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Are Keratin Hair Straightening Products Safe?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We’re linking to love this month! All our February questions come from other bloggers and we’re encouraging you to check out their blogs. Today’s question is from our dear friend Moxie at MoxieReviews.com. Visit her today! Moxie must know…Brazilian Blowouts were found to release formaldehyde. Are the Keratin-based hair-straightening products that I see stylists in salons doing that much safer on hair/environment? The Left Brain responds: The safety concerns regarding high levels formaldehyde in hair straightening prdoducts has been well documented and inhaling large quantities of formaledhyde gas is...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 4, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Beauty Myth Busting Beauty Products That Really Work Straightening hair straightener Keratin Hair Straightening Source Type: blogs

Does Pressed Powder Makeup Always Contain Synthetic Ingredients?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
February is link love month! We’re taking questions from other bloggers and encouraging you to check out their blogs. Today’s question is from Mary at Pure Healthy Makeup. Stop by and say hello! Mary asks: Is is possible to make pressed makeup without using any synthetics? The Right Brain responds: Rather than re-opened the debate on natural vs synthetic, I’ll try to address your question as it applies specifically to powdered makeup. Loose powder needs fewer ingredients One can certainly make the case that certain brands of so-called mineral makeup are among the most “natural” of cosmeti...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Make-up Mineral makeup Natural Cosmetics Advice Questions Pressed Powder Source Type: blogs

Product Giveaway: NovoSerum Anti-aging SamplerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hey Everyone! Sarah Bellum here with another product giveaway! What we’re giving away A Travel Pak which contains 5 signature NovoSerum™products, a new anti-aging line from Novo Solutions MD. According to the manufacturer, these products contain technology which is based on a “proprietary cell-free complex derived from purified human umbilical cord serum which tells the skin’s factory cells to increase collagen production and enhance skin matrix, which gives the skin structure, fullness and radiance.” In a 2010 independent double blind clinical study, skin treated with NovoSerum™ was found to have ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 2, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Sarah Bellum Tags: Give Away NovoSerum Source Type: blogs

Hair Repair – New Technology Really Works!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
February is link love month at the Beauty Brains. All month we’re answering questions from other bloggers to introduce our readers to beauty blogs they may not have seen before. Today’s question comes from one of our new favorites, Michelle at Lab Muffin. Check out her site! Michelle asks…Are there ANY hair products out there that can actually reconstruct/repair hair (as opposed to just protecting it from further damage)? The Right Brain responds: This is a great question because one of our favorite pet peeves are all the products that claim to repair hair but don’t. When you actually look at the ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 1, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Hair repair Questions Split ends Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Salicylic Acid 20% Gel PeelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Continuing our look at top selling products on Amazon.com… Surprisingly, this fairly generic salicylic acid skin peel is rated at the 9th best selling beauty product on Amazon.com. Why does that surprise me? I woulnd’t have thought so many people are using such a strong peel on themselves. I would have guessed that the people who need such a strong treatment would be getting it through their dermatologist. Let’s look at the label to see what makes this peeler so powerful. Salicylic Acid (20%) A beta hydroxy acid that helps dissolve the “glue” that holds skin cells together so they slough off...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 31, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Link and Learn: Beauty Science From Other BlogsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Beauty Brains may be the #1 beauty science blog in the world but there are plenty of other blogs that do a terrific job explaining the truth about cosmetics. Here are a few recent posts that we think are worth sharing. We link, you learn. Get it? What is hard water? (A Man’s Guide to Skin Care) How does Vitamin C work? (15 Minute Beauty) What the hell is pH? (Lab Muffin) Why is there lead in lipstick? (Colin’s Beauty Pages) Image credit: http://www.hotfrog.com.au/ (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 30, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

3 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar May Be Good For Your HairEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HySpin says…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 cleaning step of washing my hair I find my hair feels smoother, reflects light more (shinier) and it is easier to detangle. But what is the apple cider vinegar really doing to my hair? The Right Brain responds: In actual lab testing we’ve haven’t been able to demonstrate much of an effect from vinegar. But since vinegar is an acid, in theory, there are three things that the low pH could be doing fo...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 29, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Natural Cosmetics Advice Source Type: blogs

