The Beauty Brains

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

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions aboutIs glycerin bad for curly hair?Are encapsulated ingredients better?Do scalp exfoliators help?Can beauty companies hide allergens in their products?What’s the difference between organic DHA and the non-organic kind?Perry's Upcoming webinar on cosmetic formulatingBeauty Science newsSunscreen ban lifted in Florida Subscribe to the Beauty BrainsAsk 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. Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page.Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best products to use when undergoing chemotherapy Should you used expired sunscreens? Beauty Science News Is coffee waste the next hot ingredient?  Follow the Beauty Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can […]Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether beauty supplements can make hair & skin look better What exactly is skin pH And whether […]Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether you should get a cosmetic fridge? If dry shampoo is bad for your […]Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 222. Yes, that’s a palindrome!  Yeah.   I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today is…well, it’s just me. Valerie is off today but she’ll […]Support the show