Jessica’s asking about aging: It seems to me that the best way to keep my skin looking great and wrinkle-free would be to prevent as much aging as possible, as opposed to trying to reverse the process when I’m older. Other than sunscreen, what kinds of products should I be using at this point (I’m [...]
Michelle’s salty salutation: I was just wondering if sea salt does anything good for hair? Big Shampoo from Lush has apparently 50% salt content and Gudonya’s Salty Dog Shampoo is made with salt as well. How is this supposed to help hair? The Left Brain’s reply: As a professional hair care formulator, I don’t know [...]
Michelle’s salty salutation: I was just wondering if sea salt does anything good for hair? Big Shampoo from Lush has apparently 50% salt content and Gudonya’s Salty Dog Shampoo is made with salt as well. How is this supposed to help hair? The Left Brain’s reply: As a professional hair care formulator, I don’t know [...]
From The Beauty Brains Forum Member: Purple Rules Neutrogena has introduced two new products that promise to make you look great and to improve the condition of your skin and lashes as well. I tried out the Healthy Volume Mascara and the Nourishing Eye Duos. Super-size it The mascara promises to give you 400% fuller [...]
We thought you might be interested in this email exchange with one of our favorite fans, Wendy Wild, who does the weekend show on KTU radio from New York. Wendy wonders: Hey, I haven’t contacted you in a while, so just wanted to see how you were. I really enjoy reading your site each day! [...]
Here’s a topic that’s near and dear to the hearts of many of our Beauty Brainiacs: Animal testing! According to Engadget, the National Institute of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency are joining forces in a 5 year research program to replace the live animals that are used in cosmetic testing with “high-speed automated screening [...]
From the Beauty Brains Forum Member Judy: I generally like John Frieda Hair Products. I have successfully used his Frizz-Ease Straightening Cream, Radiant Red Color System and Luminous Color Glaze. These products give good value for money and…uh…I try to get them when they are on sale. The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful [...]
Katy’s combing question: A lot if my friends backcomb their hair. They say it adds more volume. My hair is fairly short and I tried this but I looked like a bird’s nest. What type of products would you recommend for people with short thin hair who are looking for a little extra volume boost [...]
Judy’s jaw clipped question: I bought long layered Scunci brunette jaw clipped faux hair. Although in the store, under their lighting, it looked like a match, when I went to wear it, the color was about 2 shades lighter than my natural hair. Are there any products that I can use to darken it? Would [...]
Darkeyes dwells on drops…I read that Collyre Bleu Eye Drops are used on models and celebrities to make the whites of the eyes whiter and that it also makes blue eyes bluer and gives a little sparkle to the eyes. I don’t think it is available in the US, and I couldn’t find the ingredients [...]