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We're cosmetic scientists who answer your beauty questions. We explain what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising really means. Listen to us and you'll be a smarter beauty consumer!

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Henna hair color and hygral...

07.15.2019

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 ...

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07.15.2019 Henna hair color and hygral fatigue – episode 189 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 ...
07.08.2019 Blue light protection for skin – do you need it? episode 188 On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty News Mental Health & Genes related to Tanning Bed Addiction CBD line launched Recall Roundup – We check ...
06.24.2019 Natural ingredients for hair and skin – what works? episode 187 On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… How does Hard water affect hair? Should you be Patting or smearing on skincare products? What natural ingredients that ...
06.14.2019 Fragrance Loophole vacation episode 186 We’re on vacation this week but instead of skipping the week we thought we’d give you some insight on the fragrance loophole and what it means from a cosmetic chemists and formulator’s perspective. Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey ...
06.05.2019 Does Beer work for hair and answers to other beauty questions – episode 185 Welcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: Kitchen cosmetics: Does Beer work for hair What’s the deal with the microbiome Can you get alcohol ...
05.29.2019 Will sunscreen prevent tanning? episode 184 Welcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: The types of questions you can get answered about beauty products Does Preparation H really reduce puffy ...
05.22.2019 Tree nut allergies and cosmetics – episode 183 On today’s episode we answer beauty questions about : Should one be worried about tree nuts in cosmetic products? What’s the difference between a toners and astringent? How does one spot a bad dupe versus an affordable product that works? ...
05.13.2019 BB glow facials – DHA safety – and hard water cosmetics 182 The Beauty Brains episode 182 – we cover beauty questions about BB glow facials The safety of self tanners Doing you own research and Hard water and your beauty products Beauty Science News Butt MasksIs natural deodorant necessary?8 Beauty ingredients ...
04.30.2019 Fermented milk and Shellfish Cosmetics – Episode 181 Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Whether or not ...
04.23.2019 Your hair care questions answered – episode 180 Welcome to the Beauty Brains show. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your hair care beauty questions! Hair products that claim to restore natural color in gray hair Ouidad curl conditioner Products that claim to thicken hair How ...
04.16.2019 Is Quaternium 18 a silicone? Episode 179 Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your ...
04.11.2019 Curology questions – Salon conditioners and bar soap shampoo – episode 178 On today’s episode of The Beauty Brains we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about The differences between salon and store bought deep conditioners Whether curology is better than going to a dermatologist And what are the pros and ...
04.01.2019 What does Mandelic Acid do in Deodorants – The Beauty Brains solo Welcome to episode 177! It’s a solo episode of the Beauty Brains. On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Thinning hair and the research going on in that area Whether cupping is an effective facial ...
03.18.2019 This episode smells – we answer fragrance questions Welcome to episode 176! Today is our all-fragrance question extravaganza!! On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about What do the terms unscented and fragrance free mean? Should you avoid fragrance in skin care products What’s ...
03.05.2019 Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101 We had a technical glitch this week & Perry is on vacation so enjoy a show from the archives…episode 101 Question of the week: How are cosmetics regulated outside of the US? Jacs from the UK asked…”Can you add a ...
02.26.2019 Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175 This is episode 175 and on today’s episode we’re going to cover a news stories we found interesting in the cosmetics industry, and then we’ll answer your beauty questions about: Are sunscreen sprays legal? What is the level of SPF ...
02.19.2019 Does lip balm expire and other beauty questions – Episode 174 Beauty questions covered on this episode include… Why is the prescription azelaic acid so expensive? Do cosmetic products expire? Is petroleum in skin products like Aquaphor bad for you? What’s the difference between moisturizers and hydrators Beauty news How will ...
02.12.2019 What to look for in a facial sunscreen – Episode 173 Hello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. Beauty questions answered on this show Do silicones dry out your skin? Why ...
02.04.2019 Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172 On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality? Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize? What does Salicylic acid do in products? And how legit are beauty product ...
01.28.2019 Jade Rollers – Micellar water – and more – Episode 171 On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do jade rollers work or are they just hype? Is micellar water good enough for cleaning off makeup? Will supplements give you better looking skin? Is this hot, ...
01.21.2019 The Curly Girl Method – what’s the science? episode 170 On today’s episode of the Beauty Brains we cover beauty questions about Shampoo and what it does to hair color Whether collagen works in skin care products The Curly Girl method of treating hair Beauty Science News Is there asbestos ...
01.14.2019 Is more hemp coming to your cosmetics? – Episode 169 Welcome to the Beauty Brains podcast. In today’s episode we answer questions about Petrolatum and it’s use in skin care, whether eyebrow growth serums really work and dish on a couple cosmetic industry stories that we found interesting. Beauty Science ...
01.07.2019 What makes a cosmetic chemist – Episode 168 Beauty Science News What makes a cosmetic chemist? Here’s a story published in the Insider back in November talking about the Luxury skin-care brand Sunday Riley and whether their founder is actually a cosmetic chemist. But what makes someone a ...
12.10.2018 Should you wash your hair every day? Episode 167 Hello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insiders look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering questions about should you wash ...
12.04.2018 The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166 After a brief hiatus, the Beauty Brains podcast is back. Covered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. What does it mean for consumers? Getting rid of animal testing means that products will not ...
01.18.2018 Should you use a skin cream made with your own blood? Episode 165 We don’t have a transcript for today’s show yet but please enjoy the audio. Listen to the end of show when Perry and I announce that this will be our final podcast for the foreseeable future. Thanks for stopping by!
