MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'beauty products'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:25:47 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182030&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fwhats-the-best-product-for-brittle-nails%2F Georgia asks…I’ve seen three types of nail strengtheners advertised: formaldehyde; protein; and, calcium floride. Is one of these better than the others? Which would be best for my nails, which are thin, weak, and break at the sides? The Left Brain responds: There are two basic kinds of strengtheners: Hardeners and Hydrators. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each type you’ll be able to pick the one that’s right for you. How Hardeners work Cross-linking hardeners: This kind of hardener works on the inside of the nail with ingredients that react with the protein in your nails. When your nails are weak, the protein is like a ladder with broken rungs – the ladder feels loose and wobbly. But you can make the ladder sturdier by adding extra rungs to conn... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182030 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:01:49 +0100 5182030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174733&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fare-you-cheated-when-companies-sell-you-the-same-product-at-different-prices%2F Gilda’s going shopping… My hair is thick, coarse and dry. Which product should I buy, PANTENE or HERBAL ESSENCES? The Left Brain responds: It’s interesting that you ask about those two products because, as you can tell if you look at the ingredient lists, they are actually the same basic formula. (They are even covered by the same patents). Equal ingredients Take a look at Pantene’s Ice Shine conditioner and Herbal Essences’ Hydration Conditioner. If you turn the bottles around you’ll see that the first five key ingredients are exactly the same: Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, and Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine. Are these similarities surprising? Not at all considering that P&G (the company that makes Pantene) bought Clairol (the comp... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174733 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:01:21 +0100 5174733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159403&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fwhich-hair-brush-is-best%2F NatashaK asks… I have noticed that my hair looks its absolute best (volume + less frizz + not greasy) 3 days after I shampoo it. I was hoping to attain this effect faster (like on day 2), and I figure using my natural scalp oils is the best way to do that. My question is: What flipping hairbrush will best take some of my top-of-head oils all the way to the ends of my hair (about 2ft)? I have been using a paddle brush for as long as I can remember. I have a fear of combs fostered by a childhood filled with knotty hair and tears. I have found that bristle brushes don’t really get all the way through my hair (only brushes the top layer), but I haven’t picked one up in about 10 years and would be willing to try again. The Right Brain responds: Natasha, this is a really great ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159403 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:01:10 +0100 5159403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139997&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fhave-you-tried-drugstore-doubles%2F Getreadyatgems says (via Twitter #bbloggers)…I like finding cheaper dupes of high end products. The Right Brain responds: GRAG, We agree, dupes are a great way to save money! (Remember, if the first five ingredients listed on the back of the package are the same then the products are probably pretty similar.) Drugstore Doubles One our favorite resources for finding good dupes is the Cosmetic Cop, Paula Begoun. She has a feature on her site that she calls Drugstore Doubles. She lists expensive products and then gives you a much cheaper product that works the same way.As she describes it: “If you like this Department Store Skin-Care favorite . . . then you’ll love this Drugstore-priced recommendation!” It’s such a good idea that we wish WE would have thought of it ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139997 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:01:57 +0100 5139997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096654&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2F3-things-to-know-before-using-face-cream-around-your-eyes-2%2F Veronica’s Very Concerned… Are eye creams really necessary? I’ve been using them for years, and I’m starting to wonder if they are really specially formulated for skin around the eyes. Why do I say so? Because I compared ingredients comparison between a face moisturizer (Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream) and eye cream (Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum) and found that they’re very similar. What gives? The Right Brain Tries To Assuage Her: You’re right, eye and face cream formulas can be pretty similar. Of course, this varies from brand to brand, but it’s certainly possible for a company to formulate and test a product that works perfectly well on your face and under your eyes. So while in principle there’s nothing with usin... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096654 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:01:06 +0100 5096654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086345&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fcan-enzymes-exfoliate-your-skin-2%2F Marci’s Enymatic Inquiry: My esthetician told me about Babor Enzyme Cleanser and highly recommended that I try it. She says it’s great because it uses natural enzymes that target only dead skin cells and leave living skin cells alone. Can this really work? The Right Brain’s Catalytic Comments: As a matter of fact, enzymes can cause very specific reactions. But let’s start at the beginning… What Is An Enzyme? Enzymes are chemicals that speed up the rate of chemical reactions without themselves being consumed in the reaction. They’re incredibly useful in biological processes because they can make a reaction that normally requires dangerously high temperatures occur at normal body temperatures. Basically, without enzymes we’d all be dead. The particul... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086345 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:01:09 +0100 5086345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077849&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2F3-simple-steps-to-save-your-scalp%2F Ebesan says… I’m a male who’s very happy with my baldness. I don’t want new hair. But I do want my scalp to look better. It’s blotchy and discolored with different layers of skin. Is there a product, or procedure that can give me back my healthy scalp skin? The Right Brain responds: Hi Eb, we’re always glad to answer questions from our male readers! Without actually examining your scalp it’s hard to say what`s going on upstairs, but here are three tips that might help: 1. Suds your skull What are you washing your scalp with? Bar soap? That might be stripping your skin of essential oils. Try baby shampoo or a mild body wash. 2. Chrome your dome Are you applying sunscreen to your head? You should! Even if you wear a hat most of the time you might be... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077849 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:01:02 +0100 5077849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069637&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fwhat-beauty-companies-dont-want-you-to-know-about-foundation%2F Emily asks… I’ve read in so many magazines that have said tinted moisturizers are better than foundation on the skin. What exactly is the difference between tinted moisturizers and liquid foundation apart from the fact that tinted moisturizers is lighter? I’ve also heard from some friends that tinted moisturizers are bad for your skin.  