The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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Jun 16, 2022 • 40min

Encapsulated sunscreens, petrolatum on leather, lash boosters and more - episode 306

Send us a textOn today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work?Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather?Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron?Does encapsulated sunscreen work?What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster?Beauty science newsRevlon files for bankruptcyOlaplex pH plus is now in WalmartP&G launches new shampoo barsQuestion notesSchwarzkopf dye productEncapsulated sunscreenOrdinary eyelash boosterFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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Jun 9, 2022 • 48min

Episode 305 - Hair protein treatments and more

Send us a textOn today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer?Does human keratin bind to hair and make it stronger and repair damage?Does hydrolyzed wheat protein work as well as hydrolyzed soy protein?Can brow thickening products work?Do inorganic filters reflect or absorb UV rays?Beauty science newsHoney Pot changes its formula and gets some social media backlash. Oil Free Lawsuit Against Target Dismissed Celebrity launchSkin by Kim  Question notesAphogee treatment Brow thickeners AVeda brow thickener UV paper Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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Jun 1, 2022 • 47min

Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals? episode 304

Send us a textOn today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals?what are your favorite heat protection products for hairWhy would Nizoral have an unexpected effect on hair and scalp?Can stem cell technology in professional products straighten hair?Beauty science newsBondi hit with Reef Safe Lawsuit along with Banana Boat and Edgewell.And Estee Lauder sued because of their face scanning techRecallsHenkel recalls Alternl Bond Repair Leave in Heat Protection Spray because it was contaminated with B. cepacia.Higher Education’s Makeout Ready Vegan Lip Balm SPF 15 Celebrity launchHave we covered Kate Hudson launch?  Support the show
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May 25, 2022 • 22min

Episode 303 - What makes a cleanser without surfactants work?

Send us a textIt's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts.But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cells, whether the industry needs more regulation, and a warning for magnetic eyelash users.  Reversed aging of skin cellsCosmetic regulationsOh yeah, and we answer a patron's question about an interesting cleanser formulation from our biggest fan Timothy!  We'll be back with a full episode next time.Support the show
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May 16, 2022 • 41min

Episode 302 - Can you dilute your products to make them last longer?

Send us a textOn today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…What should we think about the EWG?How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners?Can you dilute out a conditioner with water to make it thinner?What in leave-in conditioner makes hair crunchy?Are skin moisturizers (or cosmetics in general) sterile?Beauty Science NewsEWG sunscreen guideFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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May 7, 2022 • 52min

Episode 301 - Home treatments vs professionals

Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…How do magnetic eyelashes work?Can red light make your hair grow?What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an esthetician?And Is it fine to cut your hair at home?Beauty Science NewsScarlett johansson launches a line Kitchen Chemistry HackHair slugging Companies behaving badlyBadger company has numerous GMP violations as laid out by a letter from the FDA.LawsuitMorphe using unapproved color additives QuestionsHow do magnetic eyelashes work? Thank you to you all!  Listen to the end to hear a special announcement from Valerie for patrons. Support the show
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Apr 26, 2022 • 46min

Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick - and other beauty questions - Episode 300

Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acidIs Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick?Do skincare lines add self tanner to their products to produce that glow on the skin?Does the AQUIS PRIME Hair Care System really protect hair from damage?Is it true that the majority of Haircolor manufacturers are located in a small town in Italy?Thank you to all of you for your continued support and questions!Beauty Science NewsBeauty refills go mainstreamRecallJergens recalls moisturizerFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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Apr 15, 2022 • 52min

Episode 299 - Lets talk about oil in beauty products

Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin?Do oils act as a sealant on skin?Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduce the effectiveness of shampoo?Does oil on hair cause dandruff?Does Head and Shoulders strip oil from hair?Can rancid oil cause a skin reaction?Beauty Science NewsDo women smell worse than men? Brand Leads Post Natural Beauty Movement - Tiny Associates tries to use as few ingredients derived from nature as possible in its formulas. Instead, the brand favors ingredients made in labs.What’s a microplastic & are cosmetics filled with them? Response  RecallSuave recalls antiperspirants LawsuitRodan and Fields pays up Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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Apr 6, 2022 • 36min

Why are more expensive products popular? Episode 298

Send us a textOn  today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including...Why brands might change their formulas?Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can buy in stores?If expensive products don’t work better why are they so popular?Link to the story discussed.What's the difference between professional and OTC skincare?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show
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Mar 28, 2022 • 43min

Should you take toxicology advice from Youtube? episode 297

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about…How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US?Non-pilling Vitamin C productsWhy is a foundation considered a hazmat product?Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex?And can you believe claims of youtube derms telling you sunscreens may be causing hair loss?Beauty NewsWalmart going prestige?Beauty Question linksLink between a hair loss condition (FFA) and sunscreen?5 products you should avoid?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

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