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Hello Beauty Brains community, it’s answer day! A couple hundred of you answered, but 82% of you couldn’t identify the Beauty Science from the BS. Read the explanations to see how you did.1. Rich people are more prone to skin cancer. TRUE. 41% of you thought this one was […]

Hello Beauty Brains community, it’s answer day! A couple hundred of you answered, but 82% of you couldn’t identify the Beauty Science from the BS. Read the explanations to see how you did.

1. Rich people are more prone to skin cancer. TRUE. 41% of you thought this one was fake but the latest research suggests that it’s true. According to a 12 year review of scientific studies published in the British Journal of Dermatology, people living in more affluent areas are more likely to get skin cancer than people living in disadvantaged areas. Unfortunately, no explanation was given. Perhaps they just go to the doctor more often.

2. Prolonged use of muscle pain cream can kill you. TRUE. 29% of you thought this one was BS but unfortunately, it is true. The headline links to the tragic story of a 17-year old track star who died after being exposed to too much methyl salicylate (the active ingredient in most muscle pain relievers). Apparently, she applied the stuff constantly throughout the day and did so for a long time. Take heed of the warnings that are on these products. This is a drug after all.

3. You can become addicted to tanning. TRUE. 13% of you thought this was the fake but indeed it is true. Longtime readers of the Beauty Brains may have remembered seeing this one back in May of 2006. According to the research, tanning can release endorphins in your body which makes you feel really good.

4. Your skin is home to over 182 species of mites. FALSE! Only 18% of the Brains community were able to figure out that this was the fake. While you have demodex mites that live on you hair and skin, there aren’t 182 species. There are no more than 10. This headline was a modification of another science news story about 182 species of bacteria living on your skin. It sounds dirty but some of them are useful.

Thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned as we’ll be posting another poll shortly.

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