Look At The Label: GlamGlow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud MaskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of our favorite websites, InventorSpot, brought a new product to our attention: GlamGLow’s tingling face mask. According to GlamGlow’s website the tagline for this product is “Tingle effect + exfoliation = sexy!” So it is an exfoliationg mask? Or is it a masking exfoliant? And why the heck does it tingle? Let’s look at the label to find out. GlamGlow Tingling Mud Mask Ingredients Purified Water, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyethylene, Pumice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, C...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 28, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Beauty Products That Really Work Exfoliation Ingredients Masks Questions Source Type: blogs

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Source: HealthMedWatch - January 27, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Tags: Healthcare And Medicine Source Type: blogs

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Source: HealthMedWatch - January 27, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Tags: Health Care Source Type: blogs

Can Honey Lighten Hair?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
LeahSierra says…There’s a video on Youtube by Andrea’s Choice. She used honey to lighten up her hair. I haven’t tried but you can watch the video. The Left Brain responds: Thanks, Leah, for the link to this video. In it, Andrea explains how mixing honey (either raw or regular) with either olive oil and banana or with just your regular conditioner can lighten hair. She claims the honey contains peroxide that can bleach hair over time. But does this really work? Hair lightening science It’s true that honey contains peroxide. More accurately it contains an enzyme, glucose oxidase, t...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 27, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Beauty Products That Really Work Hair Colors Natural Cosmetics Advice Questions Source Type: blogs

February is Link Love Month on The Beauty BrainsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This post is directed at all you beauty bloggers out there (you know who you are…) The Beauty Brains specialize in answering questions about how beauty products work. We usually answer questions from our readers but with Valentines Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to spread a little link love by answering questions from other beauty blogs. So, if you’re a fellow blogger leave a comment below with your beauty question and if we choose yours to blog about we’ll include a link back to your site. That way our readers will be introduced to a bunch of terrific new blogs and your blogs wi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 26, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

How To Save Money On Hairspray By Reading the IngredientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Beauty Brains were recently featured in a TODAY.com post telling you how to get the best hairspray performance for the lowest cost. Below are the complete ingredient lists for all the products referenced in that article. But first…. If you like this kind of stuff and want to learn how to save $500 per year on cosmetics, download the Beauty Brains FREE report now! Hairspray ingredients Tresemme Tres II Extra Hold Hairspray Alcohol Denatured, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl/Methacrylate Copolymer, Amino Methyl Propanol, Dimethy...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 26, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Ingredients Save Money On Beauty Products Styling Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Head and Shoulders Dandruff ShampooEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Continuing our look at the top-selling products on Amazon.com… Even though they are technically Over the Counter (OTC) drugs and not cosmetics, dandruff shampoos are big sellers in the beauty section of Amazon.com. Specifically, two versions of Head & Shoulders dominate the 6th and 7th top selling spots. Who would have thought that SO MANY people have dandruff!! What can we learn by looking at the label? Head & Shoulders Ocean Lift Shampoo Ingredients Active Ingredients: Pyrithione Zinc (1%) This is one of the most common drug ingredients approved to treat dandruff. Water Solvent. Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sod...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 25, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Dandruff Ingredients Shampoo Source Type: blogs

Is Bumble and Bumble Concen-Straight Smoothing Treatment Temporary?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
angel19i asks… I have 4a type Afro-Caribbean hair and would like the flexibility of straightening it every once in a while. But just blow drying & flat ironing only last a few days before my hair poofs up & according to your post on Keratin Straightening products other methods rearrange the bonds in your hair & aren’t that safe. And the Bumble and Bumble Concen-Straight doesn’t have any of the ingredients listed on the post so what I want to know is it safe for a temporary way to straighten my hair and will my hair return to normal after the treatment wears off? The Right brain responds: Co...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 24, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Kate Moss Lipstick – In The Beauty Brains BathroomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Even though the Beauty Brains don’t do traditional reviews, from time to time we like to share new products that we’re trying. We want you to know that we received free samples in exchange for a mention on our blog and that we’re not necessarily recommending you buy anything. We’re just sharing new product news; please do your own research before you buy. Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick Here’s what the manufacturer says: “Lasting Finish Lipstick by Rimmel London locks colour to lips for up to 8 hours wear. 50% more colour. Soft, smooth, comfortable formula.” It contains an “added Black D...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 23, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Product reviews Questions Source Type: blogs

