Does Beverly Hills MD Brow Serum work and other beauty questions? episode 213
We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including:
What do we think of the Beverly Hills MD brow serum
Are lash tints safe?
Why do anti-aging ingredients affect skin color?
Why do dermatologists keep saying hyaluronic acid is pointless?
Perry and Valerie are under self imposed quarantine! But we’re still recording.
Beauty science news
Are cosmetics going to be more regulated?
The spokesperson from the EWG (who likes this new legislation by the way) said the following about the cosmetics industry. “…no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and o...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Frozen treats: Navigating the options
When it’s my turn to go to the grocery store, it takes me forever to make selections. I’m mesmerized by the endless options in every aisle. This week I got tripped up in the ice cream department. Halfway between dark chocolate truffle and coconut caramel swirl, I realized I was caught in a little decision swirl of my own.
There was ice cream, frozen custard, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and gelato. Some treats were full fat, reduced fat, low fat, nonfat, low carbohydrate, or sugar-free. And there was a huge selection of dairy-free frozen desserts. What was in all these colorful packages, and which one would be best?
I reach...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Heidi Godman Tags: Health Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Emulsifiers: Like detergent to your intestines
If you have been following the Undoctored and Wheat Belly concepts, you are cultivating healthy bowel flora, efforts that include “seeding” your intestines with a high-potency, multi-species probiotic and fermented foods, and nourishing bowel flora with prebiotic fibers. But there are other issues to consider. Today, I discuss the emerging wisdom on emulsifying agents and why we should avoid them to regain healthy bowel flora and overall health.
The capacity for a compound to emulsify a solution varies from minimal to dramatic. Even some natural compounds in whole, unprocessed foods can exert modest emulsifyin...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora diabetes Dr. Davis emulsifiers Weight Loss Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
Are there raccoons in your garden?
Imagine that you are planning to plant a garden in springtime. You clear the soil of grass and weeds, sift out the rocks, fold in some manure or composted material to enrich the soil. You then plant seeds for squash, peppers, maybe some heirloom carrots. You water the garden and then wait for the seeds to sprout, hoping for a glorious bounty of veggies in a couple of months.
But you forgot that there are raccoons, rabbits, and deer in the neighborhood, creatures eager to eat your work. Sprouts come up, leaves, then young vegetables—only to disappear overnight after a raccoon or rabbit feast.
So it goes with the garde...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora gluten grains microbiome prebiotic probiotic Source Type: blogs
Is aloe vera lotion really good for skin? Episode 156
Is aloe lotion good for skin?
Gemma asks…I am a huge fan of Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh lotion. However, I have found another aloe lotion that is even cheaper: Perfect Purity. So I’m wondering can you tell me if the Perfect Purity will perform as well as my beloved Vaseline? Or should I just bite the bullet and save my dollars for a big bottle of the Vaseline Aloe Fresh?
Thanks to Gemma for taking the time to record her question. We can answer this pretty conclusively just based on reviewing the ingredients and we’ll cover that first. But then we we want to take this opportunity to talk more about aloe ver...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - October 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Like detergent to your intestines
Emulsifying agents are commonly used in foods to keep them mixed. You will commonly find carageenan, for instance, in ice cream to keep dairy fat from separating from the water and proteins, especially after repeated melting and refreezing.
The capacity for a compound to emulsify a solution varies from minimal to dramatic. Even some natural compounds in whole, unprocessed foods can exert modest emulsifying effects, such as acacia (acacia seeds), pectin (apples, peaches), and lecithin (egg yolks). The most powerful emulsification effects occur with synthetic or semi-synthetic emulsifying agents, such as polysorbate-80, carb...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora emulsifiers emulsifying health microbiota prebiotic probiotic Source Type: blogs
What’s the best way to get rid of bed head? Episode 122
Does this bed head product really work?
Sasha asks…Can Ma Cherie Perfect Shower fix your bed better than regular water? Is this worth the money or is it nothing more than water mixed with leave in conditioner?
Let’s begin by talking about what causes bed head. First, you have to realize that there are two different kinds of bonds that control the shape of your hair. There are the disulfide bonds – these are very strong chemical bonds (kind of like the rungs of a ladder that keep the proteins in your hair locked in shape. These are very tough to break – think relaxer or straightening treatment. Then there...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
What ’s the best way to get rid of bed head? Episode 122
Does this bed head product really work?
Sasha asks…Can Ma Cherie Perfect Shower fix your bed better than regular water? Is this worth the money or is it nothing more than water mixed with leave in conditioner?