So are tinted moisturizers good or bad? The Right Brain responds: Elizabeth Arden makes both kinds of products so let’s look at the ingredients in their Sheer Lights Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer and Bare Perfection Flawless Finish Foundation as an example. We won’t reprint all of the ingredients here but you can find them on Drugstore.com. Both products contain sunscreens as active ingredients. They both use water as a so... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069637 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:01:36 +0100 5069637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062356&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F24%2Fcan-you-cure-warts-with-duct-tape%2F Here’s a great tip for the Do-It-Yourself crowd: Duct tape can cure warts! Yes, it’s true, according to Anthony J. Mancini M.D., an associate professor at Northwestern University’s School of Medicine Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Mancini says he uses duct tape as an inexpensive and relatively painless way to treat warts. He has his patients apply the duct tape over the wart, leave it on for about a week, remove the tape, and then file the wart with an emory board. It’s that easy. But how can such a simple household item treat a sustained viral infection? No one knows, at least not for sure. But theoretically the tape could be debriding, or stripping the dead skin from the wart and carrying the wart virus along with it. That’s kind of how ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062356 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:31:37 +0100 5062356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050877&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2F4-ways-to-avoid-antiperspirant-irritation-2%2F Fire Pits has a fire in her pits: Is there any ingredient other than aluminum that works as an antiperspirant? I ask not because I am afraid of getting Alzheimer’s, but because the antiperspirants I’ve tried make me itch like mad. The Right Brain responds: I hear you girl, antiperspirants can be itchy and irritating, especially after shaving. But as far as the Alzheimers connection is concerned, you’re wise to be skeptical. There’s no proof that aluminum antiperspirants cause Alzheimer’s. Nonetheless, here are 4 ways you can switch to avoid that itch: 1. Switch to deodorant instead of antiperspirant. Deodorants don’t contain aluminum so they’re less likely to make you itch. But remember they won’t stop you from sweating either; they’ll... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050877 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:01:58 +0100 5050877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050879&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F18%2Fdoes-the-derma-roller-really-work%2F Katie is curious…I have been doing a lot of research on Collagen Induction Therapy using a derma roller. It’s a roller device with a bunch of tiny needles. You roll it over your skin and it creates tiny, microscopic holes in the skin. The theory is if you slightly, slightly injure your skin it will induce your skin to produce more collagen and reduce scars and wrinkles. It has been shown on the The Doctors and Rachel Ray shows and its all over Youtube etc (not that any of these are reliable, but I do trust The Doctors show more than the rest of course!). Creating these tiny holes is also supposed to help topical products penetrate deeper. So I bought into the hype and bought one. It’s only been a couple of weeks and I’ve used it three times. I use one of the smalles... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050879 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:01:34 +0100 5050879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028669&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F13%2Fshould-you-pre-poo-with-burts-bees%2F Tamar asks…Is there any real benefit to pre-pooing? I want to try products like Burts Bee’s Avocado Butter pre shampoo treatment, but i don’t want to waste my money. I’ve heard great things about it, but to me it would seem like I would just be washing out all of the beneficial ingredients. The Right Brain replies: First it was regular shampoo, then it was no poo ( washing your hair with conditioner), and now it’s pre-poo. What’s next post-poo? What is pre-poo? The idea of protecting your hair by loading it up with oily materials before shampooing actually makes some sense. (There’s a similar approach in skin care called “super-fatting.”) If you saturate the hair with oil, it will “overwhelm” your shampoo to some degree and ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028669 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:05:07 +0100 5028669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028670&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Fhow-is-eye-brow-gel-different-from-mascara%2F Kathie Lee’s question… I’ve been using Maybelline clear mascara to add shape and definition to my brows but my friend tells me I should be using a brow gel.  Is there was any difference between clear mascara that’s specifically designated for your lashes and clear eye brow gel? The Right Brain responds: They way we look at it, clear mascara and eye brow gel are pretty much the same thing. How does eye brow gel work? First of all, clear mascara is different than regular mascara. Regular mascara is wax based and is designed to thicken and color your lashes. Maybelline Clear Lash, on the other hand, consists of base of water and alcohol, thickened with a chemical called Carbomer, and a film forming agent called PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) that gives your lashes some stif... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028670 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:01:53 +0100 5028670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008429&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F06%2Fis-organix-brazilian-keratin-therapy-a-safe-way-to-straighten-hair%2F CurlyB asks…A couple of months ago, Organix came out with its own formaldehyde-free BKT, the “Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment”. I was thrilled to find a grocery store product at a reasonable price that contains no formaldehyde or other -hyde ingredients. I bought it, tried it, and loved the product. It did a very good job of decreasing frizz and relaxing my kinky hair into smooth loose curls. However, I’m reluctant to try it again because I can’t find out much about one of the first ingredients, oxoacetamide. The instructions contain some strong wording about ventilating the area where the treatment is performed, which adds to my concern that there is some pretty harmful stuff in there.  Is this product safe for regular use? Or sh... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008429 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:01:53 +0100 5008429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997668&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F04%2Fdiy-cosmetics-for-4th-of-july%2F Happy Independence Day to all our American readers! To celebrate we’ll travel back in time and take a peek at cosmetic science around the time of the American Revolution. Do It Yourself Cosmetics If you’re interested in learning what life was like in colonial America, you can find an excellent summary at Fortklock.com; the details of how women made their own makeup was particularly fascinating. Believe me, they didn’t have much to work with! Here’s a quick comparison of colonial chemistry to our modern day magic. Lip color Then: Mix beet juice with lard. Now: Something in a nice pinkish-taupe like NARS Turkish Delight! Blush Then: Either pinch your cheeks or, for the cultured sophisticate, mix beet juice with talc or cornstarch. (Jeez, those colonials were really bi... