Is hyaluronic acid a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 75
Do you wonder which anti-aging ingredients really work? Today we’re reviewing the evidence for hyaluronic acid.
Which anti-aging ingredients really work?
When it comes to anti-aging products it’s easy to be tricked into spending a lot of money on products that aren’t worth it. That’s because there’s so much pseudoscientific misinformation out there about anti-aging cosmetic ingredients. Also, once you buy an anti-aging product, it takes you a long time to determine if it’s really working for you or not. That’s why we’re going to focus some of our podcast episodes on specific anti-aging ingredients, Today we...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Are bar cleansers bad for skin? Episode 69
Do bar cleansers really clog your pores? Tune in to this week’s show to learn the truth about soaps and other bar cleansers.
Valentines day and beauty science
It turns out that for every major Valentine’s Day meme there’s a connection to beauty science. I thought it would be fun to talk about a couple of those today.
The color of love
Red is the color of love. It’s the color of valentines hearts, of lingerie, and of red lipstick. But you might be surprised to find that some of those sexy red lipstick colorants come from crushed bugs.
Chocolate and acne
You know candy is a popular Valentine’s...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Tesla Motors Receives 5-Star Suicide Safety Rating From American Psychiatric Association.
Arlington, VA - Premium car company Tesla Motors, maker of the all electric and emission free Model S luxury vehicle, proudly accepted the coveted 5-Star Suicide Safety rating on Friday from the American Psychiatric Association's Suicide Prevention Board (APASPB). During over 40 years of independent suicide testing, the APASPB has never given out a 5-Star rating to a car company because of the exceptionally high risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and general risk of death experienced during closed garage suicide field testing."We are thrilled to be recognized by the APA as a leading manufacturer of safe suicide techno...
Source: The Happy Hospitalist - February 8, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tamer Mahrous Source Type: blogs
Our Gift Cards Make Great Valentines!
Just a reminder that our gift cards make terrific valentines for a teen, spouse or significant other. Christine Hamori gift cards can be purchased in any dollar amount and can be matched to correspond with a particular treatment, such as a facial, acne treatment, or laser hair removal.Or, your gift recipient can choose from our extensive menu of treatments — both surgical, non-surgical and facial injectables.Please call the office at 781-934-2200 for more information, or stop by at 95 Tremont Street in Duxbury, MA.Click here for Directions.Your valentines will love it! Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery + Skin Spa
95 Trem...
Source: What's New In Plastic Surgery? - February 4, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: gift cards gift ideas Source Type: blogs
Science says high heels are sexy
This week Perry and I reminisce about 2014 before sharing the first beauty science news stories of 2015.
Click below to play Episode 64 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
NOTE: The audio file for this week’s show developed a glitch that I couldn’t fix so portions of the show are missing and you’ll hear a “skip” every once in a while. I spent so much time trying to repair the audio that I couldn’t type up all the show notes. Sorry!
Favorite moments from 2014
Here are a few of our fave moments of the year:
Our discussions of the Kligman ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerThe Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Podcast Source Type: blogs
Do hair growth inhibitors really work? The Beauty Brains Show episode 57
Do those hair growth inhibitor products (the ones that say they let you shave less often) really work? This week Randy and I explain what to look for when shopping for a shave minimizing lotion.
Click below to play Episode 57 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
Strange beauty science search terms
You’d be surprised at some of the search terms that lead people to our website. Randy reviews a few of the more amusing ones and we talk about where they might have come from…
Rachael Ray panties
Human hair clothing
Mascara eating bugs
Paris Hilton ptosis
How to tell if...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiThe Beauty Brains Tags: Podcast Problems Source Type: blogs
Mogul Migration
Anticipation for the upcoming ski season is building and it is currently snowing outside. In order to keep my excitement under control I thought I would write a post on the worst aspect of resort skiing, moguls. Moguls are spontaneously forming speed killers and are ubiquitous on certain slopes that don't get machine groomed. They are admittedly impressive as self-organizing structures and their checkerboard regularity can be attractive from a distance. However, how is it possible that the seemingly random actions of skiers going down the slope create and maintain this "mountain acne"? Not only does their formation defy in...
