Lina says: I was very happy to read your post about coconut oil in Ojon penetrating hair. I have been using it for a while and feel my hair is stronger than it used to be. I’d like to keep using coconut oil and I want to add olive oil to make my hair shiny [...]
One of the most popular topics on the Beauty Brains is the Jan Marini Age Intervention Eyelash. People always want to know, “will this product make my eyelashes grow?” “Is it worth $160 for less than 1 ounce of product?” No evidence for lash growth We’ve looked high and low, but have not been [...]
Nicky wants to know: What’s the latest scoop on animal testing? I’ve read your earlier posts on testing cosmetics on animals but I’m still worried that cosmetic companies abuse too many bunnies and such. The Right Brain replies: Nicky, your question could not have come at a better time. We just read a press release [...]
Kelly and Dixiemedic have the same problem: Kelly has acrylic nails and every time she applies Coppertone Waterbabies sunscreen to her daughters, it ruins her manicure. Dixie says sunscreen makes her nails all sticky but she`s not sure if it`s the topcoat or the nail itself that`s messed up. They both want a sunscreen that [...]
Britt asks…I love your website but am not going to rave about it here (I’d rather save the positive comments for my friends so that I can get them hooked too!) My question is about these gradual tanning lotions (e.g. Jergen’s Natural Glow). I have been using this product on and off all Winter (with [...]
Laurie’s concern: “I have always been told that it’s unhealthy and potentially damaging to squeeze my own zits. I’m not Ivanka Trump and I can’t afford to hire people to squeeze my pimples on a regular basis. Am I really damaging my skin FOREVER if I pop a pimple? Am I any less qualified to [...]
Beautiful Barrista wants to know: I read about a caffeinated soap that supposedly gives you the same jolt as drinking coffee. Does it really work? The Right Brain brews up this response: Barrista is referring to Shower Shock bar soap which, according to CosmeticsDesign, gives you the equivalent of 2 cups of coffee worth of [...]
Doppleganger says: I’ve been told that hair needs protein and moisturization to stay healthy. So, for protein I use Mane n Tail and for moisturization I use hair cholesterol products (like Le Kair, Queen Helene) and coconut oil. Is this good for my hair or can I be causing any kind of long term damage? [...]
This is the next chapter in The Beauty Brains‘ Cosmetic Diseases and Disorder Series, which is intended to help our community understand conditions that can make it impossible for some people to enjoy the same beauty experiences that most of us take for granted. This chapter covers Hirsutism, which is what happens when hair starts growing [...]
This is the next chapter in The Beauty Brains‘ Cosmetic Diseases and Disorder Series, which is intended to help our community understand conditions that can make it impossible for some people to enjoy the same beauty experiences that most of us take for granted. This chapter covers Hirsutism, which is what happens when hair starts [...]