Just wanted to see if this works
Is there a difference between men's and women's shaving creams? What are the merits of shaving oils and lotions?
thanks!
Hi, I wanted to know if Frederic Fekkai hair products are really worth the hype. They sell very well at Sephora and many women now swear by their products. What makes them so special and is it worth the 20 bucks for a small 8 oz bottle? Thanks!
What's worse: chemically straightening hair, or blowing hair out and flat ironing it 2-3 times per week? I know they're both bad, but is there a lesser of the two evils?
Hi,
Could you please tell me what the ingredient is in foundation that makes your face look much whiter in photos?!?! Is it just one ingredient, or a combination? Could you recommend any brands which don't do this?
Thanks
What do you think of Jonathan Antin's "Jonathan Product" line? Is it worth the money, or should I stick to my Suave? Thank you!
What is the benefit to using an ionic hair dryer or a ceramic hair dryer? I've heard that you can blow dry more quickly by using an ionic or ceramic dryer. Is this true? How does it work?
Lately I've been using Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning, and i like how it looks, but i was wondering, this sounds just too good to be true, dont these self tanners damage the skin in the long term??
I've got a question! I recently tried a lip plumper while browsing in Sephora. I was skeptical, but then as I walked around the store, I really did notice my lips feeling slightly fuller and very tingly. Is this my imagination? What are lip plumpers and how do they work?
Hi, great site! I was wondering what is the best approach to dealing with blackheads. What are they and what can we do to keep them at bay. Thanks!
How difficult would it be for cosmetics producers to make one body cream that would be
1. great moisturiser
2. skin refining
3. anti-celulite (skin tightening)
4. taning lotion
5. anti-aging
6. hair growth minimizing
7. UVA and UVB protective?
It seems to me that this all in one would be a great thing for all us girls, but am wondering if all these ingredients could work together. How much would a thing like this cost?
Thanks for your answer!
Hi.. A few months ago I noticed some stray hairs on my chin and upper lip.. I impulsively shaved them off!!! *BAD ME, I know* Now I find that I need to *ahem* shave every 2-3 days sometimes.. I try to let it go as long as I can so I don't shave too much.. My real question is, what is the BEST way to remove facial hair on SENSITIVE skin? I've used depilatory creams.. And they were no help.. Thank you!
I am a female by the way haha.
I looooove you guys. XD
Thank you for helping me understand all the lies in the beauty business. 
I am really thinking about going out and getting the Neutrogena® Advanced Solutions™ Acne Mark Fading Peel. But I really want to know if it will work, or will I get ripped off once again?
Well we loooove you Keira and all the Beauty Brains faithful. We'll look into the Neutrogena product and post on it soon.
In latin america and apparently in some other countries like germany, we have now a new hairline of garnier fructis, called garnier fructis oil repair, and it claims to have as an ingredient, avocado and some other oils... Ive been thinking about buying it, because i already tried garnier fructis long and strong and it worked well on my hair so i was wondering if there is really some difference between these new shampoos, conditioners, leave-in conditioners and deep 'oil repair' conditioners... because i constantly blow dry my hair and im thinking about buying it, does it really make hair shinier and stronger and softer?
Thanks!! and sorry about my english!
What specific products would you recommend to help minimize the damage of flat ironed hair?
I have been noticing lately that shampoos are made for different hair colors. Such as John Frieda and Pantene Pro-V Expressions. How are these shampoos any different from regular shampoos and do they really work?
Is there a difference between moisturizers for your hands and for your face? Relatedly, is there a reason to use specially formulated anti-wrinkle creams rather than ordinary moisturizers that you would use on your hands?
Thank you!
Does the Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced oil-control hydrator for oily skin actually work? Will using it overtime reduce sebum production?
I have wavy, thick, curly hair and I can't stand it. I usually flat Iron it , but latley I have gotten sick of getting up at 8:00 on the weekends to flat iron it. I was looking at buying Herball Essences Dangerously Pin Straight Shampoo, is it worht it? Or should I try a diffrent shampoo?
I love to exfoliate and use face masks (not at the same time of course) and was wondering if using masks and exfoliators will counteract using a gradual self tanner on my face. It seems like as soon as I exfoliate, even if a day or two later, it would remove some of the self tanner I had applied, especially if it is of the gradual variety? What's your take, should I ditch the self-tanner?