Source: Bayblab - November 10, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Rob Source Type: blogs
The Answer Engine and The Journal of Clinical Q&A
Trip prides itself as a great tool for answering clinical questions. Over 80% of users find the information they need, all or most of the time. But that's still not perfect and one idea I keep coming back to is the 'answer engine'. The wonderful Muir Gray said, in relation to finding evidence, that three clicks was two clicks too many. So, the challenge is, is there a way of getting answers based on a single mouse click?The answer (or perhaps 'My answer') is the answer engine.This would involve a system to try and understand the search and display a suitable answer. So, if a user searches for minocy...
Source: Liberating the literature - September 2, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
Labor Day and cosmetic chemists
In honor of Labor Day we’re re-running one of our holiday posts for our American (and Canadian) readers.
As you may recall, Labor Day originated in 1882 as “a day off for the working citizens.” But have you ever stopped to think how many “working scientists” are involved in making the brand name cosmetics you use every day? From Almay and American Crew, to the Body Shop and Burts Bees, to Clinique and Clearasil, to Dove and Dr. Scholls, there are thousands of chemists, biologists, and engineers who work behind the scenes to make the makeup and other products you use daily. Here are some examples:
Cosmetic Scienti...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: The Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Source Type: blogs
Will dermal rolling get rid of acne scars? The Beauty Brains Show episode 45
What is dermal rolling? Does it really get rid of acne scars? And most importantly, is it safe and effective to do it to yourself at home?
Click below to play Episode 45 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
The Cosmetic Categories Game
Tune in as I try to stump Randy in a new game that features beauty products, beauty brands and beauty ingredients.
Question of the week: Will dermal rollers get rid of acne scars?
Chris asks…Does dermal rolling really work to remove acne scars and can you do it at home?
How does dermal rolling/micro needling work?
A dermal roller is one of the device...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiThe Beauty Brains Tags: Claims Podcast Problems Safety Source Type: blogs
Why does your skin get so oily?
Violence in the Middle East. Child immigrants crossing into the US from Mexico. Ben Affleck as Batman.
If I asked you to name the day’s most controversial issue you might have guessed one of the above. However, you would have been wrong. Apparently nothing is as contentious as what controls oil production on your skin.
In a previous post on oily skin I reported on a 1974 study which indicated that the presence of oil on the skin’s surface sends a signal to the sebaceous glands to turn off. One astute reader, Kiera, was quick to point out that the study I cited is “old” and that the most comprehensive view of ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Beauty Biz Claims Problems Source Type: blogs
Will micro-needling help acne scars?
Vic says…I’d like to know what you think of micro needle therapy to reduce acne scars? It says it also stimulates cell regeneration, reduces wrinkles, reduces pores, adds collagen. I’m not too sure… I think it does more harm than good, they are sharp needles after all. But my daughter wants to reduce her acne scars.
The Beauty Brains respond:
It sounds crazy but poking holes in your skin can actually help!
Collagen Induction Therapy
Poking your skin with a needle studded roller is technically referred to as Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy (or CIT). CIT has been used by dermatologists for the...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Best Claims Problems Source Type: blogs
Is “mall smell” making you sick? The Beauty Brains Show episode 42
This week I challenge Perry to another game of Beauty Science or BS. Plus we banter about a bevy of beauty science news stories.
Click below to play Episode 42 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t – a special sunscreen-themed episode
Can you guess which one of the following Refinery29 headlines is fake?
Your Hair Products Are Causing Your Scalp Sunburn
Text your way to sunburn free skin
Chemical-Free Sunscreens For A Health-Conscious Summer
Listen to the show for the answer and to find out if you can beat Perry at this game.
Beauty Science News Sto...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerThe Beauty Brains Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
What Words With Friends Can Reveal About Your Personality
I started to play ‘Words With Friends‘ about 4 years ago, but really got into it when a good friend from the UK started playing soon after.
I have no idea how many games we’ve played but it’s many hundreds over the years.
Things can often get highly abusive and extremely childish in the chat if one of us thinks we are losing through bad luck rather than the other persons skill – which is all of the time.
Over the years in playing hundreds of different players I have started to pick up on certain personality types.
I think that how people play ‘Words With Friends’ over a sustained period ...
Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : - July 29, 2014 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Tim Brownson Tags: Life Coaching Source Type: blogs