Let’s begin by talking about what causes bed head. First, you have to realize that there are two different kinds of bonds that control the shape of your hair. There are the disulfide bonds – these are very strong chemical bonds (kind of like the rungs of a ladder that keep the proteins in your hair locked in shape. These are very tough to break – think relaxer or straightening treatment. Then there...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Wheat Watch: Greenies
Here’s a post aimed at our canine and feline friends.
“Greenies: The #1 Vet-Recommended Dental Chews and Treats.” That’s what the people who manufacture Greenies dental chews for dogs and cats claim.
But, for those of you trying to keep your dog or cat wheat- and grain-free, Greenies dental chews, purported to clean their teeth, are filled with wheat and rice, among their top ingredients:
Ingredients in Dog chews:
Wheat flour, wheat protein isolate, glycerin, gelatin, oat fiber, water, lecithin, natural poultry flavor, minerals (dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, magnesiu...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle dental decay gluten grains rice Source Type: blogs
Study on Potential Toxicity of E-Cigarette Flavorings Produces Unwarranted Scare
A study published in the journal Tobacco Control this past April has produced an unwarranted scare about the potential toxicity of the flavorings in electronic cigarettes.(See: Tierney PA, et al. Flavour chemicals in electronic cigarette fluids. Tobacco Control. Published online ahead of print on April 15, 2015. DOI: 0.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-052175.)The study used gas chromatography/mass spectrometry to analyze the chemical constituents in e-liquids of various flavors. It appears that 30 different e-liquid flavors were tested. Multiple flavors of two brands of disposable e-cigarettes (Blu and NJOY) were tested along with...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - July 16, 2015 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
The battle for bowel flora
3d render illustration of colorful bacteriaThere is no longer any debate: the composition of bowel flora in the human gastrointestinal tract is a critical aspect of human health, both bowel health and overall health.
The status of bowel flora can spell the difference between having an autoimmune condition and not having an autoimmune condition, being diabetic or not being diabetic, being emotionally happy or not being happy, and developing colon cancer or not developing colon cancer. The composition of bowel flora and their ability to metabolize prebiotic fibers/resistant starches to butyrate and other fatty acids play im...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle antibiotics bowel flora grains herbicides microbiota pesticides Source Type: blogs
Are ceramides good anti-aging ingredients? Episode 77
This study was done on mice.)
A Japanese study shows that plant-derived ceramides improve skin moisture better than a placebo.
The Kao Corporation published a study showing that a cream containing 8% of Ceramide E improves water content of skin and symptoms of atopic dermatitis. But, ceramide cream wasn’t compared to any other product. So the test had no control and it wasn’t blinded. By the way, this 8% concentration shows up in a couple of studies and it’s MUCH higher than the typical use level of ceramides which is a few tenths of a percent.
According to the Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, certain ceramide combi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - April 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Is Bare Minerals 100% Natural lipstick worth the hype?
Bandana asks…Since I’ve been trying to get pregnant over the last year, I’ve become more concerned about toxicity. I probably eat a sizeable amount of lipstick. I am not your usual “organic” type, but I was surprised to see the list of ingredients for my favorite lipstick, Avon’s Beyond Color Plumping Lipstick. Are organic lipsticks worth the hype?? I’ve seen that Bare Minerals has a natural lipstick, but I’m not feeling $25 per tube. I’m more of a drugstore type girl. I’m not loaded with money and don’t want to be more paranoid than I should be.
The Beauty Brains responds
“Regular” lipstick like...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Natural Safety Source Type: blogs
How to pick the perfect makeup remover
Makeup can be tough to remove so it’s important to pick the right kind of cleanser. Tune in to this week’s show to learn everything you need to know about the perfect product to clean your face.
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Show notes
The Beauty Brains on Dr.Oz
I just returned from New York where I not only attended the annual Society of Cosmetic Chemists meeting but I also appeared on the Dr. Oz show! I talked about beauty myth busting and I’ll post a link to the video as soon as I know when the episode airs.
Question of the week: How...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiThe Beauty Brains Tags: Best Podcast Problems Source Type: blogs
Can I become immune to eyeshadow primer?
Ally asks…I have recently noticed that my eye shadows are creasing like crazy, like 3.5 years ago before I started using primers. I used MAC paintpot in painterly for those 3.5 years and the last pot is probably 1.5 years old, but hasn’t dried up yet and is still very creamy consistency. I switched to the sample of Urban Decay Primer potion and that creased as well. I have very oily lids and eyeshadow creases after 3-4 hours. I’m not sure what to do. I tried not moisturising my eye area and not putting sunscreen to see if it makes a difference, but it was exact same creasing result. I should mention I powder my l...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Problems Source Type: blogs
