The Beauty Brains

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircareDo you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?Do all hair masks work the same way?Beauty NewsPETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies programCan We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?Price analysis of over the counter retinol productsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program8:05 - Chemicals in skincare13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen45:20 - Hair masksFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn this show Valerie is back and we cover...Does product build-up cause breakage?Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?Are rinse-free shampoos any good?Beauty NewsSafer Beauty BillMartha Stewart launches a lineApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty15:15 - product build up on hair19:55 - Exfoliating21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen25:15 - Beef tallow products31:40 - Rinse free shampoos35:30 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?What can be done about under eye dark circles?How do you practice sun safety diligentlyApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat3:50 - Natural talk11:05 - IS Clinical17:10 - Pavise sunscreen26:50 - Kerastas conditioner32:10 - Dark circles38:15 - Sunscreen safety44:55 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?What makes a facial mask work amazingly?What is really important when using sunscreen?Do red light masks spur collagen growth?Beauty NewsBuzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection17:50 - Air force on hair26:00 - Facial masks32:00 - Sunscreen37:45 - Red light masks45:05 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How does different water affect the performance of hair products?Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?Beauty NewsPeptides in moisturizers.  Do you really need them?Troubling world of dupe fragrances Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.sunscreen ingredient checker. Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Italy and babies10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides17:10 - Duping products22:20 - Sunscreen myths27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners46:35 - Micellar water for makeup50:25 - Safer nail polishes?57:45 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know if a product has gone bad? Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?Is Pantene bad for hair?Can you use skin products on your scalp?Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?Are salt sprays safe to use? Beauty NewsFat Mascara taking a break?The best shampoos for men?Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversyApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Chit Chat8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair?34:20 - Skin products on scalp39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel43:05 - Salt sprays for hair47:10 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products.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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can you re-emulsify a broken product?How do you treat sunburned skin?Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?How effective are heat protectantsDo regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?Beauty NewsProtein to restart hair growthHair color litigationSocial media influencing ingredient choiceHuda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever”Valerie on another podcast?Beauty QuestionsHeat protectant articleApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Chit Chat4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein7:15 Hair color lawsuits11:50 Social media influence on ingredients17:15 Huda beauty claims20:25 Valerie on a podcast22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product28:45 - Treating sunburned skin35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner39:35 - Heat protectants47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair54:15 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn this show we answer questions like...What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen?Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins?What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy?And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions.Beauty NewsNPR chemical storyHuffpost toxic ingredientsBest wrinkle creams according to Good HousekeepingQuestion links:Calecim productsToxicologist interviewApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Chit Chat6:20 Beauty News12:00 Good Housekeeping product rankings16:05 Listener feedback19:00 - Beauty Questions - Hair loss product25:15 - Light As Air sunscreen28:20 Harmful toxins in personal care products?34:15 - DECIEM company39:40 - Hair questions50:00 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein?What is special fraction petrolatum?Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry?How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner?Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Acid product?Beauty ScienceBest new skincare ingredients1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol)2. Malassezin3. Growth Factors4. Sturgeon DNA (Caviar Extract)5. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)Peptides in skincare - Valerie quoted!Valerie the dog is rescued!Listener FeedbackLab Muffin's video on spray-on sunscreensTheraplex’s formulations?Unveiling haircare chemistry with ValerieApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro - Chit chat1:00 AI voice blowback2:30 Valerie in Reno6:45 Pretty Kitty kitties8:15 Beauty News19:30 Listener feedback22:55 - Beauty Questions - Leave in conditioner25:35 - Special fraction petrolatum30:15 Chlorine on hair35:10 - Violet 2 and hair toner42:15 - Layering LAA products46:25 - EndingFive 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show