The Beauty Brains

By Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoidScience Arts Fashion & Beauty Natural Sciences

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The Beauty Brains episodes

June 19, 2023Episode 337 - Is Mascara Toxic? PFAS in Cosmetics & other beauty questions answered
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On today’s show we answer questions about:
Eyebrow lamination
PFAS in mascara - are they dangerous
How does epsom salts affect hair
Do bond builders strengthen hair’s cortex
And what is hexylresorcinol doing in my skin care
Beauty News
Clean beauty in Canada
Dr Rupa video discussed
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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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39 min
June 09, 2023 Episode 336 - Pores, Peptides, and Pets with a Dash of AI
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In this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen degradation. They also chat about their recent travels and new pets, and discuss the launch of Serena Williams' new product line, Will Perform. Additionally, they explore the potential benefits of using AI to replicate their voices for the podcast and eliminate filler words. The hosts answer listener questions and share beauty science news, advising against mixing prescription drugs with non-prescription actives and reminding listeners to take sunscreen expiration dates seriously.

Beauty News
Celebrity launch - Serena Williams
L’oreal patents wipe impregnated with sunscreen

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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35 min
June 02, 2023Episode 335 - What's a good skin care routine, plus we talk parabens, bleach and heat protectors
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On this show we answer questions about:
Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer?
How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine?
What should you really look for in a heat protectant?
Should you use bleach on your skin?
Beauty Science News
Cruelty free method of getting snail slime?
Is grey hair reversible?

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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49 min
May 19, 2023Episode 334 - Does retinol in body wash do anything?
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On this show we answer questions about:
Ingredients that make body oils moisturize
Does body wash with retinol do anything?
How does the OPI nail technology work or does it?
What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine?
Beauty News stories
Washington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics.
Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed.
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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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40 min
May 05, 2023Episode 333 - Should adults use baby beauty products?
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On today’s show we answer questions about:
Products marketed for babies, how are they different?
Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAs
Does HA dry out your skin?
What’s the difference between Differin Gel and Tretinoin
And what the heck is nanoplasty?
Beauty News
New technology? Peptides taking over the industry.
Oprah Winfrey x Sturm
Vegan hair care line - is that really a thing?

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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
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And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

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44 min
April 14, 2023Episode 332 - Is it ok to use body lotion on your face?
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On today’s show we answer questions about:
Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your face
If Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair?
Self tanning products
Blow drying and air drying hair
Beauty News
Trends at the in-Cosmetics show
Kao launches space sheet shampoo
Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand
Lawsuits
J&J looks to settle
L’Oreal lawsuit thrown out

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

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48 min
April 08, 2023 Episode 331 - Are products with human derived ingredients vegan?
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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 ~$9 billion settlement
L'Oreal Paris lawsuit thrown out of court
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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
Support the show
44 min
March 24, 2023Episode 330 - Does tansy oil help with acne? Collagen supplements, face masks and more
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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
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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
Support the show
46 min
March 18, 2023K18 bond building, the Olaplex lawsuit and more - episode 329
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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 store in London. Is the clean, healthy living trend coming to an end?
LAWSUIT CORNER
Olaplex sued over claims of hair loss.

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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
Support the show
41 min
March 07, 2023 Episode 328 - Desert dates in your skin serums, Chelating shampoos and more
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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 serums have any effect?
10. Does Aveeno Positively Smooth shave gel actually help you shave less often?
Four Ways to Ask a question -
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Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
Support the show
35 min