Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Does Kiehls eye alert product help eyes look better? What is the best product to use to avoid breakouts with anti-aging benefits? What do you think of the technology of the new Victoria Beckham line? What is the oldest beauty product on the market today? […] Support the show...
Send us a text The Beauty Brains episode 216 featuring cosmetic chemists Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. Beauty questions covered today include: How do bond builders work? Is sodium coco sulfate more gentle than SLS? Does men’s antiperspirant better than women’s? Beauty Science Avon launches a new CBD skin care line. R+Co just launched a CBD Beauty Questions Question […] Support the show...
Send us a text This is Episode 215. I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today all the way from sunny California is Valerie George. Hello Valerie! We have a few interesting beauty questions to cover today, including: Can the coronavirus survive on your hair? What does it mean when a permanent color says it’s not for gray […] Support the show...
Send us a text Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 214. I’m your host, Valerie George and with me today is the most famous cosmetic chemist who already works from home, Perry Romanowski. Hello Perry! We […] Support the show...
Send us a text We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What do we think of the Beverly Hills MD brow serum Are lash tints safe? Why do anti-aging ingredients affect skin color? Why do dermatologists keep saying hyaluronic acid is pointless? Perry and Valerie are under self imposed quarantine! But we’re still recording. Beauty […] Support the show...
Send us a text Beauty Questions covered We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? Is there a big difference between facial cleansers and shampoo? Will castor oil help your hair grow? How does someone become a cosmetic chemist? (Audio) Beauty Science News How is the […] Support the show...
Send us a text It’s an all Vitamin C podcast episode. In this show we answer questions including… Beauty Questions Are there different grades of vitamin C/ascorbic acid since the prices vary so much for the same thing? What is your opinion of the effectiveness of waterless Vitamin C products? Does Vitamin C really do anything for your skin? […] Support the show...
Send us a text We’ve got a fully packed program today. We’ll be covering a couple of cosmetic science news stories, catching up from my hiatus and answering questions about… Is silicone suffocating hair and causing hair loss? Do proteins in nail products strengthen nails? What is goat’s milk doing in soaps and more? What’s an affordable version of […] Support the show...
Send us a text It’s a solo Beauty Brains podcast. Chemical Free RantSince I’m going solo, there are a few topics I’d like to rant about. Let’s start with chemical free. Can someone tell me something, what do people mean when they claim “chemical free”? I look at the world from the standpoint of a scientist but you don’t […] Support the show...
Send us a text Beauty questions answered today include Is there a bar shampoo or bar conditioner that works as well as the ones out of a bottle? Why can’t everyone use retinol? Is sugaring dangerous? And does it work as well as waxing? Do peptides have an effect beyond moisturizing & is there a “best one” to pick? […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Is an expensive skin serum worth the money even it if is from a pharmaceutical company? Which is more damaging, hot water or hot styling devices? Do nutrition pads work to deliver actives? Can […] Support the show...
Send us a text Beauty Science News stories On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Aluminum hydroxide in topical products Whether lip scrubs are worthwhile The environmental impact of cosmetics And what the differences are between bentonite and charcoal in a facial mask Beauty Science […] Support the show...
Send us a text It’s a special episode with Perry and Sarah Bellum. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do you need to reapply sunscreen if I’m indoor all day? Why is ferulic acid used with vitamin C? Are vampire facial good for your skin? Why isn’t there more recycling? Does Revitalash really […] Support the show...
Send us a text Happy New Year! We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty and waterless beauty. Then we give our predictions for the hottest trends coming in 2020. We’ll get back to answering beauty questions in our next show. Follow the Brains Thanks […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Quality of ingredients versus price of the product? The Curly Girl Method and Parabens? What it’s like to work in the cosmetics industry Do you have to wait after applying Vitamin C? Beauty Science News stories Is your old makeup is contaminated? Here’s […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we just felt like ranting! Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’ll get the cosmetic chemist and formulator take on the following topics: Hair dye and a link to cancer Waterless formulas and whether they are superior CBD – is it really linked to […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy? Can rinse off conditioner give you acne? Does Este Lauder own Bobbie Brown? What is Indie Beauty? What’s the deal with oils and hair? Beauty Science News stories What do you make of these “waiting […] Support the show...
Send us a text Covered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. EWG on the Kardashian’s show – Beauty Questions: Are human stem cells effective in anti-aging products? Coincidentally, I just read a story about a new skin care product that incorporates both plant and human “stem cells.” This type of marketing is […] Support the show...
Send us a text The Beauty Brains answer questions about… Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products? Living Proof hair care (is the price worth it?) What’s the deal with No-BS Skincare Can magnesium be used for cleaning? Beauty News Skin care in the dairy aisle – will probiotics help strengthen skin and hair? There isn’t a lot […] Support the show...
Send us a text The Beauty Brains answer questions about… Should you take collagen supplements? Is there a difference between men & women’s hair care? Is tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide Can Vitamin C change color? Beauty News Natural cosmetic act is introduced in congress (in the US) The purple hair challenge is going viral […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we answer your questions about Is Lucas’s Paw Paw ointment different than vaseline? What does the term cosmeceutical mean? Are the products different? Does nail polish help your nails to grow better? Are copper peptides an effective anti-aging ingredient? Shakaki DIY recipe for hair. Does it have any effect on hair? […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we answer your questions about Is vaping bad for your skin Is there any benefit to inverse hair conditioning Do you need to worry about emulsifiers in skin products? Beauty News Sunday Riley – has practically no consequences to posting fake reviews. J&J baby powder recall – Company can’t catch a […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Are there any benefits in putting vitamins on hair? Does anything work better than hydroquinone for age spots? Do shave […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Color cosmetics for protection from the sun? Is it ok to apply baking soda to your skin? What’s up with […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Is oil cleansing better for your skin? How should you treat seborrheic dermatitis? What do you think of the […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Yeast infection medicine to treat hair loss Is an organic facial mask worth buying? What’s with mineral oil, is […] Support the show...
Send us a text On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Oxygen facials and how they work How does plant based hair color work? Does light degrade shampoo? Substituting Body Wash for Hand Soap And more, plus… Kitchen Chemistry! Beauty News Is showering daily necessary? Kitchen Chemistry Tumeric and cinnamon for foundation & eye […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions What is the big deal about squalane Does the number of ingredients in a product impact its effectiveness? Are dip nails safe? And how do anti-dandruff shampoos work? […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this solo episode of the Beauty Brains we cover… Beauty Product Topics Skin Microbiome – Do these beauty products really work? Peppermint oil – Can it grow hair? Should you spend a lot of money for La Mer? Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to […] Support the show...
Send us a text On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty Questions Can you use regular hair color after using henna Why can’t you buy red lipstick, or can you? Is sunscreen causing cancer? Is hygral fatigue a real thing? Beauty News Nature’s Truth […] Support the show...
