

The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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Oct 26, 2020 • 51min
Beauty routines, sulfate free shampoos, armpit detox and more - episode 240
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…What’s a good beauty routine for someone in their 50s?Does Pacifica’s underarm detox really help you get out those pore clogging toxins?Can coconut oil absorb through your skin to cause an allergy?Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos?Is Creme Placenta the creme de la creme?Beauty Science NewsKorean beauty backlashFDA fails to ban Brazilian hair straightening?3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Oct 19, 2020 • 43min
Are salt sprays good for hair and other hair care questions - episode 239
Send us a textOn today’s show we are doing an all hair extravaganza and we’ll be answering questions about…Can coal tar be a substitute for AHA/BHA?What are the downsides to those fast developing colors?Are salt sprays for hair safe to use?Are you wasting money buying purple shampoos?Beauty Science NewsL’Oreal patents a custom robot controlled hair dye kit?Tested to be trusted program at CVS - could this work for beauty products?3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Oct 9, 2020 • 54min
Episode 238 - Will Perfect Eyes give you perfect eyes - Plus Planarian!
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Does Paula’s Choice live up to its claims?Does My Perfect Eyes make your eyes perfect?Can I heat up my product to get rid of the fragrance?Does Lotion P50 deserve a 100?What products are more heavily regulated in US vs EU?Beauty Science NewsBrand gets in dispute with NADBiden beauty Products? - yes!Poor planarians - Is it more ethical to kill flat worms than rabbits? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Oct 5, 2020 • 29min
6 Tricks Companies use to get you to overspend on beauty products - Episode 237
Send us a textIt's a solo episode today.Perry takes you through 6 marketing techniques that beauty brands use to get you to spend more on beauty products than you really need to.6 Marketing TricksExclusive technologiesCelebrity endorsements / launchesBeauty influencersSketchy scienceCrafty claimsPricey products3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Sep 24, 2020 • 58min
How effective are DIY Vitamin C recipes? episode 236
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeAre these expensive beauty products worth the cost?Talked about This Podcast Will Kill You3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Sep 17, 2020 • 49min
Does hair need trimming during pandemic? - Episode 235
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Are common product preservatives causing hair to fall out?Is it bad to not trim your hair?Are expensive skin care products really worth the cost?Do lab created fragrances work the same as natural ones?How does cowboy magic work for horse hair and would it work on people?Beauty Science storiesHow fast do men get bored with shopping?Report: 64% of Consumers Unaware of Blue Light Impact on Skin3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Sep 10, 2020 • 46min
Is retinyl propionate the best retinoid? - Episode 234
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Is retinyl propionate the most effective non prescription form of retinol?Can you blend products from the Ordinary?Can you make your own hand sanitizer?What can people who are losing their hair to make wigs & hair pieces last longer?And what are your thoughts on Stratia's new retinol cream? Beauty Science newsHas California finally made your cosmetics in the US safe? - well, not exactly.Get featured on the show and your question answeredIf you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.Support 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

Sep 4, 2020 • 49min
Are rancid oils ok in cosmetics? and more beauty questions answered - episode 233
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Why does Rosehip oil oxidize so quickly?Will Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment be good for platinum hair?How do I know the difference between fractionated coconut oil and liquid paraffin oil or mineral oil?Do hair oils clog the scalp?Beauty Science news:Animal testing in the news. Does new ruling mean cosmetics in the EU need to be tested on animals?It does not mean that.China also has updated their rules so cosmetics don’t need to be tested on animals to be sold in China. Support the Beauty Brainsif you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.The 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

Aug 28, 2020 • 50min
Can skin get addicted to glycerin and other beauty questions - episode 232
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do tinted sunscreens work better?Do extra ingredients in hair color provide a benefit?Can skin get addicted to glycerin?What does it mean when a shampoo says % natural origin?Beauty Science news:Sephora and clean beauty Safe Hair Launches Antimicrobial Hair CollectionCan you guess the top 3 brands at Target and Walgreens?Support the Beauty Brainsif you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.The 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

Aug 19, 2020 • 38min
What is the PAO and when is the right time to floss? episode 231
Send us a textOn 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