The Beauty Brains

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

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

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

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

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

Send us a textWe look at brands in the beauty industry and let you know which big companies own which brands. You may be surprised just how many of the "small, independent" brands are actually owned by big conglomerates.Plus, we answer some of your beauty questions.  We'll be back with a new episode next week.Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Is it okay to make my own cosmetics if I get ingredients from a legitimate source?Do Hydrolyzed proteins really do anything?When should I apply my azelaic acid product?What is the proper pH of hair care products?Beauty NewsWhole Food lawsuitAsk a question:If 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. Follow us on social media:on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page.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!RIP: OliveSupport the show

Send us a textQuestions talked about today include Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using?Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price?Do you need a 10% niacinamide formula?Beauty Science NewsVegan claims on the rise in color cosmetics - Are vegan cosmetics different?QuestionsVentner's Daughter Serum ingredient listSafety data for Witch HazelReview of Niacinamide efficacy dataFollow us on social media:on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page.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!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about…Will cocamidopropyl betaine or decyl glucoside remove water insoluble silicones?Are knock-off fragrance sprayers reliable?Do home microcurrent devices work?Is it ok to blend beauty products?Beauty Science NewsUlta launches a Conscious Beauty programL’Oreal is closing Clarisonic. Beauty QuestionsQuestion 1 - Ingredient listAqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-10, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Anhydroxylitol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic Acid, Xylitol.Question 3Evidence for microcurrent products - there's not muchSupport 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

Send us a textValerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential oils can be used to replace parabens. Also, they talk about the most misleading beauty product claims, recent recalls, and whether Wen makes your hair fall out.Links:Claims discussion panelRecall roundupDoes Wen conditioner make hair fall out?Incidentally, if 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. on Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page. The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! Subscribe now.Support the show