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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER?AUTHOR: THE BEAUTY BRAINS Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS? Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are THE RIGHT WAY TO APPLY AHA PRODUCTS Kim and Kate both want to know the right way to apply alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy lotions. Kim uses acne products that contain salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid) and she`s worried that applying moisturizer on top of the sal acid may be making it less effective. Kate’s been told that she should wait 15 minutes after showering before applying an AHA because the water in skin will dilute ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth WHAT IS A CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO PUREOLOGY CONDITIONER? NCFiction needs to knowI have dry curly hair, and the Hydrate line helps make it soft! At 8.5 oz for almost $30 Pureology conditioner is NOT cheap! I’m used to getting conditioner that has three times that for $6! (Aussie Moist.) But my hair was still feeling dry so I am looking for a cheaper WHY ARE PRODUCTS FROM LUSH MORE EXPENSIVE? Based on what we know about the price ingredients, the cost of ingredients for 1.5 oz of a formula like this would be about $1.00. Ok, maybe it’s $2.00. But it couldn’t be much more than that. That doesn’t mean the company is being dishonest, or any thing like that. As with most cosmetic products the ingredients don’t usually cost

that

ARE SALON PRODUCTS IN REGULAR STORES THE SAME AS THOSE IN I stumbled upon this question over at the excellent beauty blog Doryn’s Dish.Essentially, the reader wanted to know if the salon products that you buy at the local Kroger (general store) are the same as the ones you can buy at a salon. The answer referenced this story by a news team out of Fort Meyers, Florida. The story was so biased and misinformed I thought a balanced, insider response

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER?AUTHOR: THE BEAUTY BRAINS Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS? Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are THE RIGHT WAY TO APPLY AHA PRODUCTS Kim and Kate both want to know the right way to apply alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy lotions. Kim uses acne products that contain salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid) and she`s worried that applying moisturizer on top of the sal acid may be making it less effective. Kate’s been told that she should wait 15 minutes after showering before applying an AHA because the water in skin will dilute ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth WHAT IS A CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO PUREOLOGY CONDITIONER? NCFiction needs to knowI have dry curly hair, and the Hydrate line helps make it soft! At 8.5 oz for almost $30 Pureology conditioner is NOT cheap! I’m used to getting conditioner that has three times that for $6! (Aussie Moist.) But my hair was still feeling dry so I am looking for a cheaper WHY ARE PRODUCTS FROM LUSH MORE EXPENSIVE? Based on what we know about the price ingredients, the cost of ingredients for 1.5 oz of a formula like this would be about $1.00. Ok, maybe it’s $2.00. But it couldn’t be much more than that. That doesn’t mean the company is being dishonest, or any thing like that. As with most cosmetic products the ingredients don’t usually cost

that

ARE SALON PRODUCTS IN REGULAR STORES THE SAME AS THOSE IN I stumbled upon this question over at the excellent beauty blog Doryn’s Dish.Essentially, the reader wanted to know if the salon products that you buy at the local Kroger (general store) are the same as the ones you can buy at a salon. The answer referenced this story by a news team out of Fort Meyers, Florida. The story was so biased and misinformed I thought a balanced, insider response

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer DO CURLING SHAMPOOS REALLY WORK? Neither of these shampoos make strong curling claims. KMS only promises to be your “curl’s best friend, ” to ” start your style in the shower,” and to “boost boisterous curls while adding moisture and shine.”. Marc, on the other hand, offers to protect color; repair dry, frizzy ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One TREE NUT ALLERGIES AND COSMETICS Tree nuts are considered major food allergens. The actual nut or derivative from the nut, like an oil, may contain a protein or proteins that elicits an allergic reaction. In food, which is where a majority of the allergic reactions take place, it is a requirement through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

