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Toothy Beauty Science or BS - Poll 29
The Beauty Brains | July 11th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
It’s time again to test your knowledge about the latest in beauty science. In this latest poll, we’ve scoured the scientific literature to find 3 real stories and one fake one about teeth. A beautiful smile is crucial for a beautiful read more
Who Wants To Know The Real Reason Women Like Makeup?
The Beauty Brains | June 23rd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
CL says: I just read your post on perfume predicting mental illness. Why do they have to waste time on studying about perfume? I wear perfume because I like the smell. It makes me feel good and I’m not depressed. Oh my maybe if I use to much I& read more
Can Your Skin Get UV Damage From a Computer Screen?
The Beauty Brains | June 11th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Renee requests: Does the light that comes from your computer screen cause any kind of UV damage??? Mid Brain Removes the Shades: No. Computer screens do not emit UV light so there is no need to worry about UV damage. They emit visible light which is read more
How Getting Naked Can Save Your Life
The Beauty Brains | May 22nd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Sarah Bellum says: I couldn’t resist passing on this potentially life saving skin care tip: According to ScienceDaily, new research shows that couples who examine each other’s skin on a regular basis could lower their risk of dying from mali read more
Ten Cosmetic Products That Really Work
The Beauty Brains | May 9th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Kisha’s quandary: It depresses me to see your site be so negative, it seems like no product works out there and that we are so dependent on chemicals drugs and studies , which a lot of times are purposely rigged to have the drug companies make the read more
Beauty Science or BS Poll #26
The Beauty Brains | May 7th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
It’s that time of the week again to see how well the Beauty Brains community can figure out the science versus the nonsense. Head on over to the blog and enter your answer to this week’s beauty science or BS poll. We’ve picked 3 read more
Beauty Science or BS Poll Answers - #25
The Beauty Brains | May 6th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Even though we lost half the data due to a recent software upgrade, we had a great response to the Beauty Brains quiz this week and 31% of you were actually able to sense the BS. This is slightly better than random chance. I might have to make the read more
Beauty Science or BS Poll Answers - March 08
The Beauty Brains | April 23rd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Hey Beauty Brainiacs, It’s that time again! Answer time to the Beauty Science or BS poll. Nearly 400 of you responded, but only 34 actually came up with the right answer. This one must have been tough. People can get contact dermatitis by us read more
Are LED Photofacials Good For Your Skin?
The Beauty Brains | April 11th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Here’s a special treat for all you Beauty Brainiacs out there: our special guest-blogger for today is none other than Nicki, from Futurederm.com. If you’re a fan of the Beauty Brains, you’ll love Futurederm. Check it out! And now, o read more
Venus Envy and Other Technical Tidbits
The Beauty Brains | April 10th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Here are three beauty science stories that I thought were interesting for different reasons… 1. Venus Envy I’ve never really understood why my Venus razor needs so many blades but here’s a brief article from Zoe Draelos, the Beauty read more
Is Botox Bad For Your Brain?
The Beauty Brains | April 7th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Despite their hype, most wrinkle creams do not have a significant effect on actually reducing wrinkles. The creams are typically just good skin moisturizers with an added “special” ingredient that makes for a good story but doesn’t read more
Are You The Kind Of Person Who Likes To Touch?
The Beauty Brains | April 6th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
I’ve blogged before about how factors like the price of a product and the cuteness of the salesperson can affect how you perceive the quality of a product. Now here’s a new study that shows that your purchase intent can influenced by how the pro read more
Are Easter Eggs Good For Your Hair and Skin?
