DVG declares…My lips have been chapped and dry – which causes me to do the worst thing for them: I unconsciously bite at them when they are chapped. I have tried several lip balms and is it possible that they can cause my lips to dry out more than moisturize them? I’ve tried these: Nivea [...]
Aspenstar wonders…What do you think of the Wen cleansing conditioners by Chaz Dean? supposedly they are not actually a shampoo, but a treatment product? Is it more hype than fact? Right Brain says Wen: The Left Brain previously wrote about Wen Cleansing Conditioners. Essentially concluding that WEN Cleansing Conditioner is a decent product that will [...]
Julie’s Fishing For An Answer…Are the levels of fish oils in supplement form high enough to noticeably improve the appearance of your skin? (i.e., softer, more supple) The Right Brain‘s Oily Reply: While the fish oil supplement companies will tell you otherwise, we’re going with the assessment of the American Academy of Dermatologists who summarized [...]
Jim wants to know…I’ve tried products like Scalpmed and Rogaine but none of these have worked too good. Is there anything to the laser comb from Hairmax? It says it was approved by the FDA. Right Brain reflects: Wow, this question brings back memories. When we were first starting out with the Beauty Brains, we [...]
Jim wants to know…I’ve tried products like Scalpmed and Rogaine but none of these have worked too good. Is there anything to the laser comb from Hairmax? It says it was approved by the FDA. Right Brain reflects: Wow, this question brings back memories. When we were first starting out with the Beauty Brains, we [...]
Remember back when the Beauty Brains told you about a company developing a legitimate product for improving eyelash growth? Well, that product is one step closer to reality, now that the FDA has confirmed a bimatoprost derivative appears to increase eyelash length and thickness. (You can read the entire 108 page report here). Eyelash Growth [...]
Chris queries…I’ve seen several high end beauty lines that charge a small fortune for face creams that contain this synthetic snake venom, revered as the new Botox, sans injections. they claim it works just as well, albeit a bit slower since it requires multiple applications of the cream to see results. So my questions are: [...]
D asks…As part of an anti-acne regimen, both my dermatologist and aesthetician recommended I start using the SkinCeuticals spray toner and Hydratin B5 Gel. I’m getting great results, but am not thrilled with the price of the moisturizer. Yes, it is concentrated and lasts a long time, but at $45/oz on eBay, it’s an awful [...]
Mary Muses…Hi, I have a couple questions: 1) I’ve heard that there are certain ingredients in shampoos that can be too harsh for curly hair (which tends to be drier) and so should be avoided. Is there much truth to this? 2) I often see articles in magazines that claim that you can help a [...]
Dee Dee says…Alright, just tell us flat out, what are the best anti-aging products for the skin? Left Brain gets coy: Dee Dee, if we knew the best anti-aging product for everyone, we could make millions. Unfortunately, there is no formula that works best for all people. But there is one thing we can say, [...]