The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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Dec 4, 2019 • 38min
Will meadowfoam seed oil help your face? episode 201
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy? Can rinse off conditioner give you acne? Does Este Lauder own Bobbie Brown? What is Indie Beauty? What’s the deal with oils and hair? Beauty Science News stories What do you make of these “waiting […]Support the show
Nov 26, 2019 • 16min
Stem cells in cosmetics – Beauty Brains rewind episode 166
Send us a textCovered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. EWG on the Kardashian’s show – Beauty Questions: Are human stem cells effective in anti-aging products? Coincidentally, I just read a story about a new skin care product that incorporates both plant and human “stem cells.” This type of marketing is […]Support the show
Nov 19, 2019 • 52min
Fragrance free hair care and No-BS skincare – episode 200
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains answer questions about… Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products? Living Proof hair care (is the price worth it?) What’s the deal with No-BS Skincare Can magnesium be used for cleaning? Beauty News Skin care in the dairy aisle – will probiotics help strengthen skin and hair? There isn’t a lot […]Support the show
Nov 12, 2019 • 41min
Collagen for skin, tea tree oil for acne and other beauty questions – episode 199
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains answer questions about… Should you take collagen supplements? Is there a difference between men & women’s hair care? Is tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide Can Vitamin C change color? Beauty News Natural cosmetic act is introduced in congress (in the US) The purple hair challenge is going viral […]Support the show
Nov 6, 2019 • 24min
Is Paw Paw ointment different than Vaseline? Episode 198
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer your questions about Is Lucas’s Paw Paw ointment different than vaseline? What does the term cosmeceutical mean? Are the products different? Does nail polish help your nails to grow better? Are copper peptides an effective anti-aging ingredient? Shakaki DIY recipe for hair. Does it have any effect on hair? […]Support the show
Oct 28, 2019 • 27min
Is vaping bad for skin – episode 197
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer your questions about Is vaping bad for your skin Is there any benefit to inverse hair conditioning Do you need to worry about emulsifiers in skin products? Beauty News Sunday Riley – has practically no consequences to posting fake reviews. J&J baby powder recall – Company can’t catch a […]Support the show
Oct 16, 2019 • 24min
Hydroquinone creams, Vitamins in hair and more – episode 196
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Are there any benefits in putting vitamins on hair? Does anything work better than hydroquinone for age spots? Do shave […]Support the show
Oct 9, 2019 • 46min
More on clean beauty, supplements, baking soda and mineral oil – episode 195
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Color cosmetics for protection from the sun? Is it ok to apply baking soda to your skin? What’s up with […]Support the show
Sep 20, 2019 • 31min
Clean beauty, oil cleansing and more – episode 194
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Is oil cleansing better for your skin? How should you treat seborrheic dermatitis? What do you think of the […]Support the show
Aug 26, 2019 • 47min
Monistat for hair growth – does it work? episode 193
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Yeast infection medicine to treat hair loss Is an organic facial mask worth buying? What’s with mineral oil, is […]Support the show
