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On  today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including...

1. Why brands might change their formulas?
2. Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can buy in stores?
3. 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?

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On today’s show we answer questions about…

1. How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US?
2. Non-pilling Vitamin C products
3. Why is a foundation considered a hazmat product?
4. Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex?
5. 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?

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On today’s show Perry & Valerie are going to answer questions about…

1. Can home bleaching your hair affect the follicles and hair production long term?
2. Why is BHT in cosmetics and is it safe? 
3. What is the difference between a fragrance and a perfuming ingredient?
4. What products are really necessary for hair? 
5. Can the dye in purple shampoo work for your teeth?
6. What should the next generation of estheticians &  hairdressers to know or understand? 

Lawsuit alert!

Burts Bees gets sued. 

Recall Me

Kao recalls Jergens Ultra lotion 

Bioderma recalls micellar water

Beauty Question links
BHT product
Hismile teeth product

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

1. What is your opinion about ghost oil for damaged hair?
2.  Is Epilfree a good alternative to laser hair removal?
3.  Can any hair oil make your hair grow?
4.  Are there any skincare brands that live up to their promises?
5.  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); Almar Sales Company 

Beauty Question links
Ghost Oil
Epilfree
Skinskool website

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On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answer all audio questions about...

1.  What’s the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum?
2.  Is it dangerous to use expired lipstick?
3.  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?

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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 Perry and Valerie answer questions about…

1. Augustinus Bader Rich Cream
2. U Beauty resurfacing compound
3. Whether herbal infused hair colors are really less harsh
4. Whether the droplette device has gotten any better
5. And whether the Lypo-Spheric delivery system is a better way to get vitamin C than supplements.

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Beauty Story
The Ordinary is launching a pro-sulphate hair care line. 

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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 today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…

1. Are glycols a problem in skincare?
2. What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?
3. Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?
4. Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED?

Beauty Science News

Are shampoo bottles making you fat?

Force of Nature electrolyzed water?

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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 today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...

1. Why do companies use retinyl palmitate instead of retinol?
2. Do thickening shampoos work for people with hair loss concerns?
3. How fast does Vitamin C oxidize?
4. What are your thoughts on Mineral Oil?
5. Do Hair Minimizing products have an ingredient that slows hair regrowth?

Beauty Science News

Nutrafol studies hair growth across ethnicities with its supplements

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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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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients

Be Brainy about your Beauty!

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

1. Can you use a dryer sheet to tame your hair?
2. Is it beneficial to use lip scrubs or are they doing more harm than good?
3. What is with the Malibu packet products?  
4. Can dry shampoo lead to hair loss?
5. 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?

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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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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients

Be Brainy about your Beauty!

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

1. Will shower head filters help with hair color retention?
2. Is polyethylene in cleansing balms an environmental problem?
3. Can you wash your hair with laundry detergent?
4. Does Jamaican Black Castor Oil really make your oil grow?
5. 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

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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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