’ve read your previous blog posts on our exposure to cosmetic chemicals, but was wondering what your view is on the information flying around the internet that it takes 26 seconds to absorb chemicals from cosmetics into your bloodstream. All of these posters claim this statistic is based on ‘studies’, but I have yet [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3658/dont-you-hate-when-cosmetic-companies-dont-list-their-ingredients-online Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:01:27 -0400 LeftBrain 3658@/bbforum/discussions We recently wrote about the new proposed cosmetic legislation. While anything we can do to ensure the safety of cosmetics is a good thing it’s also important to avoid over-regulation which increases the size of government (sometimes unnecessarily) and also can burden businesses. Having said that, we wholeheartedly agree with the three major cosmetic industry [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3654/suave-shampooconditionerbody-wash-3-in-1-look-at-the-label Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:01:03 -0400 LeftBrain 3654@/bbforum/discussions Suave Professionals mens, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, 3 in 1 is the #2 best selling beauty product on Amazon.com this week. Water (Aqua) Solvent Sodium Laureth Sulfate Primary cleansing agent Cocamidopropyl Betaine Foam booster and thickener. Dimethiconol Water-dispersible silicone that provides hair and skin conditioning. Sodium Chloride Salt will cause shampoos like this to get thicker. Fragrance [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3653/can-you-use-elmers-glue-to-get-rid-of-blackheads Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:01:21 -0400 LeftBrain 3653@/bbforum/discussions Adeerr asks…I read somewhere that you can use Elmer’s glue to get rid of blackheads. This obviously sounded a bit off to me (on the Internet?? Gasp!), but I was wondering if there was any way that this could be a cheaper alternative to my much beloved Biore nose strips. Thoughts? Just when you think [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3651/why-are-minerals-good-in-clay-but-bad-in-hard-water Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:01:00 -0400 LeftBrain 3651@/bbforum/discussions RizosMios really wants to know...I’ve been using rhassoul clay for awhile now. Its mineral contents include magnesium and calcium, two minerals that are also found in hard water, in which one is recommended to buy special filters for shower heads if one lives somewhere with hard water. Would anyone have any idea why these two [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3645/the-beauty-brains-in-oprahs-o-magazine Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:01:01 -0400 LeftBrain 3645@/bbforum/discussions It may be shameless self-promotion, but our Public Relations department will never forgive us if we don’t mention that one of the Beauty Brains’ writers is quoted in the May 2013 issue of O Magazine. (Is it “O” as in Oh or “0″ as in zero? The title is so ambiguous…) Anyway, the article is [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3648/do-products-for-fine-hair-work-by-stopping-moisture-absorption Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:01:17 -0400 LeftBrain 3648@/bbforum/discussions LorieA asks…Brains please correct me if I am wrong but I believe the way fine hair products work is by adding a chemical that does not allow your hair root to absorb moisture thus it does not get weighed down. A popular ingredient used is polyvinalpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer or VP/VA copolymer which is a powder [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3644/does-artificial-sweetener-reduce-the-ph-of-hair-dye Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:02:16 -0400 LeftBrain 3644@/bbforum/discussions Lynsey says…I have been a hairdresser for six years and a cosmetology teacher for two. While I have used this trick a few times (and even have Equal stashed in my color bar), I never knew why it worked either. I did a little research about the pH of aspartame and bingo: it changes the [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3478/new-eyelash-growth-ingredients Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:01:48 -0500 LeftBrain 3478@/bbforum/discussions Naturalista asks…Are these lash growth products a waste of money, or do they really work, and if so, what is the best product to buy? The Beauty Brains respond: Right now your options are very limited. We’ve blogged before about Latisse as an approved drug for enhancing eyelash growth (It’s based on a bimatoprost derivative.) However, the [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3642/7-years-younger-book-review Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:01:31 -0400 LeftBrain 3642@/bbforum/discussions 7 Years Younger: The Revolutionary 7-Week Anti-Aging Plan is from the Editors of Good Housekeeping and its premise is simple: follow this 7 week plan and you’ll look and feel younger. Great advice from reliable experts We don’t doubt that’s true since the book is full great advice on the basics: drink a lot of water, protect [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3640/burts-bees-res-q-ointment-look-at-the-label Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:13:44 -0400 LeftBrain 3640@/bbforum/discussions Res-Q Ointment is the 15th best selling beauty product on Amazon.com this week. It sounds sort of like a drug product because it promises to “comfort life’s bumps and bruises.” Let’s look at the label to see what makes it so rescue-y. Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil Emollients with [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3639/can-natural-oils-make-dandruff-worse Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:01:18 -0400 LeftBrain 3639@/bbforum/discussions Duchess Gummy Buns says…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. 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 [...]]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/3638/are-nail-strengtheners-with-formaldehyde-dangerous Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:01:36 -0400 LeftBrain 3638@/bbforum/discussions Debby says… I read that Brazil has banned nail strengtheners because they contain formaldehyde just like they banned hair straighteners. Is this true and do we need to worry about U.S. products? The Beauty Brains respond: It’s true…sort of. How nail strengtheners work If you read our previous post on the best treatment for nails [...]]]>