Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What is the truth about hair conditioners? Are beauty products poisoning us? Are cruelty free products still safe? Are eye creams worth the money? Is brow wax just soap? Beauty new stories Problems with Purito Hair conditioner articles Access to cosmetic ingredient safety information 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 socia...
Dec 11, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Silicones and protein in hair products Do you need to use the same amount of sunscreen in the winter? Do color preserving shampoos and conditioners work? How long do retinol products last & can you freeze them to make them last longer? Do perfumes smell different on different people? Beauty new stories What was that liquid leaking on Guiliani? Will Borage oil be the next big thing in 2021? Carmen Electra launches a beauty...
Dec 03, 2020•59 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today's show is a "best of" show featuring answers to questions about... Are MLM products safer? How do you become a cosmetic industry professional? Do before and after pictures prove anything? Are microplastics in cosmetics bad? Can companies hide allergens in their products? Have a great Thanksgiving! We'll be back with an all new show next week. 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail....
Nov 25, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Covid 19 and hair loss Can L’Amarue tell your hormones to give you healthy skin How can you tell if there is nickel in your color cosmetics Does the order of application affect sunscreen ratings Can an additive cut processing time for hair coloring Beauty new stories Is men's nail polish ready to take off? What do toxicologists think about the safety of beauty? COVID and hair loss 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can re...
Nov 19, 2020•46 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Welcome to the Beauty Brains. It's a solo episode and it's all about answering questions. Nearly 25! On today’s show we answer questions about… 1. Can you trust skinfluencers? 2. Is isotretinoin an effective anti-aging ingredient? 3. Does urine have beneficial ingredients for skin? 4. Can Wake Up Call shampoo remove silicones? 5. Are high frequency treatments a gimmick? 6. Are there non-pore-clogging hair products? 7. Do we accept guest posts? 8. What’s an Olaplex condit...
Nov 13, 2020•55 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Welcome to the Beauty Brains. On today’s show we answer questions about… Is micellar water as great as it’s made out to be? How does John Freida’s lightening shampoo work? Is it a permanent color change? Is it ok to add lactic acid to a moisturizer? Where do you find studies of how ingredients perform? Are hair straighteners using formaldehyde donors? Chit chat Here is the show Perry was talking about - Teamworks Beauty Science News Are lobsters going to make it into your skin car...
Nov 05, 2020•45 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What’s a good beauty routine for someone in their 50s? Does Pacifica’s underarm detox really help you get out those pore clogging toxins? Can coconut oil absorb through your skin to cause an allergy? Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos? Is Creme Placenta the creme de la creme? Beauty Science News Korean beauty backlash FDA fails to ban Brazilian hair straightening? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your questi...
Oct 26, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are doing an all hair extravaganza and we’ll be answering questions about… Can coal tar be a substitute for AHA/BHA? What are the downsides to those fast developing colors? Are salt sprays for hair safe to use? Are you wasting money buying purple shampoos? Beauty Science News L’Oreal patents a custom robot controlled hair dye kit? Tested to be trusted program at CVS - could this work for beauty products? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question...
Oct 19, 2020•43 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Does Paula’s Choice live up to its claims? Does My Perfect Eyes make your eyes perfect? Can I heat up my product to get rid of the fragrance? Does Lotion P50 deserve a 100? What products are more heavily regulated in US vs EU? Beauty Science News Brand gets in dispute with NAD Biden beauty Products? - yes! Poor planarians - Is it more ethical to kill flat worms than rabbits? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your q...
Oct 09, 2020•54 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text It's a solo episode today. Perry takes you through 6 marketing techniques that beauty brands use to get you to spend more on beauty products than you really need to. 6 Marketing Tricks Exclusive technologies Celebrity endorsements / launches Beauty influencers Sketchy science Crafty claims Pricey products 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 links below) 3. ...
Oct 05, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Do allergens last through soap reactions? What is CBD doing in my adult product? Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype? Beauty Science News Unilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning range Are these expensive beauty products worth the cost? Talked about This Podcast Will Kill You 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Sen...
Sep 24, 2020•58 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Are common product preservatives causing hair to fall out? Is it bad to not trim your hair? Are expensive skin care products really worth the cost? Do lab created fragrances work the same as natural ones? How does cowboy magic work for horse hair and would it work on people? Beauty Science stories How fast do men get bored with shopping? Report: 64% of Consumers Unaware of Blue Light Impact on Skin 3 Ways to Ask a question - ...
