Send us a text This is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including... 1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap 2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home? 3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products? 4. Can a product with human hair derived keratin be considered vegan? 5. Will silver chitoderm can prevent acne and heal scars? 6. Is it ok to condense shampoo to save room while traveling? Plus he mentions a couple of stories in the news including J&J Proposing a...
Apr 08, 2023•43 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether blue tansy oil can help with acne What we think of the Skinbetter Science line of products Do facial masks really give any extra benefit Will collagen supplements boost collagen production Whether the temperature of the water can affect hair damage And brands of hair care products that are coconut oil free Beauty News Brazil prohibits animal testing Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can rec...
Mar 24, 2023•46 min•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claim Can you use products formulated for your face on different body parts? Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s? Is there anything in a conditioner that can permanently straighten hair? Is using probiotics a remedy for the problem of super bugs? Does heat damage hair below 400 degrees? Can you reuse beauty packaging? Beauty Science News Goop is closing its st...
Mar 18, 2023•41 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text This is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including... 1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol? 2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile? 3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin? 4. Should you be using body serums? 5. Can coconut oil dry out hair? 6. Is honey good for your skin? 7. Should you avoid witch hazel if you are allergic to nuts? 8. Will any shampoo/conditioner help with post menopausal hair loss? 9. Do hydrating mists and ...
Mar 07, 2023•35 min•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Cationic surfactants in skin care Even more salon hair care questions Skin pH And Collage treatment threads Beauty News Stories Mold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systems Blue light testing created. Is this really necessary? Study they cite LAWSUIT CORNER J&J talc suit continues Questions: The collagen string product Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2....
Feb 13, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Foundation! Is petrolatum really a terrible ingredient? What is the best conditioner for Barbie doll hair? How do you counter false and misleading claims about cosmetic ingredients Is it ok to use home coloring kits See the Porch Kitties!! - Porchkitty.com Beauty Science Making mushroom happen Target settles oil free lawsuit UV Gel lamps cause cancer? Celebrity Corner (or not) Kristin Bell’s CBD skincare brand, Happy Dance, shuttered 1/27...
Jan 31, 2023•56 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Do lightening conditioners work? What’s a good hair mask? How does Chlorine affect hair? Why do companies put lots of ingredients in their products? Beauty Science News Specially made sunscreen Biodegradable sponges Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 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 th...
Jan 20, 2023•42 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Why aren't there more deodorants sold in cardboard packaging? Are there really any differences between salon and store brand hair care products? Can cigarette ash remove hair dye stain from hands? What, if anything, do microwavable hair caps do? Beauty News Marc Anthony launches repair bond Dream cream Clean beauty in the news Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message...
Jan 13, 2023•43 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Our year end review show and some predictions of what we think will happen in the new year. Also, my microphone started to fizzle out during the show so the sound quality is not as good as I'd like. But it's not too bad and we wanted to get a show out before the end of the year so hopefully you can still enjoy it. I promise I'm getting a new microphone for the next show! On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: What ingredients are banned in cosmetics ...
Dec 31, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, is it a problem? What is different about products targeted to menopausal skin? Is lavender oil a problem in lip balm? Is blow drying better than air drying? Beauty Science News Are dove deodorant sprays causing cysts? Beauty Questions: Reddit discussion mentioned Menopausal skin care Hair drying time research Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your qu...
Dec 22, 2022•47 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Is there a specific way you should layer your skincare products? Silicones in hair care - a bunch of questions Is it ok to wash hair that’s been colored? Why do you have to wait between bleaching? Chit Chat December news - Valerie has some extra product that she can't keep! We'll send you more information. Beauty Science News Sephora clean beauty gets sued. Lawsuit Kuwait bans sales of lilial containing cosmetics Increasing use ...
Dec 02, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: What do we think of the effectiveness of Revela? Is there evidence that electric currents improve results of skin care? Why aren’t all exfoliators rinse off products? Is there anything special about products from the brand 20/20? Question links Revela Electric currents and the skin Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com ...
Nov 24, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: How can you tell if a product is formulated well? Will minerals boost your skin? How does a store brand compare to a dermatologist brand? Is it ok to use Arnica under the eye? What is a cosmetic chemist? Beauty industry news Augustinus Bader is worth $1 Billion Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send i...
Nov 18, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does infrared light home therapy actually work? Have The Beauty Brains considered other types of chemistry? Do LED facial masks really work? How can you tell if a product is using liposomes or not? Do stem cells work better with microneedling? Beauty industry news Avon is shutting down R&D in the US Pumpkins in your cosmetics Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your questio...
Nov 11, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Why would high humidity cause hair to become flat? Does Vegamour GRO Hair Serum really work? Do you really have to throw makeup away past the expiration date? Would hypoallergenic products contain nickel? Is there a way to protect your skull from hair color? Beauty industry news Recall of benzene laced dry shampoos L’Oreal is being sued for hair straighteners Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! ...
