The Beauty Brains

Send us a textOn this show we cover questions including…How does a dye shampoo work?How do you deal with excessive sebum?Are dry shampoos dangerous?How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? Beauty NewsBiggest fragrance trends for 2025What is antipollution beauty?QuestionsSkinSAFEInstant Dye ShampooVivier GrenzCine serumTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 4:35 - Beauty News19:45 - Beauty Questions - Dye shampoo25:50 - GrenzCine-Serum33:10 - Dry shampoos39:00 - Azaelic acid products46:10 - Natural fragrances52:10 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?Beauty NewsFirst lawsuit of the year!What you should know about the toxins in beauty products.Question linksNature articleTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 4:45 - Beauty News17:26 - Beauty Questions - Hydrating serum21:18 - Minoxidil on eyebrows25:05 - Shampoo stripping lipids29:35 - Aveeno properly preserved38:10 - website suggestions42:00 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn this show we cover questions including…What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?What polymers are used in tubing mascara?What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? Beauty NewsTop 10 most beautiful women according to science?Best ingredients for mature skinTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update6:40 - Top ten most beautiful women10:20 - Best ingredients for mature skin15:50 - Eye lash glues20:50 - Tubing mascara24:20 - Inflammaging31:25 - Estriol creams38:23 - Restoring hair texture43:00 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?What makes a good lip mask and day cream?What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?Beauty NewsFDA bans red #3 from food. Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat - black eye, cat in the wall8:56 - Tik Tok ban11:25 - FDA bans dye from food15:15 - Seals of approval21:35 - Brooke Shields hair care26:45 - Lip masks and day creams33:35 - Geek and Gorgeous brand41:10 - Brands making two of the same product46:45 - Ending49:05 - Cat in the WallFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How effective are growth factors in topical products?Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?Beauty NewsThe Rock - PapatuiStudy validates anti-aging benefit of collagen peptides?Time Stamps0:00 - Introduction / chit chat7:45 - The Rock hair care10:30 - Collagen peptide story16:05 - Beauty questions - topical growth factors23:25 - Minoxidil pills for hair loss27:40 - Air drying and damage36:00 - Shampoo & conditioner unscented43:10 - Dark spot serum50:00 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?But first…Beauty NewsFDA proposes new test for talc containing products.Walmart says it won’t hit its’s emission goals.Five Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions.Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!!Five Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn this show we cover questions including…What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? Prediction show!Time stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat5:00 - Prediction review from 202414:15 - Beauty predictions for 202525:30 - Oneskin products29:00 - European Beauty Finds34:00 - Kiyoko hair water spray39:00 - Washing Hair After Exercise48:00 - Neck Creams for Firming50:00 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…What can you use to fight static?Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?What is the difference between body wash and hand soap?How does the performance of the various retinols compare to retin-A?Beauty NewsCompany is being sued for calling themselves “natural” Beauty influencers.What do we think of these DIY optionsTime stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat4:00 - Beauty News - Natural company sued9:00 - Beauty influencers and brands12:35 - Heat protectants15:35 - DIY home treatments20:00 - How can you fight static23:55 - Babies and sunscreen28:46 - Best conditioning ingredients34:41 - Body wash vs hand soap38:39 - RetinoidsFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textIt's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?Are patented ingredients really game-changers, or just marketing tricks?Time stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat3:30 - Quaternary compounds in conditioners8:45 - WISH skin products12:35 - Heat protectants20:35 - Porosity in hair26:05 - Beauty pie products36:20 - Patented ingredientsQuestion links WISH skin health Phyto-Active clearing SerumKruidvat heat protectorR&Co heat protectorBeauty Pie serumFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!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 question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show