The Beauty Brains | March 23rd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Spring is here and today is the day the Easter Bunny leaves a little surprise on your doorstep. No, we don’t mean rabbit pellets, silly, we’re talking about Easter eggs! To commemorate the occasion, here are our top 5 favorite facts about eggs in read more
Beauties Beware: Women Are Ogled 5 Times More Often Than Men
The Beauty Brains | March 22nd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
We all use beauty products to feel better about ourselves and to be more attractive. And one benefit of looking and feeling attractive is that we’re more likely to catch the eye of a passing guy. But apparently, guys are doing a lot of eyeballing! read more
When Cosmetic Products Attack: Hairspray Horror
The Beauty Brains | March 16th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
In previous posts we’ve explained that, contrary to what some people still think, modern hairsprays do not damage the ozone layer. But here’s a new hairspray danger to worry about: bacterial contamination. Contaminated hairspray The March issue o read more
Help Make The Beauty Brains Book a Best Seller
The Beauty Brains | March 10th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Hey everyone, Sarah Bellum here. The Left and Right Brains have given me the job of book marketing (after all, I am listed as Editor!) and it’s my goal to make The Beauty Brains a best seller. So, I’ve decided that loyal Beauty Brains fa read more
When Natural Ingredients Attack
The Beauty Brains | March 5th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
We often see the advice from cosmetic marketers and commentors on the Beauty Brains that natural products are better. They say people should avoid synthetic chemicals and stick with natural things. The truth is that such advice is simplistic, unscie read more
Buyer Beware: You Can Be Brainwashed By Beauty
The Beauty Brains | March 2nd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
We all know that perception plays an important role in our buying habits. For example, we’ve previously blogged about how the perception of prices makes people believe that expensive products are better. Now a new study suggests that you can be in read more
Beauty Brains Book Update
The Beauty Brains | March 2nd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Hey everyone, We just wanted to give you a quick update on the progress of the Beauty Brains book. We had previously announced that the book was with the printer and being produced. We just got word that they will be ready for shipping on March 11, read more
What Should a 20-Something Do About Aging?
The Beauty Brains | February 28th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Jessica’s asking about aging: It seems to me that the best way to keep my skin looking great and wrinkle-free would be to prevent as much aging as possible, as opposed to trying to reverse the process when I’m older. Other than sunscreen read more
Beauty Science Valentines Day Quiz Answers
The Beauty Brains | February 19th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Watching comedy films increases blood flow to the heart - TRUE This one was published in the journal Heart. Researchers found that people who watched comedies had increased blood flow. When they watched sad films blood flow actually decreased. Onl read more
Valentine’s Day Beauty Science or BS Poll
The Beauty Brains | February 11th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
It’s that time of the week again…the Beauty Brains beauty science or BS poll. In honor of Valentine’s Day we’ve picked science stories that reflect the holiday. Can you figure out which of these is the fake story? Watchin read more
Cosmetic Science Answers - Beauty Science or BS Poll Feb 08
The Beauty Brains | February 11th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
The response to this week’s Beauty Science poll was great. Unfortunately, the majority of you were fooled. Apparently you found it too difficult to believe that Chocolate might be more effective for fighting cavities than fluoride. Read on read more
Beauty Science or BS - Which story is fake?
The Beauty Brains | February 4th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
It’s time to put your beauty thinking cap on again with another Beauty Brains beauty science or BS poll. Can you figure out which of the beauty science headlines is the FAKE? Just check out the poll on the right side of the blog and put you read more
Scientists Discover Why We Wear High Heels
The Beauty Brains | January 21st 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Telegraph.co.uk reports that scientists may have found the formula for having perfect legs: they need to be long in proportion to your torso, but not too long. Lusty looks for longer legs In this study, researchers at Wroclaw University in Poland had read more
How Pricey Products Baffle Your Brain
The Beauty Brains | January 19th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
The Beauty Brains are often asked if expensive beauty products are worth the money. We’ve blogged about high priced hair lines like Alterna and Kerastase as well as prestige skin care products like IS Clinical and Cor, the worlds most expensive read more
Put Antibacterial Lotions To The Stress Test
The Beauty Brains | January 16th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
According to a study published in the November issue of the Journal Clinical Investigation, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have discovered the link between stress and skin infections. Their theory goes something like this: read more
Getting Rid of Cosmetic Animal Testing is Harder Than Some Have S…
The Beauty Brains | January 13th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
There are sites all over the internet suggesting that animal testing is an abomination and should be halted immediately. They make all sorts of claims that implying that science is a lot further along than it really is. For example, this site called read more
Beauty Brains Weight Research Poll Answers
The Beauty Brains | January 12th 2008 by The Beauty Brains
At long last, the answer to the latest Beauty Brains poll. We said that recent research suggests that most college students want to be thinner. Then we asked, which of the following statements are NOT REAL findings of the study? Over 300 people res read more
OMG! Does Chocolate Really Cause Acne?
The Beauty Brains | January 3rd 2008 by The Beauty Brains
Sarah Bellum Says: Damn, I hate science sometimes. Contrary to the old wives’ tales that say chocolate is bad for skin, I’ve chosen to believe the prevailing scientific evidence that says diet does NOT contribute to acne. (See our candy post fro read more
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