http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/skin-skin-care-products/p13/feed.rss Thu, 23 May 13 01:58:30 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Skin & Skin Care Products - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/66/waxing-legs Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:45:18 -0400 debbie55 66@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/132/boscia Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:04:03 -0400 mtrimier 132@/bbforum/discussions
I was wondering if anyone has tried any products from Boscia? I am intrigued by their "preservative free message".

I was thinking of trying their Willow Bark Breakout Treatment, since I can't tolerate one of my acne meds anymore, but wondered if any of you had any experience you would like to share about the brand. Here are the ingredients for the treatment, in case of curiosity:wink:


Water, Butylene Glycol, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract*, Glycerin*, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-75, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract†, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Sapindus Mukurossi (Soapberry) Peel Extract*, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate (Vitamin C and E blend), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract†, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract†, Phellodendron Bark Extract*, Dextrin*, Xanthan Gum^, Potassium Carbomer, PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil**, Orange Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Clove Oil*, Fennel Oil*, Gardenia Blue*.

*Source: Plant
†Source: Organically grown plant
**Source: Mixed plants
^Source: Biofermentation

thanks for reading this!

M.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/130/dont-combine-these-skin-care-ingredients Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:30:22 -0400 Judy 130@/bbforum/discussions
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHAs) and RETINOIDS: When these are used together they cancel out each other's benefits.

SALICYLIC ACID and AHAs or RETINOLS: This can overexfoliate your skin.

HYDROQUINONE and AHAs: AHAs render the Hydroquinone ineffective.

BENZOYL PEROXIDE and RETINOLS: When combined these ingredients can irritate dermatitis or exczyma.

I presume these warning are about layering creams.gels, etc. with these ingredients not about using two of them by themselves. Perhaps on the BB's can weigh in on this. I personally use several creams at night and perhaps they conflict. However, they are Paula Begoun products which give good directions on how to use.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/123/shea-butter-melting-issues Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:21:27 -0400 Satil 123@/bbforum/discussions
Thanks!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/120/coconut-oil-dilemma... Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:10:41 -0400 tigrisjasmine 120@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/115/indeba-capacitive-electric-transfer Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:30:22 -0400 leen 115@/bbforum/discussions
My doctor in japan recommended me to do a treatment with indiba in order to increase blood circulation so as to have a better skin.

I found a web page talking about it here: http://www.indiba.co.jp/english/, and here http://www.indiba.es/eng/medicina/metodo.htm

from what I understand it's using radio frequency so as to heat up the skin....
I wanted to know what people think about this treatment?

Thanks]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/71/anti-agingage-reversalfountain-of-youthsnake-oil-anyone Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:12:38 -0400 Judy 71@/bbforum/discussions
However, since I do use and LOVE Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen as my "primer" I couldn't help but notice that they have now introduced a NEW line of anti-oxidant products (boldly labelled Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse...sigh) that sound suspiciously like the sunscreen I already use. Is this just a case of niche marketting...RE-presenting the same products in new packaging or slightly different formulations? Am i crazy or isn't this what Olay keeps doing with Definity...Regenerist...etc. Even though I know I am being manipulated as an aging baby boomer who is supposed to have enough disposable income for all this but sometimes I just give in.

Can you offer any clarity on this topic of anti-aging products and what ingredients are most important to look for?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/45/scar-removers.-do-they-work Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:05:35 -0400 SkepticalHairdresser 45@/bbforum/discussions
Have you ever tried the silicone strips or Mederma?
Have they worked?

I am about to try some for my daughter and I am not sure what to buy.

What do YOU use?
Thanks]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/47/bionova Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:13:48 -0400 jennifer 47@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/54/zeno-zit-zapper Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:06:39 -0400 pas71 54@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/8/anyone-familiar-with-paulas-choice-products Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:33:01 -0400 froggerng 8@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/33/mineral-oil-in-blotting-paper Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:33:22 -0400 Madmarge 33@/bbforum/discussions
Is it possible that the oil in the sheets is supposed to keep your skin moisturized so it doesn't dry out and produce more oil?]]>