Yesterday Alysse asked if one of Oprah’s favorite products, Phytospecific Vital Force Creme Bath, is good for ethnic hair and if it`s worth the money. In our answer we explained why ethnic hair needs special treatment. Today we`ll talk about what this product is supposed to do and what it really does. But first, let`s [...]
Susan’s Scar Situation: I read a few of your very helpful tips on aol.com and I have a question. I have a scar on my thigh. I fell while rollerblading 6 years ago. I tried using bleach creams to make the scar less visible but it doesn’t work. It looks like I have 5 dark [...]
Creative Theorist Has A Creative Question: Hi Beauty brains! I just love your website! I`ve been using the Sense facial care product line from Usana for quite a bit a time now, and I can say they have the best products I`ve used. They have quite a lot of plant extracts in their formulas, but [...]
Creative Theorist Has A Creative Question: Hi Beauty brains! I just love your website! I`ve been using the Sense facial care product line from Usana for quite a bit a time now, and I can say they have the best products I`ve used. They have quite a lot of plant extracts in their formulas, but [...]
Kara’s Question: Hi, I’m in the market for a high-end straightening iron, and I feel completely overwhelmed by all the product choices out there! The major differences I see for most irons are the types of plates used, which include tourmaline/ceramic mix, ceramic, and metal plates. While I’m presuming it’s the high heat (some heat [...]
Suzie M Wants To Know: This is a little bit embarrassing, but I’d like to know how to tell when someone has had a boob job. My friends think they can spot fake ones a mile away, but I’m not so sure. Are there any technical tip offs that we should know about? The Right [...]
Victoria’s Very Important Question: Does shea butter work as a skin moisturizer? I have a friend who uses it around her eyes and swears that it helps minimize wrinkles. I use it on my heels and nothing seems to work as well. The Right Brain‘s Rapid Response: Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of [...]
Lynn’s A Lumpy Lip Lover: Hello, I love your site, it’s so informative and unbiased. My question is about the lip plumpers on the market. Do they work and if so, are the effects permanent? I’ve always found that applying anti-wrinkle cream plumps mine up just fine. The Left Brain: Thanks so much for the [...]
Here is an interesting photo (click on the picture to enlarge) from the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. It is living proof that waxing is much more effective at removing hair than shaving. Trying to decide on waxing vs. shaving? Try electrolysis for permanent hair removal. Find a wealth of information on laser [...]
Spellbinding Says: Love the blog and all the fascinating information on it. I’m becoming a much more informed and beautiful consumer thanks to your research in answer to questions from people like me! My question is whether the salicylic acid in Neutrogena’s moisturizer for sensitive and acne-prone skin has any significant impact on the Clindoxyl [...]