The Beauty Brains

Send us a textOn today’s solo show, Perry answers questions about...Is PPG-9 a humectant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?Why shouldn't you comb wet hair?Is Polyglutamic acid the best?Does the Sun Bum Tone Enhancer work to remove brassy or orangish blonde hair?What do you think of Hairstory?Is hygral fatigue a real thing?What is the best daily shampoo to use?What makes a shampoo volumizing? 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover...What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin?What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work?Peptides in cosmeticsDo ingredients accumulate in your body?Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid?Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers?Beauty Science NewsFunction of Beauty causing hair loss?   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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show, we are going to cover...Can  you mix vitamins and acids?We’ll talk about how and whether products like DefenAge and O2 Skin pro powder workIs ORG Mineral Face Peel a gimmick?How long should it take to see results with a skin care device?Are you actually rusting not aging?Beauty Science NewsDo you need to shower every day?Jennifer Aniston launching a hair care line 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textValerie and Perry are traveling so here's a rebroadcast from last year.On today’s show we answer questions about…What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup?Will natural collagen drinks or tablets improve the appearance of acne scars?Are anti-frizz serums detrimental to hair?What ingredients should you avoid to prevent milia?And we’ll have some chit chat about beauty science news...News:Personal grooming slips in the UKWhen is the right time to floss your teeth? Before or after brushing?Thank you to our patrons!  If you want to subscribe to the Beauty Brains and keep us commercial ad free, sign up on our Patreon Page.Follow us on Social Mediaon Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page. Thanks again for listening and remember Be Brainy about your Beauty.Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show, we are going to cover...Is there something that makes Hair Story products special?How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works?Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe to useCan active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin?And what ingredients in nail polish are animal derived?Beauty Science NewsRefillable packaging. Does it really make any impact on the environment?PFAS found in cosmetics 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show, we are going to cover...What are your thoughts on the Dyson hairdryer?Can EFGs penetrate the skin?What’s a good substitute for the QV lip balmWhy do prostaglandin based eyelash products require a prescription?Beauty Science NewsConsumers and transparencyJ&J wins a lawsuit.  Lip balm discussed4 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show, we are going to cover...Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin?What is hair glaze? What type of vitamin C do you use?Where can you find heat protecting products?Are salon products different than store products?What’s your opinion of the newly relaunched Deva curl?Beauty ScienceWhat is slugging?Is there a loophole in the animal testing ban in the EU?  4 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue?How can a product have HA as the first ingredient?What do we think of IGK Hi-Shine Gloss?What do we think about Skin Laundry and are there other products like it?What is the deal with anti-greying ingredients?Beauty ScienceJ&J recall sunscreen revisitedUnilever to acquire Paula’s Choice OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin4 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s solo show Perry tackles some audio questions and weighs in on the J&J sunscreen recall. Questions covered include...How much does zinc oxide affect SPF valuesIs non-nano sunscreen safer?Is it bad for skin if you try different products?Are there things left behind with rinsable hair products?J&J Recalls sunscreens 4 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show Valerie and Perry talk about beauty science news.  Stories covered include...NAD rules P&G making reasonable claimsScarlett Johansen is launching a beauty lineIs Clean Beauty Under Attack and What Can Be Done About It?Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?Diets High in Sugar and Fat May Contribute to Skin InflammationCoty’s Kylie Cosmetics is now ‘clean’ and veganHemp "more effective than trees" at sequestering carbon says Cambridge researcherEWG Takes Clean Beauty to the Next LevelNeutrogena Faces Lawsuit Over Benzene in Sunscreens4 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 pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show