Have you heard of the OneGroup and their products? I understand it's similar to Arbonne, but was hoping it can hold up to all of the claims of being natural, organic, etc. Any help or information would be outstanding!
Hi, what a cool site!! I've been eyeing Bliss Spa products and was wondering if you ladies have an opinion on them? They are so expensive! Are they worth the debt?
Hi, Great site!! im looking for a (good), fake tan, that goes on well, dosent streak and isnt orange looking, ive tried johnsons holiday sun and nivia sun, but didnt really notice a difference, im pale and need a good tan for summer, pleeeese an u help?? thanks...
Hi, Great site!! im looking for a (good), fake tan, that goes on well, dosent streak and isnt orange looking, ive tried johnsons holiday sun and nivia sun, but didnt really notice a difference, im pale and need a good tan for summer, pleeeese an u help?? thanks...
Hi Beauty Brains,
Thanks for all the info, its really fantastic!
What the difference is between regular conditioner and leave-in conditioner?
I've been putting a little bit of conditioner on after I've toweled off my hair and all (except Pantene) seem to work better that way for my curly hair.
Thanks!
I was wondering about the oil cleansing method (OCM): (http://www.forums.longhaircommunity.com/
showthread.php?t=5612)
Scientifically, how does it work? And what is it in olive and castor oil that help the skin?
Hi! Thanks for a great blog!
Does it matter how long you leave in you conditioner/hair treatment/hair mask? From what I'vre read it only coats the hair anyway so is it better if you leave it on longer?
Hi again guys!! A couple of days ago i read this article:
http://beauty.ivillage.com/
makeu...d0dkfng,00.html
about mineral makeup and i was wondering is it really true? Is mineral makeup actually good for the skin, is it better than almay, maybelline, covergirl, and clinique makeup? And is it really true that its actually good to sleep with this makeup on... thanks guys!!!
hey guys, i just wanted to if applying red tea on my face is actually beneficial for it, i use regular tea and apply it on my face after washing it at night, is red tea good for the skin?
hi, just bought new skin care with grape seed extract. any comments or news on this. thank you
I just bought eyecon from Benefit, but I'm not sure if it's really doing anything. What are eye creams and is their claim of reducing under eye circles and puffiness at all valid? What ingredients should I look for in an eye cream for these things?
hi. i was wondering what are your opinions on the Re Vive line? Well, to be more specific, the Moisture Renewal Cream. Also will Dr. Sebagh's Deep Exfoliating Mask really help with reducing post acne discolorations as they claim? I only have some slight discolorations on my cheeks that isn't really noticeable to anyone except for myself, but it still bugs me. Moreover, what about Kate Somerville Quench - any good? or just all hype? Thanks....
My hair stylist said that I have breakage due to an improper hair drying technique. Is there one fool-proof way that I should be drying my hair? Any advice other than getting a professional blow-out every couple of days??
I came across the Fitter Hair Products
http://www.fitter-hair-products....com/
index2.html
and coudn't find a single word on actual active or basic ingredients. While I sent an E-mail requesting a general disclosure, I was wondering if you, Dear Beauty Brain, have any insight on this? I was equally intrigued by the "all natural" reference.
I do not suffer the symptoms of hair loss, however, I know some who do.
You guys helped me so much with your Ojon review. I had recently purchased the Discovery Kit, which I liked, but not as much as I like the coconut oil! I bought 2 bottles by Parachute, one plain coconut oil, and one named Sampoorna, which also contains almonds and hibiscus. I also bought a shampoo called Vatika Henna Creme Conditioning Shampoo by Dabur, which I would swear is Herbel Essence from the 70's. I like them all, and was wondering if you could tell me what you thought of them and if you know the proper way to 'oil' my hair. I'm hoping this will keep more of my hair on my head!
hi guys!! i was wondering whats your opinion on neutrogena's Healthy Skin® Face Lotion SPF 15 and Neutrogena Healthy Skin® Eye Cream.
I friend of mine recommended it but i wanted to hear your opinion about it first... is the eye cream really effective? im thinking about using it because it moisturizes eye skin but i have no wrinkles, would it be harmful for my skin then? and what about the face lotion? will it make my skin sun sensitive?
hey guys. I was wondering if I could get your opinions on Jan Marini's Eyelash Age Intervention. Does it really work or is it just all hype?
what do you think about TIGI Bead Head products? some of these conditioners and shampoos claim to have mega vitamins A,B,C,D,E and reconstruct your hair...
oh come on guys, answer at least 2 or 3 answer a day!!! 
pleease
i wanted to know, is it better to apply the deep conditioner while your hair is dry or will it absorb it better if you apply it while your hair is wet?
and also is it true that the mayonnaise and the eggs are great deep conditioners for hair? My friends have tried it and swear it works...
