http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/skin-skin-care-products/p6/feed.rss Tue, 21 May 13 05:31:06 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Skin & Skin Care Products - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1937/foray-into-sunless-tanners Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:26:45 -0400 sarahf 1937@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1943/the-order-of-application-for-various-anti-aging-topical-products Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:05:48 -0400 beautyGuy 1943@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1941/aquaphor-for-lips Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:40 -0400 LoveMyTwinGirls 1941@/bbforum/discussions
I recently read The Beauty Brains blog post called "The World's Top 5 Skin Moisturizing Oils" and thought ok, I just need some petroleum jelly.

I had a tube of Eucerin Aquaphor in the house, so I put it on my lips overnight, and in the morning right after getting out of the shower. I am shocked at the success! My lips are finally starting to heal! Who would of thought it could be so simple?! This is definitely the best products I've used for lip care so far.

I don't understand why products made specifically for lip care don't work!! Anyone know of any other products that work as well?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1939/anti-ageing-ability Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:52:30 -0400 Marula 1939@/bbforum/discussions Optiphi (www.optiphi.com) is winning a lot of awards here in SA in the media. I am a sceptic when it comes to anti-ageing claims, but there seems to be a lot of hype around this product range and I would really appreciate it if you could give me an informed opinion. In short, my question is two-fold:
1: do anti-ageing products really do anything?
2: in your professional opinion, does this product do anything? Their Protecting Revitalizer contains the following ingredients: Aqua, Trimethylopropane Tricaprylate/ Tricparate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Ethoxydiglycol, Imperata Cylindrica (Root) Extract, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isotearyl Hydroxystearate, Laureth-7, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-24, Choleth-24,Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glyceral Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate,Phospholipids, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Retinaol, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-8, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Ethylhexyglycerin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidycholine, Terenone, Carbomer, Cholestrol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate.
Thanks in anticipation]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1927/my-new-skincare-regimen-but-enough-about-me Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:31:57 -0400 sarahf 1927@/bbforum/discussions 1) sunscreen with higher zinc oxide content (pure mineral sunscreen is ideal for sensitive skin, but too white on me, so I use chemical-mineral combo products)
2) retinol product no more than every other night--wow did that help (weird thing is, my wrinkles even look less visible to me than when I was using it daily)
3) no liquid makeup or tinted moisturizer; powder/mineral only over sunscreen
My skin is looking so much better.  The only problem is that I think with the mineral sunscreen, I'm blocking out even more rays and I'm afraid I'm turning an almost ghostly color (not just from the white cast in the product--but even when it's thorougly washed off).  I don't want a tan, mind you, but I'm afraid I'll ultimately look like a relative of mine who was really obsessive about sun protection and wound up looking like a sheet of paper, really unnatural white.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1917/laser-skin-care-removal Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:16:42 -0400 beautydetective 1917@/bbforum/discussions I heard that it closes off the pores permanently, thus not allowing you to sweat...
Is that a bad thing?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1912/which-products-do-you-use-for-your-baby-natural-or-not Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:15:47 -0400 audreyl 1912@/bbforum/discussions
I am a young mother and a scientist as well.....:smile:

I was wondering what are the type of products you love using for your baby? I would like to hear the type of products you really enjoy the most for your little one? if you have a miracle cream or bath or anything, I am happy to hear all the good advices you provide me !!!! I would love to test a super brand for my daughter as I am not always happy with what I use.
Also, do you fancy more natural vs non natural products?

I look forward to hearing from you !!!!!!

Audrey:wink:]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1904/is-skii-for-real Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:08:31 -0400 holyjes 1904@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1864/absorbtion-of-skin-care-cosmetics Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:13:58 -0500 Tweedy 1864@/bbforum/discussions
Some of my reading shows that food ingredients are used not only in food and nutritional supplements but in
cosmetics and big claims are made for them.