Which Ingredients Will Dry Out Hair?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sarahb asks…Is there a place that i can view a list of ingredients in hair products that could dry out the hair? The Left Brain replies: I’ve never seen a comprehensive list of which ingredients could dry out hair. It would be very difficult to create an accurate list because the effect of ingredients on hair partially depends on the formulas the ingredients are delivered from. Ingredient effect depends on context For example, in the Forum we recently discussed a hair conditioning mask that contains a relatively high level of Lauramide MEA, a surfactant. Lauramide MEA would typically not dry out hair becaus...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 22, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Conditioners How cosmetics work Ingredients Questions Save Money On Beauty Products Source Type: blogs

AG Smooth Sulfate Free Argan Oil Shampoo – In The Beauty Brains BathroomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Even though the Beauty Brains don’t do traditional reviews, from time to time we like to share new products that we’re trying. We want you to know that we received free samples in exchange for a mention on our blog and that we’re not necessarily recommending you buy anything. We’re just sharing new product news; please do your own research before you buy. This week we have one product to share. AG Smooth Sulfate Free Argan Oil Shampoo Here’s what the manufacturer says: “Sumptuous lathering and sulfate-free, Smoooth is infused with argan oil to make your mane velvety smooth and silky soft. It’s ideal f...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 21, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Ingredients Questions Shampoo Source Type: blogs

Is Grape Seed Oil Good For Protecting Hair From Heat?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lilypad asks…I’m transitioning from relaxed to natural hair and a lot of blogs and video bloggers tout grape seed oil as a heat protectant when blowdrying or flat ironing hair because it has a high smoke point (about 420 °F). Is there any truth to this claim? The smoke point refers to the oil’s use in cooking but does it apply to hair as well? The Right Brain responds: We’ve blogged before about how to protect your hair from heat damage and there’s more to it than just the how much heat the ingredients can take. What to look for in a good heat protectant Heat tolerance (in this case mea...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 20, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Conditioners Natural Cosmetics Advice Straightening Source Type: blogs

Faciano Dry Shampoo – Look At The LabelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We received a sample of the Faciano Dry Shampoo and thought it was an interesting enough product. The fragrance wasn’t to everyone’s liking but the product definitely cleaned hair. In case you are interested here is a breakdown of the ingredients. Cleansing ingredients These are the ingredients that make the product work as far as cleaning hair and making it look better. Water – The solvent Alcohol – Helps to remove oily materials Propylene Glycol – Helps to remove oily materials Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer – Gives some styling boost Fragrance ingredients These are the i...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 19, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Ingredients Questions Source Type: blogs

Why Do Conditioners Make Hair Shiny?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Havoctheory says…I heard that conditioners contain ingredients such as polymers with reflective qualities to coat hair strands. They reflect light and therefore makes your hair shiny. Is this true? What kind of chemicals would also produce this effect? The Left Brain responds: This question comes from our Forum where Pufff added this comment: “Hey! I actually was just thinking about this the other day! I was reading the ingredients on some of the old gel I have and saw it used a polymer which surprised me cause isn’t that plastic??? The gel did make my hair look shiny soooo who knows.” Polymer doe...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 18, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Beauty Products That Really Work Conditioners Questions Source Type: blogs

Informative Movies You Need To Watch !!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“Fat Head” Fat Head is a 2009 American documentary film directed by and starring Tom Naughton.[1] The film seeks to refute both the documentary SuperSize Me, a Sundance Film Festival award-winning film, and the lipid hypothesis, a bedrock of nutritional science for decades in the United States and much of the Western world. The first part of Fat Head focuses on ways the film SuperSize Me stretched credibility or used questionable reasoning. Though the debate that the two films encapsulate will likely continue for a long time, Naughton employs transparency in his effort. An article in the Houston Chronicle re...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 17, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: skalitenko Tags: Diabetes Did You Know? Diet and Nutrition Discussion Entertainment Recommendations fat head healthy food movies Super size me Source Type: blogs

