The Beauty Brains

Send us a textOn today’s show Perry flies solo and answers a lot of questions...Does galactomyces brighten skin?Does propolis work on acne?What should you use on thick, coarse curly hair?What is "cold processing"?Is Lume Deodorant products safe for someone with Chronic Kidney Disease?Can you really make an aqueous, stable 20% Vitamin C product?Is PPG-9 a humactant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?Is encapsulated vitamin C just a gimmick?Is there any product out there, besides sunscreen, that is anti aging? In what order should I use a hair mask before or after the conditioner?Which skin tightening procedure or device gives the best results Does Gloves in a Bottle work?Is the Curly Girl method scientifically proven?Is hair color carcinogenic?Is lotion marketed for specific body parts (body, hands, feet or face) actually different? Does SWAIR work better than dry shampoo?What is a good skincare product that is good for the skin but wont break the bank or cause me harm?My allergist said that MDBGN isn't used in products any more. Is that true?What in your opinion are some of the things that people just do not understand about your job? And what are some misconceptions people have about being a beauty scientist?When will Valerie be back?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 I’m going to answer questions aboutMicroplastics in cosmetic productsMetallic colorants in hair colorThe best products to use when undergoing chemotherapyShould you used expired 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 are going to be answering your questions including… What’s the deal with vitamin C and niacinamide? Is it bad to use them together?What’s the difference between reactive and sensitive skin?And are products who disclose percentages better than ones that don’t?Beauty ScienceCalifornia prohibits hemp derived CBD in cosmetics. China bans the use of CBD in cosmeticsValerie at PBA 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… Is the new Metal Detox technology something revolutionary to protect hair?Is there anything that can be done to get hair to grow thicker?What’s the difference between hair mousse and gel?Do you need to worry about kidney damage from products with Ethoxydiglycol?Can a hair conditioning treatment last for as long as four month?Beauty ScienceWho’s on the top beauty influencers?  Did you make the top beauty influencers list?Benzene contamination found in various sunscreens. Valisure's press releasePerry’s Recall ReportWell, there’s been a recall on Nature's Truth Lavender Body Cream. This is the 4 oz product Lot # 21057 UPC Code 840093108296.  It seems the product may contain high levels of yeast. If you bought the Nature’s Truth Lavender Body Cream, contact the company In Ronkonkoma, NY and see if you need to get refund. You probably shouldn’t use the product if you happen to have bought it.Book: Winners Make it Happen4 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 shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Is tretinoin making hair fall out?What are your thoughts on the Oribe hair care products?What are your thoughts on active ingredients in cosmetics?Which LED mask should you get, if any?What do you think of the NASA skin care technology?Beauty ScienceIs blue light something you need to protect from...Research from Beiersdorf says No. Does German Nivea use a different formula?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 look back on 100 episodes recorded together & include our first episode recorded together.  Fortunately, we've gotten a bit better.  Episodes mentioned:Episode 167 - hair color (Perry mistakenly called it episode 165)Episode 175 - sunscreen sprayEpisode 253 - brown conditioner4 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 shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Are multichrome eyeshadows really more expensive and what makes them work?What ingredient is used to cause the plumping & is it safe to do every day?Does keeps.com work to prevent hair loss?Is sodium lauryl sarcosinate more gentle?Beauty ScienceWhen did sodium chloride become a bad ingredient in hair care? 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 shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Why did you say high frequency treatments are a gimmick?Does letting hair stay damp cause more damage?Beauty ScienceAllure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable" New Research by Syracuse University Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD4 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 textThis is a special broadcast of an edited version of our March 2021 Patreon event. If you would like to participate in events like these live, just sign up to support us on patreon.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 we’re going to be answering a bunch of questions sent in from our Patrons including those about…How sustainable are solid products?What do we think of the Save Ralph video?What are our thoughts on the Cosdna ingredient website?What do we think of Mother Earth productsHow do you find cosmetics that don’t contain titanium dioxide?What can you do to offset the problems with Retin aCan you really wash your hair too much?Beauty ScienceSunscreens not living up to SPF claimsQuestionsSolid shampoo barSave Ralph videoMother Earth products4 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