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997668 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:01:47 +0100 4997668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992806&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F02%2Fwhat-is-couperose-skin%2F Tanya wants to know (via FaceBook)…Hi! I just read an article about sun protection written by a pro in cosmetology. Speaking about ways to protect skin with couperose in summer she highly recommended Pevonia Botanica RS2 Concentrate but for me this is a really pricey product. Could you guys explain why she says it is good, what the active ingredients are, and – what’s most important – what the alternative/cheaper cosmetic products for couperose are? The Left Brain replies: Thanks for being a Facebook Fan, Tanya. But before I address your question about Pevonia Botanica RS2 Concentrate I’d like to raise another question: What exactly is “couperose skin?” What is couperose? Surprisingly, this question was harder to answer than I expected. The only references I c... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992806 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:01:01 +0100 4992806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984559&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F30%2Fare-you-hopeful-about-hope-in-a-jar%2F Aliza asks (via Facebook)…Could you analyze the “hope in a jar” moisturizer line from Philosophy, and compare it to drugstore brands? I want to know if i’ll really be getting my moneys worth before i decide to buy it. The Left Brain responds: There is nothing in the “Hope in a Jar” moisturizer that would warrant spending $28-$38 for a 2oz  jar. With one notable exception it uses standard moisturizing ingredients. Hope In A Jar Ingredients Water, Lauryl Lactate, Behenic Acid, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Behenyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Pentaerythritol Tetra Caprate/Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Beta Glucan (Oat Flour), Arginine HCl, Lavandula Angu... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984559 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:05:23 +0100 4984559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976024&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F26%2Fwhy-teens-dont-need-wrinkle-creams-2%2F Cathy’s question…My face is really gross at the moment. My cheeks are flaming with weird red blotchy bumps that I can’t seem to get rid of! It’s not acne! I’ve been using Guinot anti-redness treatment but it doesn’t seem like its working these bumps are really worrying me. Also I have some small faint delicate multi-wrinkles up there are there any wrinkle cream suitable for 16 years old? I don’t want to be 60 and none of the wrinkle creams would work on me cause when I was little I was so accustomed to heavy creams. The Left Brain Replies: Cathy, I don’t know what’s causing your blotchy skin bumps, but it sounds like you should see a dermatologist. As far as wrinkles are concerned, I wouldn’t be too worried at your age. Wrinkle... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976024 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:01:53 +0100 4976024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968678&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fbeauty-hacks-what-are-your-personal-hygiene-secrets%2F The Left Brain says: I saw this interesting discussion thread about personal hygiene tips and thought it would make a good discussion here. I’m not certain we would recommend not rinsing after brushing your teeth (too much residual SLS) but there are some interesting suggestions. Our faithful forum members have listed some interesting beauty hacks of their own. Bath and Shower products In the shower, I use Nizoral shampoo on a foot brush to clean my fungus-prone feet, especially toes and toenails. It’s off label, but it’s antifungal, and can’t hurt. -Sarahf A moisturizing shampoo works perfectly fine as a body wash.-Left Brain You can also use cheap conditioner as a shaving cream. (Less razor burn even on sensitive skin.) -Lindygirl1960 Just be careful when using c... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968678 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:01:46 +0100 4968678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934519&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fwhy-cant-i-make-my-own-humectress-conditioner%2F Fitz asks…I love the Nexxus products. I really love the conditioner Humectress….. but to me it’s a bit costly. Does anyone know a site where I can order my own chemicals to make my own conditioners & shampoos. I want to save money and maybe make some! The Left Brain responds: As our Forum members were quick to point out, making your own Humectress may not be such a great money saving idea. Problems with Home Made Humectress 1. Ingredient expense It’s difficult (maybe impossible?) to get the ingredients you need at a low cost without buying large quantities. Cosmetic companies enjoy low costs that the average person could never achieve because they buy TONS of chemicals. Plus, some ingredients are not even available for sale to the general public in any quantity... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934519 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:01:42 +0100 4934519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934520&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fdo-temporary-hair-straighteners-work%2F Vjrad asks...One of your posts discusses dangerous permanent straightening options such as Brazilian keratin treatments. What about temporary inexpensive drugstore straighteners that are supposed to last till your next shampoo, such as the ones by Garnier and John Frieda? Are they safe? The Garnier one smells HORRIBLE!! The Right Brain replies: We’ve written before about 7 Sure Ways To Straighten Your Hair.  The two products you asked about are kind of a combination of these. John Frieda 3 Day Straight Frieda’s 3 Day Straight works by using silicone to coat your hair (#1 on our list of 7 straighteners). By coating each hair and then treating it with a flat iron (which is #3 on the list) you can get your hair reasonably straight and it will last pretty well as long as you don&... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934520 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:01:50 +0100 4934520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934521&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F12%2Fblush-science-101%2F Shirley from WebMD asked us a series of questions about blush ingredients for WebMD’s series on “Decoding” cosmetics. The Left Brain responds: 1.  What are the basic types of ingredients in blush, (powder, cream, gel, liquid, mineral powder, etc.)? Blush has a variety of ingredients including colorants, extenders, perfumes, preservatives, feel enhancers, oil absorbers, binding agents, spreading agents, and base powders. 2.  How do these ingredients work to bring that flush to your cheeks? There are 2 types of colorants.  One type provides the color, the other masks your natural color.  Things like mica and titanium dioxide can block out your natural color and allow the cosmetic color to be more noticeable. 3.  What are the differences in ingredients and form... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934521 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:01:02 +0100 4934521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921596&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fwill-redken-extreme-restore-your-natural-hair-glue%2F BeautyBear says…There has been a lot of talk about this “NEW” hair conditioning agent which is supposed to replace the natural lipid barrier found on the hair surface. Many people are trying to find products with this ingredient in it. I can tell you that the conditioner is known under different names (behentrimonium methosulfate) and (C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate) There are other trade names as well and depending on whether it is in a shampoo or styling product or rinse-out or leave-in type conditioner determines which type is used. If you are interested, REDKEN’s New EXTREME haircare line has it in it as well as a protein restructurizing system, ceramides and cuticle / lipid restoration system called IPN. The Right Brain responds: It’s... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921596 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:01:12 +0100 4921596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893661&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Fhow-does-chinaglaze-crackle-nail-polish-work%2F The latest trend in nail polish products are “crackle glazes” that give your nails an artsy shattered look. Both OPI and China Glaze are featuring these new glazes in their Spring collections. Today we talk about how these new polishes create this cool new look. How does ChinaGlaze crackle polish work? Crackling is a 3 step process. In the first step you apply a traditional base coat and let it dry completely. The second step is where the magic occurs: you apply the crackle layer over the base coat.  In as little as 3 to 5 minutes the fissures form. Use a thin layer for a finely fractured pattern and a thick layer for a more chunky look.  In the third step you apply a gloss coat that smooths the surface and adds shine. What’s the magic in crackle glaze? They’ve ad... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893661 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:01:17 +0100 4893661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883733&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F31%2Fdoes-paint-it-black-tanning-lotion-really-work%2F Vicky asks…How does “Paint It Black” Auto-darkening Dark Tanning Lotion work? The Left Brain responds: Continuing the sunscreen theme from my post on Octocrylene, today I’ll explain how “auto-darkening” tanning lotions work. First, let’s talk about the Paint It Black product that Vicky asked about. This is an interesting formula that contains more (and less) than meets the eye when it comes to sunscreens. Paint It Black Ingredients Aqueous Infusions of Caramel Extract and Green Tea Extract (Water, Caramel, Camellia Oleifera), Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Isoparaffin, Laureth 7, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine (Tyrostan), Arginine HCL, Omithine HCL... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883733 Tue, 31 May 2011 06:01:38 +0100 4883733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853003&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2Fhair-hot-iron-damage-which-products-really-work%2F This article explains why high temperature styling is bad for hair and tells you where to buy products with the best ingredients to protect your hair from heat. Why heat is bad for hair? Heat exposure causes three types of hair damage: 1) decomposition of hair pigment (melanin) which cause changes in hair coloration; 2) damage to the fiber surface which makes the hair feel rough and look dull, and 3) weakening of internal hair proteins which can result in increased breakage. These effects are greatest when hair is exposed to temperatures above 130C. Blow dryers, curling, and flat irons are all capable of inflicting significant heat damage. How do heat protection products work? No one knows for sure, but here are three possible theories to explain how heat protection products work: Uniform ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853003 Mon, 23 May 2011 06:01:16 +0100 4853003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853004&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F21%2Fcan-you-get-dirty-from-washing-your-hands%2F Pamela ponders…Are antibacterial hand soaps worth spending more on? The Left Brain responds: Under normal circumstances washing your hands thoroughly with good old bar soap and water is all you need to remove removing bacteria.  So the answer is, no, you don’t need to spend more on antibacterial products. In fact,  Right Brain has even blogged before about how antibacterial soaps can actually make you sick.  But a new study shows that even regular soap can be hazardous to your health. Soapy Sales Discovery News reports that liquid soap dispensers can harbor potentially harmful bacteria. That’s because these containers are rarely cleaned and over time enough microbes can build up to overwhelm the preservative system of the liquid soap. (Even though liquid soaps are go... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853004 Sat, 21 May 2011 06:01:58 +0100 4853004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841713&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Fcan-kiehls-rare-earth-facial-mask-remove-toxins%2F Product Girl has a point…If you have not tried the Rare Earth skincare line yet, this is a great time to try it. As a gal with oily skin who is not a fan of her pores, this product line targets them to pull all the toxins and gunk out of your pores. What’s not to love? The Right Brain responds: Sarah Bellum has been checking out other top beauty blogs and thought we should comment on this post from Product Girl on Kiehl’s Rare Earth Facial Mask. While we agree that Kiehl’s makes great products, they always seem over priced to us. Is there a way to get the same benefits for less money? (Oh yeah, the Left Brain will kill me if I don’t point out that masks can help remove dead skins cells but they don’t really pull “toxins” out of your skin or blood... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841713 Wed, 18 May 2011 06:05:36 +0100 4841713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642858&cid=t_219913_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fn3w-dFUNHGE%2F It’s a good morning, and we’re about to put a serious spring in your step during this second week of spring. How? Our 40 Days of Giveaways are back and all-new today. (If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is using the season of Lent to reward you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan.) And we hope today’s nifty prize will help launch you into a healthier, happier spring season. We’re giving away a one month’s supply of Nature Made’s Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. About Nature Made Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant: A combination of extracts from the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642858 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:33 +0100 4642858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489886&cid=t_219913_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiREEfhvNGe4%2F What it is: The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila Laboratories What’s in it: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alpha-Glucan oligosaccharide (sugar derived), carrageenan, goji berry, valerian, corn starch, and more – the full list of ingredients varies depending on the scent. What’s not in it: Aluminum, petrochemicals, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oils, silicone, synthetic dyes, sulfates, or parabens. What it feels like: A little rough going on — the bar is really solid, and pressing hard to apply can be painful to sensitive or razor-burned skin — but once it’s on, you’ll be dry and happy and vanilla-scented. What it smells like: The bad news? You’re out of luck if you don’t like vanilla. The five available scents — Vanilla Passion Fruit, Vanilla ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489886 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:39:02 +0100 4489886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119123&cid=t_219913_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fc8vHLB_EYg4%2F photo: Thinkstock A tad self-involved, are we? New research shows that the average woman spends the equivalent of five days gazing at her own reflection in a mirror. How much time do you spend staring at yourself? It usually feels like we leave the house after about 30 seconds of glancing in the mirror to make sure we don’t have any sleep in our eyes, but we’ll admit that sometimes we primp longer than necessary. Five days is a long time, though — we could be doing other things that are a lot more fun (and productive) than staring into the mirror. Here are five things we’d rather be doing for five days of the year: 1. Go on vacation. We’ll take a mirror-less, five-day vacation, preferably in a tropical paradise. 2. Start to learn an instrument. We know that five d... