The Left Brain updates: I created quite a stir in the world of silk pillow cases last year when I tried to answer the question “Are Silk Pillow Cases Good For Your Skin?” (Follow the link for the original post and all the entertaining comments.) Silk from a sow’s ear? According to the ASA (the [...]
This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book. Mid Brain reports: The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has decided to limit how much jasmine is allowed in perfumes and fragrances for beauty products. While critics say this [...]
This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book. Mid Brain reports: We’re frequently asked if pore minimizing products work. Until now our answer has been “No.” But a new breakthrough may change our answer. A company [...]
Mid Brain reports: It turns out, more is not always better, at least not when it comes to laser hair removal. In an article published in the Archives of Dermatology, scientists report that a treatment with a single type of laser was more effective than one with two kinds of lasers. Twenty individuals were treated [...]
Mid Brain reports… Scientists have recently developed a way to genetically modify certain flowers to produce higher levels of fragrant compounds. This research may even lead to the development of flower-odor producing yeast lines which would eliminate the need for flower harvesting. Depending on your feelings about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) this could be good [...]
Mid Brain reports: Strangers may find you less attractive than acquaintances because of “invisible” qualities that determine how physical beauty is perceived. This study reveals the science of attraction is more complex than we originally thought.
Kendra’s question…Okay, if over applying lip balm dries out your lips, does over applying moisturizer dry out your skin? The Right Brain Replies: Kendra is referring to our post on lip balm addiction where we said that constantly applying lip balm can reduce your lips’ ability to moisturize itself. Skin deep Luckily, most women don’t [...]
Omgaya3 asks…I have seen a leading shampoo brand claiming that it can make hair 2 times thicker. Is it actually possible to make hair that very thick? I cannot imagine making each strand of one’s hair grow twice in thickness! Can you kindly enlighten as to how such claims have been made? The Left Brain [...]
Vananners asks…What do the Beauty Brains think about the new Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant that supposed to minimize hair growth? I’ve been using it about 3 weeks now and feel like I’ve noticed a difference. The hair seems to grow slower, is softer and easier to shave. The Left Brain replies: As I pointed out [...]
Vananners asks…What do the Beauty Brains think about the new Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant that supposed to minimize hair growth? I’ve been using it about 3 weeks now and feel like I’ve noticed a difference. The hair seems to grow slower, is softer and easier to shave. The Left Brain replies: As I pointed out [...]