Skin & Skin Care Products - Beauty Questions Answered http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/skin-skin-care-products/p3/feed.rss Sat, 25 May 13 08:40:18 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Skin & Skin Care Products - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA Is Shu Uemura Worth It? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2675/is-shu-uemura-worth-it Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:02:52 -0400 LeftBrain 2675@/bbforum/discussions S asks…Shu Uemura. What makes their products work so well? The Right Brain responds: It’s tough to answer a question like this about an entire brand because the answer will vary from product to product. In the Forum thread where you posted your question Ally mentioned Shu’s cleansing oils, so we took a look at [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/04/10/is-shu-uemura-worth-it-2/]]> Keyano Aromatics http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2674/keyano-aromatics Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:54:15 -0400 Sharona 2674@/bbforum/discussions They use it at my work, I won't use it because it seems very synthetic and artificial smelling (a zillion ingredients, no return policy, smells worse than bath and body stuff)
They have no bad press on the internet, so just curious..
]]> Softsoap Naturals Clean Protection Antibacterial Hand Soap: Look At The Label http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2664/softsoap-naturals-clean-protection-antibacterial-hand-soap-look-at-the-label Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:01:15 -0400 LeftBrain 2664@/bbforum/discussions Continuing our look at top selling beauty products on Amazon.com… This product is is Amazon’s #5 best seller and supposedly protects skin’s natural moisture level, provides mild lather, and contains “two antibacterial skin cleaners that cut through soil quickly.” Which ingredients make it work? Let’s look at the label to find out. Softsoap Naturals Clean Protection Ingredients [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/04/07/softsoap-naturals-clean-protection-antibacterial-hand-soap-look-at-the-label/]]> Can AHA and BHA acids be followed by moisturisers without compromising the exfoliating process? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2460/can-aha-and-bha-acids-be-followed-by-moisturisers-without-compromising-the-exfoliating-process Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:45:16 -0500 Ally E. 2460@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2604/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:22:08 -0400 multiblonde 2604@/bbforum/discussions
I am interested in moving on to using a serum now as part of my skincare routine. However, I am reluctant to part with lots of money for a product which may have a cheaper and just as good alternative somewhere. Do people have experience of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair? Is it worth the money? Has anyone discovered a cheaper alternative which is JUST  as good?

look forward to your reponses...
]]> Does My Skin Breakout Because It’s Getting Used To A New Product? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2659/does-my-skin-breakout-because-its-getting-used-to-a-new-product Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:01:47 -0400 LeftBrain 2659@/bbforum/discussions Missionista asks…I’ve heard people comment that they used X product (skin cream, miracle serum, etc.), and that it caused breakouts for the first week or so, as their skin purged itself of toxins, but was thereafter a wonderful product. This sounds like bunk to me–if a product is good for your skin, wouldn’t it be [...] Read more: does-my-skin-breakout-because-its-getting-used-to-a-new-product]]> Can I Mix My Own Sunscreen? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2658/can-i-mix-my-own-sunscreen Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:01:19 -0400 LeftBrain 2658@/bbforum/discussions Bluecatbaby asks…Every “fragrance-free,” “mineral”, “sensitive skin” sunscreen that I have tried causes itchy rashy spots on my arms and legs. Does anyone know if I could mix up an effective sunscreen using lotion and zinc oxide powder? (I saw a zinc oxide powder on Amazon.com). I don’t need it to be waterproof. The Right Brain [...] Read more: can-i-mix-my-own-sunscreen]]> Facial Cleansing Cloths http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2634/facial-cleansing-cloths Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:22:22 -0400 georgia 2634@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Obagi Nu-Derm #5 Blender: Look At The Label http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2649/obagi-nu-derm-5-blender-look-at-the-label Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:10:35 -0400 LeftBrain 2649@/bbforum/discussions A look at another top selling beauty product on Amazon.com… Obagi Nu-Derm #5 Blender has spent the last 103 days in the top 100 products on Amazon.com. Why? Let’s look at the label. Obagi Nu-Derm Ingredients Hydroquinone The effective (but controversial) skin lightening active Purified Water Solvent Glycerin Moisturizing agent Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate [...] Read more: obagi-nu-derm-5-blender-look-at-the-label]]> Indian Healing Clay: Look At The Label http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2643/indian-healing-clay-look-at-the-label Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:01:01 -0400 LeftBrain 2643@/bbforum/discussions Continuing our look at the top selling beauty products on Amazon.com… Surprisingly, the #11 best selling beauty product on Amazon (as of today, at least) is Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. Analyzing the label to see what’s in this product will be one of our shortest assignments ever. Ready? Here we go: Indian Healing Clay [...] Read more: indian-healing-clay-look-at-the-label]]> Is Red Sandalwood An Effective Sunscreen? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2635/is-red-sandalwood-an-effective-sunscreen Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:43:47 -0400 LeftBrain 2635@/bbforum/discussions Firoza asks…I often find producers of “herbal” or “ayurvedic” cosmetics selling sunscreens containing red sandalwood as the active ingredient. They rate these sunscreens as SPF 50 or higher. Does red sandalwood actually have any sun blocking properties? The Left Brain responds: Red Sandalwood may have certain medicinal properties when applied topically (see this article ) but [...] Read more: is-red-sandalwood-an-effective-sunscreen]]> Does Coconut Oil Make Good Soap? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2623/does-coconut-oil-make-good-soap Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:01:20 -0400 LeftBrain 2623@/bbforum/discussions EcoBeautyVivi asks…I know that some sufectants, even those that are touted “natural” are derived from coconut oil. However, I seem to have spotted many “natural” soaps that contain no other ingredient that could possibly make it bubble (as the other ingredients are usually just essential oils and milk) and top of the list is “coconut [...] Read more: does-coconut-oil-make-good-soap]]> Mavala Stop: Look At The Label http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2619/mavala-stop-look-at-the-label Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:01:08 -0400 LeftBrain 2619@/bbforum/discussions The bitter truth about the 13th best selling beauty product on Amazon.com… If you liked our recent post about how sucking can cause wrinkles then you’re going to love this product: Mavala Stop – a cure for thumb sucking and nail biting. Mavala Stop Ingredients Ethyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat. These are the primary solvents used [...] Read more: mavala-stop-look-at-the-label]]> Do Skin Lotions Work Better If You Pat Instead of Rub? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2617/do-skin-lotions-work-better-if-you-pat-instead-of-rub Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:01:35 -0400 LeftBrain 2617@/bbforum/discussions Calla Lily asks…I’ve always wondered if there is legitimacy to Clarins’ claim that by patting their product into your skin, it works better and you skin absorbs it better than rubbing it in. Is this really true? If so, what about all other skincare products out there?  Should we be patting instead of rubbing? The [...] Read more: Do Skin Lotions Work Better If You Pat Instead of Rub?]]> What Do Algenist Skin Care and President Obama Have In Common? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2612/what-do-algenist-skin-care-and-president-obama-have-in-common Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:01:21 -0400 LeftBrain 2612@/bbforum/discussions Kluless is curious: I was watching the largest shopping channel this morning and they were selling Algenist skin care – both the serum and moisturizer. Apparently Dr. Oz was so impressed with the serum that there was a run on the product and they sold out immediately. This stuff is NOT cheap and before plunking [...] Read more: What Do Algenist Skin Care and President Obama Have In Common?]]> Dr. Hauschka http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2528/dr.-hauschka Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:18:07 -0500 JenniferF 2528@/bbforum/discussions ]]> Silk n Review: How Does IPL Hair Removal Work? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2602/silk-n-review-how-does-ipl-hair-removal-work Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:05:26 -0400 LeftBrain 2602@/bbforum/discussions The Beauty Brains recently received a promotional unit of the new Silk’n Flash & Go permanent hair remover. For those of you not aware of this device, it is one of several products that uses FDA-approved Intense Pulsed Light technology to reduce hair growth at its source. Since it takes several weeks to see how effective [...] Read more: silk-n-review-how-does-ipl-hair-removal-work]]> Schick Quattro Razor: In The Beauty Brains Bathroom http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2593/schick-quattro-razor-in-the-beauty-brains-bathroom Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:05:38 -0500 LeftBrain 2593@/bbforum/discussions Even though the Beauty Brains don’t do traditional reviews, from time to time we like to share new products that we’re trying. We want you to know that we received free samples in exchange for a mention on our blog and that we’re not necessarily recommending you buy anything. We’re just sharing new product news; [...] Read more: Schick Quattro Razor: In The Beauty Brains Bathroom]]> Is Vitamin B5 Good For Skin? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2590/is-vitamin-b5-good-for-skin Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:01:07 -0500 LeftBrain 2590@/bbforum/discussions Little Rhino asks…I would like to add a B5 Serum into my skincare routine. I use a BHA ( salycic acid 2% ) lotion in the am/pm. I works well with my skin and mild acne. However, I do need a little extra boost of hydration. So the B5 sounded like a great place to [...] Read more: Is Vitamin B5 Good For Skin?]]> Can I Moisturize After My AHA Treatment? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2587/can-i-moisturize-after-my-aha-treatment Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:59:54 -0500 LeftBrain 2587@/bbforum/discussions Ally E asks…I was just watching a video and it was mentioned that BHA or AHA acids shouldn’t be followed by moisturisers unless the acids are in serum form, otherwise the pH balance of the acid will be compromised and exfoliating properties will diminish. I use my Paula’s Choice 2% BHA gel and follow that [...] Read more: can-i-moisturize-after-my-aha-treatment]]> Nuvo Visage Hot Ice Thermo Mask: In the Beauty Brains Bathroom http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2577/nuvo-visage-hot-ice-thermo-mask-in-the-beauty-brains-bathroom Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:02:58 -0500 LeftBrain 2577@/bbforum/discussions Even though the Beauty Brains don’t do traditional reviews, from time to time we like to share new products that we’re trying. We want you to know that we received free samples in exchange for a mention on our blog and that we’re not necessarily recommending you buy anything. We’re just sharing new product news; [...] Read more: nuvo-visage-hot-ice-thermo-mask-in-the-beauty-brains-bathroom]]> Need a solution to Problem skin? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2575/need-a-solution-to-problem-skin Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:53:39 -0500 Cole 2575@/bbforum/discussions Please follow this to link to the BLOG. The information that I was trying to post is "too long" 


Arbonne FC5 product packaging complies with the highest social and environmental standards on the market and is created using FSC certified materials. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. 
