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On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:

1. What’s up with Riversol and what your thoughts are about laser treatments for people with Rosacea?
2. Is Retin-A Micro as good as tretinoin?
3. Can Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid be mixed?
4. Does fragrance dry out your hair?

Beauty Science News

Color Depositing Mask - does it work? 

Lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Oars and Alps. 

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Riversol 

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On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about:

1. Could Vegemite be a dupe for the Biologique Recherche favorite mask Vivant?
2. Why does getting hair dyed in the salon take longer than at home?
3. What’s a good treatment for Melasma?
4. Have ingredients in cosmetics been safety tested enough?

Beauty News

J&J launch band aids for acne 

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On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:

1. How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work?
2. Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather?
3. Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron?
4. Does encapsulated sunscreen work?
5. What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster?

Beauty science news

Revlon files for bankruptcy

Olaplex pH plus is now in Walmart

P&G launches new shampoo bars

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Schwarzkopf dye product
Encapsulated sunscreen
Ordinary eyelash booster

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On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:

1. What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer?
2. Does human keratin bind to hair and make it stronger and repair damage?
3. Does hydrolyzed wheat protein work as well as hydrolyzed soy protein?
4. Can brow thickening products work?
5. Do inorganic filters reflect or absorb UV rays?

Beauty science news

Honey Pot changes its formula and gets some social media backlash. 

Oil Free Lawsuit Against Target Dismissed 

Celebrity launch

Skin by Kim  

Question notes

Aphogee treatment 

Brow thickeners 

AVeda brow thickener 

UV paper 

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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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On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:

1. Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals?
2. what are your favorite heat protection products for hair
3. Why would Nizoral have an unexpected effect on hair and scalp?
4. Can stem cell technology in professional products straighten hair?

Beauty science news

Bondi hit with Reef Safe Lawsuit along with Banana Boat and Edgewell.

And Estee Lauder sued because of their face scanning tech

Recalls

Henkel recalls Alternl Bond Repair Leave in Heat Protection Spray because it was contaminated with B. cepacia.

Higher Education’s Makeout Ready Vegan Lip Balm SPF 15 

Celebrity launch

Have we covered Kate Hudson launch?  

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It's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts.

But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cells, whether the industry needs more regulation, and a warning for magnetic eyelash users. 

Reversed aging of skin cells

Cosmetic regulations

Oh yeah, and we answer a patron's question about an interesting cleanser formulation from our biggest fan Timothy!  

We'll be back with a full episode next time.

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On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…

1. What should we think about the EWG?
2. How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners?
3. Can you dilute out a conditioner with water to make it thinner?
4. What in leave-in conditioner makes hair crunchy?
5. Are skin moisturizers (or cosmetics in general) sterile?

Beauty Science News

EWG sunscreen guide

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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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On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…

1. How do magnetic eyelashes work?
2. Can red light make your hair grow?
3. What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an esthetician?
4. 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 additives 

Questions

How do magnetic eyelashes work? 

Thank you to you all!  Listen to the end to hear a special announcement from Valerie for patrons. 

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On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…

1. What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid
2. Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick?
3. Do skincare lines add self tanner to their products to produce that glow on the skin?
4. Does the AQUIS PRIME Hair Care System really protect hair from damage?
5. 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 Science News

Beauty refills go mainstream

Recall

Jergens recalls moisturizer

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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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on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients

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On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…

1. Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin?
2. Do oils act as a sealant on skin?
3. Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduce the effectiveness of shampoo?
4. Does oil on hair cause dandruff?
5. Does Head and Shoulders strip oil from hair?
6. 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 from nature as possible in its formulas. Instead, the brand favors ingredients made in labs.

What’s a microplastic & are cosmetics filled with them? 

Response  

Recall

Suave recalls antiperspirants 

Lawsuit

Rodan and Fields pays up 

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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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And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients

Be Brainy about your Beauty!

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