Comments on: Scientists Refute Celebrity Beauty And Health Advice

By: No More Stretch Marks

No More Stretch Marks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:14:52 +0000

I can testify to the refreshing properties of coconut water. I drink lots of it in the summer time.

By: secret6

secret6 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:29:17 +0000

Ditto on the shea butter and coconut oil for the hair! I make my own body and hair balms with those products as the base, and I add some essential oils such as rosemary, lavendar, ylang ylang, and the olive oil as well.

By: Yesmama

Yesmama — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:44:05 +0000

I appreciated this article, and would love to see some links to reputable databases that we commonfolk can use to decipher what the research says in order to make informed decisions. Thanks!

By: QON

QON — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:41:04 +0000

Thanks to the internet we dont have any excuse. Too much good information out there by real researchers and we can always consider the experiences of others like us when it comes to products. In fact I dont even try a new product until I got on YouTube and check out product reviews. Got too.

By: TheBlackBelle

TheBlackBelle — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:09:01 +0000

Hair actually has the ability to become porous, especially when bleached and dyed. This is why it is always recommended to use a protein treatment and deep condition afterward. I believe Ms. Middleton is correct about her comment. She maybe meant to say “cuticle” instead of “pore”. Cold water seals the cuticle which seems to be the reason for imparting more shine.

By: NOTRIGHT

NOTRIGHT — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:20:05 +0000

Did this idiot really say it opens the pores in her HAIR? Smh…….#stopit.com

By: Samira

Samira — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:52:49 +0000

Why is there a photo of Tyra by the way??

By: African Mami

African Mami — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:50:09 +0000

Debunking celebrity myths?! Puhleez! Waste of research monies, if you ask me. Who believes these people?!

By: AUSTRALIA S.

AUSTRALIA S. — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:48:35 +0000

Only wanted to comment on the coconut water…….. Coconut water with no sugar added is as hydrating as water if not more so. I will go most of the day without drinking anything and then I load up at during the evening and night (dont know why I do this). A couple cups of water and 1 cup of coconut water definitely quinches the thirst.

By: Srenda

Srenda — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:54:10 +0000

I’m no scientist, but you gotta really do what works for you. For instance, many of the commercial skin lotions and hair conditioners do nothing for my skin and hair but shea butter, coconut oil (also great for preventing wrinkles and smoothing some out) and olive oil work wonders. I’ve even heard that shea butter has some mild sunscreening properties(nope, no scienctific research to back this up, at least that I’ve seen, just word of mouth, whatever happened to that?) and well, melanin works like a charm, too. Before I went natural, I used lots of pink oil on my hair which worked for the most part then it started to dry out my hair, a lot. It’s really just trial and error. The actresses mentioned in the article are doing what works for them just like many of us are and have been doing for years. What I have in my kitchen cabinet, behind the bathroom mirror and in the fridge helps me maintain a beauty regimen. But that’s me. Other people have a lot more success with commercial lotions, hair products etc. Are celebrity beauty regimens what scientists are putting the most attention on these days, hmmm. Someone probably wants to make sure more sunscreen and sports drinks gets sold and having high profile people talking about more natural ways of maintaining their beauty could be a threat to their profits.