Skin is very tough but some people claim that 60% of skin cosmetics are absorbed through the skin into the body
but others say that this alarmist and only small %s are absorbed.

My questions are;

How much of ordinary skin care cosmetics, like lotion,creams and gels, get throught the skin's
outer layer into the dermis and then into the blood stream. Is it 60% or 6%?

Big claims about food substances are made by natural cosmetics makers but surely the
molecular structure of these would stop them getting into the dermis except through pores
or damaged skin.

That is 2 questions really but I read that molecular structure is
important for penetration of the skin.

Tweedy]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1903/is-mentha-lip-balm-stick-spf-15-really-good-for-your-lips-or-does-it-just-feel-like-it-works Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:04:15 -0400 kitten345 1903@/bbforum/discussions Inactive Ingredients; Hydrogenated Coconut oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microrcristiallina, Cira Microrcristalline), Beeswax, C18-70 Isparaffin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Myristate, polyethylene, Ozokerite, Peppermint Oil, Coconut Oil, Echinacea Pupurea Extract, Mentha Arvensis leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Menthyl lacetate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sodium saccharin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1882/can-you-be-pale-and-have-fitzpatrick-type-iii-skin Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:16:50 -0400 sarahf 1882@/bbforum/discussions P.S.  I've taken the on line fitzpatrick skin type questionnaires, and I always come out type III.  I guess I'm making my own case...]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1887/is-jergens-naturals-dangerous-for-your-skin Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:25:43 -0400 miath1022 1887@/bbforum/discussions Thanks Miath1022]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1869/exploring-mineral-sunscreen-recommendations-anyone Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:21:58 -0500 sarahf 1869@/bbforum/discussions I've read that zinc oxide tends to be less whitening than titanium dioxide, and depending on who you ask, zinc oxide is probably good enough for broad spectrum coverage (some will disagree).  Which is the least whitening mineral product anyone has tried?  I've looked at a lot of options.  Elta MD has some where the zinc is combined with I think octinoxate, so maybe would give me a bit less chemical burn than the anthelios when layered under my tinted moisturizer.  Becca cosmetics (the maker of my spf tinted moisturizer) makes a mineral spf primer that has only zinc as the active ingredient--kind of expensive, though.  Any other recommendations?  And do all of them have that blackhead-amplifying/ flaky effect? 
It would be good for me to find a mineral sunscreen I can use b/c I suspect the daily chemical sunscreen use may not be helping my rosacea.  But they always seem to look crazily white/grey on me, and I'm not that dark.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1877/octinoxate-avobenzone-and-minerals-oh-my Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:18:12 -0500 sarahf 1877@/bbforum/discussions I've been reading that octinoxate and avobenzone destabilize one another unless octocrylene is there to make everyone happy.  I got a tinted moisturizer a while back that I thought would be my all-in-one, but it turns out the only actives are octinoxate, avobenzone and homosalate, so I think that wouldn't be considered a stable formulation?  Then there is some question about minerals (I think titanium dioxide) and avobenzone not playing well together? ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1873/skin-care-products Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:15:03 -0500 tina18 1873@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1876/eye-area-sunscreen Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:11:08 -0500 sarahf 1876@/bbforum/discussions Part of my problem is I'm always rushing in the morning.  I absolutely won't leave the house without sunscreen on my face, and I get it as close to the eyes as I can tolerate without irritation, but I just haven't found an easy enough way to make an eye area screen part of my regular routine.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1875/collagen-booster Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:08:02 -0500 tweety55 1875@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1839/jafra Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:37:51 -0500 savvylili 1839@/bbforum/discussions
http://www.myjafra.com/sites/srader/productcatalog

