July 23rd, 2008 at 9:50am |
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This article about a cosmetic science program for kids at the Boston Museum of Science reminded me of all the other odd source of raw materials used in cosmetics. So, here are what the Beauty Brains think are some of the strangest ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care products.
Top 10 […]
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July 22nd, 2008 at 8:51am |
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MacKenzie’s curious about Epicuren: Do Epicuren products really improve skin? They claim that the high amount of collagen (it is one of the first ingredients) is what sets it apart from other products. I would like an opinion from someone with a chemistry background.
The Left Brain responds:
I think Epicuren […]
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July 22nd, 2008 at 8:49am |
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Karen’s concern: I always understood that among the cosmetic brands that there are sister companies like L’Oreal is made by Lancome, etc. If this is true, how does the quality/effectiveness of the drug store brand compare to the more pricey department store brand? While we’re at it: Are the drug store […]
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July 22nd, 2008 at 8:45am |
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The results from Beauty Science Poll 29 are in and 67% of you did not get the right answer. On the other hand, 33% did figure out that the BS headline was the one about attractive dental braces being the most effective. Read on for the explanations.
Licorice root may help stop […]
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July 22nd, 2008 at 8:44am |
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Mary Jane muses: My friend said you can get high if you wash your hair with a whole bunch of Alterna hemp shampoo and turn up the water really hot. Is that true?
The Right Brain’s dis-jointed reply:
Sorry to disappoint you MJ, but the hemp seed oil that Alterna uses is […]
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July 18th, 2008 at 9:17am |
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Pauline’s in peril: Do I really have to be careful about how I mix and match my shampoo and conditioner? Do matching products like Salon Selectives make a difference?
The Right Brain’s special selection:
We’ve blogged before about matching your shampoo and conditioner. The quick answer is that you don’t need to […]
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July 18th, 2008 at 9:15am |
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Is there a difference between a garment that’s “inspired by” another and one that’s just a copy? The Design Piracy Prohibition Act aims to define just that.
SheFinds dispels the archaic fashion myth that you can’t wear black to a daytime wedding.
Smarter Fashion gave us five simple tips & tricks on how […]
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July 17th, 2008 at 12:08pm |
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Mid Brain muses:
I don’t know if the Beauty Brains community has already seen this story on other beauty blogs, but I just came across this article on Jezebel about hair hats. Apparently a Japanese stylist creates these sculptures out of real hair and attaches them to your head. Why? I have […]
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July 16th, 2008 at 10:33pm |
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Shelea says: I was wondering if you could help me out? I recently bought Arubix M Anti Redness Cream to “hopefully” assist with the redness of my rosacea. Can you pleeeaaassee tell me are all the ingredients safe?
The Right Brain’s rosy response:
In our previous posts we’ve explained that rosacea is a […]
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:24pm |
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Patricia’s puzzled about polish: Does nail polish go bad or can it become contaminated? For example, you paint your nails once or twice and then don’t use it for a couple of years because you misplaced it, is it still safe!
The Right Brain nails the right answer:
If you’re looking for an […]
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