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Why do fingernails grow faster than toenails? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine One of our favorite daily pleasures is reading the post of the day from Today I Found Out . It’s a hodge-podge of esoteric information that never fails to enterta ... Read on »

What kind of product is John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine LynCaf asks..This Flyaway Tamer stuff works really well at doing what it’s supposed to do. It flattens out flyaways without leaving anything heavy or sticky behin ... Read on »

Can dead hair really be moisturized? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Stacy says…I believe silicones just coat your hair to give the appearance of smooth, moisturized hair. Hair is dead so you can’t really do too much to actually mo ... Read on »

Are Ultrasonic Facials Any Good? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Jenjen asks…Do ultrasonic facials do anything of real value? The therapist who gave me one said it really cleans out pores. The Beauty Brains respond: Ul ... Read on »

Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer: Look at the Label by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine This hemp-related product is one of the top sellers on Amazon.com this week. Let’s look at the label to see why it’s so “high” on the best sellers list. Wate ... Read on »

Does Venus + Olay = Misleading Advertising? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine I wonder how many women have bought a Venus razor because they were told that it “helps replenish skin’s moisture” and “helps lock in moisture?” It sounds gre ... Read on »

Is this argan oil product a lie? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Maria via Amazon.com says…In a recent post you recommended an Argan oil product. On Amazon.com the description said “Contains 100% pure and certified Argan oil”. ... Read on »

Is Pubic Hair Dye Safe? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine MS asks…I know you’ve written about hair coloring before but are there any products safe for coloring pubic hair? (The old phrase “do the curtains match the drape ... Read on »

L’Anza Healing Strength Neem Plant Silk Serum: Why is it so freaking good? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Laura says…I am wondering about whether or not I’m being suckered into paying more for something I could get for cheaper. My hair seems to love the L’anza Neem Pl ... Read on »

Can I use OxyClean to whiten my teeth? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Qwerty’s quandry: I spoke with someone who said they use OxiClean and water to make a watery paste to brush their teeth. They said this whitens their teeth. They ... Read on »

Fake Bake Self-Tan Liquid: Look at the Label by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Fake Bake Self-Tan Liquid is a top seller on Amazon.com this week. Let’s look at the label to see what makes it cook. Water, SD Alcohol 40-B These are the ... Read on »

Do ingredients in drugs like Retin A really expire? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Janelle asks…I have a tube of Retin A that is due to expire in about 3 weeks. I know I will not be able to finish the whole tube by then, and will be forced to us ... Read on »

The Abreva Conceal Invisible Cold Sore Patch by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Today’s post is sponsored by Lunchbox. The NEW Abreva® Conceal™ Invisible Cold Sore patch allows you to apply make-up to your cold sore so you can conceal it ... Read on »

Which is best for hairspray: alcohol free or water free? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Janelle just wants to know…I rely on hairspray and gels to help control the frizz. I use Tresemme’s hairspray, as it works really well for me, and I have a suspic ... Read on »

Update on EU animal testing ban by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine You’ve probably heard by now that the European Union has banned animal testing for cosmetics. That’s right as of March 11, 2013, it is illegal to sell products th ... Read on »

Does it matter if hair products are sulfate-free and salt-free? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine NoahJenda asks…I’m trying to replace my salon-bought hair products with something less expensive that I can get at the drugstore. The alleged advantage to my curr ... Read on »

How does Clairol’s Gray Solutions work? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Qwerty’s questions…Clairol now has something called just Gray Solution with a retexturizing pretreatment. What does the Retexturizing Pre-treatment really do and ... Read on »

How can I tell if an ingredient will stick to my hair? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Rozy’s request…In the post about cadavers you Brains said “Only if the keratin is chemically modified to stick to hair” so that got me wondering… how do I find a ... Read on »

Pure Unrefined Shea Butter: Look at the Label by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The number 6 best selling beauty product on Amazon.com this week is 100% Pure Unrefined Organic Raw SHEA BUTTER. (The one pound size for $7.00!) How pure is this ... Read on »

Are these silk baby sunscreen wipes the safest bet for my child? by Sarah B. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Concerned Mom has a question…I am afraid because I hear how dangerous sunblock is but Baby Silk Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes says it’s natural and made of silk ... Read on »

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