Hi!! I was wondering is it true that avocado makes a great conditioner for hair? How does it work? What would be the best way to condition my hair with avocado? THanks!!! Anxiously waiting for your answer: Grace!!
Hey dear right and left brains how are you? Well see, in spain there's been released this new line of haircare, shampoo, conditioner and deep treatment called Garnier Ultra Suave, and supposedly it has walnut oil and peach leaves among other ingredients.. i wanted to know your opinion and is it really that different from the regular Garnier shampoos?? Thax a lot!!
I've been reading up on this "nature" acne fighting product called Nature's Cure. They have two versions: one for females and one for males. While I can see how the ingredients in the topical treatment works, they also include non-Rx pills which have homeopathic ingredients.
What's your opinion of this product? Do you think that this would be safe to use?
I was wondering why does wearing nail polish turn your nails yellow? Also, is there anything we can do to prevent that?
I know it's a old wives tale that shaving makes your hair grow in faster and thicker but I'm beginning to think that waxing is the new wives tale. I have been waxing my legs for years and have yet to see hair grow in thinner or take longer to grow back in. Is there any relationship between waxing and less hair growth?
What's your opinion on the new LOreal Elvive Nutri Gloss? Can it really make hair shinier? And how does it work? What's the truth behind the 'special pearl protein' does it really work? What about silk proteins? Some shampoos claim that its beneficial for hair... Good web site!!
Hi!
I absolutely love your site. Thank-you so much for providing me and others a beauty reference that we can trust!
I'm at the ripe age of 41 and struggling with acne, and the signs of aging. So I'm looking at products all over the skincare spectrum. One ingredient(s) that seems to be hot right now are peptides. I finally have learned about BHAs and AHAs and what they can do for my skin. Now I really need help with these peptides! There seem to be several variations depending on the product. Can you explain exactly what benefit peptides perform for you skin and if I should be looking for particular peptides to perform different functions?
TIA!
Rhonda
I was wondering if you could suggest something I could do with an acne scar which is now purple-ish that's been around for over a year? Nothing seems to work!
Speak to me, oh Beauty Brains, of "Idebenone" and its supposed anti-aging miracles. A spa in town carries True Cosmetics (www.truecosmetics.com), touted to be the only legal patent holder on this ingredient, but I see Elizabeth Arden is promoting it now. Also, is the similar sounding "idebenal" in any way related? Thanks!
Hi. I've heard that you should start using antiaging products in your twenties, so you'll get less wrinkles, is that true? If so, will using a retinol cream at night and mositurizer with SPF 30 during the day enough? I wanted to add some brightening formulas (likevitamin C or glucosamine), but not sure if I should or when. I've been a beauty junkie since I have memory (Believe it or not I started cleansing and mositurizing twice daily at the age of 10), and I have recently found that I don't have enough time in the day to use all the products I read you "should" use in the magazines.
Thanks
Nice blog!
I was wondering if you could tell me
if a product like Vita-k Stetch Mark Solution will actually get rid of stretch marks.
Hi, I would like to know if Vitamin B5 (Panthenoic acid/Panthenol) plays a role in the hair conditioning (any thories behind) ?
If so, how significant is it or is it the actice ingredient ?
Thank you so much !
As a woman, I find that when I wash my "sweet spot" with regular soap, it stings and burns. I wanted to know what ingredients in regular soap cause this sensation. I've been using cetaphil, which I haven't had any problems with, but I'd like to find something that I can use all over my body. There is a new company (http://www.sweetspotlabs.com), which makes products exclusively for a woman's "sweet spot." I'm wondering what makes their cleansing products different from the regular body soaps on the market? I'm trying to decide whether they are worth the expense.