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119123 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:28:34 +0100 4119123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065324&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsuck-it-environment-im-taking-my-bath-back%2F photo via GOOD Look, people. I try to be environmentally-conscious whenever and however I can. I take a lot of public transportation. I politely refuse receipts. I recycle. I set the bedroom A/C to “energy-saver.” I fall for the expensive, eco-friendly beauty and cleaning products. I use those ugly, energy-efficient light bulbs. I give stuff away instead of tossing it. I grow an herb and vegetable garden during the summer. I buy Energy-Star appliances. I severely limit pre-packaged foods and take-out meals. (Except lunches in the office. I am a terrible person.) I do all these things with you in mind. I hardly ever even do my precious favorite thing anymore: Take a bath. I’m a friggin’ saint. So please, environment, or Mother Nature, or whoever’s in charge out... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065324 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:22:28 +0100 4065324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031191&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fpoll-would-you-go-under-the-knife-for-your-vanity%2F Lisa Rinna (photo: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com) It’s easy to judge women (and men) who opt for plastic surgery or liposuction, just because we think we’d never do it. But we’re still young-ish. How can we be sure we won’t change our minds later on? Of course, there’s no way we want end up looking like the current Courteney Cox or Christa Miller from ABC’s Cougar Town, or Lisa Rinna (what the hell were they thinking?), but maybe we’d just need to find a better plastic surgeon. Or maybe no matter how expert the hands are that hold the scalpel, plastic surgery just never turns out well in the long run. So would you take the risk? Either way, take our anonymous poll: And if you have had plastic surgery and/or liposuction, tell us about your experience... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031191 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:29:40 +0100 4031191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003224&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fattention-lauren-cruse-you-just-won-an-indulgent-bliss-spa-massage%2F Being Blisstree’s Facebook fan undoubtedly has its benefits – namely, free prezzies. In the past few weeks, we’ve given out hundreds of dollars in giveaways, from an organic food delivery to a Guy Fieri knife set, and a pair of lululemon athletica workout pants. And now, Lauren Cruse just won our latest giveaway: a $150 gift certificate for a 75-minute signature “Blissage Massage” good at any Bliss spa location around the country. How’d she do it? Easy. She simply became a fan of Blisstree on Facebook. Lauren can look forward to more than an hour of tension-melting massage therapy at Bliss Spa, which includes a warm wax foot-softening wrap for extra indulgence (a $150 value). We could use one of those right about now. Become a fan of Blisstree now to get access to more give... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003224 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:07:39 +0100 4003224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4002878&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F201685%2F Not to stress you out on a Sunday, but today is your absolute LAST CHANCE to enter our super-luxe Bliss Spa giveaway. One lucky reader will win a $150 gift certificate for a 75-minute signature “Blissage Massage” good at any Bliss Spa location around the country, just for being a fan of Blisstree on Facebook. It’s simple. Click here and hit the “Like” button to become a fan of Blisstree by today at 5 p.m. EST. Then you’ll automatically be entered to win lots of chilled-out giveaways like this one. We now return to your regularly-scheduled lazy Sunday. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4002878 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:00:25 +0100 4002878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965718&cid=t_219913_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F273%2Fprotect-your-skin-with-ayurvedic-skin-care%2F Today the world is rapidly developing day by day and so are the people trying to merge with the only constant thing in the world that is change. They are mostly devoted to improve their appearance through skin treatment. There is an old thought that face is the mirror of one’s mind so the people are giving more emphasis on facial therapy so as to look more attractive. Clothes don’t make a man so there is no much use of wearing expensive clothes rather than taking care of the skin and body. Skin care has become an inevitable part of the modern life. There are several products available in the market for all age groups. A person aged 40 should not try the ones which are applicable on a 20 year old. Rather the mid aged person must use products like anti aging cream that will turn you look... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965718 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:14:05 +0100 3965718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961807&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F199333%2F Today’s the last day to enter to win our $200 + Nautica bathrobe and relaxation prize pack, which includes cool stuff like Ancient Minerals magnesium bath and body soaking flakes and Faith Hill perfume. One lucky Facebook fan will win the whole thing, so if you’re not already a fan of Blisstree on Facebook, you have until 5 p.m. EST today to click here and hit the “Like” button to enter to win! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961807 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:55:23 +0100 3961807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946423&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbecome-our-facebook-fan-and-get-a-chance-to-win-a-nautica-bathrobe-and-relaxation-prize-pack%2F Summer’s winding down and we’re consumed with thoughts of cool, autumn evenings sipping red wine by the fire. We’re picturing ourselves curling up on the couch on lazy fall Sundays just taking it easy (and catching up on all things Blisstree, of course). And we want to help one of our Facebook fans do just that – in style. To mark Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s new breast cancer awareness event, Sleep In for the Cure, Blisstree and Nautica have created a lazy Sunday package that will keep one lucky Facebook fan in cozy comfort, while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research through Susan G. Komen. The Sleep In for the Cure event takes place this Sunday, September 12, 2010 (the same day as the Komen NYC Race for the Cure). But the Sleep In option allow... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946423 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:05:11 +0100 3946423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890472&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpost-roundup-top-ten-on-thegloss%2F We could spend hours reading the musings of our colleagues at TheGloss. Sometimes we do. You should too. Here are our 10 favorite posts from TheGloss this week to start you out: 1. Gallery: The 10 Worst Beauty Ads Of All Time 2. Allie Brosh Presents: 6 Ways To Establish Workplace Dominance 3. Gallery: The 10 Best Dressed Characters On TV Right Now 4. I Am Not the World’s Best Mom, and I Am OK With That 5. What’s the Etiquette for Learning About A Friend’s Tragedy Via Facebook? 6. Introducing Grrr Friend: A New Comic by Ben Schwartz 7. The Misanthropologist: The Appeal Of The Hot-Crazy-Girl 8. Gallery: World’s Worst Workout Wear 9. Gallery: 10 Fashion Lessons I Learned from ‘Saved By the Bell’ 10. Why Is It So Much Fun To Hate ‘Eat, Pray, Love&#8217... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890472 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:00:27 +0100 3890472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889060&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shaving-new-german-razor-blade-lasts-years%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s such a pain to buy new blades for your razor. They’re expensive and it’s just wasteful to buy a new, heavily packaged box several times a year. A German company could have a solution to tossing out the blade every few weeks — synthetic diamonds. The Diamaze PSA has a tungsten carbide blade that is coated in a film of man-made, industrial-grade diamonds. The blade is supposed to last 1,000 times longer than a typical steel blade — it could last years. They would cost a lot more than conventional blades, but since they last so long, you’d save money in the long run. We’ll be eagerly awaiting the Diamaze PSA’s arrival into the retail world. via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shaving: New German Razor Blade Lasts Year... