Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What should we think about the EWG? How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners? Can you dilute out a conditioner with water to make it thinner? What in leave-in conditioner makes hair crunchy? Are skin moisturizers (or cosmetics in general) sterile? Beauty Science News EWG sunscreen guide Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2....
May 16, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… How do magnetic eyelashes work? Can red light make your hair grow? What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an esthetician? And Is it fine to cut your hair at home? Beauty Science News Scarlett johansson launches a line Kitchen Chemistry Hack Hair slugging Companies behaving badly Badger company has numerous GMP violations as laid out by a letter from the FDA . Lawsuit Morphe using unapproved color additive...
May 07, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick? Do skincare lines add self tanner to their products to produce that glow on the skin? Does the AQUIS PRIME Hair Care System really protect hair from damage? Is it true that the majority of Haircolor manufacturers are located in a small town in Italy? Thank you to all of you for your continued support and questions! Beauty Scien...
Apr 26, 2022•46 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin? Do oils act as a sealant on skin? Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduce the effectiveness of shampoo? Does oil on hair cause dandruff? Does Head and Shoulders strip oil from hair? Can rancid oil cause a skin reaction? Beauty Science News Do women smell worse than men? Brand Leads Post Natural Beauty Movement - Tiny Associates tries to use as few ingredients derived...
Apr 15, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including... Why brands might change their formulas? Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can buy in stores? If expensive products don’t work better why are they so popular? Link to the story discussed. What's the difference between professional and OTC skincare? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record y...
Apr 06, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about… How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US? Non-pilling Vitamin C products Why is a foundation considered a hazmat product? Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex? And can you believe claims of youtube derms telling you sunscreens may be causing hair loss? Beauty News Walmart going prestige? Beauty Question links Link between a hair loss condition (FFA) and sunscreen? 5 products you should avoid? Four Ways to Ask...
Mar 28, 2022•43 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie are going to answer questions about… Can home bleaching your hair affect the follicles and hair production long term? Why is BHT in cosmetics and is it safe? What is the difference between a fragrance and a perfuming ingredient? What products are really necessary for hair? Can the dye in purple shampoo work for your teeth? What should the next generation of estheticians & hairdressers to know or understand? Lawsuit alert! Burts Bees gets sue...
Mar 15, 2022•39 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What is your opinion about ghost oil for damaged hair? Is Epilfree a good alternative to laser hair removal? Can any hair oil make your hair grow? Are there any skincare brands that live up to their promises? And what do you think of the Skinskool dupe finder technology? Beauty Story Is Olaplex causing infertility? Celebrity launches Gwen Stefani and Idris Elba. Recall corner Glitter Eye Shadow; 1PC NET WT: 0.6 OZ (17g); Al...
Mar 07, 2022•53 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answer all audio questions about... What’s the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum? Is it dangerous to use expired lipstick? And what about a few hair trends like micellar, lamellar and apple cider vinegar rinses Lawsuit Corner L'Oreal is sued for pretending they are French? Mane and Tail lawsuit - is it making your hair fall out? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You ca...
Mar 02, 2022•32 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Augustinus Bader Rich Cream U Beauty resurfacing compound Whether herbal infused hair colors are really less harsh Whether the droplette device has gotten any better And whether the Lypo-Spheric delivery system is a better way to get vitamin C than supplements. Sign up for Valerie's color talk Beauty Story The Ordinary is launching a pro-sulphate hair care line. Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask ...
Feb 23, 2022•52 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Are glycols a problem in skincare? What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products? Is Argirelene botox in a bottle? Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED? Beauty Science News Are shampoo bottles making you fat? Force of Nature electrolyzed water? Four 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 ...
Feb 14, 2022•37 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Why do companies use retinyl palmitate instead of retinol? Do thickening shampoos work for people with hair loss concerns? How fast does Vitamin C oxidize? What are your thoughts on Mineral Oil? Do Hair Minimizing products have an ingredient that slows hair regrowth? Beauty Science News Nutrafol studies hair growth across ethnicities with its supplements Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through t...
Feb 04, 2022•44 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Can you use a dryer sheet to tame your hair? Is it beneficial to use lip scrubs or are they doing more harm than good? What is with the Malibu packet products? Can dry shampoo lead to hair loss? Are tinted moisturizers formulated differently from sunscreens? See Valerie's talk about Hair Color . Beauty Science News Garnier launches a no-rinse conditioner Courtney Cox launches skincare-inspired… cleaning line? Four Ways t...
