The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
Episodes
Mentioned books
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
May 22, 2019 • 48min
Tree nut allergies and cosmetics – episode 183
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer beauty questions about : Should one be worried about tree nuts in cosmetic products? What’s the difference between a toners and astringent? How does one spot a bad dupe versus an affordable product that works? Why do some nail polishes last longer on some people than others? Show intro notes […]Support the show
May 13, 2019 • 56min
BB glow facials – DHA safety – and hard water cosmetics 182
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains episode 182 – we cover beauty questions about BB glow facials The safety of self tanners Doing you own research and Hard water and your beauty products Beauty Science News Butt MasksIs natural deodorant necessary?8 Beauty ingredients to know about SeaweedWheatgrassSaffronPatchouliCBD OilKaleKukui Nut OilMarula Oil Beauty questions Alina asks – What do […]Support the show
Apr 30, 2019 • 37min
Fermented milk and Shellfish Cosmetics – Episode 181
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Whether or not expired or fermented milk from the kitchen can be used as a DIY Toner. Should […]Support the show
Apr 23, 2019 • 48min
Your hair care questions answered – episode 180
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains show. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your hair care beauty questions! Hair products that claim to restore natural color in gray hair Ouidad curl conditioner Products that claim to thicken hair How do you avoid hair damage? How do you know what ingredients actually do something? What […]Support the show
Apr 16, 2019 • 38min
Is Quaternium 18 a silicone? Episode 179
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about What are the benefits of broccoli seed oil? What is the deal […]Support the show
Apr 11, 2019 • 28min
Curology questions – Salon conditioners and bar soap shampoo – episode 178
Send us a textOn today’s episode of The Beauty Brains we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about The differences between salon and store bought deep conditioners Whether curology is better than going to a dermatologist And what are the pros and cons of using a bar soap form of shampoo and hair conditioner? Beauty Science News […]Support the show
