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...
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