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Laser treatments (blemishes, hair, etc) - at home? Coming soon!
Comments (2)This may be my answer to dark spots (aka, age spots) on the backs of my hands. I've tried so many creams over the years I could have bought a couple of laser machines with the $$ I spent. I've heard of Hand Spa but cannot find a salon that has one. I think that may be laser, but I'm not sure....See MoreWen hair products sued for hair loss
Comments (13)That's a shame, I hope they're able to get to the root of the problem (sorry for the pun about a serious matter). The beauty products industry is mostly subject to NO governmental regulation or inspection, anything (short of substances known to cause unwanted effects) can be put into products and adulterated ingredients of sketchy origin can also be used. Products don't need to be tested for safety, to confirm that adverse effects and reactions aren't caused. The nutritional supplement business is also unregulated and uncontrolled, As with beauty products, unsubstantiated claims can be made and there's no knowing what's in the bottles and jars. And no knowing what effects the ingredients may or may not have....See MoreI Found Great "They're-Never-Going-To Guess-This-One" Christmas Gifts!
Comments (77)I think it's a swell gift idea and would be pleased to find it in my stocking so I hope your gifts were received with good cheer, Lynn. My friend's son recently had his done and was tickled to find some Australian native DNA in his background. Scandinavian/German/Italian was all that was in the oral tradition of the family, so it was a neat surprise. Our family's Ancestry.com hobbyist received an email from a "surprise" cousin that we did not know we had, after several family members' DNA was registered. Photos were exchanged and yes, there is no way to deny the blood kinship--he looks just like the rest of us, poor fellow. The generation of folks who might have been shocked/hurt by this surprise family member are all gone, and I am glad for him that his lifelong question of paternity could be answered. I can see that it might be awkward for younger families who find out they have siblings they never heard of, but I'm a fan of sunlight in dark family corners-- and I also think it's time that some kinds of families stop acting like those situations never happen "among our kind of people", lol. I also had my dog's DNA done and I'm getting our newer dog's done, too. Very fun to find out what went into these rescue/shelter mutts we love....See MoreShampoo
Comments (41)Also, hair sheds naturally, and we all go through shedding periods, that's normal. I think the allegations and investigations on WEN by the FDA had more to do with the abnormally high number of complaints received. Not saying the allegations were/are true, but I remember when women complained about silicone implants, and they went ignored for far too long before anyone did anything about it. I also remember when a medication initially meant for humans but was reported by physicians to the FDA as having too many serious side affects was then targeted and prescribed for dogs by the drug manufacturer to keep from losing money. FDA received an unusually high amount of complaints for that as well and told Veterinarians in the US they had to include "death" as a side effect - many ignored that policy - still do. It's still used on dogs, many with no issues whatsoever, but for one of my dogs as well as a friend's dog (both different breeds, different sizes)... it was their death sentence. I see no reason to jump on the 'fear' wagon, but why take chances if you don't have to? Too many shampoos out there that'll work....See MoreUser
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