The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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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
Aug 14, 2019 • 50min
Do oxygen facials work & more beauty questions – episode 192
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Oxygen facials and how they work How does plant based hair color work? Does light degrade shampoo? Substituting Body Wash for Hand Soap And more, plus… Kitchen Chemistry! Beauty News Is showering daily necessary? Kitchen Chemistry Tumeric and cinnamon for foundation & eye […]Support the show
Aug 6, 2019 • 49min
Cosmetic brands and big companies – Who owns that – episode 191
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 What is the big deal about squalane Does the number of ingredients in a product impact its effectiveness? Are dip nails safe? And how do anti-dandruff shampoos work? […]Support the show
Jul 28, 2019 • 19min
Skin microbiome and cosmetics – peppermint oil and hair growth – episode 190
Send us a textOn this solo episode of the Beauty Brains we cover… Beauty Product Topics Skin Microbiome – Do these beauty products really work? Peppermint oil – Can it grow hair? Should you spend a lot of money for La Mer? Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to […]Support the show
Jul 15, 2019 • 50min
Henna hair color and hygral fatigue – episode 189
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty Questions Can you use regular hair color after using henna Why can’t you buy red lipstick, or can you? Is sunscreen causing cancer? Is hygral fatigue a real thing? Beauty News Nature’s Truth […]Support the show
Jul 8, 2019 • 39min
Blue light protection for skin – do you need it? episode 188
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty News Mental Health & Genes related to Tanning Bed Addiction CBD line launched Recall Roundup – We check the FDA website so you don’t have to Young Living Essential Oils, Orange Blossom Moisturizer […]Support the show
Jun 24, 2019 • 53min
Natural ingredients for hair and skin – what works? episode 187
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… How does Hard water affect hair? Should you be Patting or smearing on skincare products? What natural ingredients that are good for hair? Plus, we look at the Jacklyn Hill lipstick controversy and whether […]Support the show
Jun 14, 2019 • 14min
Fragrance Loophole vacation episode 186
Send us a textWe’re on vacation this week but instead of skipping the week we thought we’d give you some insight on the fragrance loophole and what it means from a cosmetic chemists and formulator’s perspective. Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to iTunes and leave us a […]Support the show
Jun 5, 2019 • 34min
Does Beer work for hair and answers to other beauty questions – episode 185
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: Kitchen cosmetics: Does Beer work for hair What’s the deal with the microbiome Can you get alcohol free hair spray? Can makeup sprays keep makeup on longer? To see a transcript of […]Support the show
May 29, 2019 • 30min
Will sunscreen prevent tanning? episode 184
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: The types of questions you can get answered about beauty products Does Preparation H really reduce puffy eyes Are beauty products really cruelty free? Will sunscreen prevent skin from tanning This was […]Support the show
