Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Is there something that makes Hair Story products special? How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works? Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe to use Can active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin? And what ingredients in nail polish are animal derived? Beauty Science News Refillable packaging. Does it really make any impact on the environment? PFAS found in cosmetics Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and...
Aug 24, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... What are your thoughts on the Dyson hairdryer? Can EFGs penetrate the skin? What’s a good substitute for the QV lip balm Why do prostaglandin based eyelash products require a prescription? Beauty Science News Consumers and transparency J&J wins a lawsuit. Lip balm discussed 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebe...
Aug 17, 2021•47 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin? What is hair glaze? What type of vitamin C do you use? Where can you find heat protecting products? Are salon products different than store products? What’s your opinion of the newly relaunched Deva curl? Beauty Science What is slugging? Is there a loophole in the animal testing ban in the EU? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue? How can a product have HA as the first ingredient? What do we think of IGK Hi-Shine Gloss? What do we think about Skin Laundry and are there other products like it? What is the deal with anti-greying ingredients? Beauty Science J&J recall sunscreen revisited Unilever to acquire Paula’s Choice OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin 4...
Jul 21, 2021•51 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s solo show Perry tackles some audio questions and weighs in on the J&J sunscreen recall. Questions covered include... How much does zinc oxide affect SPF values Is non-nano sunscreen safer? Is it bad for skin if you try different products? Are there things left behind with rinsable hair products? J&J Recalls sunscreens 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone ...
Jul 16, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry talk about beauty science news. Stories covered include... NAD rules P&G making reasonable claims Scarlett Johansen is launching a beauty line Is Clean Beauty Under Attack and What Can Be Done About It? Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient? Diets High in Sugar and Fat May Contribute to Skin Inflammation Coty’s Kylie Cosmetics is now ‘clean’ and vegan Hemp "more effective than trees" at sequestering carbon says Cambridge...
Jul 07, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry flies solo and answers a lot of questions... Does galactomyces brighten skin? Does propolis work on acne? What should you use on thick, coarse curly hair? What is "cold processing"? Is Lume Deodorant products safe for someone with Chronic Kidney Disease? Can you really make an aqueous, stable 20% Vitamin C product? Is PPG-9 a humactant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off? Is encapsulated vitamin C just a gimmick? Is there any product out t...
Jul 01, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best products to use when undergoing chemotherapy Should you used expired sunscreens? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following for...
Jun 13, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… What’s the deal with vitamin C and niacinamide? Is it bad to use them together? What’s the difference between reactive and sensitive skin? And are products who disclose percentages better than ones that don’t? Beauty Science California prohibits hemp derived CBD in cosmetics. China bans the use of CBD in cosmetics Valerie at PBA 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there....
Jun 04, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Is the new Metal Detox technology something revolutionary to protect hair? Is there anything that can be done to get hair to grow thicker? What’s the difference between hair mousse and gel? Do you need to worry about kidney damage from products with Ethoxydiglycol? Can a hair conditioning treatment last for as long as four month? Beauty Science Who’s on the top beauty influencers? Did you make th...
May 28, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Is tretinoin making hair fall out? What are your thoughts on the Oribe hair care products? What are your thoughts on active ingredients in cosmetics? Which LED mask should you get, if any? What do you think of the NASA skin care technology? Beauty Science Is blue light something you need to protect from...Research from Beiersdorf says No. Does German Nivea use a different formula? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. B...
May 21, 2021•55 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry look back on 100 episodes recorded together & include our first episode recorded together. Fortunately, we've gotten a bit better. Episodes mentioned: Episode 167 - hair color (Perry mistakenly called it episode 165) Episode 175 - sunscreen spray Episode 253 - brown conditioner 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to theb...
May 13, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Are multichrome eyeshadows really more expensive and what makes them work? What ingredient is used to cause the plumping & is it safe to do every day? Does keeps.com work to prevent hair loss? Is sodium lauryl sarcosinate more gentle? Beauty Science When did sodium chloride become a bad ingredient in hair care? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. Y...
May 06, 2021•41 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Why did you say high frequency treatments are a gimmick? Does letting hair stay damp cause more damage? Beauty Science Allure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable" New Research by Syracuse University Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email ...
Apr 29, 2021•32 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text This is a special broadcast of an edited version of our March 2021 Patreon event. If you would like to participate in events like these live, just sign up to support us on patreon. 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support th...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to be answering a bunch of questions sent in from our Patrons including those about… How sustainable are solid products? What do we think of the Save Ralph video? What are our thoughts on the Cosdna ingredient website? What do we think of Mother Earth products How do you find cosmetics that don’t contain titanium dioxide? What can you do to offset the problems with Retin a Can you really wash your hair too much? Beauty Science Sunscreens not living up t...