Jan 30, 2022•44 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Will shower head filters help with hair color retention? Is polyethylene in cleansing balms an environmental problem? Can you wash your hair with laundry detergent? Does Jamaican Black Castor Oil really make your oil grow? How does the Goldwell Elumen hair color technology work? Beauty Science News A Cosmetic Chemist Explains TikTok's Viral Vitamin C Test Microbes are evolving to eat plastics, study finds Four Ways to As...
Jan 24, 2022•43 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text In this episode Perry and Valerie talk about who the Beauty Brains are, their mission and what the show is all about. They'll be back next episode answering all new beauty product questions. Four 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 q...
Jan 14, 2022•21 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Are the Acrylates Copolymer in Arrojos Elixer Defrizzer Gel water soluble? Are there any cosmetic chemist jobs in Chicago? What do you do for skin that gets really dehydrated in winter? Is any evidence supporting the use of menthol in skincare Plus prediction for 2022! Four 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 ...
Jan 06, 2022•40 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry do a short wrap-up of the past year and look forward to 2022. Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Four 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 the Beauty Brains The Beauty...
Dec 30, 2021•33 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Warm wishes to you and your family this season. We'll have a wrap-up show next week. Valerie & Perry Support the show
Dec 25, 2021•15 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... What is the difference between cleansing oil and facial oil? Do oils hydrate or moisturize? Are there oils you recommend? Can you mix foundation with sunscreen to make a tinted sunscreen? Can a sunscreen help boost vitamin D production Is mixing too many products at night a problem? Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get to...
Dec 24, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Is a two step peel more effective than a self-neutralizing peel? Does Sweet and Low help desensitize the scalp? What makes a product or ingredient more likely to clog your pores and how do you test comedogenicity in a lab? Does the acid from AHA deactivate retinol? What is the deal about scientific skincare? Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask t...
Dec 17, 2021•30 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s solo show we answer questions about… How to find an affordable alternatives to expensive facial washes. What ingredients can really penetrate skin? Which glycolic acid product is the better buy one from the Ordinary or Paula’s Choice? And I’ll cover an opinion on herbal infused facial oils? 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. Submit it...
Dec 09, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Is snail mucin a worthwhile ingredient? Do blackhead suction devices work? Will a humidifier help your skin? Beauty Science stories Garnier teams up with Walmart to launch clean beauty hair care brand Lawsuit oil free Four 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 ...
Nov 24, 2021•27 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about… What ever happened to SD alcohol 40? Does sunscreen need to be applied on bare skin? Do facial oils penetrate deeper than a moisturizer? Does kakadu plum actually benefit the skin? Should Vitamin C be used at night? Beauty Science News Aromatherapy product found to contain deadly bacteria Evidence is not good enough to say sunscreen ingredients are harming Coral reefs 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smar...
Nov 17, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s rebroadcast show we 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 questio...
Oct 29, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... What are your thoughts on carboxytherapy? Do tanning waters work? Can you apply too much vitamin C to the skin? Can you protect hair by taking shorter showers? Beauty Science stories FTC puts companies on notice FDA Bans lead acetate from hair dyes Four 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...
Oct 19, 2021•34 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Is Octafluoropentyl methacrylate an amazing technology for hair? Does steampod really result in less hair damage? Is there something special about the conditioner that comes with hair dye? Are US ingredients appropriate for use in other countries? Do Neutrogena Vitamin C capsules work better than vitamin C delivered from a cream or lotion? Beauty Science stories Sunscreen in the news - FDA is ok with sunscreen actives. ...
Oct 09, 2021•44 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s solo show, Perry answers questions about... Is PPG-9 a humectant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off? Why shouldn't you comb wet hair? Is Polyglutamic acid the best? Does the Sun Bum Tone Enhancer work to remove brassy or orangish blonde hair? What do you think of Hairstory? Is hygral fatigue a real thing? What is the best daily shampoo to use? What makes a shampoo volumizing? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These g...
Oct 01, 2021•39 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover... What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin? What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work? Peptides in cosmetics Do ingredients accumulate in your body? Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid? Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers? Beauty Science News Function of Beauty causing hair loss? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You...
Sep 22, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Can you mix vitamins and acids? We’ll talk about how and whether products like DefenAge and O2 Skin pro powder work Is ORG Mineral Face Peel a gimmick? How long should it take to see results with a skin care device? Are you actually rusting not aging? Beauty Science News Do you need to shower every day? Jennifer Aniston launching a hair care line Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attentio...
Sep 15, 2021•48 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Valerie and Perry are traveling so here's a rebroadcast from last year. 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...
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