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889060 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:04:17 +0100 3889060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880812&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbargain-shopping-10-manicure-supplies-under-10%2F Few things in life are more relaxing than letting a nail technician work magic on your hands and feet (preferably while sitting in one of those amazing massage chairs). But salon manicures and pedicures are expensive, especially if you want them as often as we do. So we found 10 essentials to trim your budget (and your nails), and make your at-home mani-pedi just as wonderful as if you were in a salon: Post from: BlissTree Bargain Shopping: 10 Manicure Supplies Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880812 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:27:25 +0100 3880812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876617&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fopensky-meet-our-new-shopping-buddy%2F You may have noticed something new going on around Blisstree. We’ve been able to share our love of shopping with our dear readers — who, we have a feeling, also enjoy a little retail therapy every now and then.  How is such an innovation possible, you ask? With the help of our new friends at OpenSky. They’re hooking us up with tons of independent companies who have some cool products for sale. All you do is click the “Get It Now” button that you’ll see on the bottom of every post we do about an OpenSky product. Then the item will be added to your cart, and you can either head to OpenSky to register and buy it, or you can save it for later and keep browsing Blisstree. The process is scam-free, and we won’t be sharing your information with anyone — w... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876617 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:22:46 +0100 3876617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866952&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-6%2F Did you not have time to get your Blisstree on properly this week? You can make it up to us by clicking through the links to our 10 best posts of last week (if we do say so ourselves): 1. BOOTYCamp! Fitness Advice From Real Women In Phenomenal Shape 2. Top 10 Energy Bars From Foodtrainers Nutritionist Lauren Slayton 3. Sleep or Food: Which Is More Important? (According to Tony Schwartz, Founder of The Energy Project) 4. Cook, Lawyer, and TV Star: Q&A With The Next Food Network Star’s Serena Palumbo 5. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Baking Essentials Under $10 6. Eating, Praying, Loving In Pop Culture: A Female Mid-Life Crisis Retrospective 7. Hoop Dancing: Fun? Yes. Exercise? No. 8. Nutritionist Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers Grills a Skeptic on Her Eating Habits 9. Beauty Product Rev... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866952 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:00:05 +0100 3866952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848849&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fproduct-review-indigo-bee-vegetable-oil-soaps-buy-them-here%2F photo courtesy of Indigo Bee I’m not into body products that smell like food. Taking a bath in sugar cookie flavored bubble soap does not make me feel like I’ve indulged. Which is why I was skeptical of the Indigo Bee soaps that we received from our partners at OpenSky. Yes, the soaps looked nice. They were brightly colored and marbled, and I couldn’t help thinking that they would look particularly cute on my new bathroom vanity. And I was intrigued by the ingredients. Indigo Bee soaps are biodegradable, and paraben- and sulfate-free, and are made from a mix of coconut oil, palm oil, and olive oil, and many contain jojoba, avocado and sweet almond oils. I know you’re dying to know — how did the soap smell? Well, it smelled good. The scents are subtle enough so tha... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848849 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:01:55 +0100 3848849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808649&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Foh-the-smell-of-it-flashback-friday%2F Perfume commercials are always corny or pretentious. But this one, from 1985, reaches a new high on the cheesiness scale. Maybe it’s post-modernism or deconstructionism or existentialism. Or maybe it’s just hilarious. Man. Calvin Klein commercials really used to make you think. Post from: BlissTree Ah, the Smell of It: Flashback Friday (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808649 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:44:24 +0100 3808649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762895&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-3%2F It’s been a long week and you deserve a break from work, family, and all those other websites floating around out there. All you really need is Blisstree, and our top 10 posts of last week. Dive right in: 1. BOOTYCamp! Day 3 With Lacey Stone: And The Self-Inflicted Torture Continues 2. Roman’s Polanski’s Release: Are You On Team Switzerland? 3. Nutritionist Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers Weighs In on Our Coke/Diet Coke Debate 4. Eating Less Salt Doesn’t Have to Suck 5. 11 Things We Hate About Hippies 6. Skin & Bones: An All-Natural Beauty Product That Has Some Grit 7. Do Sketchers Shape-Ups Really Work? What Doctors, Trainers, and Shoe Companies Say 8. 10 Things Oprah Has Ever Been Wrong About 9. 10 Ways to an Eco-Chic Living Room: Green Your House Series 10. Th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762895 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:00:52 +0100 3762895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743511&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-from-the-gloss%2F Did you know that there’s a store in China where you can go vent your anger (just you, an old TV, and a baseball bat)? Or that hooking up with your ex may not be your fault? Well, now you do. And you have our sister site, TheGloss, to thank. 1. There Is a Frustration Venting Store For Women in China 2. Study Says Ex-Sex Is Totally Not Your Fault 3. Do Recent Chick-Flick Movies All Just Suck? 4. A Very Important New Anti-Photoshopping Campaign 5. What’s On Your Anti-Bucket List? 6. 3 Reasons ‘Toy Story 3′ Does Not Need a High-End T-Shirt Line 7. Fashion 101: 9 Reasons Why Belts Are the Best Accessory Ever Invented 8. Dr. Oz Is Apparently a Beauty Expert Now 9. A Dating Site For People Who Don’t Even Know They’re On A Dating Site 10. 10 Male Fashion Design... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743511 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:43 +0100 3743511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742239&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-2%2F Been busy all week? So have we. But we don’t want you to miss out on anything, so here are links to our top (and favorite) Blisstree posts from last week: 1. Day 1 of BOOTYCamp! With Fitness Trainer Lacey Stone: Owww 2. Coke and Diet Coke: Sodas We Love to Hate (and Drink) 3. What’s In Your Wallet? LearnVest CEO Alexa von Tobel Shows the Contents of Her Money-Bag 4. Feminine Hygiene: 8 Dumb Douches, Sprays, and Wipes 5. Summer Food: Cool Raw Recipe From Our Hot Vegan Chef 6. Beauty Product Review: ~H2O+Sea-Derived Oasis Collection 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Camping Gear Essentials Under $10 8. 7 Fast-Food Slushies and Smoothies: Just How Fattening Are They? 9. Jennifer Aniston vs. Brooklyn Decker: Bikini Body Face-Off 10. Foodie Secrets to Staying Slim: Gail Simmons and Frank... