http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/ at the intersection of neuroscience and AI. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:19:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-210882 Nick Pokoluk Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:49:44 +0000 http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-210882 Companies use bismuth oxychloride (the real "ACTIVE" in 24/7) in their cosmetics because it is cheap to buy and is an inexpensive filler. It does have binding qualities, so makeup will "stick" to your skin, so to speak. There are other products that are just as effective at adhesion, and are better for your skin. Because of its molecular make up, it is often viewed as shiny or pearlescent. It is often sold in these two varieties. This makes it highly refractive, which is something companies want. Refraction will camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with bismuth oxychloride you'll notice a shiny look after applying the makeup. Not like oiliness, but almost shimmery. That's the bismuth oxychloride. No magic - just cheap cosmetic ingredient. Companies use bismuth oxychloride (the real “ACTIVE” in 24/7) in their cosmetics because it is cheap to buy and is an inexpensive filler. It does have binding qualities, so makeup will “stick” to your skin, so to speak. There are other products that are just as effective at adhesion, and are better for your skin. Because of its molecular make up, it is often viewed as shiny or pearlescent. It is often sold in these two varieties. This makes it highly refractive, which is something companies want. Refraction will camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with bismuth oxychloride you’ll notice a shiny look after applying the makeup. Not like oiliness, but almost shimmery. That’s the bismuth oxychloride. No magic - just cheap cosmetic ingredient.

]]> http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2225 Neville Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:48:03 +0000 http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2225 No worries Dan! I got your (intended) meaning. :) No worries Dan! I got your (intended) meaning.

]]> http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2211 Dan Dright Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:49:41 +0000 http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2211 Not your post, by the way; the idea. Not your post, by the way; the idea.

]]> http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2209 Dan Dright Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:50:23 +0000 http://neurodudes.com/2006/04/20/gaba-in-cosmetics-to-freeze-skin/#comment-2209 Dumbest. Thing. Ever. Dumbest. Thing. Ever.

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