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

November 02, 2022When should you throw away cosmetics? and more beauty questions - episode 317
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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
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52 min
October 12, 2022Should you use probiotics to clean your house? episode 316
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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
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44 min
October 03, 2022 Are retinol products with the same level of retinol the same? episode 315
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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?

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36 min
September 13, 2022Episode 314 - Toxins in cosmetics and color changing lipstick
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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?

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29 min
September 05, 2022Episode 313 - Aqueous serum and magical eye creams
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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
https://colorwowhair.com/products/dream-coat-anti-frizz-treatment
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39 min
August 25, 2022How can you tell if vitamin C in your product still works - Episode 275 - rebroadcast
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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
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Support the Beauty Brains
The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!

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46 min
August 15, 2022Episode 312 - Toxic ingredients and pharmaceutical grade skincare
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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 grade skincare
Four Ways to Ask a question -
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on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients

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48 min
August 05, 2022Episode 311 - Can hair change color like a banana?
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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 perfume line
Four Ways to Ask a question -
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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

Be Brainy about your Beauty!
If you're curious about the Porch Kitty crew, here they are. The big one is Tuxedo and the 6 kittens are hers.
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41 min
July 26, 2022Episode 310 - Water resistant sunscreen, eczema shampoo, cool air hair dryers and more
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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 habits?
Celebrity launch?
Who called this one!?
Four Ways to Ask a question -
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2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
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Support the Beauty Brains
The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!

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

Be Brainy about your Beauty!

Support the show
43 min
July 16, 2022Episode 309 - Can eyelash thickening technology make your hair grow?
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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 care.
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 [email protected]
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 Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!

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

Be Brainy about your Beauty!
Support the show
44 min