The Beauty Brains

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…When do you need heat protectors in products?What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent?Plus!  our big start of the year prediction show!PredictionsGeneral trendHot ingredientCelebrity launchBeauty NewsWhat’s the secret to good skin care?  Have a lot of moneyC&T most popular stories of the yearStrange skin treatmentsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals6:30 - Podcast year in review11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions16:00 - New predictions for 202620:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin22:05 - Top news articles of 202530:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face35:24 - When do you need heat protectors39:25 - Fanola color protecting products43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer?49:50 - 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…Do low pH shampoos preserve color?Can a supplement provide you sun protection?What effects does hard water have on hair color?How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin?What’s the difference between aerosol and non aerosol sprays?Beauty NewsNY SCC meetingFDA withdraws talc rule.New sunscreen in USElectrokinetics confirms BTMC is best conditioner!Question linksScience direct articleCleveland clinic article Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - SCC meeting in New York9:15 - Beauty News - FDA talc rule12:00 - Best hair conditioner15:00 - New sunscreen in the US18:15 - Low pH shampoo20:40 - Supplement sun screen24:50 - Hard water and hair29:50 - Topical tretinoin37:20 - Aerosol vs non aerosol41:05 - 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 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

Discover the truth about combining tinted and untinted sunscreens for a flawless finish. Learn why unregulated LED masks may not live up to their claims. Explore innovative haircare launches and debate their effectiveness. Uncover the advantages of salon gloss treatments versus at-home options. Find out how to effectively engage with clean beauty believers in conversation. Lastly, hear about the issues with decyl glucoside in hair care products and tips for controlling frizz effortlessly.

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %?Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product?Do heat-less curls damage hair?What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color?How do hair color products with conditioning effects work?Beauty NewsScience News - Valerie quoted speaking about the skin’s barrierBond builders - do they work?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat3:25 - Beauty News - Science news article5:40 - Hair bonding research22:00 - Audience comments24:55 - Ingredient percents30:45 - Dangerous ingredients35:35 - Heatless curls42:20 - Milk Shake color50:17 - Conditioning color products53:10 - 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 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

Curious about heat protectants? Discover how long they last and the best ways to reapply. Dive into the debate on red light therapy masks and their effectiveness. Why are some anti-aging creams so pricey? Unpack the factors behind skincare pricing, including branding and ingredient costs. Plus, find out why rubbing alcohol isn’t the best option for ingrown hairs. The hosts also discuss if antioxidants truly absorb into the skin or just sit on top. Tune in for all this beauty insider knowledge!

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene?How do you know which retinol lotion to use?What is your opinion of k18 hair mask?Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne?What ingredients help hair color last longer?Beauty NewsChief sustainability officer steps downReally? Oral supplement can reduce wrinkles in 12 weeksApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:45 - Beauty news - Industry sustainability10:20 - Oral supplement to reduce wrinkles13:35 - Differin & adapalene20:00 - Retinol lotion32:25 - K18 hair mask38:00 - Tubby Todd ointment43:45 - Maintaining hair color50:05 - 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 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 questions including…What do you think of the young goose line of productsHow do silicones work in hair care products?How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?Beauty News1.  5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science2. Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’3. How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?4. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claimsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus"10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit17:00 - Yuka app21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line30:05 - Silicones in hair care34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations44:15 - Blue light and your skin49:05 - 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 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…Why would a company reformulate a product?Do different hair products cancel each other out?What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?Beauty NewsPycnogenol in skin careK beauty causing problems?SPF updates: SPF 50Sunscreen investigationApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol9:00 - K beauty problems15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation20:10 - Do products cancel each other out?23:20 - Sources for beauty education27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt32:25 - CBD lotion38:00 - 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 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…Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?What do humectants really do in hair?What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?Beauty NewsWhat the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?Do you think that is true?  I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlYPterostibene - New anti-aging ingredient?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat6:30 - Beauty news - Skin loving cosmetics13:20 - Pterostibene17:40 - Beauty Questions - Loaded with active ingredients25:00 - Ziip Halo device32:55 - Removing mineral sunscreen36:05 - Humectants in hair45:15 - Neogen49:35 - 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…Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?Does topical estrogen improve skin?Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?Beauty NewsWe were on the radioWashington State bans formaldehyde preservatives.ChatGPT now has a marketplace?TPO gel nail polish ban?Is there a sunscreen scandal? Celebrity CornerDrew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes.Kim Kardashian SKNN closingApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace11:55 - TPO ban16:40 - Sunscreen scandal21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology28:55 - Active ingredient in products33:25 - Topical Estrogen38:40 - Microneedling45:00 - Salon detangler50:25 - 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 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