Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle cream really miraculous? Episode 149
Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-miracle cream really worth it?
Jo asks…I love Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow product but I’m afraid I spent too much and I worry that it really provides any benefits. Can you tell me if it has any special properties and if not is there a more budget conscious version?
Thanks for the question, Jo. It sounds like you’re really torn about using this product so let’s see if we can help.
First of all, don’t be confused if you decide to look for this product because in addition to Mult-miracle glow she also sells a “Magic Cream.” Apparently Charlotte went to the “Harry Po...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Does an anti-aging skin cleanser really exist? Episode 148
Our plane just landed and I’m posting this from my phone while waiting for Perry who’s stuck in customs. Apparently they think his juggling balls are contraband. We’ll be home soon! In the meanwhile listen to this blast from the past about skin cleansers and active ingredients.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Zika or bug spray: which is more dangerous? Episode 147
I thought for sure we’d be back in the country by now but before we could board the plane Perry was detained by the police. I’m still not sure what’s going on but apparently it has something to do him getting robbed on the way back to the hotel.
Don’t worry though, you can still listen to this encore episode where we discuss the infamous “date rape” nail polish controversy and the safety of DEET, the active ingredient in mosquito sprays.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Are fragrance allergies all in your head? Episode 146
I thought we’d be flying home from our tropical vacation today but it turns out Perry lost our plane tickets in a poker game last night. Looks like we’ll be flying stand by. Until we get this all sorted out, please enjoy this encore episode on fragrance allergies.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can the Think Dirty app really protect you from dangerous cosmetics? Episode 145
I was planning on coming back to work today but Perry just ordered another picture of margaritas. That means today’s podcast has to be another rerun. Check out our discussion of the Think Dirty app.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Do you smell different when you ovulate? Episode 144
Perry and I are still at the beach but don’t worry he’s constantly rubbing me down with sunscreen. While we’re gone please enjoy this encore episode of our podcast about the odors of ovulation.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Is it safe to use antibacterial soaps? Episode 143
Perry and I are on summer vacation. While we’re gone please enjoy this encore episode of our podcast about antibacterial soaps.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Do you really need 3 kinds of conditioner? Episode 142
This study involved having 18 young adults evaluate the attractiveness and age of 8 female faces. The images varied in terms of natural aging features like lines and wrinkles.
While evaluating the images the subjects were exposed to different odors, one pleasant (rose oil) and one unpleasant (fish oil). Then the subjects rated the age of the face in the photo, the attractiveness and the pleasantness of the odor. The result was that odor pleasantness directly influenced rating of facial attractiveness suggesting that odor and visual cues independently influence judgements.
One downside to using pleasant odors is that visual...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? Episode 141
Can Coca Cola give you a better tan?
Nanda asks…Will Coca Cola give you a better sun tan?
When I first head this I thought it was an obscure, ridiculous rumor. But I was wrong. it turns out it’s a very pervasive, ridiculous rumor.
Yeah, if you Google “using coca cola to tan” you get THOUSANDS of search results from people raving about the tanning powers of Coke. People all over the world say that you can get a darker tan if you apply Coke to your skin. My favorite is…Top ten myths about Coca Cola which just happen to be true. But all the article does is repeat the myth – there’s not a hint of evide...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140
Does blotting oily sunscreen reduce SPF?
Emma asks in Gmail…I don’t like the oily skin I get from using sunscreen so I blot off the excess with an oil absorbing sheet. Is this reducing the SPF of the sunscreen?
Yes, blotting some of the sunscreen off your face will reduce the UV protection, to some degree. That happens for two reasons:
First, most UV absorbers are not water soluble so they’re dissolved or dispersed in an oil phase. That means a high percentage of the active ingredient is in the oil that you’re removing. And less of that active ingredient means less sun protection.
Second, good sun protection depend...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can hair really be sensitive to protein? Episode 139
Is the NIOD brand really “ultra-scientific?”
Saania says…I have a question about a skincare brand that’s gained a cult status amongst serious skin care junkies. The brand NIOD, under the umbrella brand Deciem, claims to be “skincare for the hyper-educated”. Their star product is called Copper Amino Isolate Serum. I wanted to know what you thought about the science behind this serum, as well as some of their other super sciency sounding products and claims.
I was not familiar with this company so I had to do a little research on Deciem. The first thing I found was the company tagline which is…...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Are boar bristle brushes better for your hair? Episode 138
Are boar bristle brushes better for your hair?
Georgina asks…Are boar bristle brushes better for your hair? I’m looking at a Mason Pearson brush that’s about $100 and I want to know if it’s worth it.
It’s tough to give a definitive answer because as you might imagine there aren’t many double blind, peer reviewed scientific studies comparing different hair brushes. But we DID find a couple of studies that may be helpful.
The first study, “A Statistical Analysis of Hair Breakage,” pointed out the something that seems obvious: different combs and brushes will affect your hair differently depending on their str...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Are super foods good for your skin? Episode 137
Are super foods effective beauty ingredients?
Jana asks…What are your thoughts on super foods in skin care? Ingredients like acacia, coconut, grapeseed oil, berries, green tea, avocado, turmeric and resveratrol.
What the heck IS a super food? There is no scientific or medical definition. Typically you’ll see them described like this: “superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals.”
Jana’s question comes at a good time because I was just asked this same thing by a reporter from R29. She asked about things like Kale, Spirulina, and Chia seeds.
Fi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can I use clay to shampoo my hair? Episode 136
Can I use clay to shampoo my hair?
Joneen says…I have a question about rhassoul clay. I’ve heard great things about using it as a shampoo. My concern, though, is mineral buildup. This is one of the results of hard water that has a negative impact on hair, and something I am currently experiencing and want to avoid in the future. I know rhassoul is largely silica and aluminum, but it does have some calcium and magnesium in it, the very same minerals that hard water contains that are so problematic. So it seems to stand to reason that these would also get deposited on the hair from using rhassoul. Is there a scient...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Do anti-aging patches really work? Episode 135
Do anti-aging patches really work?
Julia asks…Can micro needle patches really work to deliver anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid?
Coincidentally I just read a study about a new technology for lightening age spots that involves, get this, Dissolving Micro Needles. This research was published by a Korean team in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and here’s what they did…
They developed a patch containing 4-n-butylresorcinol an active ingredient which is able to prevent melanocytes from producing melanin (the pigment in hair and skin.) They had 45 panelists use the patch for 8 weeks and then they measure...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
