The Beauty Brains

The Beauty Brains

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The Beauty Brains episodes

  • Episode 376 - Collagen supplements, hair bonding and more beauty questions answered

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    On this show we cover lots of questions including…

    • How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?
    • How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?
    • Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?
    • What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?
    • How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? 
    • How does the Rebond Leave-in Miracle Bond³ Building Mask work?

    Beauty News

    The next 5 years in Beauty 

    Skin benefits of Collagen supplements?

    Question links

    Rejuran brand

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?
    8:08 Beauty News - Trends,
    16:15 Collagen supplements
    22:00 Beauty questions
    56:00 Ending

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    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
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    59 min
  • Episode 375 - Is exfoliation just as important as using SPF?

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    On this show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?
    • Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?
    • What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage)
    • Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair?
    • Is exfoliation just as important as SPF for maintaining youthful skin? 

    Beauty News

    Shiseido is emphasizing the importance of fragrance in skin care

    Beauty Question links

    https://defenage.com

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats
    3:40 Beauty News - Fragrances in skin care products
    8:15 Listener questions
    39:00 Ending

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    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
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    40 min
  • Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe & more beauty questions

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    On this show we cover lots of questions including…

    • What can Batanna oil do for hair? 
    • Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?
    • Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?
    • Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?
    • Plus career advice!

    Beauty News

    Are fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?

    Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner?

    Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand?

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Chit chat - cicada welts and kittens!
    5:00 Beauty News - Fish guts, Salon vs Drugstore, Celebrity brand
    17:00 Listener feedback
    19:30 Questions - Batanna oil
    23:15 Quat free hair products
    29:00 Clarifying shampoo
    33:00 Thinning hair products
    40:00 Career questions
    49:00 ending

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    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
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    53 min
  • Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?
    • Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?
    • How good are sulfate free detergents?
    • What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technology
    • Is the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?

    Beauty News

    Collagen banking?  

    Celebrity Athlete Launch

    Question links

    Kerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid?

    Andalou lotion

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats
    5:00 Beauty News - collagen banking & tennis deodorants
    17:00 Listener questions
    40:00 Ending

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
    1. Send us a message through Patreon!
    2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
    3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
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    5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856

    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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    Support the show

    41 min
  • Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar and more

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Does topical collagen really work?
    • How good is the  whatsinmyjar website?
    • What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?
    • How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?
    • Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?
    • What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care?

    Beauty News

    Women use more makeup for parties but less carefully if they feel threatened.

    Can your beauty products and shower really make you more creative? 

    Is this the future of beauty products, augmented reality? 

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Chit chat
    5:00 Beauty News
    18:45 Listener questions
    45:00 Ending

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
    1. Send us a message through Patreon!
    2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
    3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
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    5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856

    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

    Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

    Support the show

    48 min
  • Episode 371 - Scalp serums, alcohol and hair growth

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair?
    •  Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?
    • What do you think of Mother Science and Malassezin
    • What do you think about the Skingredients products?
    • How does color changing makeup work?

    Beauty News

    Can brands really educate consumers?

    Clean beauty democratization?

    An advert linking deodorant to breast cancer is banned.

    Question links
    Mother Science
    Malassezin

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    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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    Support the show

    59 min
  • Episode 370 - Serum drops, dimethicone, hydra facials and warts oh my

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    On today’s show we cover questions including…

    • Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?
    • Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?
    • What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?
    • Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?
    • Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?

    Beauty News

    California bill would ban selling skincare to kids under 13.

    Company is making bioidentical ingredients.

    Question notes

    SPF 50 drops

    Patrick Starrrr primer

    Dimethicone instagram reel


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    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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    46 min
  • Episode 369 - Can Tranexamic Acid Really Reduce Hyperpigmentation?

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Does tranexamic acid really help reduce hyperpigmentation?
    • Can Rene Furterer products for "reactional thinning hair" do what they claim?
    • Will eating hyaluronic acid improve skin?
    • What’s the difference between derma glow versus hydra facial?
    • Does Gucci Westman’s use a more potent form of Vitamin C?
    • What silicones or other materials are good replacements for cyclopentasiloxane?

    Beauty News

    Can omega-3 supplementation reduce acne severity?  

    Direct paper
    Neurocosmetics -  A new trend in skin care

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
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    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

    Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

    Support the show

    56 min
  • Episode 368 - Drunk Elephant vitamin C and more skin care questions

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    On today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including…

    • Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?
    • Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?
    • Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?
    • What are the differences, pros, and cons of Morpheus 8 and Ultherapy for skin tightening?
    • Can cheaper hyaluronic acid products be as effective as more expensive ones?

    Beauty News

    Reef safe sunscreen lawsuit

    Should you DIY sunscreen?  

    Talc lawsuit 

    Extras

    See the IFSCC reef debate here

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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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    51 min
  • Episode 367 - Long Hair Myths and Microneedling Marvels

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    On this show we cover lots of questions including…

    • Is a deep conditioner really needed?
    • Is long hair bad for your pregnancy?
    • What ingredients in hair products might make you lose hair?
    • What hair products can we use that don’t have toxic chemicals in them?
    • Do microneedles help ingredients work better?

    News

    Creating A Semi-Custom SPF Just Got A Lot Easier With Drunk Elephant’s Latest Launch

    Understanding the biomechanics of split hair.

    Question links

    Hairmayraki

    Reedle technology

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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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    43 min

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