Sep 17, 2020•49 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Is retinyl propionate the most effective non prescription form of retinol? Can you blend products from the Ordinary? Can you make your own hand sanitizer? What can people who are losing their hair to make wigs & hair pieces last longer? And what are your thoughts on Stratia's new retinol cream? Beauty Science news Has California finally made your cosmetics in the US safe? - well, not exactly. Get featured on the show...
Sep 10, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Why does Rosehip oil oxidize so quickly? Will Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment be good for platinum hair? How do I know the difference between fractionated coconut oil and liquid paraffin oil or mineral oil? Do hair oils clog the scalp? Beauty Science news: Animal testing in the news. Does new ruling mean cosmetics in the EU need to be tested on animals? It does not mean that. China also has updated the...
Sep 04, 2020•49 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Do tinted sunscreens work better? Do extra ingredients in hair color provide a benefit? Can skin get addicted to glycerin? What does it mean when a shampoo says % natural origin? Beauty Science news: Sephora and clean beauty Safe Hair Launches Antimicrobial Hair Collection Can you guess the top 3 brands at Target and Walgreens? Support the Beauty Brains if you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record...
Aug 28, 2020•50 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about… What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup? Will natural collagen drinks or tablets improve the appearance of acne scars? Are anti-frizz serums detrimental to hair? What ingredients should you avoid to prevent milia? And we’ll have some chit chat about beauty science news... News: Personal grooming slips in the UK When is the right time to floss your teeth? Before or after brushing? Thank you to our patrons! If you want to subscrib...
Aug 19, 2020•38 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We look at brands in the beauty industry and let you know which big companies own which brands. You may be surprised just how many of the "small, independent" brands are actually owned by big conglomerates. Plus, we answer some of your beauty questions. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Support the show...
Aug 14, 2020•49 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Is it okay to make my own cosmetics if I get ingredients from a legitimate source? Do Hydrolyzed proteins really do anything? When should I apply my azelaic acid product? What is the proper pH of hair care products? Beauty News Whole Food lawsuit Ask a question: If you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com . Or you can se...
Aug 06, 2020•44 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Questions talked about today include Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using? Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price? Do you need a 10% niacinamide formula? Beauty Science News Vegan claims on the rise in color cosmetics - Are vegan cosmetics different? Questions Ventner's Daughter Serum ingredient list Safety data for Witch Hazel Review of Niacinamide efficacy data Follow us on social media: on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeauty...
Jul 31, 2020•50 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Will cocamidopropyl betaine or decyl glucoside remove water insoluble silicones? Are knock-off fragrance sprayers reliable? Do home microcurrent devices work? Is it ok to blend beauty products? Beauty Science News Ulta launches a Conscious Beauty program L’Oreal is closing Clarisonic. Beauty Questions Question 1 - Ingredient list Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine...
Jul 20, 2020•47 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Valerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential oils can be used to replace parabens. Also, they talk about the most misleading beauty product claims, recent recalls, and whether Wen makes your hair fall out. Links: Claims discussion panel Recall roundup Does Wen conditioner make hair fall out? Incidentally, if you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your sm...
Jul 13, 2020•52 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about Is glycerin bad for curly hair? Are encapsulated ingredients better? Do scalp exfoliators help? Can beauty companies hide allergens in their products? What’s the difference between organic DHA and the non-organic kind? Perry's Upcoming webinar on cosmetic formulating Beauty Science news Sunscreen ban lifted in Florida Subscribe to the Beauty Brains Ask a question: If you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just reco...
Jul 02, 2020•58 min•Ep 226•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? Beauty Science News Is coffee waste the next hot ingredient? Follow the Beauty Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can […] Support the show...
Jun 25, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosts: Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether beauty supplements can make hair & skin look better What exactly is skin pH And whether […] Support the show...
Jun 19, 2020•35 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether you should get a cosmetic fridge? If dry shampoo is bad for your […] Support the show...
Jun 11, 2020•43 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast 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 222. Yes, that’s a palindrome! Yeah. I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today is…well, it’s just me. Valerie is off today but she’ll […] Support the show...
May 30, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Is blow drying at low heat better for your hair than air drying? […] Support the show...
May 22, 2020•43 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello & 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 220. Host: Perry Romanowski 7 Marketing Tricks that are Costing you Money Natural product nonsense Clean beauty con Salon brand secrets The Pricing Ploy […] Support the show...
May 14, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 from scientists in the cosmetic industry. On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Is the wait time necessary when you are applying acids? How do you debate product safety with […] Support the show...
May 04, 2020•48 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast 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 218. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to be answering beauty questions about… How do magnetic face masks work? Do Rodan […] Support the show...
Apr 22, 2020•50 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast 