Apneas, Hypopneas, and RERAsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The sleep study, whether at home or in a lab, tracks the number or apneas, hypopneas, and respiratory event-related arousals (RERAs). The total number is used to generate the respiratory disturbance index (RDI) which is used to render a diagnosis.* RDI or 5 or greater = mild sleep apnea RDI or 15 or greater = moderate sleep apnea read more (Source: Aviisha blogs)
Source: Aviisha blogs - January 17, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: jacks Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal CleanserEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Continuing our look at the ingredients of the top selling products on Amazon.com… This week the number 3 product on Amazon is Olay’s Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser. Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser Ingredients Water Solvent, carrier for the rest of the ingredients. Glycerin Moisturizing agent. Lauramidopropyl Betaine Primary foaming agent. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate One of the mildest of all cleansing ingredients. (We’ve blogged before about the Top 10 Mildest Body Washes that use this ingredient.) Polyethylene Tiny plastic scrubbing pellets that put the “x” in exfoliation. Sorbitol Moisturi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 17, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Can I Pre-Treat Oily Hair With Shampoo?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
LindyGirl longs to learn…I deep condition using Extra Virgin Coconut Oil once a week. I had tried oils before but would end up having to shampoo so many times to remove the oil it seemed to defeat the purpose of the deep conditioning process. Then I read some ‘how to’ directions on a spa site. They recommended applying the oil to dry hair, cover with a shower cap, cover the shower cap with a towel and leave it for an hour. Then apply shampoo to dry hair, add water and shampoo as usual. It works, but I have wondered is there any scientific reason to back it up. The Right Brain’s reasoned response: ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 16, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Beauty Myth Busting Beauty Products That Really Work Shampoo Source Type: blogs

Torrie Wilson lands on A RodEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The $275 Million Dollar Man Holding On To The Past While a New Girl becomes the Next Girl “Hey Mickey, He Likes It.” (see if anyone gets that one) A Rod is doing whatever he can to keep his body going! The gambling NY Yankees are the ones on their knees praying that A Rods’contract, with 5 more years of of $33 million per year salary actually is going to pay off! One of the best baseball players of all time, arguably, is a very nice guy and is well liked by everyone who knows him – maybe except a few of his ex-flames, like Madonna, and Cameron Diaz, and Kate Hudson and, and, and… But ...
Source: Timemaster MD - January 15, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Tags: A Rod Adriana Lima Alex Rodriguez Cameron Diaz Dr. Darrin Frye Dr. Frye HGH Kim Kardashian MLB Madonna Model NY Yankees Playboy Restylane Supermodel Tiger Woods Torrie Wilson Uncategorized Victoria Secret WADA kissi Source Type: blogs

HairBanglez: In The Beauty Brains BathroomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Even though the Beauty Brains don’t do traditional reviews, from time to time we like to share new products that we’re trying. We want you to know that we received free samples in exchange for a mention on our blog and that we’re not necessarily recommending you buy anything. We’re just sharing new product news; please do your own research before you buy. This week we have one product to share. Hairbanglez Hairbanglez (Hairbanglez.com) is a brand new product launching this month (January 2012). Here’s the scoop: Almost every girl never leaves with a hair elastic wrapped around her wrist. When you’re havi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 15, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Product reviews Source Type: blogs

Can I Make My Own Aluminum Free Deodorant?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Floraesthetics asks…After reading your blog post about scare tactics, I decided to try my hand at homemade deodorant. I looked at all kinds of recipes, and I created one based on the available ingredients I had in my kitchen. The result was amazing! I was so excited to have created a natural, “aluminum-free” deodorant that worked. Then, I researched a little more and realized that the clays I was using have aluminum content. I went back online and noticed that many natural deodorants contain clays that have aluminum. Can you help me figure out if it can be called aluminum-free if it contains bentonite cla...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 14, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Beauty Myth Busting Deodorants Ingredients Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Aveeno Active Naturals Body WashEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Continuing our look at the ingredients of the top selling products on Amazon.com… One interesting thing that I’ve already discovered by writing this series is that the top beauty products on Amazon.com change very quickly. Two days ago Rogaine was the number one product, now it has slipped to number two. As of the time of this writing, the number 4 product is Aveeno Active Naturals Body Wash. Aveeno Active Naturals Body Wash Ingredients Water As with almost every other cleansing product this formula is based on water as a solvent. Sodium Laureth Sulfate A cleansing agent which is a cousin of SLS, but a little ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 13, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Bathing Cleansers Ingredients Questions Source Type: blogs

