Moisturizers and Skin Cancer in Mice?
Has anyone seen this? I know mice skin isn't human skin, but it's kind of freaky: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20080814/moisturizers-up-skin-cancer-in-mice
View ArticleHow did the myth that soap is bad start?
After hours of Googling, I am pretty confident that soap free cleanser with surfactants were introduced during world war II due to shortage of oils to make soap. All surfactants (SLS, ALS,etc) are...
View ArticleSmart Soles anti-cellulite insoles
Has anyone heard of or used Smart Soles? They are a shoe insert for about $29.99 a pair. They make all sorts of claims, including turning your shoes in to exercise shoes, increasing circulation in your...
View ArticleSyn-ake
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,...
View ArticleVitamin E - Applying from the capsule
I read on Paula's Website that Vitamin E is the most potent topical antioxidant. She also said that a facial moisturizer should always have an antioxidant otherwise the moisturizer will make the skin...
View ArticleDEA's and MEA's
How serious are the dangers of Cocoamide Dea and the like? I know DEA and MEA is in just about every shampoo and body wash out there. Does it really contribute to nitrosamine formations? Should I not...
View ArticleEpilar System Hair Growth Inhibitor
The Epilar System claims to be a topical product that, when used in a series of 8-12 treatments spaced 5-6 weeks apart, can inhibit hair regrowth. There are two topical gels, an inhibitor and an...
View Article5lbs of toxins absorbed through the skin....
Hello. I recently read that an average of 5lbs of toxic chemicals are absorbed through a woman's skin each year. I know that nicotene patches and some birth control are administered through skin...
View ArticleWhat type of chemistry (or research) best supports a transition to cosmetic...
Hello, I'd like to one day get into cosmetics (actually design and make my own brand) but currently I'm interviewing to work in the industry (not cosmetics) as a chemist. Most of the jobs are synthesis...
View ArticleWhat odor turns men on the most?
The answer to the poll question just posted today. Did you get it right? Do you think that is really the odor that turns men on?I'm a little skeptical of the study. It seems you could turn some men on...
View ArticleThe eye cream challenge
I am self-important enough to open my own thread solely as a place for further discussion of my expensive nude skincare eye cream (which eye claim works, but which has little data to support my claim),...
View ArticleWhat's the most expensive cosmetic you've bought
There's a new poll on the Beauty Brains about expensive cosmetics. If you haven't voted, go do that now. It's located on the right side column and The Beauty Brains. Now, what is the most expensive...
View ArticleEye cream challenge--the voting thread
I know everyone is bored of hearing about my expensive eye cream. [Just in case you aren't bored, and want to know what I'm trying to test, you can go here...
View ArticleEye Cream Challenge--2nd and Final Voting Thread--NOT THE SAME PICS
Thanks to all who voted on the first voting thread. If you haven't done so, please do. http://www.thebeautybrains.com/vanilla/comments.php?DiscussionID=1481&page=1#Item_8 NOTE: The links below...
View ArticleWhite Tea extract against wrinkles? (or just another marketing myth?)
Here was a study about an year ago about benefits of white tea for skin: ''Results showed white tea prevented the activities of the enzymes which breakdown elastin and collagen which can lead to...
View ArticleA powerful solution for your skin problems
A powerful solution for your skin problems a.) Works to clear blemishes and acne on all skin types b.) Fights wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin c.) Removes impurities from blood d.) 100% safe and...
View Articleoil alone as a cleanser
I would like to know how oil(vegetable) alone works to cleanse the skin, or does it? I understand is similar structure to the skin so can be absorbed but how does it then rinse away with just water?...
View ArticleDry Brushing
I would like to know what you think of dry brushing with a boar brush. It is supposed to help with skin tightening, cellulite and detoxifying the body by stimulating the lymphatic system. Is there a...
View ArticleWould You Get An Aluminum Foil Facial?
Here’s an interesting, and maybe a little disturbing, new beauty product: the Akaishi Aluminum Foil Facial. Inventorspot.com reports on the latest Japanese skin care technology that hydrates your skin...
View ArticleHair Color and Fading and best shampoos for colored hair
What causes hair color (dye) to fade? If you listen to salon owners, they try to sell you expensive shampoo and conditioner. Are there any ingredients that should be avoided if you color your hair? All...
View ArticleShould i take Cosmetic science
Should I take cosmetic science/I love formulating products and that's what im going to take in college but there are also questions and infos that i need to know.a.) How much is the tuition fee...
View ArticleBee sting venom: a "botox alternative" fact or fiction?
I believe I've read elsewhere that bee venom is the new snake oil - It's widely touted as the new botox alternative, but in reality, it doesn't work.The newest rumor is that the UK royals are using it,...
View ArticleDo Organic Preservatives Really Work?
Kaitlin asks…I recently read about this organic preservative (Arobocide.) I emailed the company (active micro) and they provided me with the information and testing along with their formulation for the...
View ArticleDermarolling
Dermarolling or microneedling seems to have become rather popular during past few years. On the surface (pun intended) the idea behind it seems plausible, i.e. causing minor breaks in the skin in order...
View ArticleAVON'S Pro Line Eraser Treatment
What is A-F33 (Amino-Fill 33) ?? According to AVON: " Unlike AHA. Unlike Retinol. "Avon says: " It works to deactivate collagen blocking ( what does ' deactivate collagen blocking ' mean ??) and...
View ArticleWho Else Is Sick Of “Chemical Free” Products?
Here at the Beauty Brains, as well as other enlightened places across the beauty blog-0-sphere, there’s been a lot of discussion lately about the use of the term “chemical free” as it relates to...
View ArticleAnother Debunker of Beauty Myths
Check out this post for an excellent example of how to dissect BS beauty claims: http://brightestbulbinthebox.blogspot.com/2012/12/beauty-bullshit-resveratrol-and-fruit.html
View ArticleWhat does Apple Cider Vinegar really do to hair?
I have started incorporated Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinses in my hair care practices with great results. My hair is very, very kinky and I find if I do the apple cider vinegar rinse as the final...
View ArticleLavender Oil (linalool)
What's the truth about Lavender? What is "skin-cell death"? Lavender is in my shampoo, should I change? This information came from the last page of the book "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without...
View Articlealcohol in skincare products
I am alittle confused re. the use of alcohol in skincare products, can anyone help me with which ones are not good for the skin and which ones are beneficial? Also what does it mean when a product...
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