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

1. What are your thoughts on carboxytherapy?
2. Do tanning waters work?
3. Can you apply too much vitamin C to the skin?
4. Can you protect hair by taking shorter showers?

Beauty Science stories
FTC puts companies on notice

FDA Bans lead acetate from hair dyes

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

1. Is Octafluoropentyl methacrylate an amazing technology for hair?
2. Does steampod really result in less hair damage?
3. Is there something special about the conditioner that comes with hair dye?
4. Are US ingredients appropriate for use in other countries?
5. Do Neutrogena Vitamin C capsules work better than vitamin C delivered from a cream or lotion?

Beauty Science stories
Sunscreen in the news - FDA is ok with sunscreen actives.

Here’s how the CARES act affected sunscreens 

California Passes Do Not Flush Wipes Law

#Nomakeup trend fails to discourage use of cosmetics 

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On today’s solo show, Perry answers questions about...

1. Is PPG-9 a humectant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?
2. Why shouldn't you comb wet hair?
3. Is Polyglutamic acid the best?
4. Does the Sun Bum Tone Enhancer work to remove brassy or orangish blonde hair?
5. What do you think of Hairstory?
6. Is hygral fatigue a real thing?
7. What is the best daily shampoo to use?
8. What makes a shampoo volumizing?

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On today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover...

1. What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin?
2. What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work?
3. Peptides in cosmetics
4. Do ingredients accumulate in your body?
5. Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid?
6. Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers?

Beauty Science News

Function of Beauty causing hair loss?  

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On today’s show, we are going to cover...

1. Can  you mix vitamins and acids?
2. We’ll talk about how and whether products like DefenAge and O2 Skin pro powder work
3. Is ORG Mineral Face Peel a gimmick?
4. How long should it take to see results with a skin care device?
5. Are you actually rusting not aging?

Beauty Science News

Do you need to shower every day?

Jennifer Aniston launching a hair care line

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Valerie and Perry are traveling so here's a rebroadcast from last year.

On today’s show we answer questions about…

1. What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup?
2. Will natural collagen drinks or tablets improve the appearance of acne scars?
3. Are anti-frizz serums detrimental to hair?
4. What ingredients should you avoid to prevent milia?

And we’ll have some chit chat about beauty science news...

News:
Personal grooming slips in the UK

When is the right time to floss your teeth? Before or after brushing?

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On today’s show, we are going to cover...

1. Is there something that makes Hair Story products special?
2. How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works?
3. Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe to use
4. Can active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin?
5. 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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On today’s show, we are going to cover...

1. What are your thoughts on the Dyson hairdryer?
2. Can EFGs penetrate the skin?
3. What’s a good substitute for the QV lip balm
4. Why do prostaglandin based eyelash products require a prescription?

Beauty Science News
Consumers and transparency
J&J wins a lawsuit.  

Lip balm discussed

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On today’s show, we are going to cover...

1. Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin?
2. What is hair glaze? 
3. What type of vitamin C do you use?
4. Where can you find heat protecting products?
5. Are salon products different than store products?
6. What’s your opinion of the newly relaunched Deva curl?

Beauty Science

What is slugging?

Is there a loophole in the animal testing ban in the EU?  

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On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… 

1. Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue?
2. How can a product have HA as the first ingredient?
3. What do we think of IGK Hi-Shine Gloss?
4. What do we think about Skin Laundry and are there other products like it?
5. What is the deal with anti-greying ingredients?

Beauty Science
J&J recall sunscreen revisited

Unilever to acquire Paula’s Choice 

OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin

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