09.29.2017 Are beauty products from Amazon the real thing? Episode 164 Today, we bring you a special Beauty Brains episode featuring Sarah Bellum. Randy is on vacation. We answer a few question. About beauty products on Amazon cejxn19 asks – Hi Guys, I’ve heard some horror stories of people buying expired ...
08.24.2017 Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 163 Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Monika asks…Korean Bee Venom essence but it does seem to work. My question is the bee venom really magic or is there something else that removes the spots? RS: Thanks Monika…this gives me ...
07.20.2017 Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Episode 162 Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Mari asks…Today a customer came into the retail pharmacy where I work and demanded that we sell him zinc oxide diaper rash paste so he could use it as sunscreen. I tried ...
06.13.2017 How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Episode 161 How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Abby says…I have a question about Bite Beauty’s Agave Lip Mask. It claims its natural formula smoothes, nourishes and moisturizes lips with a bio active combination of organic agave nectar, jojoba ...
04.18.2017 Can hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Episode 160 Can hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Sarah asks…Can straightening your hair for a long time change it from being very curly to being naturally straight? That’s like saying bleaching your brown hair for a long time ...
03.21.2017 Why isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Episode 159 Why isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Melissa says…I’ve been using an night cream with glycolic acid and I noticed that my skin is actually brighter, clearer, and softer. I’ve been using this product for years and I still love it ...
02.20.2017 How does color changing makeup work? Episode 158 How does color changing makeup work? Julia asks…I’m a make up artist and my question is how does color adjusting makeup work? I’ve tried a few and they didn’t adjust very well. Also, what are both of your favorite ingredients ...
01.24.2017 Are lotions with water bad for your skin? Episode 157 Are lotions with water actually bad for your skin? Veronica asks…I heard that using lotions with water is actually bad for your skin because as the water evaporates it removes the skin’s natural moisture and oil. Is this true? Veronica’s ...
10.25.2016 Is aloe vera lotion really good for skin? Episode 156 Is aloe lotion good for skin? Gemma asks…I am a huge fan of Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh lotion. However, I have found another aloe lotion that is even cheaper: Perfect Purity. So I’m wondering can you tell me if ...
10.18.2016 How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155 Can a patch test predict acne? Janelly asks…I would like to know if patch testing a product for acne can really work. I see this concept mentioned a lot on Reditt as a way to test if a new skincare ...
10.11.2016 Are cosmetics poisoning our water supply? Episode 154 Should your cosmetics be biodegradable? Fabi asks about biodegradable products… I have an outdoor shower and it drains into the ground and everyone tells me I have to have biodegradable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for the ground. Can you ...
10.04.2016 Is store brand mouthwash as good as name brands? Episode 153 How can I tell if a store brand mouthwash is the same as the expensive name brand? Victoria says…My husband insists that all name brand products are stronger and better than store brands. He feels strongest about Listerine and his ...
09.27.2016 Can Baby Foot really make your feet smoother? Episode 152 How does baby foot work? Leslie asks…Can you please explain how Babyfoot works and if it is truly safe to use. I have used it and my feet did peel but I really don’t understand how it works. In case ...
09.20.2016 How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151 How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Jess says…I just saw an ad for the Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume system. Is there really something to conditioning first and then shampooing or are they just convincing us to wash ...
09.13.2016 Are Micellar Water makeup removers the real deal? Episode 150 What’s the deal with micellar water make up removers? Taylor asks…I’m a new listener and enjoy your show so much. (Gets me through the work day) I want to know the hype about micellar water and is this something new ...
09.06.2016 Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle cream really miraculous? Episode 149 Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-miracle cream really worth it? Jo asks…I love Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow product but I’m afraid I spent too much and I worry that it really provides any benefits. Can you tell me if it has any ...
08.30.2016 Does an anti-aging skin cleanser really exist? Episode 148 Our plane just landed and I’m posting this from my phone while waiting for Perry who’s stuck in customs. Apparently they think his juggling balls are contraband. We’ll be home soon! In the meanwhile listen to this blast from the ...
08.23.2016 Zika or bug spray: which is more dangerous? Episode 147 I thought for sure we’d be back in the country by now but before we could board the plane Perry was detained by the police. I’m still not sure what’s going on but apparently it has something to do him ...
08.16.2016 Are fragrance allergies all in your head? Episode 146 I thought we’d be flying home from our tropical vacation today but it turns out Perry lost our plane tickets in a poker game last night. Looks like we’ll be flying stand by. Until we get this all sorted out, ...
08.09.2016 Can the Think Dirty app really protect you from dangerous cosmetics? Episode 145 I was planning on coming back to work today but Perry just ordered another picture of margaritas. That means today’s podcast has to be another rerun. Check out our discussion of the Think Dirty app. Click here for the original ...
08.02.2016 Do you smell different when you ovulate? Episode 144 Perry and I are still at the beach but don’t worry he’s constantly rubbing me down with sunscreen. While we’re gone please enjoy this encore episode of our podcast about the odors of ovulation. Click here to read the original ...
07.26.2016 Is it safe to use antibacterial soaps? Episode 143 Perry and I are on summer vacation. While we’re gone please enjoy this encore episode of our podcast about antibacterial soaps. Click here to read the original show notes about antibacterial soaps. Thanks and see you soon!
07.19.2016 Do you really need 3 kinds of conditioner? Episode 142 Do I really need to use 3 kinds of conditioner? Dev asks… Is it absolutely essential to use a leave in, a rinse out, and a deep conditioner? I’ve been washing my hair and appling a regular rinse out conditioner ...
07.12.2016 Can Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? Episode 141 Can Coca Cola give you a better tan? Nanda asks…Will Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? When I first head this I thought it was an obscure, ridiculous rumor. But I was wrong. it turns out it’s a ...

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