The Beauty Brains
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Apr 1, 2019 • 40min
What does Mandelic Acid do in Deodorants – The Beauty Brains solo
Send us a textWelcome to episode 177! It’s a solo episode of the Beauty Brains. On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Thinning hair and the research going on in that area Whether cupping is an effective facial treatment Which sunscreen ingredients block UVA Why mandelic acid is used in deodorants. Beauty science […]Support the show
Mar 18, 2019 • 40min
This episode smells – we answer fragrance questions
Send us a textWelcome to episode 176! Today is our all-fragrance question extravaganza!! On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about What do the terms unscented and fragrance free mean? Should you avoid fragrance in skin care products What’s the difference between synthetic and natural fragrances? And how do fragrances get chosen for […]Support the show
Mar 5, 2019 • 39min
Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101
Send us a textWe had a technical glitch this week & Perry is on vacation so enjoy a show from the archives…episode 101 Question of the week: How are cosmetics regulated outside of the US? Jacs from the UK asked…”Can you add a overview on how cosmetics are regulated in the rest of the world other than America […]Support the show
Feb 26, 2019 • 37min
Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175
Send us a textThis is episode 175 and on today’s episode we’re going to cover a news stories we found interesting in the cosmetics industry, and then we’ll answer your beauty questions about: Are sunscreen sprays legal? What is the level of SPF we should use on our face everyday? Why hasn’t the FDA approved the new sunscreen […]Support the show
Feb 19, 2019 • 34min
Does lip balm expire and other beauty questions – Episode 174
Send us a textBeauty questions covered on this episode include… Why is the prescription azelaic acid so expensive? Do cosmetic products expire? Is petroleum in skin products like Aquaphor bad for you? What’s the difference between moisturizers and hydrators Beauty news How will the microplastic ban affect cosmetic products? I saw this story that the EU was proposing […]Support the show
Feb 12, 2019 • 41min
What to look for in a facial sunscreen – Episode 173
Send us a textHello and welcome 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. Beauty questions answered on this show Do silicones dry out your skin? Why do white hairs on my head turn reddish at the ends? What ingredients should look […]Support the show
Feb 4, 2019 • 41min
Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality? Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize? What does Salicylic acid do in products? And how legit are beauty product / ingredient trends? Beauty Science News Unilever goes further with transparency The Big Companies are […]Support the show
Jan 28, 2019 • 44min
Jade Rollers – Micellar water – and more – Episode 171
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do jade rollers work or are they just hype? Is micellar water good enough for cleaning off makeup? Will supplements give you better looking skin? Is this hot, expensive hair line worth the money? And are the ingredients in cosmetics safe? Chit Chat […]Support the show
Jan 21, 2019 • 44min
The Curly Girl Method – what’s the science? episode 170
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Beauty Brains we cover beauty questions about Shampoo and what it does to hair color Whether collagen works in skin care products The Curly Girl method of treating hair Beauty Science News Is there asbestos in J&J baby powder? Reuters says that J&J was selling product with asbestos in it. […]Support the show
Jan 14, 2019 • 37min
Is more hemp coming to your cosmetics? – Episode 169
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains podcast. In today’s episode we answer questions about Petrolatum and it’s use in skin care, whether eyebrow growth serums really work and dish on a couple cosmetic industry stories that we found interesting. Beauty Science News Hemp is now legal to grow in the US. What will this mean for […]Support the show