(FALCPA) that

IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR? Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything WILL SILICONES DRY OUT HAIR? Summer says about silicones I am an esthetician and an absolute ingredient crazy beauty product junkie. My question for you is whether or not silicone in any of its forms is drying and therefore damaging to the hair. My hair stylist told me that it dries hair out, resulting in the breakage I have always DON’T RUIN YOUR NAILS BY USING THE WRONG SUNSCREEN Don’t ruin your nails by using the wrong sunscreen. by The Beauty Brains. Kelly and Dixiemedic have the same problem: Kelly has acrylic nails and every time she applies Coppertone Waterbabies sunscreen to her daughters, it ruins her manicure. Dixie says sunscreen makes her nails all sticky but she`s not sure if it`s the topcoat or the nail WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? Katemonster asksI was looking at the new Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Conditioner and noticed it contained isopropyl alcohol. Curious, I tried to figure out why this was as it’s a drying agent rather than a conditioning agent. I have read that if the amount is low enough, it WHY ARE PRODUCTS FROM LUSH MORE EXPENSIVE? Based on what we know about the price ingredients, the cost of ingredients for 1.5 oz of a formula like this would be about $1.00. Ok, maybe it’s $2.00. But it couldn’t be much more than that. That doesn’t mean the company is being dishonest, or any thing like that. As with most cosmetic products the ingredients don’t usually cost

that

IS NARS MAKEUP WORTH THE PRICE? Janice asksAs a makeup addict I was wondering if there really is a difference between NARS make up, which every make up artist worships, and something less expensive but good quality like MAC or Lancome. Is NARS really worth the price? The Right Brain replies: For those of you with no NARS knowledge, here’s the

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS?AUTHOR: RANDY SCHUELLER Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. CAN LOTIONS MAKE YOUR SKIN DRIER? The author, Dr. Huang, points out that you can use creams, ointments or lotions to moisturize your skin and that creams are thick and white, ointments which are greasy and lotions tend to be watery and can “actually lead to more drying of the skin.”. We found that last statement puzzling. TREE NUT ALLERGIES AND COSMETICS Tree nuts are considered major food allergens. The actual nut or derivative from the nut, like an oil, may contain a protein or proteins that elicits an allergic reaction. In food, which is where a majority of the allergic reactions take place, it is a requirement through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

(FALCPA) that

IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR? Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER? Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS?AUTHOR: RANDY SCHUELLER Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. CAN LOTIONS MAKE YOUR SKIN DRIER? The author, Dr. Huang, points out that you can use creams, ointments or lotions to moisturize your skin and that creams are thick and white, ointments which are greasy and lotions tend to be watery and can “actually lead to more drying of the skin.”. We found that last statement puzzling. TREE NUT ALLERGIES AND COSMETICS Tree nuts are considered major food allergens. The actual nut or derivative from the nut, like an oil, may contain a protein or proteins that elicits an allergic reaction. In food, which is where a majority of the allergic reactions take place, it is a requirement through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

(FALCPA) that

IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR? Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER? Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth

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Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 218. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to be answering beauty questions about. THE BUSINESS OF COSMETICS Hey Perry, you have shared good statistics of cosmetics. Beauty and cosmetics have become very big industry and nowadays people are using herbal and natural products. because they are afraid of long lasting side effects of chemical products in india among the top herbal and natural beauty product, product made up of Seabuck Thorn is in trend and its impact is awesome. DOES THE BEURER SOFTLASER REALLY HELP WRINKLES? The Vitalmed Softlaser Wand (also known as the Beurer Softlaser) is a hand-held 5 milliwatt Aluminium – Gallium laser that produces a light beam with a wavelength 635 to 670 nanometers. According to a website that sells this thing, here’s the laundry list of things it does: Help reverse the effects of aging. Reduce wrinkles & fine lines. IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair DO CURLING SHAMPOOS REALLY WORK? Charlotte Comments: I’d love to believe that those curling shampoos will really shape my thick hair. What do the Brain’s Believe? The Right Brain Responds: Well, Charlotte, this is an easy one. Curling shampoos do NOT make your hair curly. In fact, if you read the labels carefully, some of them don’t even SAY the DOES OIL CAUSE ROSACEA? Looks like the Shu Uemura product contains a number of allergens so fragrance could be the culprit. mineral oil, corn germ oil, polysorbate 85, safflower seed oil, cetyl ethylhexanoate, sorbitan trioleate, jojoba seed oil, sea water, squalane, glycerin, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, propylene glycol, tocopherol, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, linalool, butylphenyl IS ELUMEN HAIR COLOR REALLY LESS DAMAGING? The above information regarding Elumen is incomplete and inaccurate. It is the worlds first permanent acidic hair colour to use direct dye technology, therefor it is as permanent as an oxidation tint and as gentle as a semi permanent. IS PANTENE GOOD OR BAD FOR MY HAIR Sophie Says: I’ve heard a lot of things about Pantene Pro-V’s shampoo and conditioners. A lot of hairstylists swear on their hair-dryers that it is awful for your hair. Supposedly, it coats your hair with plastic or wax to make it seem smooth, soft, and shiny,

