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

August 28, 2020Can skin get addicted to glycerin and other beauty questions - episode 232
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On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
Do tinted sunscreens work better?
Do extra ingredients in hair color provide a benefit?
Can skin get addicted to glycerin?
What does it mean when a shampoo says % natural origin?
Beauty Science news:
Sephora and clean beauty
Safe Hair Launches Antimicrobial Hair Collection
Can you guess the top 3 brands at Target and Walgreens?
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51 min
August 19, 2020What is the PAO and when is the right time to floss? episode 231
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On today’s show we answer questions about…
What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup?
Will natural collagen drinks or tablets improve the appearance of acne scars?
Are anti-frizz serums detrimental to hair?
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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38 min
August 14, 2020 Rebroadcast - Episode 191 - Who Owns What?
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We look at brands in the beauty industry and let you know which big companies own which brands. You may be surprised just how many of the "small, independent" brands are actually owned by big conglomerates.

Plus, we answer some of your beauty questions. We'll be back with a new episode next week.
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50 min
August 06, 2020Are hypoallergenic cosmetics really allergen free? episode 230
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On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
Is it okay to make my own cosmetics if I get ingredients from a legitimate source?
Do Hydrolyzed proteins really do anything?
When should I apply my azelaic acid product?
What is the proper pH of hair care products?
Beauty News
Whole Food lawsuit

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If you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to [email protected]. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.

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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
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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!

RIP: Olive
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July 31, 2020Is Ventner's Daughter Serum worth the price? Episode 229
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Questions talked about today include
Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using?
Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price?
Do you need a 10% niacinamide formula?
Beauty Science News
Vegan claims on the rise in color cosmetics - Are vegan cosmetics different?

Questions
Ventner's Daughter Serum ingredient list

Safety data for Witch Hazel

Review of Niacinamide efficacy data

Follow us on social media:
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page.

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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50 min
July 20, 2020Is it ok to blend beauty products? episode 228
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On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about…
Will cocamidopropyl betaine or decyl glucoside remove water insoluble silicones?
Are knock-off fragrance sprayers reliable?
Do home microcurrent devices work?
Is it ok to blend beauty products?
Beauty Science News
Ulta launches a Conscious Beauty program
L’Oreal is closing Clarisonic.
Beauty Questions
Question 1 - Ingredient list
Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-10, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Anhydroxylitol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic Acid, Xylitol.
Question 3
Evidence for microcurrent products - there's not much
Support the Beauty Brains
if you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to [email protected]. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.
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 Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Be Brainy about your Beauty!

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47 min
July 13, 2020 Most misleading beauty product claims - Episode 227
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Valerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential oils can be used to replace parabens. Also, they talk about the most misleading beauty product claims, recent recalls, and whether Wen makes your hair fall out.

Links:
Claims discussion panel
Recall roundup
Does Wen conditioner make hair fall out?

Incidentally, if you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to [email protected]. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.

on Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018

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The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! Subscribe now.

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53 min
July 02, 2020Can sunless tanners be organic? Episode 226
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On today’s show we answer questions about
Is glycerin bad for curly hair?
Are encapsulated ingredients better?
Do scalp exfoliators help?
Can beauty companies hide allergens in their products?
What’s the difference between organic DHA and the non-organic kind?
Perry's Upcoming webinar on cosmetic formulating

Beauty Science news
Sunscreen ban lifted in Florida
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If you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to [email protected]. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.
Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrains
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58 min
June 25, 2020 Are microplastics in cosmetics bad for the environmental? – episode 225
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On today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best products to use when undergoing chemotherapy Should you used expired sunscreens? Beauty Science News Is coffee waste the next hot ingredient? Follow the Beauty Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can […]
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June 19, 2020 Will vitamin supplements make my hair grow? Episode 224
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Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether beauty supplements can make hair & skin look better What exactly is skin pH And whether […]
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36 min