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742239 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:00:57 +0100 3742239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746692&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-you-douche-yes-no-maybe-take-our-poll%2F photo: Thinkstock After we quizzed you about a possible risk of douching earlier today, we wondered what everyone’s experience with douching was in terms of feeling femininely fresh. Do you love it? Hate it? Never done it? Tried it once and never did it again? Let us know by taking our quick poll below. #MicroPollDiv_264600 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree Do You Douche? Yes, No, Maybe? Take Our Poll (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746692 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:57:35 +0100 3746692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721736&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjuly-4th-fun-ten-things-we-want-to-do-this-long-weekend%2F We doubt you need guidance, but here are a few of our suggested activities for this long holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July, be safe, and have fun. Get Patriotic We’re all about the stars and stripes this holiday weekend, and in addition to celebrating the 4th of July, we’re still partying over our new commenting system. No registration, no personal details, no censors: That’s freedom, baby. Get Better Skin Who doesn’t want to glow, especially in the summertime? We’re hitting up the supplement aisles for some natural skin-helpers this weekend. Eat Desserts a la Red, White, and Blue Even if you skip the burger, chips, and soda this Sunday, who can say no to these berry-filled, 4th of July desserts? Make Our Summer Reading List When the fireworks are over, we&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721736 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0100 3721736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714141&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnow-you-can-shop-with-blisstree-thanks-to-opensky%2F Hello, pretty. Your friends at Blisstree want to give you a heads-up about a cool partnership we’ve just begun that’s totally going to make your life easier. Starting now, when we do product reviews or tell you about something really special we’ve found that you can buy, whenever possible, you’ll be able to purchase those products directly from us through our new partnership with OpenSky. The whole thing is super-easy and safe. Buy terrific products that may be hard to find elsewhere (using a simple pop-up box), without even having to leave our site! It’s all about sharing stuff we really like with you, and hopefully making your life less complicated. Absolutely no shadiness, we promise. So, from now on, when you see a post with a button marked “GET IT,&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714141 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:41:10 +0100 3714141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702930&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fannouncing-the-5-lucky-winners-of-our-reader-comment-and-win-special-giveaway%2F We’re happy to announce the five lucky winners of our Blisstree Reader Special Giveaway: Just Comment and Win! (Celebrating the revamp of our super-simple commenting system.) Congratulations to: David, MissParker, Krista, Lubaska, and Erica – You all won! Check out your sweet prizes below: 25 Packets of EBOOST – And the winner is…Krista! (She needs EBOOST for her roller derby events.) An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter – And the winner is…Lubaska! (She’s about to be buttered up.) Natural, moisturizing body butter that smells great and nourishes dry skin. EcoSystem Artist Notebook – And the winner is…David! (This notebook will inspire ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702930 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:32:13 +0100 3702930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701667&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-this-week-2%2F A little behind on your reading this week? Not a problem. Here’s the quickest, easiest way to catch up on all things Blisstree. 1. Calories, Carbs, Sugar, and Fat: 25 Energy Bars vs. 25 Candy Bars 2. 31 Things You Should Never Do In (Enclosed) Public Spaces 3. Top 5 Bogus Infomercial Exercise Equipment for Lazy People 4. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke Every Day, For a Long Time 5. Gluten-Free Gluttony: Our Raw Chef Returns With a New Original Recipe 6. DIY Dare: If Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker Knit, It Must Be Cool 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Summer Beauty Products Under $10 8. Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House 9. Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review 10. bodyFood: Natural, Eco-Friendly Face and Body Products Post from:... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701667 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0100 3701667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699458&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-6%2F Hear that? It’s the sound of the weekend calling your name. We’re getting goosebumps of excitement. Here are ten things you’ll find us doing over the next two days: Rethink our shampoo choice. Our old brands are full of harsh chemicals, and we’re guessing eco-friendly brands smell just as good – or better. Continue our crafting. Last week we tried crocheting, and this weekend we’ll try our hand at knitting. Take all day to plan a beautiful meal. We’ll definitely be sure to take some photos, too. We’re sure the food will look amazing, but we also want proof that we slaved in a hot kitchen all day. Give up Coke for the weekend. We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little freaked out about the possible side effects. We&#8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699458 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:19 +0100 3699458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695532&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-beauty-products-wash-your-face-with-bamboo-not-water%2F photo from Eco Salon As Eco Salon points out, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who cares about the environment, but doesn’t care at all about how her skin looks. That’s where Kaia Naturals’ Bamboo Facial Cleanser Cloths come in. These eco-friendly beauty bombshells are made from 100% soft, sustainable bamboo, and contain cleanser, toner, and eye makeup remover – and they don’t require water. Here’s what the cloths don’t contain: alcohol, synthetic fragrances, parabens, or sulfates. Where can you get these supposedly miracle wipes? Why, right here. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Beauty Products: Wash Your Face With Bamboo, Not Water (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695532 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:49:35 +0100 3695532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655569&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-last-week%2F We’re nice, so we want to make sure you get your Blisstree fix this weekend – just in case your pesky job interfered with some of your best Blisstree browsing last week. Here’s our highlight reel: 1. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Father’s Day Gifts Under $10 2. 10 Summer Cocktails Under 200 Calories: A Slimmer Sip 3. 10 Things That are (Almost) as Good as Sex 4. Can Gluten-Free Pizzas Not Taste Like Crap? – Our Taste Test 5. Beauty: Intelligent Nutrients Skin Care Product Review 6. Win Nature’s Gate Beauty Products During This Week’s Giveaway! 7. Weight Loss: Are Hollywood’s Biggest Losers Really Healthy? 8. Sex and the Female Orgasm, Chemically Speaking 9. Female Orgasm Answers: Chemicals That Make You Go “O” 10. Ecosystem Notebooks vs. Mole... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655569 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:17:07 +0100 3655569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652379&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F182514%2F Pamper your skin with Nature’s Gate: Five lucky Blisstree readers will win Nature’s Gate all-natural beauty products! Just leave a comment with your favorite scent of moisturizer by this Sunday! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652379 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:12:14 +0100 3652379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652388&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-own-green-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve  been keeping up with Blisstree, you know that we’re not fans of the “fragrance” ingredient found in many perfumes and soaps. If you haven’t been keeping up with us, please leave now. Just kidding – we’ll bring you up to speed. When you see “fragrance” on the back of your perfume bottle, you are spraying chemicals on yourself that are linked to hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Are conscientious consumers destined to an odorless existence? A recent New York Times article, “Making Flowers Into Perfume,” shared the secret of natural, DIY perfumers, with instructions for making your own non-toxic perfume: What you need: Your fave flowers or herbs Alcohol, preferably Organic Neutral Grape Alcoh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652388 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:07:33 +0100 3652388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644738&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworld-ocean-day-depth-helps-gulf-oil-spill-recovery%2F Happy World Oceans Day! This day has been celebrated since 1992 and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, but it’s hard to celebrate this year with the entire Gulf covered in BP’s oil spill. To celebrate, and help with the Gulf oil spill cleanup, Depth is donating $1 from every one of its personal care products purchased at Whole Foods Market to the National Audubon Society for Gulf oil spill recovery from now until June 15. Depth’s line of personal care products, pictured below, is 70% organic, 100% vegetarian, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free. Depth isn’t only helping the oceans with its gift to the National Audubon Society; it also contains natural botanicals and sea minerals, and is free of artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, phthalates, ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644738 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:35:17 +0100 3644738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599345&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmore-exclusive-video-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-on-guilt-forgiveness-and-redemption%2F Check out more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman here, where she talks about staying fit behind bars. At age 34, Piper Kerman went to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time in the clink, from skincare in prison... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599345 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:32:40 +0100 3599345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592188&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyoga-and-fitness-behind-bars-personal-insights-from-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-%25e2%2580%2593-video-exclusive%2F Find more of our exclusive video conversation with Piper Kerman here. At age 34, Piper Kerman went to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time in the clink, from prison beauty products, physical activity, and friendships to the tor... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592188 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:21:34 +0100 3592188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592189&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-daily-do-gooder-stephanie-pratts-be-nice-to-bunnies-campaign%2F Actress Stephanie Pratt from The Hills is doing good, PETA-style: She’s sponsoring their “Be Nice to Bunnies” campaign and iPhone app that tells you whether your favorite beauty products were tested on animals: Post from: BlissTree The Daily Do-Gooder: Stephanie Pratt's "Be Nice to Bunnies" Campaign (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592189 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:09:52 +0100 3592189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581580&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-video-our-conversation-with-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black%2F At age 34, Piper Kerman went to prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir of her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time locked up, from food quality, fitness routines, and friendships to the torturous six years she and her now-husband spent in limbo between her conviction and t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581580 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:08 +0100 3581580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567886&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-posts-on-thegloss-last-week%2F photo: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com Here are ten of our favorite posts from last week on our chic sister site, TheGloss. Click and enjoy. 1. The “Philosophy” of Overspending on Beauty Products 2. 11 Supremely Awesome Things for Under $10 3. If You Want to Boycott Arizona, You Need to Boycott Dial, Coldstone Creamery, and U-Haul 4. Derek Warburton on Growing Up Homeless – And Working With Bottomless Closet Now 5. Do You Want to Date Hot Men Reading Books? 6. Beauty Treatments of the Damned: The Derma Roller 7. Why I (Really, Seriously, Truly) Hate Carrie Bradshaw 8. Is This Hamburger Dress Hilarious or Horrible? 9. Catholics Divorcing So Fast They Decided to Throw a Fair 10. Eau Is Me: My Favorite Scents for 2010 Post from: BlissTree 10 Best Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: B... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567886 Sun, 16 May 2010 15:13:59 +0100 3567886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501496&cid=t_219913_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Faveeno%25c2%25ae-earth-week-giveaway-exclusively-for-blisstree-readers-%25e2%2580%2593-ends-tonight%2F In honor of Earth Day, AVEENO® launched a brand-new Sustainability Guide Widget today, and they’re giving away an exclusive gift to five Blisstree readers – just for checking it out. All you have to do is go to Facebook and check out the AVEENO® widget, then leave Blisstree a comment below telling us how eco-friendly you think your lifestyle is. Five Blisstree readers will win the following set of four AVEENO® products: POSITIVELY NOURISHING Calming Body Wash POSITIVELY NOURISHING Energizing Wash POSITIVELY NOURISHING Soothing Body Lotion POSITIVELY NOURISHING Invigorating Body Lotion Leave your comment below by 9 p.m. ET this Friday, April 23, 2010! (You’ll have to register with your email address, but we promise we’ll only use it to tell you if you’ve won.) T... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501496 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:33:47 +0100 3501496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073808&cid=t_219913_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F12%2F29%2Fare-beauty-product-reviews-reliable%2F Recently, beauty review site TotalBeauty blogged about the worst face moisturizers Unfortunately, they based their list strictly on member ratings & comments.  They don’t even consider ingredients, objective performance, and price/value. Here are 6 reasons why ratings based on personal product reviews are practically worthless. 6 Reasons to Remain Skeptical of Reviews 1. Is it Real? The Internet is an excellent information source. However, anyone can write anything. How do you know that review you read was written by a real person who really tried the product? It easily could have been written by a corporate shill or a competitor. You have no way to know. Beauty product sales on the Internet generate big money. Some marketers will do anything (like writing fake reviews) to get y... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073808 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:44:22 +0100 2073808