Many thanks!
Liliana]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1827/dry-skin-near-lips Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:15:23 -0500 Neon1794 1827@/bbforum/discussions
Also, the eye areas are also very dry.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Oh, and the items must not be too expensive. I'm a teenager after all. :)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/405/distearyldimonium-chloride Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:51:30 -0400 mo 405@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1802/bio-oil Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:48:47 -0500 jmmies 1802@/bbforum/discussions Thanks for your thoughts!
J.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1798/parabens-are-now-vindicated-scientific-proof-now-deems-them-to-be-safe. Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:40:00 -0500 NeverOverTheHill 1798@/bbforum/discussions
Here is a link to the announcement of the findings:

http://www.thefactsabout.co.uk/news.asp?newsid=174&view=yes&pageid=99&menu=sub&menuname=News&menuid=36&submenuid=99

John]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1776/100-percent-pure-cosmetics-lotions-without-emulsifiers Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:11:57 -0500 SS 1776@/bbforum/discussions
I recently found 100 percent pure cosmetics. When I read their labels, it did not list any emulsifiers. I called the company to ask and they said the use none.
How is it possible to make a lotion containing oils with aloe vera juice or rose hydrosol, without any emulsifiers????

Any clues?
Thanks,
SS]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1725/how-do-you-like-this-extensive-skincare-routine Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:23:38 -0400 Ally E. 1725@/bbforum/discussions
for those who are too lazy to click the link here's the summary:

Day:
St. Ives Green Tea Cleanser
Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner
Origins Modern Fusion Skin Transforming Catalyst
The Body Shop Elderflower Eye Gel
Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Cream Serum
Lancome Genifique youth Activating Eye Concentrate
Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher
La Roche Posay SPF29 Eye cream
Estee Lauder Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Cream
Lioele Sun Shake Lotion SPF 50 PA+++

Night:
Naruko Narcissus Cleansing Foam
Lioele Aroma Soft Peeling Gel - exfoliation 2x a week
Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner
Origins Modern Fusion Skin Transforming Catalyst
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye
Paul & Joe Intensive Whitening Essence
Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Eye Concentrate
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Naruko Narcissus Eye Jelly
Lancome Renergie Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
Naruko Night Jelly (Rose or Lavender)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1778/before-i-waste-anymore-money.... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:15:33 -0500 JamiSings 1778@/bbforum/discussions So I searched and keep coming back to this Be Natural stuff - the majority of the reviews are good and it seems that it's the stuff they put on your feet in spas and such, but I could be wrong and the reviews could be paid. Unlike all the other gels and liquids on Amazon it's the only one with a full ingrediant list which makes it seems more legit - but before I spend the money, especially since the very first ingrediant is water, I want to see if anyone thinks it'll work.
Ingredients

Purified Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Disodium EDTA.
The other reason I want my calluses gone is I bought, at mom's insistance, some strappy heels. (I've learned it's just easier to agree with her.) And she insists, even though the shoes are black and the dress I'll be wearing them with is black, I can't wear black nylons - I have to wear those stupid tannish ones. (Why? Why can't I wear black nylons? Sounds so stupid to me.) Which means a pedicure - unless I can remove the calluses myself. Then it's just a manner of filing my toe nails. Save myself $30 + tip.
 ]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1770/finding-a-moisturiser Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:48:55 -0500 Aurora 1770@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1772/my-skin Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:47:55 -0500 qnell 1772@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1769/lapurete-skincare-natures-botox-alternative Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:15 -0500 circey 1769@/bbforum/discussions
The products are far from cheap; AUD60 (around USD57) for 30ml for day or night moisturiser, but if it works, then I wouldn't mind paying the money so much.

Can you help cut through the beauty BS please?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1760/my-wrinkles Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:15:21 -0500 sarahf 1760@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/1756/overwhelming-advertising-of-anti-aging-products-on-the-market-that-work Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:22:05 -0500 kendallmalloy 1756@/bbforum/discussions yearly picks, GH has its yearly picks, Sephora, etc. Can Beauty Brains help us out with their reviews. You'd be doing us all a
favor. After all, real scientists should have the best answers. This would bring more people to your site--knowing it's like
one-stop searching for the best answers.

Thank you.

Kendall Malloy

Keep up the great work!]]>