The Beauty Brains

Is No Poo Nonsense?

1 February 2010

Indigo inquires… I’ve been reading a lot of positive stories online from people who have stopped using shampoo, and am wondering if I should try it. The people who seem to have the most positive experiences doing this have curly, dry, or frizzy hair, none of which are true for me. However, some people also [...]

Are Hand and Face Moisturizers the Same?

31 January 2010

Kay’s question… Is there a difference between moisturizers for your hands and for your face? Relatedly, is there a reason to use specially formulated anti-wrinkle creams rather than ordinary moisturizers that you would use on your hands?
The Right Brain saves face:
Yes, Kay, this is one of these cases where there is some really science [...]

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What Can I Do About Blackheads?

30 January 2010

Ali asks…I was wondering what is the best approach to dealing with blackheads. What are they and what can we do to keep them at bay. Thanks!

The Right Brain replies:
Ali, there’s really nothing to worry about.Blackheads are just pores on your skin that have a wider than usual opening. And this opening, because it’s [...]

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The Beauty Brains Blog Blast

29 January 2010

Let’s link love again! Visit these sites and them that the Beauty Brains sent you.
The DermBlog has the secret for younger looking skin. And it’s FREE! (Kinda.)
The Makeup Girl tells you where to get the best blow jobs in New York.
VivaWoman asks: Do you have a hairy pit problem?
X-Sparkage is excited about a Vampire Dominatrix. [...]

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Can You Train Your Hair To Be Less Oily?

28 January 2010

Mandy’s Musing…Hey Brains!! Great website!! I’m a sucker for healthy hair and methods on keeping it healthy, and I was surfing through the net and found this article: http://www.tlhs.org/vid06.jpg. What do you think? Is it possible for hair to get used to not being washed and therefore not producing so much oil so that it [...]

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Will Silicone Build Up On My Hair?

27 January 2010

Celeste asks…I have found out from this site that all I hear about silicone is not true. So what else is not true? Do I have to cleanse the silicone from my hair, or will it wear off? Can I use an Aubrey or some such shampoo or cowash?
The Left Brain responds:
Silicone is a much [...]

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7 Sources for Cosmetic Ingredient Information

26 January 2010

Are you curious about cosmetic ingredients? Every product sold in the United States is required to put a listing of the ingredients they use but do you ever wonder what those chemicals are? I know I did. During my college days I would read the ingredients on the shampoo bottle and wonder, [...]

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What’s The Best Way To Apply Sunscreen?

25 January 2010

Kelly’s question…I wanted to see if you might have an answer for me about sunscreen and how to apply it. Forever, I have been told that you apply your products first – eye cream, serums, moisturizer and then your sunscreen is the last step before your makeup. Yesterday, on another well respected blog, Dr. Schultz [...]

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Do Baxter and Min Hair Products Block DHT?

24 January 2010

Jim’s Jaunty Request… Are Baxter of California Shampoo/conditioner worth it, and how would you compare it to MiN New York. I am looking for a shampoo that would clean well, and at the same time, it says it is a good DHT blocking agent, how do the ingredients help in the Baxter products?
The Left Brain’s Raucous [...]

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