What do you think about The Organic Solution products? Does the antioxidants it claims to have really make a difference or could protect pur skin from environmental damage? Thanks!!!
first,i want to say that i LOVE YOU'RE SITE. it's taught me so much and it helped clear up the "is pantene bad for you're hair controvery".
anyways, i'm a guy with thick,poofy wavy hair and i love the straight, slicked back look. i've used pantene's in control shaping mousse to slick my hair and it seemed to work okay, but the mousse said it was for people who had fine, limp hair that needed body. should i continue to use this mousse or not?
second, i was watching a movie where a guy had thick wavy hair like mine and at the end he had slick straight hair. do you have any idea what they might have used to make his hair change like that?
third, i saw this expensive gel called phyto sculpting gel and was wondering whether it might help me acheive the slick look or whether i should buy garnier's fructis wet gel, which is much cheaper.
sorry for all the questions.
Do shampoos that don't contain silicones also leave buildup in the hair over time? If so, what is it that builds up? I'm wondering specifically about LUSH solid shampoos. I've read reviews in which users complain of buildup -- but of what?
Thank you!
I've heard that excess sugar is bad for the skin because it harms the collagen we have, so I wanted to know if Prescriptive's Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25
, really protects skin from excess sugar and free radicals?? Please be specific and try to answer this question a bit quickly please!!!
My mom has thinning hair. I'd like to take her to see Philip Kingsley in NYC. Do you know anything about him and his methods? Is this worth exploring? Am I going to need a second mortgage on my house?
I use a powder foundation (MAC Studio Fix), in which the main ingredient is talc. Most powder foundations included talc, but I have heard rumors that talc can enlarge/clog your pores. Is there any truth to this? Are there any common make-up ingredients that should always be avoided? Many thanks!
What is the chemical formula for borax?
Why does lowering the pH (from 7 to 3, for example) make an emulsion less stable?
What are the chemical formulas for mineral oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil?
Hey Beauty Brains! Love your site, I've found it recently but I'm addicted. I have a question about the-one-and-only Vaseline. I use it for everything: lips, removing eye makeup, and as an lash conditioner. But I've been hearing that petroleum jelly is really bad for you, even claiming to cause breast cancer after long term use! What's your say? I knew I could count on you! Thanks!
Has anyone tried Jan Marini Age Intervention Face? If so, did it work for you?
hello lovely Beauty Brains, I've come across this, ahem, 'miracle cure' all purpose skin & hair cream - Egyptian Magic (www.egyptianmagic.com), and would like to have you expert opinion on whether it's worth having or a big waste of £20 (and I'm a student, so £20 is a big waste!)
Thanks for your help!
Hi, I have a couple questions:
1) I've heard that there are cewrtain 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 conditioning treatment work better by adding heat-- for example, applying the conditioner to your hair, then wrapping your hair in a towel or shower cap and blasting it with your hair dryer for a few minutes, to help the treatment "penetrate the hair" better. Is there any truth to this?
i am tempted to buy nuskin skin care.they don't advertise but i was able to read their brochure.i have oily skin and i want to try their line specifically the tru face revealing gel and their facial wash with vit.c.the brand is really expensive and i am impressed with the ingridients but then again i need you guys to help me decide.thanx!
Hi. Just wanted to know your thoughts regarding sulfate-free products. If products do not contain surfactants, can they still clean. Or, if they contain lesser know surfactants, could they be even more harmful than SLS and SLES?
Am trying some sulfate-free products and would love to know what you think of them. Ren shower washes and also the Mir skincare range.
I need to know if anyone has heard of a tattoo removal cream called "wrecking balm"? I have a tattoo that I want to get rid of and I am desperate. Any suggestions?
From browsing your site, it seems that shampoo is generally not overly harsh for hair. A quick google search found most customers happy with Garnier's Fructis shampoo and conditioner (sleek&shine)... But there seems to be a rumor floating around, so i am curious as to whether the beautybrains heard feedback from people who have experienced hair loss induced by using products from the Fructis line?
hi bb! you site is fantastic! i've been using johnson & johnsons baby shampoo lately, and my hair feels softer but a little more frizzy. (before i had been using head and shoulders). so my question is: how is j&J baby shampoo different from others? is it just the lack of lathering agent?
thanks for being such a great resource!
Hey Beauty Brains! First off, I must say that I love your blog. I still freak out and coo over hair and makeup products that I see and love but now I know what is and isn't worth buying. Thanks! The latest product I've seen is the Adidas Absorbent-Deo Deodorant. I don't really like the name (slighlty akward to say) but I love the idea behind it. My question is, does it actually do what it claims and what is in this deodorant that absorbes your sweat? Please and thanks yous, Felicia
The website I sound it on plus the ingredients list:
http://www.drugstore.com/
qxp1508...tness_fresh.htm
What is the most effective (and cheapest) way to remove milia around the eyes? What causes it?