instead of

DO CONDITIONERS CAUSE YOUR HAIR TO FALL OUT? Lunatique asksDuring a discussion on conditioners etc, a friend of mine told me that I shouldn’t use conditioner on daily basis because I would eventually lose my hair. That one bothered me for a while (in the summer I wash my hair every day, and if I don’t use conditioner they are totally untamable), so WHY IS LANCOME MORE EXPENSIVE THAN L’OREAL? Shelley Ann AsksIf L’Oreal ownes Lancome, why the heck is the price difference SO high? I recently received a foundation sample from Lancome and absolutely loved it. I went to the Lancome counter at Macys. . . the 0.85 oz full size product was $35.00. Yikes! The sales gal told me in France L’Oreal was

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS?AUTHOR: RANDY SCHUELLER Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are TOP 10 FEMALE ENHANCEMENT CREAMS: DO THEY WORK? 10. Zestra. Active Ingredients: Borage Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Coleus Extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and natural fragrance. Proof: Surprisingly, this is the only product that claims to NOT work through irritation. Unlike niacin and menthol, Zestra uses a different mechanism. Here’s what they say about their study results: “The

Phase

WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. CAN LOTIONS MAKE YOUR SKIN DRIER? The author, Dr. Huang, points out that you can use creams, ointments or lotions to moisturize your skin and that creams are thick and white, ointments which are greasy and lotions tend to be watery and can “actually lead to more drying of the skin.”. We found that last statement puzzling. TREE NUT ALLERGIES AND COSMETICS Tree nuts are considered major food allergens. The actual nut or derivative from the nut, like an oil, may contain a protein or proteins that elicits an allergic reaction. In food, which is where a majority of the allergic reactions take place, it is a requirement through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

(FALCPA) that

CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER? Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer IS HEAT BAD FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS?AUTHOR: RANDY SCHUELLER Cosmetics are typically tested to ensure that they remain stable at elevated temperatures. The “torture test” is to put a product in an oven at 54C (130F) for a few weeks. Longer term testing is done at 45C (113F) for 3months and 37C (99F) for 6 months. Every company has their own test design but the end result is the same – products are TOP 10 FEMALE ENHANCEMENT CREAMS: DO THEY WORK? 10. Zestra. Active Ingredients: Borage Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Coleus Extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and natural fragrance. Proof: Surprisingly, this is the only product that claims to NOT work through irritation. Unlike niacin and menthol, Zestra uses a different mechanism. Here’s what they say about their study results: “The

Phase

WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLOR I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. CAN LOTIONS MAKE YOUR SKIN DRIER? The author, Dr. Huang, points out that you can use creams, ointments or lotions to moisturize your skin and that creams are thick and white, ointments which are greasy and lotions tend to be watery and can “actually lead to more drying of the skin.”. We found that last statement puzzling. TREE NUT ALLERGIES AND COSMETICS Tree nuts are considered major food allergens. The actual nut or derivative from the nut, like an oil, may contain a protein or proteins that elicits an allergic reaction. In food, which is where a majority of the allergic reactions take place, it is a requirement through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

(FALCPA) that

CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER? Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth

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Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 218. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to be answering beauty questions about. THE BUSINESS OF COSMETICS Hey Perry, you have shared good statistics of cosmetics. Beauty and cosmetics have become very big industry and nowadays people are using herbal and natural products. because they are afraid of long lasting side effects of chemical products in india among the top herbal and natural beauty product, product made up of Seabuck Thorn is in trend and its impact is awesome. DOES THE BEURER SOFTLASER REALLY HELP WRINKLES? The Vitalmed Softlaser Wand (also known as the Beurer Softlaser) is a hand-held 5 milliwatt Aluminium – Gallium laser that produces a light beam with a wavelength 635 to 670 nanometers. According to a website that sells this thing, here’s the laundry list of things it does: Help reverse the effects of aging. Reduce wrinkles & fine lines. CAN I BLEACH AWAY BLACKHEADS? I’m thinking about that too,I’m google search how to whiten/bleach blackheads .I’m thinking about using hydrogen peroxide to bleach the blackheads ,just for a try.I will use a small cotton ball and apply it to my pores,and try to not let hydrogen peroxide contact to my skin as much as possible.I dont know the side effect might happen if using for a long time .This woman uses it too ,i IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR? Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything DO CURLING SHAMPOOS REALLY WORK? Neither of these shampoos make strong curling claims. KMS only promises to be your “curl’s best friend, ” to ” start your style in the shower,” and to “boost boisterous curls while adding moisture and shine.”. Marc, on the other hand, offers to protect color; repair dry, frizzy DOES OIL CAUSE ROSACEA? Looks like the Shu Uemura product contains a number of allergens so fragrance could be the culprit. mineral oil, corn germ oil, polysorbate 85, safflower seed oil, cetyl ethylhexanoate, sorbitan trioleate, jojoba seed oil, sea water, squalane, glycerin, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, propylene glycol, tocopherol, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, linalool, butylphenyl IS PANTENE GOOD OR BAD FOR MY HAIR Sophie Says: I’ve heard a lot of things about Pantene Pro-V’s shampoo and conditioners. A lot of hairstylists swear on their hair-dryers that it is awful for your hair. Supposedly, it coats your hair with plastic or wax to make it seem smooth, soft, and shiny,