The Top 10 Mildest Body WashesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
QM29′s irritation inquiry: I’ve read about SLS and how it is a harsh cleanser that dry/sensitive skins should avoid. But there are plenty of variety in “cleanser components” in shower gels/shampoo/soaps. Which are the components to look for when you have dry skin and/or dry hair ? Which ones are to be avoided ? Are they the same for skin and hair ? The Right Brain’s mildness missive: There are many ingredients that are milder than SLS but rather than bore you with a litany of chemical names we’ll cut right to the chase: Based on several research studies (see references below from the J...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 12, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Bathing Beauty Products That Really Work Cleansers Questions Source Type: blogs

How to fight Bad BreathEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you ashamed because of persistent bad breath? You are not alone. Persistent bad breath (called halitosis) affects up to 25% of the US population. This isn’t the sort of bad breath caused by foods like garlic and onions, or smoking and alcohol. I’m referring about persistent bad breath regardless of the food you eat. Bad breath that isn’t related to food is usually worse in the morning, because during the night your mouth is usually inactive. This makes it easier for bacteria to flourish and hence produce waste containing sulfur, which is usually the cause of the bad breath. However, too much anaerobic bac...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 10, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: skalitenko Tags: Did You Know? Discussion Entertainment Just Because Stress Bad Breath Oral Health Stinky Breath Source Type: blogs

Can I Get A Mole From Popping Pimples?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Afrogal asks…Recently I popped one of my pimples and a big lump formed on my forehead. I’m starting to wonder whether it is going to go away. Are moles genetic or can they appear when you pop pimples or have bad skincare routine? The Right Brain responds: Moles are not caused by popping pimples or by by anything you’re doing with your skin care routine. Cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing the skin only affects the upper layer of skin called the stratum corneum. What causes moles? Moles are formed in the epidermis, a deeper layer of skin. There, cells called melanocytes produce the melanin (the brow...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 7, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Acne Beauty Myth Busting Questions Source Type: blogs

Why Can’t I Use My Foot Product On My Face?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Miniature muses…Skin Laboratory has a Salicylic Acid Peel (okay to put on your face). Dr. Scholl’s has a Liquid Corn and Callus Remover (not okay to put on your face). Obviously, both have a high amount of Salicylic Acid, but other than that, I was curious to know which ingredients make the first alright to put on your face, and the second a serious mistake. Any ideas? The Right Brain responds: Here are the ingredients for the two products in question: Skin Laboratory Salicylic Acid Peel ingredients Salicylic Acid (20%), Propylene Glycol, Denatured alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7. Dr. Sch...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 6, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Anti-aging Beauty Products That Really Work Questions Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Carmex Moisture PlusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Product Girl raved about the new Carmex Moisture Plus Tints. She loves the color and says that “not the same Carmex you grew up with. It still has that familiar smell.” How did they keep the classic Carmex scent in a new lip color? Let’s look at the label to see. Ingredients Active Ingredients: Octinoxate (5.8%), Oxybenzone (4.8%). Sunscreens. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Butter) Moisturizer. Beeswax Wax that gives the product thickness and structure. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter Fruit) Natural emollient to smooth and soften lips. C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters Emulsifiers that also p...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 5, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Beauty Products That Really Work Ingredients Lip stick/gloss Questions Source Type: blogs

Can You Use Natural Extracts To Preserve Cosmetics?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As regular readers of the Beauty Brains know, we recently blogged about Shea Moisture’s Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and raised the concern that the label seemed to missing a few key ingredients, including preservatives. We were skeptical that the natural extracts contained in the product would provide sufficient protection against microbial growth. However, after prompting by comments from Sesame, we decided to seek out expert advice on the preservation question. So, we consulted a professional microbiologist who has worked on shampoo and conditioner formulas. Natural extracts can preserve pro...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 4, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Ingredients Natural Cosmetics Advice Shampoo Source Type: blogs

How Your Body Could Tell You about Hormonal Imbalance. Video BlogEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Please click the image and follow the link to Dr Kalitenko’s Youtube channel You may also find interesting: Menopause and Andropause Workshop July 20th What Makes Smart People Act Stupid? Lyme Disease: How Your Summer Vacation Can Ruin Your Life Bargain Shopping For A Doctor Orgasm INC. , Pharmaceutical company’s exploiting women’s sexuality. Movie You should watch ! (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog)
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 3, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: skalitenko Tags: Articles Bioidentical Hormones Did You Know? Discussion Entertainment Just Because Menopause Problems and Solutions Recommendations Resources Body Talks Hormonal Imbalance Video Blog Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Austin Kyle Professional ShampooEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A Girl’s Gotta Spa blogged about the Austin Kyle Professional hair care collection that feature “superior ingredients.” Are the ingredients really “superior” or different than cheaper products? Let’s look at the label! Austin Kyle Ingredients WATER (AQUA) SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCAMIDE MEA FRAGRANCE PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYSORBATE 20 OCTOXYNOL-12 PEG-150 DISTEARATE METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE Let’s compare this “professional” product to a regular over the counter shampoo like Dove Volume Boos...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 3, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Ingredients Questions Shampoo Source Type: blogs

