What is dermal rolling? Does it really get rid of acne scars? And most importantly, is it safe and effective to do it to yourself at home?  Show notes The Cosmetic Categories Game Tune in as I try to stump Randy in a new game that features beauty products, beauty brands and beauty ingredients. Question […]

It’s our fabulous 44th anniversary episode! You can win a Beauty Brains T-shirt if you’re the first to correctly guess the answer to our “Name that Noise” game. Just click the link to listen to the show and if you know the answer, leave a comment on this post. The first correct answer wins a […]

How do hair straightening products work? Are they safe? How long do they last? Show notes Silicones and ice cream cones In a clever summer time, non-beauty science twist I quiz Randy about ice cream cones. Listed to the show and test your conical trivia knowledge. Question of the week: How do keratin hair smoothers […]

This week I challenge Perry to another game of Beauty Science or BS. Plus we banter about a bevy of beauty science news stories.  Show notes Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t – a special sunscreen-themed episode Can you guess which one of the following Refinery29 headlines is fake? Your Hair Products Are Causing Your Scalp […]

Are omega-3 fatty acids good for skin?  Or, do these oils actually damage your skin? This week Randy and I explain what omegas, polyunsaturated oils, and Essential Fatty Acids really do for your skin. Plus – Beauty Science News!     Show notes Beauty Science News – Are you science savvy? I found an interesting article on the […]

Tune in to hear Perry and I bust some more beauty myths. Plus: Can Perry finally win another round of Beauty Science or Bullsh*t? Show notes Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t – a special animal-themed episode Can you guess which one of the following 3 beauty science headlines is fake? A Gecko-inspired adhesive has been […]

What are xenohormones and should we be worried about them in cosmetics? This week we talk about the alleged dangers of estrogen and other endocrine disruptors in beauty products.   Show notes Beauty Science News – The case of the stolen body parts Stolen hair and skin – who would have thought that beauty body parts would be […]

What are active ingredients in cosmetics? What does active even mean? And are the rest of the ingredients “inactive?” This week we give you some tips on how to spot which ingredients really work.      Show notes Name that brand We try out a new game where I ask Randy to name beauty brands based on their […]

Is “kitchen chemistry” really good for your hair and skin? This week Perry and I bust a bunch of beauty myths about using ingredients from your kitchen in home made beauty treatments.   Show notes Randy’s Refinery29 Rant We love the the website Refinery 29 but sometimes their advice isn’t based on science. As an example, I talk about their article on […]

Do skin bleaching products really work? Are the ingredients safe? This week Randy and I explain everything you need to know about skin lightening.     Show notes Beauty Science News: 7 ways to spot a real expert As you know we like to promote skeptical thinking, especially when it comes to beauty products. I found an interesting […]