Kim comments… What’s worse: chemically straightening hair, or blowing hair out and flat ironing it 2-3 times per week? I know they’re both bad, but is there a lesser of the two evils? The Right Brain Replies: Chemically straightening is about the worst thing you can do to your hair. That’s because the first step [...]
Lydia’s lost… Ok, I know that I spend way too much time shopping online when I have this fact stuck in my head: Bag Balm is the #3 best selling beauty product on Amazon.com. What’s up with that?!? What’s in this stuff, what does it do, and do I need to buy some? The Left [...]
Karina’s question… Could you please tell me what the ingredient is in foundation that makes your face look much whiter in photos?!?! Is it just one ingredient, or a combination? Could you recommend any brands which don’t do this? Thanks. The Right Brain’s response: Karina, we’ve never heard of this problem before but we can [...]
Cubelixa’s question…Ok, thanks to you I have already learned that silicones are not as bad as some people say; that the first 5 key ingredients of shampoo and conditioner of different brands are often the same or at least similar; and that the herbal stuff they throw into their products don’t do much for my [...]
Julie says…I don’t know if it’s available in the States, but in Malasia there’s is a coffee with collagen that supposedly has anti-aging effects. Is this product really good for my skin? The Left Brain responds: The product that Julie is referring to is the Nestlé’s “Nescafe Body 3-in-1 Coffee with Collagen.” According to what [...]
In a study that’s sure to be controversial, the journal Psychological Science reports (via Science Daily) that women may be wasting billions of dollars every year on perfume, because the natural odor may be more attractive to men. Periodic perfumery The study was designed to test the hypothesis that male testosterone levels can be effected [...]
Lux would like to learn…What is the benefit to using an ionic hair dryer or a ceramic hair dryer? I’ve heard that you can blow dry more quickly by using an ionic or ceramic dryer. Is this true? How does it work? The Right Brain accommodates: The quick answer is that “ionic” doesn’t mean anything [...]
Pam Ponders…I have a persistent back acne problem and my dermatologist recommended Clindamycin solution and Ketoderm cream to treat it. Do they really work? How? (By the way my back acne has not improved at all). The Right Brain responds: Clindamycin is an antibiotic cream that is frequently prescribed for severe acne. Why? Because one [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]