Apr 14, 2021•56 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is lavender bad for skin What causes frizz? Does L’Oreal Wonder Water really work? What does Valerie use for her sensitive skin? Beauty Science Mention in the New York Times Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen FDA & FTC send letter to Aromatherapy company for making unsubstantiated COVID drug claims. 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your qu...
Apr 07, 2021•54 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text After 20 questions answered last week we opted to cut down the number today. On this episode Valerie and Perry answer questions about Parabens. Beauty Science News Crest toothpaste is being sued Recall The Kimberly-Clark Corporation voluntarily recalls Scott Foam Skin Cleanser with Moisturizers 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl. oz.) because the label on the front of the bottle was mis-labeled as hand sanitizer. Product Quantity: 2,982 cases. Code Information: Product Code 91592-08 Lot #WV0280S...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text A fully packed solo show. Perry answer's questions about... 1. Is henna ok for hair 2. Do peptide products make eyelashes grow 3. Do hair heat and color protectors really work? 4. Does rice water work for hair? 5. Do younger people need to use anti-aging actives? 6. Is beet juice an effective sunscreen? 7. What product safety review site is reliable? 8. What product works to regrow hair? 9. Why does a product work differently on different people's hair? 10. Does Argireli...
Mar 23, 2021•50 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… How long to wait between bleaching treatments? Should you bleach your hair at home? Enjoying a product? Is it a placebo effect? Is water damaging to hair? Beauty Science Unilever stops using “normal” to describe product SKUs Is lobster going to be the hot new ingredient? Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse! 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can recor...
Mar 16, 2021•42 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about… What ingredients cause flashback? Does a two-step cleanse really help skin? What are the best detangling ingredients? Is skincare recommended by a plastic surgeon better? What’s the difference between prescription skin care and cosmetics? Beauty Science Covid-19 conspiracies are dividing the ‘clean’ beauty industry 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can rec...
Mar 08, 2021•46 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is buying $800 worth of beauty products a mistake? Is there a difference between oils used in facial oils? Do you need special shampoos for chlorine exposed hair? What is the best age to start using anti-aging products? Can you use a cleansing oil to wash your… hands? Beauty Science News The new normal of skincare and makeup shopping Good news on the animal testing front 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask...
Mar 02, 2021•52 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can hair dye permanently stain skin? Will an herbal supplement help fight acne? Is this basic beauty routine ok? How do you treat post-COVID skin? Is polyethylene an actual microplastic in cosmetics? Beauty Science News Are houseplants good for your skin? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybra...
Feb 23, 2021•57 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Should I stop using henna? What’s the deal with products sold through doctor’s offices? Can you improve the quality extensions yourself? Does cocoa powder benefit hair? What should you use for dry, itchy scalp? Valerie's new venture - Check it out! Simply Ingredients Beauty Science News DIY dry shampoo formulas 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can reco...
Feb 15, 2021•43 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What’s the difference between asian sunscreen and us sunscreen? Should we be worried about UVC from fluorescent lights? What sunscreen does Valerie like? Will the oils in a primer interfere with sunscreen effectiveness? How can sunscreens with different ingredients have the same SPF? Valerie's new venture - Check it out! Simply Ingredients Beauty Science News Purrito and other sunscreens that don’t measure up? New Shis...
Feb 08, 2021•54 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can a product with three ingredients work? Do you have to give your nails a break from nail polish so they can breath? Do you have to shampoo out hair color? Do you really need to double cleanse? And are toners really necessary? Perry's trend predictions 2021 Color cosmetics sales will remain flat More class action lawsuits will be filed against beauty brands (ala Tresemme, J&J, etc) Ingredient prediction - look fo...
Jan 29, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On this solo episode Perry covers questions about… What are our thoughts on the EWG? How does New Wash shampoo work without a detergent? Does Venn skincare work? What can you do if you're super duper oily? Is double cleansing with oil effective? How do skin care products penetrate or do they? Is Biopelle selling a drug? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see l...
Jan 21, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… How does grey color reducing shampoo work? Is it ok to spray perfume on your hair? Is your foundation turning your face orange? Can you use body wash as a replacement for hand soap? Beauty new stories 13 beauty products everyone was talking about in 2020. We weren’t so maybe we’re nobody? Tresmme lawsuit - Is DMDM causing hair to fall out? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and emai...
Jan 10, 2021•44 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Enjoy your new year's celebration. We'll be back answering your questions early in the new year. Be brainy about your beauty! Perry & Valerie Support the show
Dec 31, 2020•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Are you rubbing off the sunscreen when I apply the blush? Do AHAs delay the aging process? Whether or not vitamin c is a pro-oxidant How do hair styling products create hold? Beauty new stories Oh my - 5 iconic beauty products? What’s In My Jar App Burts Bees on natural ingredient research Sharing beauty products Question 3 article - Vitamin C - Problematic to Skin? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question o...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast 
