

The Beauty Brains
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Sep 17, 2024 • 52min
Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe & more beauty questions
Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?Plus career advice!Beauty NewsAre fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner?Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand?Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - cicada welts and kittens!5:00 Beauty News - Fish guts, Salon vs Drugstore, Celebrity brand17:00 Listener feedback19:30 Questions - Batanna oil23:15 Quat free hair products29:00 Clarifying shampoo33:00 Thinning hair products40:00 Career questions49:00 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

Aug 30, 2024 • 41min
Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?How good are sulfate free detergents?What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technologyIs the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?Beauty NewsCollagen banking? Celebrity Athlete LaunchQuestion linksKerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid?Andalou lotionApproximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats5:00 Beauty News - collagen banking & tennis deodorants17:00 Listener questions40:00 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

Aug 19, 2024 • 48min
Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar and more
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does topical collagen really work?How good is the whatsinmyjar website?What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care?Beauty NewsWomen use more makeup for parties but less carefully if they feel threatened.Can your beauty products and shower really make you more creative? Is this the future of beauty products, augmented reality? Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat5:00 Beauty News18:45 Listener questions45:00 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

Aug 7, 2024 • 59min
Episode 371 - Scalp serums, alcohol and hair growth
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair? Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?What do you think of Mother Science and MalassezinWhat do you think about the Skingredients products?How does color changing makeup work?Beauty NewsCan brands really educate consumers?Clean beauty democratization?An advert linking deodorant to breast cancer is banned.Question linksMother ScienceMalassezinFive 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

Jul 24, 2024 • 45min
Episode 370 - Serum drops, dimethicone, hydra facials and warts oh my
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?Beauty NewsCalifornia bill would ban selling skincare to kids under 13.Company is making bioidentical ingredients.Question notesSPF 50 dropsPatrick Starrrr primerDimethicone instagram reelFive 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

Jul 14, 2024 • 55min
Episode 369 - Can Tranexamic Acid Really Reduce Hyperpigmentation?
Rene Furterer, an expert in reactional thinning hair products, and Gucci Westman, renowned for her insights on Vitamin C, join the conversation. They dive into the efficacy of tranexamic acid for hyperpigmentation and its molecular properties. The guests discuss the real impact of omega-3s on acne, and the burgeoning trend of neurocosmetics, linking skincare to mental health. Additionally, they explore the differences between topical and oral hyaluronic acid, revealing surprising insights about cosmetic claims and ingredient efficacy.

Jul 3, 2024 • 51min
Episode 368 - Drunk Elephant vitamin C and more skin care questions
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including…Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?What are the differences, pros, and cons of Morpheus 8 and Ultherapy for skin tightening?Can cheaper hyaluronic acid products be as effective as more expensive ones?Beauty NewsReef safe sunscreen lawsuitShould you DIY sunscreen? Talc lawsuit ExtrasSee the IFSCC reef debate hereFive 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

Jun 19, 2024 • 42min
Episode 367 - Long Hair Myths and Microneedling Marvels
Delve into hair care truths and myths, including whether long hair impacts pregnancy and the real necessity of deep conditioners. Discover the surprising science behind microneedling and how it enhances product absorption. Learn about the innovative new method for customizing your sunscreen with Drunk Elephant. Unearth the actual biology of hair and the truth behind deceptive beauty claims and non-toxic labels. Each discussion is packed with insights to help you navigate the world of hair and skincare confidently!

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode 366 - Will Hyaluronic acid dry out your skin?
Send us a textThis is the 200th episode that Valerie and Perry have recorded together!! And in celebration we had a LIVE virtual audience made up of our patrons.But this is a regular show too so, On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can face & body treatments and moisturizers be used on the scalp, and is it okay to use hada labo toner on the scalp daily?Is it true that hyaluronic acid should not be used frequently in dry weather?Can epsom salts really penetrate the skin?What are some surprising industry developments or things you have changed your mind about as more research has come out?What happens to hair when it turns grey, and do products for grey hair make a difference?Plus, we take some live Patron questions..Beauty NewsTarget faces a lawsuit over coral bleaching claimsDo we really need whole body deodorants?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

May 31, 2024 • 47min
Episode 365 - Is Topical Estrogen the Secret to Youthful Skin?
Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…Why are people putting estrogen cream on their face?Can a shampoo offset the negative problems of hard water?Why aren’t more beauty products sold in a concentrated form?When should you apply a leave-in conditioner?What advice do you have for a future cosmetic chemist?Beauty NewsDo gray hair delay products work?Top three innovative ingredients in Cosmetics. Celebrity launchKate moss launches makeupEverist concentrated Hair CareFive 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