Orgasm INC. , Pharmaceutical company’s exploiting women’s sexuality. Movie You should watch !Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I would like to share with you a movie i have recently watch Click Here to Watch the Trailer I found the topic of this documentary very interesting, yet shocking! This film is a great example of pharmaceutical company’s taking advantage and harming women’s sexuality while trying to pocket millions of dollars. Here is what IMDB.com has to say about the movie “Extraordinary behind-the-scenes access reveals a drug company’s fevered race to develop the first FDA-approved Viagra for women – and offers a humorous but sobering look inside the cash-fueled pharmaceutical industry.” You may...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 2, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: skalitenko Tags: Did You Know? Discussion Entertainment General Health Just Because Menopause Problems and Solutions movies you have to see Orgasm INC. Source Type: blogs

Can OFF Insect Repellant Dissolve Tights?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NataliaP says…A friend of mine put on OFF (repellant) all over her legs, she was using the aerosol form. And then she put in black tights. A while later we noticed that her tights/stockings were super blotchy. It was complelty ruined. What happened? The Left Brain responds: The active ingredient in OFF is DEET which is an effective solvent that can dissolve rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics. Her tights are probably made from some combination of natural and synthetic fibers like nylon or acetate. She should switch to all cotton tights or a non-DEET containing product. Or else just stay indoors. Have you ever had...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 2, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Happy New Year From The Beauty BrainsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
No new questions today, just a quick look back at some of the top beauty science stories of 2011 courtesy of Chemists Corner. J&J decides to reformulate baby shampoo based on pressure from fear mongering groups. FDA declares Brazilian hair straightening products based on formaldehyde are unsafe. P&G gets their hand slapped for using photoshop to touch up mascara ads and promise “never again. “ France attempted to ban parabens. Lots of chemical companies merged this year and so did a fair amount of finished goods companies. Finally, just a great big THANK YOU to all of the great people in the Beauty ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 1, 2012 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: BBW Sparkling Snow Anti-Bacterial SoapEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Product Girl wonders if the “snowberry” used in Bath & Body Works Sparkling Snow Anti-Bacterial Soap is a real ingredient. A look at the label should give us the answer. Ingredients Water The usual suspect that makes up the bulk of most formulations. Sodium laureth sulfate A common, and not very expensive cleansing agent. Also known as SLES. Fragrance According to the BBS website, this product leaves your skin with the “scent” of snowberry which suggests to us that it’s added as part of the fragrance instead of a stand alone ingredients. There is a plant called “snowberry” (t...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 31, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Ingredients Questions Source Type: blogs

Can Tweezing Eyebrows Make You Sneeze?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Brow Beaten asks…I tweeze my own eye brows and I notice that almost every time I tweeze I start to sneeze. My sister says I’m just imagining it and it doesn’t happen all the time but I thought maybe you could find out. The Left Brain responds: Dear Brow Beaten, your “tweeze and sneeze” problem is a new question that I’ve never heard. I wasn’t able to find any documentation in the technical literature to confirm this effect is real but I can think of two possible mechanisms that could explain what’s happening to you. Tweeze and sneeze First, the act of pulling hairs out of...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 30, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Biology of Hair Source Type: blogs

