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In this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen degradation. They also chat about their recent travels and new pets, and discuss the launch of Serena Williams' new product line, Will Perform. Additionally, they explore the potential benefits of using AI to replicate their voices for the podcast and eliminate filler words. The hosts answer listener questions and share beauty science news, advising against mixing prescription drugs with non-prescription actives and reminding listeners to take sunscreen expiration dates seriously.

Beauty News
Celebrity launch - Serena Williams

L’oreal patents wipe impregnated with sunscreen

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On this show we answer questions about:

1. Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer?
2. How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine?
3. What should you really look for in a heat protectant?
4. Should you use bleach on your skin?

Beauty Science News

Cruelty free method of getting snail slime? 

Is grey hair reversible? 

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On this show we answer questions about:

1. Ingredients that make body oils moisturize
2. Does body wash with retinol do anything?
3. How does the OPI nail technology work or does it?
4. What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine?

Beauty News stories

Washington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics.

Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed.

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

1. Products marketed for babies, how are they different?
2. Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAs
3. Does HA dry out your skin?
4. What’s the difference between Differin Gel and Tretinoin
5. And what the heck is nanoplasty?

Beauty News

New technology? Peptides taking over the industry. 

Oprah Winfrey x Sturm 

Vegan hair care line - is that really a thing? 

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 On today’s show we answer questions about:

1. Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your face
2. If Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair?
3. Self tanning products
4. Blow drying and air drying hair

Beauty News

Trends at the in-Cosmetics show 

Kao launches space sheet shampoo 

Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand 

Lawsuits

J&J looks to settle 

L’Oreal lawsuit thrown out 

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This is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including...

1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap
2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home?
3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products?
4. Can a product with human hair derived keratin be considered vegan?
5. Will silver chitoderm can prevent acne and heal scars?
6. Is it ok to condense shampoo to save room while traveling?

Plus he mentions a couple of stories in the news including

J&J Proposing a ~$9 billion settlement 

L'Oreal Paris lawsuit thrown out of court 

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

1. Whether blue tansy oil can help with acne
2. What we think of the Skinbetter Science line of products
3. Do facial masks really give any extra benefit
4. Will collagen supplements boost collagen production
5. Whether the temperature of the water can affect hair damage
6. And brands of hair care products that are coconut oil free

Beauty News

Brazil prohibits animal testing 

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

1. Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claim
2. Can you use products formulated for your face on different body parts?
3. Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s?
4. Is there anything in a conditioner that can permanently straighten hair?
5. Is using probiotics a remedy for the problem of super bugs?
6. Does heat damage hair below 400 degrees?
7. Can you reuse beauty packaging?

Beauty Science News

Goop is closing its store in London. Is the clean, healthy living trend coming to an end? 

LAWSUIT CORNER

Olaplex sued over claims of hair loss. 

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This is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including...

1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol?
2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile?
3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin?
4. Should you be using body serums?
5. Can coconut oil dry out hair?
6. Is honey good for your skin?
7. Should you avoid witch hazel if you are allergic to nuts?
8. Will any shampoo/conditioner help with post menopausal hair loss?
9. Do hydrating mists and serums have any effect?
10. Does Aveeno Positively Smooth shave gel actually help you shave less often?

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

1. Cationic surfactants in skin care
2. Even more salon hair care questions
3. Skin pH
4. And Collage treatment threads

Beauty News Stories

Mold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systems

Blue light testing created. Is this really necessary?

Study they cite 

LAWSUIT CORNER

J&J talc suit continues 

Questions:

The collagen string product 

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