Beauty q a does heat protection help hair?

Another Anon Asks…Hey, I just discovered this site and I consider it to be really interesting, so I just wanted to know, is it really true that heat activated/thermo protector products actually protect hair from heat? PS: I love this site keep up the good work! The Right Brain Blushes: Thanks for being a fan, [...]

20 qualities of a questionable online skin care offer

Jocelyn wonders…Can your review Lifecell skin care? I’ve been looking around the Internet and this keeps popping up. I can’t tell if all the Internet “review” sites giving info on this product are fake and are actual sellers of the product. They make great claims based on user reviews. Love to hear what you have [...]

What is the difference between soap surfactants?

Mo wants to know…I’m confused. Since I read that surfactant-based liquid cleansers are better than soap, I have been on the look out for a good body wash preferably fragrance free. But now I discover that Dove Bar / Vanicream Bar etc. are not soap but Syndets. What does that mean? There are also Syndet [...]

Tattoo Removal with Dermasal is Doubtful

Looking to get rid of a tattoo? – CLICK HERE Lynn longs to know…have you heard anything about a product called Dermasal for tattoo removal…..have you heard of one that works??? Left Brain lashes out: There’s something with tattoo removal lotions and creams that really bugs me. It must be all the wild promises on [...]

Can skin be oily and dry at the same time?

Dawn wants to know…Hello Beauty Brains! I’ve been hearing this a lot on my local media recently, Even though you may have oily skin, it could actually be very dry underneath. Thus, you should use a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. Is it actually true that oily skin could be dry underneath? Say I [...]

Hair Color: Basic Beauty Science

The Right Brain instructs… We haven’t done a Beauty Science post in a while so here’s one on hair color. Alright, admit it. You’ve gone to the salon or bought a box at the store just to change the color of your hair. It’s not surprising as over 75% of women in the United States [...]

Are curly hair styling products different?

Nanda Has Curly Curiosity… Hi there! Thanks for your great work on your blog. I have thick curly hair, and it seems the only thing that reliably defines my frizzy curls is a little known product called Dudley’s Fantastic Body Texturizing Setting Lotion. It’s fairly inexpensive, since my hairdresser has me mix it with water [...]

Is kojic acid skin lightening safe?

Want to try Skin Lightening Forever? Click Here Right Brain reports… Kojic acid based skin lightening products, like Meladerm, have provided benefits to many people and it’s effectiveness is supported by the American Academy of Dermatology. In Europe, it is thought to be a safer alternative to hydroquinone (an ingredient banned in Europe). Kojic acid [...]

Imedeen Science Re-Evaluated: It works?

Left Brain Reflects… Last week, the Beauty Brains published a piece about Imedeen and whether a food supplement could actually improve your skin’s condition. Our conclusion…maybe it helps a little, but it hardly seems worth the cost. Then Kai, one of our Beauty Brains community members, asked us about a study that was published in [...]

Arbonne versus Mary Kay: Which one is more natural?

Sheri says...I have been researching home based businesses. I really want to get into skin care/make up products. I am currently using Mary Kay and I am now looking into Arbonne. Which skin care line is the most natural and healthy for my skin and what business do women tend to benefit from most..Mary Kay [...]

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