The Beauty Brains
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Jul 2, 2020 • 58min
Can sunless tanners be organic? Episode 226
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
Jun 25, 2020 • 46min
Are microplastics in cosmetics bad for the environmental? – episode 225
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
Jun 19, 2020 • 35min
Will vitamin supplements make my hair grow? Episode 224
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
Jun 11, 2020 • 43min
Is dry shampoo bad for your hair and scalp? episode 223
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
May 30, 2020 • 46min
Do plant extracts work in skin care products – episode 222
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
May 22, 2020 • 43min
Amino acids in hair plus other beauty questions answered – episode 221
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 be answering questions about… Is blow drying at low heat better for your hair than air drying? […]Support the show
May 14, 2020 • 30min
Cosmetic Marketing Tricks – Episode 220
Send us a textHello & welcome 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 220. Host: Perry Romanowski 7 Marketing Tricks that are Costing you Money Natural product nonsense Clean beauty con Salon brand secrets The Pricing Ploy […]Support the show
May 4, 2020 • 48min
Wait time between skincare products – is it necessary? episode 219
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 from scientists in the cosmetic industry. On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Is the wait time necessary when you are applying acids? How do you debate product safety with […]Support the show
Apr 22, 2020 • 50min
Monat MLM Beauty Products – Are they remarkable? Episode 218
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 218. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to be answering beauty questions about… How do magnetic face masks work? Do Rodan […]Support the show
Apr 17, 2020 • 58min
Victoria Beckham skin, Kiehls, anti-aging products and the oldest beauty brands – episode 217
Send us a textOn today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Does Kiehls eye alert product help eyes look better? What is the best product to use to avoid breakouts with anti-aging benefits? What do you think of the technology of the new Victoria Beckham line? What is the oldest beauty product on the market today? […]Support the show