instead of

WHY IS LANCOME MORE EXPENSIVE THAN L’OREAL? Shelley Ann AsksIf L’Oreal ownes Lancome, why the heck is the price difference SO high? I recently received a foundation sample from Lancome and absolutely loved it. I went to the Lancome counter at Macys. . . the 0.85 oz full size product was $35.00. Yikes! The sales gal told me in France L’Oreal was

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Download your free guide – Become a savvy beauty product buyer THE SECRET THAT ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEN’S HAIR COLORAUTHOR:

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I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR?BEST SHAMPOO FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR REVIEWSSHAMPOO COLOR TREATED HAIR Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. CAN I BLEACH AWAY BLACKHEADS? A. There are no products that “bleach” the blackhead away. Melanin is quite stable and it requires peroxide (or similar material) at a high pH to destroy it. Think of the process you go through to bleach your hair. And when it comes to bleaching melanin out of hair you can use much harsher ingredients than you would slather all over your

skin.

CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER?BAKING SODA AS SHAMPOOBAKING SODA DRY SHAMPOOBAKING SODA SHAMPOO BADBAKING SODA SHAMPOO REVIEWS Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS PANTENE GOOD OR BAD FOR MY HAIR Sophie Says: I’ve heard a lot of things about Pantene Pro-V’s shampoo and conditioners. A lot of hairstylists swear on their hair-dryers that it is awful for your hair. Supposedly, it coats your hair with plastic or wax to make it seem smooth, soft, and shiny,

instead of

ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth WHY IS LANCOME MORE EXPENSIVE THAN L’OREAL? Shelley Ann AsksIf L’Oreal ownes Lancome, why the heck is the price difference SO high? I recently received a foundation sample from Lancome and absolutely loved it. I went to the Lancome counter at Macys. . . the 0.85 oz full size product was $35.00. Yikes! The sales gal told me in France L’Oreal was

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I have been using just for men about a year now as my hair is only grey around the front and sides. A few months ago I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner than it used to be and I was wondering whether this had anything to do with using just for men or just the fact that I am beginning menopause. IS SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO BETTER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR?BEST SHAMPOO FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR REVIEWSSHAMPOO COLOR TREATED HAIR Kal’s question.As a stylist I have been told to tell my clients to use “sulfate-free” shampoo if they have color-treated(or curly) hair. However, I read in your book that you’ve studied the performance of sulfate-free vs shampoos containing sulfates and didn’t see a difference in hair color fading. Is there anything WHY IS THERE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IN MY CONDITIONER? The advantages of using this ingredient mixed with IPA instead of as a solid are related to simplifying the manufacturing process: 1. It’s easier to pump a slurry than it is to add a solid material. 2. A solid requires heating while A slurry can be added at lower temperature. Being able to cold process a conditioner saves both time and money. CAN I BLEACH AWAY BLACKHEADS? A. There are no products that “bleach” the blackhead away. Melanin is quite stable and it requires peroxide (or similar material) at a high pH to destroy it. Think of the process you go through to bleach your hair. And when it comes to bleaching melanin out of hair you can use much harsher ingredients than you would slather all over your

skin.