I have a medical condition called psoriasis on my scalp and find I need to use medicated shampoos frequently to control the itching and build up of skin. Many of these shampoos contain ingredients like salicylic acid or tars (ie. Neutrogene T-Gel, Polytar, Dermarest are the three most recent ones I've used). Plus, I often have to leave a product on my head for several minutes. Are these ingredients potentially damaging to my hair? Is there anything I can do to minimize the damage? I do condition my hair faithfully, but I'm worried about my hair closest to my scalp where the shampoo sits and I usually don't condition.
Hey Brains, thanks for answering my question on Pantene a few months ago. Now I'm hearing about their new line of 'Ice Shine' which claims to make hair shinier than normal shampoo. I'm suspicious about whether these claims are truly scientific or just made-up marketing gimmicks. The shampoo ingredients(taken from from Ulta.com) are:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Lysine HCl, Methyl Tyrosinate HCl, Histidine, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Xylenesulfonate
and the conditioner ingredients are:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Lysine HCl, Methyl Tyrosinate HCl, Histidine, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Xylenesulfonate
So, since I know absolutely nothing about what these chemicals do, do you guys see anything that makes the line special and ultra-shiny? Thanks a bunch.
hi beauty brains! are there certain products i shouldn't use when pregnant? thanks.
I am a scientist, and would like to know the truth about the face creams that say they are rejuvenating because they remove dead cells and stimulate the new cell layers underneath to divide. This sounds downright dangerous- I was taught that skin cells only have a finite number of divisions they can undergo (natural aging) so if you use them up sooner - does this mean no skin for the last 20 years of your life? And stimulating cells to divide is one step in making cells into cancer cells. Aren't dermatologists concerned?
There is a new facial cleanser containing SPF that I am curious about. It's by a company called Freeze 24/7 and I read about it in Oprah's magazine. It's called Ice Shield. I was wondering how they would make a facial cleanser that cleans your face from dirt and free radicals as well as protect you from the sun year round? Could you shed some light on this for me?
Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions! It's a wonderful resource.
I belong to a long hair site where there are a number of fanatics who insist that, among other things, -cones (silicone, dimethicone, amodimethicone) are terrible for your hair. I know that you answered a fairly similar question already, but I'd like to be able to give a detailed response to their claims that it a) locks out moisture, b) makes it difficult to see and thus, trim split ends and c) is extremely difficult to remove from hair without stripping it totally dry.
Thank you for any help you can give!
Hi love this blog!!
i just wanted to know...
is there any reason for people to worship Neutrogena on the spot acne treatment? won't OTC benzoyl peroxide preparations do the job just as well? also.. cetaphil... whats so great about that? there SLS in it too! so its not like its really that gentle a cleanser right?
Hopefully I have picked the correct place to ask a couple questions
First for me I have a machine called a splitender (it's one of those as seen I tv things tho I got it from a garage sale ya I'm a tightwad LOL) It seems to work pretty well for me but I was wondering What your opinion is of it. Also using this do I still need to cut my hair?? I'm old (50) and it comes down to my waist and I don't want to cut it if I don't have to. After all how long am I going to live LOL.
The second question is for my adult daughter she has had bad acne almost like boils on her chin and cheeks. I had this as a teen but it went away eventually. She has seen doctors but they don't seem to be able to come up with an answer. She went swimming in a saltwater pool and it helped some of it, I thought if she washed her face with apricot scrub and sea salt it would help. Do you think so?? Do you have any ideas what would help as this bothers her a lot
Thank you
Cristavalentine
hi,
I want to know if hair colour per say is good or damaging for hair. I've been getting a few grays, way prematurely and wanted to know if hair colour will ruin my hair if I use it? Also, what if after using it for a year you stop, does the natural original hair color return?
Thanks
i just wanted to know your thoughts on neutrogena triple moisture deep recovery hair mask, i've heard its great and i've reads lots of good reviews on it, how does this hair mask work and exactly what does it to to hair?
