Zombiee asks…Alright, so I’m 15 and I have rather large breasts. I’ve finally gotten comfortable with my bra size but now a new problem has started up. It’s really embarrassing and it sometimes is really painful, I get pimples on my breasts. But mostly I get blackheads and other problems a teenager gets on their [...]

Janice asks…As a makeup addict I was wondering if there really is a difference between NARS make up, which every make up artist worships, and something less expensive but good quality like MAC or Lancome. Is NARS really worth the price? The Right Brain replies: For those of you with no NARS knowledge, here’s the [...]

Scatter Brain says: Yesterday, as I was thumbing through the spring issues of fashion magazines, I came across an advertisement that literally taunted me into writing this little observation of mine. Unseemly lash boosters The ad was for L’Oreal Concentrated Lash Boosting Serum. This product is obviously an over-the-counter rival for prescription brand Latisse. Not [...]

Mo must know…It is very confusing with so many first cousins around of AHAs, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid & Ammonium Lactate. Which one is the better one of these? I believe all of them essentially do the same job – They help with itching in KP/Eczema/Psoriasis, slough off dead skin, exfoliate, unplug pores, [...]

Cosmetics Design has an interesting article on how mineral makeup marketers may be hurt by lack of trust from consumers. As we discussed in previous posts on mineral makeup, there’s a lot of misinformation about the true “mineral purity” of these products. Apparently consumers are catching on to this scam because Datamonitor says that “the [...]

Midnite Rain asks…I have dark skin, and i would love to have a much more fairer complexion. I have read that Uva Ursi (Bearberry Extract) is good for lightening African American skin, and I’ve also heard that L-Glutathione is great too. So, if i want to max my skin lightening, is it safe and more [...]

Cindy says…I’ve been eying Bliss Spa products and was wondering if you ladies have an opinion on them? They are so expensive! Are they worth the debt? The Right Brain can barely stop laughing: Ok, as a rule we strive to maintain scientific objectivity. But when we checked out the Bliss Spa website we laughed [...]

Li longs to learn: Does it matter how long you leave in you conditioner/hair treatment/hair mask? From what I’ve read it only coats the hair anyway so is it better if you leave it on longer? The Right Brain respectfully obliges: You’ve nailed one of the minor myths of hair care, Li. Conditioners DO NOT [...]

JazzyFresh just wants to know…I’m a member of a hair care forum and recently there has been talk of putting salt in your conditioner for smoother, softer hair. I always thought salt was bad for the hair. Many have said they tried it and have had great results. How exactly is this working? The Left [...]