Nov 02, 2022•51 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does mechanical damage on hair cause damage on the same bonds or chains as heat or chemical damage? How effective are the Arey Grey products? Are probiotic home cleaning products effective? What are our thoughts on the Regimen Lab skincare brand? Beauty News AI based skin analysis tool Plastic free packaging - Why doesn’t everyone do this? Celebrity Corner Ozzie Osbourne launches his own makeup line Four Ways to Ask a question...
Oct 12, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We have both been traveling a lot in the last month, so this was the first chance we had to catch up. (Valerie is still traveling actually). But we'll be back with a full show next week. Beauty News L'Oreal faces lawsuit Brad Pitt launches skincare Question: Does Argireline work and are all retinol 0.25% product brands the same? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon ! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautyb...
Oct 03, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Are toxins in cosmetics? Can you get higher than 2% salicylic acid? How do cosmetics change colors when applied to skin? Which products are worth splurging on? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 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 So...
Sep 13, 2022•29 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: What is an aqueous cream? Is the Ordinary Vitamin C trustworthy? Magical sunbeam eye cream - audio Frizzy hair question Beauty Science News Baby powder discontinued . Is scorpion venom the next snail slime? Celebrity beauty news Cardi B is treating her hair with onions? Stella Mccartney launches a line with LVMH Most popular beauty industry influencers Beauty Questions https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8262/pil#gref htt...
Sep 05, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 25, 2022•46 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments? Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss? Is retinol toxic? Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products? Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter? Beauty Science News Kylie Jenner in the lab. Celebrity Launch Alicia Keys launches something Beauty Question links Redken acidic bonding Pharma g...
Aug 15, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Is skin aging the same as rusting? Will hair change color like a banana? Is vitamin C that is late in the ingredient list really effective? How do you test comedogenicity in a lab Beauty Science news Will anti-aging disappear from beauty in 2 to 3 years? Recalls Banana Boat recalls sunscreen due to benzene contamination. Should consumers still be worried if their sunscreens contain benzene? Celebrity Launch? Ashlie Tisdale per...
Aug 05, 2022•40 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about: Does the cool air function on hair dryers help set hair styles? What makes a sunscreen water resistant? Is there a shampoo that can work for eczema? What do we think of Dr. Sam Bunting’s skincare products? Beauty News J&J launches a new baby brand and hops on the BS bandwagon! How do you feel about these apps that let you try on make-up or beauty looks? Do you think they will have a big impact on people’s purchasing h...
Jul 26, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about: Do any scar creams help to reduce the appearance of a scar? Are there anti-aging ingredients you should avoid when pregnant? Can the eye lash thickening technology help the hair on your head? Is Olaplex safe on hair? Should you use a product without an ingredient list? What type of products should be used on kinky hair? Beauty Science stories Is men’s skin care finally becoming a thing? New generation driving demand for ingestible skin ca...
Jul 16, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: What’s up with Riversol and what your thoughts are about laser treatments for people with Rosacea? Is Retin-A Micro as good as tretinoin? Can Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid be mixed? Does fragrance dry out your hair? Beauty Science News Color Depositing Mask - does it work? Lawsuit A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Oars and Alps . Question links Riversol Ask a question! If you have a question we prioritize Patro...
Jul 06, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about: Could Vegemite be a dupe for the Biologique Recherche favorite mask Vivant? Why does getting hair dyed in the salon take longer than at home? What’s a good treatment for Melasma? Have ingredients in cosmetics been safety tested enough? Beauty News J&J launch band aids for acne Ask a question! If you have a question we prioritize Patrons first! Just send us an email or record your voice on a smart phone and email it to t...
Jun 27, 2022•33 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about: How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work? Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather? Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron? Does encapsulated sunscreen work? What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster? Beauty science news Revlon files for bankruptcy Olaplex pH plus is now in Walmart P&G launches new shampoo bars Question notes Schwarzkopf dye product Encapsula...
Jun 16, 2022•40 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about: What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer? Does human keratin bind to hair and make it stronger and repair damage? Does hydrolyzed wheat protein work as well as hydrolyzed soy protein? Can brow thickening products work? Do inorganic filters reflect or absorb UV rays? Beauty science news Honey Pot changes its formula and gets some social media backlash. Oil Free Lawsuit Against T...
Jun 09, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals? what are your favorite heat protection products for hair Why would Nizoral have an unexpected effect on hair and scalp? Can stem cell technology in professional products straighten hair? Beauty science news Bondi hit with Reef Safe Lawsuit along with Banana Boat and Edgewell. And Estee Lauder sued because of their face scanning tech Recalls Henkel recalls Alternl Bond Repair Leave in...
Jun 01, 2022•47 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text It's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts. But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cells, whether the industry needs more regulation, and a warning for magnetic eyelash users. Reversed aging of skin cells Cosmetic regulations Oh yeah, and we answer a patron's question about an interesting cleanser formulation from our biggest fan Timothy! We'll be back with a full epis...
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