Webmaster Wants To Know: I’ve stopped biting my nails and now I’m trying to grow them out. However, after they reach a certain length they would start to break. I’ve been using Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, but to no avail! Therefore, my question are: Are the ingredients in Sally Hansen more harmful than helpful [...]
What if everyday of your life your hair was such a tangled mess that you literally COULD NOT comb or brush it? Just imagine how this could affect your self-image. Considering how important hair is to our overall appearance, it could be psychologically devastating. This is not a what if scenario for people with Uncombable [...]
Bacteria isn’t all bad. At least that’s what the folks at some cosmetic companies try to tell you. Welcome to the wonderful world of Probiotics. Good bacteria found in certain foods that is supposed to be great for your skin & hair. Prepare yourself for the latest wave of new probiotic products. Cosmetic yogurt anyone? [...]
Lucia longs to learn: I’ve heard about a method called UltraShape, which claims it can literally melt fat with ultrasound without affecting surrounding tissues. The best part is, you can melt a pound of fat without anesthesia and then go right away to your daily routine. Is that possible? How can they make sure they [...]
Kerry`s question: I swim 3-4 times a week and use Ultra Swim Chlorine Removal Shampoo and Pantene conditioner. I’m wondering if the shampoo is actually getting rid of the chlorine or just stripping it of any oils since my hair always feels almost “squeaky clean” after using it. The Right Brain Responds: First of all, [...]
Jennifer has a question about using facial cleansers as moisturizers. I’ve heard a dermatologist say to use Aquanil to cleanse and to moisturize any dry patches. I use a product called Cerave as a cleanser and I’m wondering if it’s okay to use that as a moisturizer? I’m worried that using a cleanser/detergent on my [...]
Darla wants to know: “I read that products using Dead Sea salts are good for your skin. Should I be using a Dead Sea Salt scrub instead of my wrinkle cream? Is there any truth to this at all?” The Right Brain Responds: The Dead Sea is the second saltiest body of water on Earth [...]
With all the glitz and glamor of the cosmetic industry, it`s easy to forget there are many unfortunate people stricken with various diseases or disorders that make it impossible for them to enjoy the same beauty experiences that most of us take for granted. Some of these conditions are serious enough to be life threatening, [...]
Jennifer’s seeing red: I’ve got a gizmo called the “Red Light Therapy Wand With Infrared and Magnetic Massage Function” or something like that. It’s supposed to stimulate the skin to grow new collagen by zapping the dermis with a combination of red visible light and infrared waves. This is the first I’ve heard of using [...]
Beauty Bug begs an answer: I’m currently reading Free Gift with Purchase, by Jean Godfrey-June, the beauty editor for Lucky. The books says that Retin-A helps with wrinkles and Beauty Bug wants the Beauty Brains to comment. Does Retin-A really get rid of wrinkles? The Left Brain responds: What is Retin-A? Retin-A is the [...]