Products are formulated without:Parabens, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, PABA, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Diethanolamine, Animal-Derived Ingredients
]]> What Does Face Spray Do For Your Skin? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2571/what-does-face-spray-do-for-your-skin Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:01:46 -0500 LeftBrain 2571@/bbforum/discussions Beyond35 asks…What’s the difference between a floral water and facial mist? The owner told me it [Wild Olive] was an infused water…I’m confused. The Left Brain responds: I looked at the website you mentioned. Let me try to answer your question. Why lotions are better than face sprays The product in question is Wild Olive [...] Read more: what-does-face-spray-do-for-your-skin]]> I’m Confused About Alcohol in Cosmetics http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2568/im-confused-about-alcohol-in-cosmetics Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:01:13 -0500 LeftBrain 2568@/bbforum/discussions SkinBiz says: I am a little confused re. the use of alcohol in skincare products, can anyone help me with which ones are not good for the skin and which ones are beneficial? Also what does it mean when a product range is certified halal? The Left Brain responds: Alcohol in cosmetics There are two kinds [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/03/01/im-confused-about-alcohol-in-cosmetics/]]> How Often Do I Exfoliate My Face? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2559/how-often-do-i-exfoliate-my-face Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:01:24 -0500 LeftBrain 2559@/bbforum/discussions February is almost over but we still have more link love questions. Here’s one from Cherry Sue In The Do… Susan says… My question (&  I’m sure other’s too) is how often should we exfoliate? With ever increasing choice in exfoliators on the market and differing advice as to regularity of use (sometimes as a marketing [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/27/how-often-do-i-exfoliate-my-face/]]> What Is Hydroquinone And How Do I Use It To Lighten Skin? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2558/what-is-hydroquinone-and-how-do-i-use-it-to-lighten-skin Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:01:31 -0500 LeftBrain 2558@/bbforum/discussions Today we’re linking to Bajan Beauty Blogger. Kim asks…When using hydroquinone to fade hyperpigmentation what products should I use to increase its effectiveness and what should I use to avoid losing its benefits? The Right Brain replies: Hydroquinone is a skin lightening agent that works by blocking the production of melanin, the brownish pigment that [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/26/what-is-hydroquinone-and-how-do-i-use-it-to-lighten-skin/]]> Can Skin Lotions Interfere With Sunscreens? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2553/can-skin-lotions-interfere-with-sunscreens Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:01:06 -0500 LeftBrain 2553@/bbforum/discussions Today’s link love question comes from… Phil at MirrorReality…Does using facial oils, from certain brands or in general, under a sunscreen affect how good it works? My skin loves certain oils and in spring/summer I use them during the day underneath my sunscreen. I was wondering if it affected the spf, how good it protects, does the [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/24/can-skin-lotions-interfere-with-sunscreens/]]> What Are Perfluorocarbons And Why Are They In My Skin Lotion? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2550/what-are-perfluorocarbons-and-why-are-they-in-my-skin-lotion Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:01:03 -0500 LeftBrain 2550@/bbforum/discussions Today’s link love question comes from A Man’s Guide To Skin Care. Steven says…What are your thoughts on perfluorocarbons in skin care? I’ve noticed the use of Perfluorodecalin and Perfluoromethyl-cyclopentane as a slip agent in some formulations.  As well they are purported to deliver oxygen to the skin. Perfluorodecalin has been used in this way [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/22/what-are-perfluorocarbons-and-why-are-they-in-my-skin-lotion/]]> How Is Sunblock Different Than Sunscreen? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2546/how-is-sunblock-different-than-sunscreen Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:01:56 -0500 LeftBrain 2546@/bbforum/discussions Here’s some link love for MssJackson …   Mssjackson asks…Does zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in products give sunprotection the same way? The Right Brain responds: Yes, MJ, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have the same mode of action: They are both minerals and they both physically scatter the rays of  the sun to prevent sunburn. [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/19/how-is-sunblock-different-than-sunscreen/]]> What is Cupuacu? http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/2525/what-is-cupuacu Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:01:48 -0500 LeftBrain 2525@/bbforum/discussions Clara from Face Natural has a question for our link lovin’ month… What can you tell us about Cupuacu and the best place to buy it? The Right Brain responds: Cupuacu is a tropical fruit (or is it a nut?) that is similar to the cacao nut (or is it fruit?)  According to those in the [...] Read more: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/10/what-is-cupuacu/]]>