Who wants to dry up oily skin? According to Science Daily, a new drug has been shown to reduce excess sebum secretion by 70%. And since sebum is one of the contributing factors to acne, this could lead to new improved acne treatment. The bad news is, the drug is still in testing so it [...]
Hello budding Beauty Brains, it appears this beauty science week’s poll was a bit tougher than last week’s. Only 31% of you correctly revealed that the story about blemishes on your back was bogus. The more common answer chosen by 32% of you was the real story about strippers on birth control earning less money. [...]
Alexandra asks: I am just dying to find a good self tanner!! I don’t want to go tanning indoors, and I’ve used the Jergens stuff for about a month and I’m not getting the results I want. Are there any good products out there that won’t turn me into an orange? The Right Brain understands [...]
Sarah C’s saga: I emailed you earlier about a product called Biolustre, I would like to know what it really does. I found a list of the ingredients and directions for use (from the Long Hair Community forums). The Left Brain’s side of the story: In case everyone’s not familiar with Biolustre, it’s belongs to [...]
Emmy’s Inquiry: (after reading our post on Juice Beauty): I like what you’re trying to do with this site, but you seem to have it in for anything labeled organic. Heaven forbid you admit that anything natural and not chemically processed might have beneficial properties – honey for example is medically proven to be anti-bacterial [...]
Janie’s Freaking Out About Freckles: I’m Asian and throughout the years my face is getting covered with freckles. It was cute at first when it was just on the top of my cheeks. But now it has spread to my forehead…all over my nose and on my cheeks. I was walking through Macy’s and saw [...]
KP’s question: Here’s a good one for you – a story about the dangers of lead in lipstick. I was forwarded this email from a friend (first red flag, unknown source!) What’s up with this?? The Left Brain’s reply: I’ve posted KP’s email in the Beauty Brains forum so everyone can read the entire story, [...]
Chanelle is concerned: I have recently heard of a new deodorant by Secret claiming to have clinical strength to battle wetness and odor without a prescription. I have used many deodorants and antiperspirants in the past but none have actually worked that well. I have some concerns as to whether this particular product would be [...]
Catherine’s quandary: Hi there! I recently bought a product in a London Indian grocery Store called “Jasmin Hair Oil”. This product is made by a company called KTC and the ingredients are listed as “paraffinum liquidum” and “parfum.” I thought it may be good for my dry split ends. What is your take on this [...]
Angela asks: I recently read about Plank’s Cor Soap and I’m intrigued. Does it live up to its claims? Is this bar of soap so fantastic that it’s worth $125? Thanks for any answers you may be able to provide. Here are the claims: “Cor utilizes the unique properties of silver…and its healing properties speed [...]