Product Give Away: Izzie Skirt from Shabby AppleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hey Everyone! Sarah Bellum here with a special year end post. This isn’t our typical beauty science Q&A, but Lefty and Righty and I thought it would be fun to give you guys a chance to win some free stuff! What we’re giving away A cute “Izzie” pencil skirt (see picture above) from Shabby Apple (www.shabbyapple.com), an online boutique of women’s dresses. It features vines and blooms in an intricate bright green pattern across a pale aqua background and it’s capped with a 2″ wide waistband for a flattering high-waist fit. How to enter Leave a comment on this post and tell u...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 29, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Sarah Bellum Tags: Give Away Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Botani Boost Balancing MoisturizerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some beauty blog was impressed with Botani Boost Balancing Moisturizer because it uses Aloe Vera as the base along with other natural ingredients. Is she right? Let’s look at the label to find out. Ingredients Water (Aqua) This is the true “base” of the product. Aloe Barbadensis (Leaf) Extract Mostly water, but there is some evidence that aloe is good for skin. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Moisturizing oil. Most formulas would have a silicone or mineral oil as the most prominent “oil” in the formula. Lecithin Natural emulsifier. It’s unusual to see this as a primary emulsi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 29, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Ingredients Moisturizers Questions Source Type: blogs

Is Shea Moisture Shampoo Missing Ingredients?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CJ3…I love the Shea Moisture line, and the Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo. The other day as I was shampooing my hair, I decided to look at the back of the bottle at the ingredients and I noticed a few things were missing. I could care less if there are silicones and parabens in my hair products, my main concern is do they work. But I do prefer that a company be honest about what’s in their products. The shampoo is thick with a pearlized sheen and a strong floral fragrance. But when I look at the ingredients, I don’t see a thickener/Pearlizer, fragrance, or a preservative. Is it possibl...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 28, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: How cosmetics work Ingredients Questions Shampoo Source Type: blogs

Look at the Label: Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nouveau Cheap says that Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment makes her hair soft and shiny. But what makes this nut cracker so sweet? Please take a moment to savor that clever Christmas pun; then, let’s look at the label! Ingredients Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone Silicones that smooth hair and make it shiny. Dimethicone is the CLASSIC hair shine enhancer and it’s mixed with Cyclomethicone to make it more spreadable. The Cyclomethicone evaporates leaving behind a light coating of dimethicone. These are the “work horse” ingredients that make deliver the treatment benefits of this product. Tocop...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 27, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: How cosmetics work Ingredients shine Source Type: blogs

Can A Dry Body Lotion Moisturize Your Skin?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Natalia asks…I got this body moisturizer as present. When you apply it it is fine but within a minute it goes absolutely dry and it feels like you have nothing on your skin! As much as I like that feeling I wonder if its really moisturizing? Or if it might even be doing harm to my sensitive, dry, skin? The Right Brain responds: Here are the ingredients for Natalia’s nameless product: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Prunus amygdalos dulcis oil, PCA Na, Acetamide MEA, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Passiflora incarnata Fruit Extract, Calendula o...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 26, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Christmas Beauty ScienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! The Beauty Brains are taking the day off to be with our families so we’re re-running one of our favorite Christmas-themed posts. We all have our favorite memories of the season – Christmas trees, stockings stuffed with gifts, the beauty of a new fallen snow. But nothing says “happy holidays” quite like this study I found on the composition and pharmaceutical activity of chondroitan sulfate obtained from reindeer trachea. That’s right, I said “reindeer trachea.” Although chondroitan sulfate is usually employed as a joint medication, chon...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 25, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs

Will Sulfate Free Shampoo Wash Away Pomade?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Celeste asks…Is a SLS free shampoo or cowasing enough to remove pomades from hair? The Right Brain responds: Celeste asked her question in the Beauty Brains forum, where the ever-savvy Lindygirl quipped “I’m not a Brain, but I would think it would depend on what ingredients the pomades have in them. If they have silicones you would most likely need to use a shampoo with sulfates periodically to remove any buildup.” As usual, LindyGirl rocked the house. The removability of any given pomade TOTALLY depends on the ingredients in that particular formula. If it’s a light polymer based formula, SLS-...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 24, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Right Brain Tags: Beauty Products That Really Work Styling Source Type: blogs

Should a Philips Norelco Sensotouch 3D Shaver be in your stocking?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some weeks ago the good folks at Philips sent the Beauty Brains a free electric shaver (Philips Norelco) to try out and write about what we think. This is a little different than other types of posts we do but shaving is not a topic that we cover very often and it is definitely beauty related. As a long time blade user, I was a bit skeptical about the benefits of an electric shaver but thought I’d give it a try. Here are some of the obvious benefits. Benefits of an electric shaver There are a number of benefits that an electric shaver has over a standard blade. These include. 1. More convenient – To use an el...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 23, 2011 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: Left Brain Tags: Product reviews shaving Source Type: blogs