The Beauty Brains

Expired Cosmetics Can Be Dangerous

8 October 2009

This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book.
Mid Brain reports:
Do you throw away a cosmetic product because it smells funny or the color changes? If you do you’re in the minority. At least according to a [...]

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Wrinkle Cream Antiaging Breakthrough

7 October 2009

Mid Brain reports:
Researchers from the Singapore Institute of Medical Biology may hold the key to next generation wrinkle creams.
According to Cosmetics Design, these scientists have found out how to treat genetic mutations lead can cause premature skin ageing. The treatment involves increasing the levels of a protein known as PYCR1. This reverses the gene [...]

Does The Recession Cause Bad Hair Days?

6 October 2009

While the Left and Right Brains take the month off to work on a new Beauty Brains book, Mid Brain will report on cosmetic science news.

Mid Brain reports:
We’ve blogged before about the recession causing stress acne. Now here’s another beauty problem caused by the bad economy: bad hair days! The Wall Street Journal (via [...]

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Is Chocolate A Good Sunscreen?

5 October 2009

Mid Brain reports:

The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (via CosmeticsDesign) says that eating a certain kind of chocolate can help protect the skin against UV damage.
The chocolate has to be made by a special method that maintains its high antioxidant content. The author of the study points out, however, that chocolate is NOT a good substitute [...]

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Sony Turns Cell Phones into Smell Phones

4 October 2009

Mid Brain reports:
It’s either the coolest girly gadget EVER or a sign of the approaching apocalypse: Sony Erickson has developed a line of scented cell phones. You simply insert a fragrance strip into the phone and you can chat and sniff for up to 3 whole months. I can only wonder how sick I’d get [...]

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Beauty Perception: The Science of Attraction

3 October 2009

Mid Brain reports:
Strangers may find you less attractive than acquaintances because of “invisible” qualities that determine how physical beauty is perceived. This study reveals the science of attraction is more complex than we originally thought.

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Chic Clicks: The Best Of This Weeks Beauty Blogs

2 October 2009

Girlawhirl gets a jump on spring 2010 colors with pantone’s fashion report.
Frustrated with flat ironing? The Beauty Brains blog about how to reduce damage from straightening hair.

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October Is Mid Brain Month

1 October 2009

October is Mid Brain Month!
The Left and Right Brains are taking the month off to work on a brand new beauty book so they left me in charge. We won’t be answering any questions this month, but I will this keep you updated on the latest news in the cosmetic industry.
If you see any stories [...]

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Does Over-Moisturizing Dry Out Your Skin?

30 September 2009

Kendra’s question…Okay, if over applying lip balm dries out your lips. Does over applying moisturizer dry out your skin?
The Right Brain Replies:
Kendra is referring to our post on lip balm addiction where we said that constantly applying lip balm can reduce your lips’ ability to moisturize itself.
Skin deep
Luckily, most women don’t get addicted to [...]

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