CAN BAKING SODA MAKE SHAMPOO WORK BETTER?BAKING SODA AS SHAMPOOBAKING SODA DRY SHAMPOOBAKING SODA SHAMPOO BADBAKING SODA SHAMPOO REVIEWS Bella begs to knowI recently read on Eco-Chick and a couple of other places that adding a little baking soda to shampoo can help get rid of styling residue and other gunk in your hair. How does this work? Is it safe for hair? The Right Brain responds: Adding baking soda to shampoo is a very persistent beauty myth. IS PANTENE GOOD OR BAD FOR MY HAIR Sophie Says: I’ve heard a lot of things about Pantene Pro-V’s shampoo and conditioners. A lot of hairstylists swear on their hair-dryers that it is awful for your hair. Supposedly, it coats your hair with plastic or wax to make it seem smooth, soft, and shiny,

instead of

ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One WHY ARE ORIBE HAIR PRODUCTS SO EXPENSIVE? Why are Oribe Hair Products so Expensive? KAL06. January 2014 edited January 2014 in Ask the Beauty Brains. I work at a salon and we just started carrying Oribe as our "luxury" line. It's crazy how expensive it all is! There is a Gel Serum that is $58! (I have to say, I have tried it a few times and DO NOT think it's that impressive or worth WHY IS LANCOME MORE EXPENSIVE THAN L’OREAL? Shelley Ann AsksIf L’Oreal ownes Lancome, why the heck is the price difference SO high? I recently received a foundation sample from Lancome and absolutely loved it. I went to the Lancome counter at Macys. . . the 0.85 oz full size product was $35.00. Yikes! The sales gal told me in France L’Oreal was TOP 10 FEMALE ENHANCEMENT CREAMS: DO THEY WORK? 10. Zestra. Active Ingredients: Borage Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Coleus Extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and natural fragrance. Proof: Surprisingly, this is the only product that claims to NOT work through irritation. Unlike niacin and menthol, Zestra uses a different mechanism. Here’s what they say about their study results: “The

Phase

ARE HAND SANITIZERS BAD FOR NAILS? Michelle’s concernI’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. One BAG BALM: WHAT DOES IT DO FOR SKIN? Lydia’s lost Ok, I know that I spend way too much time shopping online when I have this fact stuck in my head: Bag Balm is the #3 best selling beauty product on Amazon.com. What’s up with that?!? What’s in this stuff, what does it do, and do I need to buy some?

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DOES THE BEURER SOFTLASER REALLY HELP WRINKLES? The Vitalmed Softlaser Wand (also known as the Beurer Softlaser) is a hand-held 5 milliwatt Aluminium – Gallium laser that produces a light beam with a wavelength 635 to 670 nanometers. According to a website that sells this thing, here’s the laundry list of things it does: Help reverse the effects of aging. Reduce wrinkles & fine lines. IS BAR SOAP BAD FOR HAIR? Kviskas saysHello, my question is: Can I use a piece of ordinary toilet soap instead of a shampoo? Some say it’s really harmful, others say something like “My grandma has been using it all her life and still has wonderful hair.” When I tried it I loved the volume it gave my blond thin hair WILL SILICONES DRY OUT HAIR? Summer says about silicones I am an esthetician and an absolute ingredient crazy beauty product junkie. My question for you is whether or not silicone in any of its forms is drying and therefore damaging to the hair. My hair stylist told me that it dries hair out, resulting in the breakage I have always DO CONDITIONERS CAUSE YOUR HAIR TO FALL OUT? Lunatique asksDuring a discussion on conditioners etc, a friend of mine told me that I shouldn’t use conditioner on daily basis because I would eventually lose my hair. That one bothered me for a while (in the summer I wash my hair every day, and if I don’t use conditioner they are totally untamable), so DON’T RUIN YOUR NAILS BY USING THE WRONG SUNSCREEN Don’t ruin your nails by using the wrong sunscreen. by The Beauty Brains. Kelly and Dixiemedic have the same problem: Kelly has acrylic nails and every time she applies Coppertone Waterbabies sunscreen to her daughters, it ruins her manicure. Dixie says sunscreen makes her nails all sticky but she`s not sure if it`s the topcoat or the nail HOW DOES VO5 HOT OIL WORK? The hair style of the models in this commercial is laughablebut the science of how this product works is serious. As you can probably tell I really enjoy these vintage cosmetic commercials. WHY YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU NOT TO WEAR NAIL POLISH? Nicky needs to know I’m having sinus surgery on my nose but my doctor said to be sure not to wear nail polish during surgery. I can’t figure out what nail polish on my fingers has to do with an operation on my nose. I’m too embarrassed to ask my doctor. Can you

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