I wanted to know, do eye sunscreens really work? what about neutrogena's spf 30 eye cream? does it protect eye skin from the sun? for how long?
hey brains!! great website!! im a sucker for healthy hair and methods on keeping it healthy, and i was surfing through the net and found this article: http://www.tlhs.org/vid06.jpg
what do u guys think? is it possible for hair to get used to not being washed and therefore not producing so much oil so that it wont look greasy over time? and could this method keep hair at its healthiest? wouldnt this cause dandruff?
thax guys!!
is it true that castor oil is good for the estimulation of hair and lashes growth? How does this work?
I have young daughters, and I'd like for them to have every opportunity to avoid the problems I had with my skin as a teenager and beyond. Are there facial cleansers and sunscreens out there that would be appropriate for young (under 10) skin, to use on a daily basis? What is the best way to teach them now to try and prevent acne?
Thanks! Cool blog -- you have saved me many times
First of all, I love you guys dearly. You guys have a wonderful website here.
I decided to flip through your archives and I came across a post you guys made on April the 11th.
It made me very upset to read that you guys made light of animal testing. I realise that many ingrediants in our makeup have in the past been tested on animals. But now their is no excuse for animal testing. Their are many more humane ways to test cosmetic ingrediants.
Many companies have chosen to go animal testing free. Like Revlon has been animal testing free since the early 90's.
If you guys are curious to learn more please check out, www.peta.com for more information. They can explain to you more fully about alternative ways of cosmetic testing. And if you are feeling brave maybe you can even watch a few of their videos of animals in testing labratories.
Andrea,
Thank you so much for your comments. Your perspective is clearly heartfelt and well thought out. We're sorry you were upset by that post.
Did you get a chance to read the follow-up post on 5/6/06 entitled "Animal Testing Analysis"? In it we further elaborate on the points made in the 4/11 post.
Basically, ALL of the ingredients in your makeup have been tested on animals. There is no getting around that fact. You say there is no excuse for animal testing but that is just not true.
"The reason is because cosmetic companies are legally required through trade and consumer protection laws to prove their products are not toxic or dangerous. Specific rules vary from country to country, but in places like the U.S., Japan, and most of the EU safety standards often require animal testing to prove a product’s safety. As alternatives to animal testing are developed such as computer modeling, or cell cultures, the laws are being changed, but this is a slow process. In most cases these alternatives are not accepted as adequate proof so there is no legally acceptable form of safety testing except on animals."
Please view the rest of the post. In no way did we mean to make light of animal testing. It is an unfortunate, but still mandatory fact of the cosmetic industry.
The bottom line is, the ingredients have been tested on animals even if the particular cosmetic hasn’t. The companies that tout “animal testing free” positions exist off the backs of companies who’ve done all the testing before them.
Thank you for the PETA link. We already know about alternative ways to test cosmetics. The bottom line is that the methods are not yet adequate to replace animal testing completely. No matter what PETA says, that's a fact.
Unfortunately, this half of the Beauty Brains is not easily swayed by emotional appeals. Logical arguments rule. There are awful people in the world that do not think treating animals poorly is wrong. It's easy to find these people despicable.
However, the killing of animals occurs everyday to make things like hamburger, chicken, and bacon. Rats and mice are killed everyday just because they exist. And don't even get me started on how ants and roaches and spiders are treated. It makes no logical sense to argue against using animals for testing while we slaughter them to satisfy our hunger. Until the world goes vegetarian and bans all animal eating, it seems illogical to argue against animal testing.
Would you stop drug development? They kill many, many more animals than the cosmetic industry.
We support alternatives to animal testing. But until there are adequate alternatives that are accepted by governments around the world, what choice do cosmetic companies have?
Thanks again for you comments.
Left Brain
How important are nails for abeauty theraphist and why>>???
Thanks
Does Vitamin K/Cocoa Butter in lotions & body creams really help to reduce the appearance of scars/marks?
Hi. I recently started using Physcians Formula bronzer. Even though the product claims to be oil-free and noncomedogenic, I am worried that it will make me pores bigger and create breakouts. Is this something to be panicked about, or am I overreacting?
Hi Beauty Brains. Love the site. My question is what causes frizzy hair and what can I do to prevent this? My hair tends to go crazy in rainy weather or if there's a lot of humidity in the air. Thanks.
hi, i just wanted to ask if using hair care products made for black people could damage you're hair. i heard that they might alter you're scalp or something. also, are natural boar bristle brushes really good and are they just a gimmick?
Dear Brains
I want to know what is the active ingredient in a hair conditioniner that helps to straight the hair and the opposite, hair conditionner that helps to get curly my hair.
Excuse me for my bad english, I´m live in Buenos Aires.
Best Regards .
Dear Brain, other question from Buenos Aires. I´m very confused about face foundation and powders.
If face foundation is oil, or water or oil in water, or water in oil, and mica, talc pigments and preservatives... Why I must to put on my face loose powder?
What is powder? More pigments, more talc, ... Should I put only face foundation? Should I put only powders?
Both ?
Besides, What is a "mousse texture" face foundation? (Maybelline have one) They say elastomers of silicone ..
What else, besides acetone, can be used to remove nail polish? Acetone is simply too drying ...
Is there anything else besides it that could be used?
Dear Brains,
How would I get the smell out of fresh onion juice without changing the natural onion output and intensity /consistancy/healing properties?
This may seem an odd question, but we are using onion juice as a base for a foot remedy cure.
thank you
DJ
Dear Brains,
You really got me into looking into my beauty products. The thing is that i'm also a chemist and a pharmacologist, so I do get a kick out of "hunting down the molecules" of my beauty products... there's only one problem, I need some facts!! How small does a molecule have to be to effectively penetrate the hair's cuticle and how large does it have to be to be able to effectively form films on my hair strands?
How does a salon "gloss" or "glaze" work? (i.e. Redken Shades EQ)
Contrary to conditioners that simply use ~wetness~ to temporarily stick the cuticle scales together to be closed similar to how a wet piece of paper can be stuck to a wall without falling down temporarily, I've read somewhere that there is something out there that actually glues those cuticle scales close with a much stronger and permanent force (adhesive force?). Would this be something like Redken Shades EQ, or a salon gloss?
Thanks in advance for your consideration in answering this question. I love your site. Never has FRUSTRATION that comes from ambiguous, nonsensical and plain-weird marketing language (resulting in indecision!) been irradicated SO satisfyingly.
I am on a mad quest to get the shiniest hair possible. You know those little locks of real human hair showing as samples for dye products? And you know how they are SO shiny, it's as though they were coated with lacquer? Well, if i had my way, i'd have hair as shiny as that (don't ask why)
And if i REALLY had my way...
I'd impregnate my hair with polyurethane under 100psi of pressure; that way, they'll be shiny permanently!
Thanks for reading.
I would like to purchase a flat iron. I heard the Chi was a good one as well as Tourmaline. I also heard that a ceramic plate is the best as it won't "fry" you hair as much. Look forward to your comments.
I think the formaldehyde in nail polish is giving me problems (dried out, peeling nails) . Things have been much better since switching to formaldehyde-free polishes. Trouble is, I have quite a few beautiful formaldehyed-containing polishes that I'd still like to wear. Would a formaldehyde-free basecoat protect my nails from the formaldehyde in the polish?
I must say I am now totally addicted to this blog - and finally starting to accept what I already subconsciously knew about cosmetics, i.e., they do not work miracles. So thanks for that!
And I have three very important questions.
1. Is it ok to use various products (such as moisturiser and foundation) with different active sunscreen ingredients at the same time, for example, mexoryl and avobenzone?
2. What are the products that the Beauty Brains use and consider to be good?
3. Since now I’m striving to educate myself, do you know of any other interesting scientist or cosmetics blogs we can trust?
Dear Brains, I just got a "personalized hair and bulb analysis"by a companycalled Nourish...I sent in some hair and they plopped it under a microscope and sent me some pictures back ..analyzing my hair problems... according to them the causes of my dry ,weak hair are... 1.deep dirt and heavy sebum in the hairs dermal papilla and 2. lack of nutrition in the hair ...my hair under the microscope does look pretty sick compared with the healthy hair...I,m wondering whether to get their products or is it another scam.. ever heard of this?The"deep cleansing" shampoo is called follicleanse and has sodium laureth sulfate,Panthenol ,(i know about these two) hydrolized rice protien,arcticum lappa,hedera helix, fenegeek,and zinc pca..they also recommended jojoba oil ..hair nutrition vitamins..vitamin shampoo and silk protien conditioner...What do you think.. another rip off????
hey i want to know if comfort care have have a wed site and is it tested on people hair if you need to write me back look up tatiania.bell@yahool.com
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