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Jan 19, 2024 • 43min
Episode 354 - Do Microneedles Work for Skincare?
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What is your opinion of microneedle patches?How do you know a study should be trusted?What makes a hair conditioner condition?Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?Why do companies include ingredients they don’t talk about?Beauty NewsPre-teens and teens skin care. Do they need it? Four 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 questionSocial 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

Jan 7, 2024 • 48min
Episode 353 - Keratin treatment, Spiders in lotion and more
Send us a textHappy New Year! On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What are our thoughts of PatcH20 in skin care products?Does THDC degrade quickly due to oxidative stress?Is argeriline or matrixyl worth using?What are exosomes?How do keratin treatments work on hair and what the benefits and disadvantages are?** Sorry about my audio in the first 5 minutes. My microphone cut out and I had to use the inferior backup. It gets better after I noticed the problem **Beauty NewsSephora lotion attracts spiders? AI beauty Influencers THDC Article Four 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 questionSocial 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

Dec 30, 2023 • 41min
Episode 352 - Do depilatories make hair grow?
Send us a textOn this episode, we answer questions about...What do we think of Coenzyme Q10Do depilatories make your hair grow more?Do you really need to shower every day? And what does ear wax have to do with it.Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year.Beauty NewsUnilever buy K18 Beauty Question linksPaper about Depilatories and hair growth How to be Fine podcast Four 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 questionSocial 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

Dec 23, 2023 • 58min
Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodorant? Plus trends for 2024
Send us a textOn this episode, we answer questions about...Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?Do salon hair brands really work better?Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year.Beauty NewsTrend predictions for 2024 More 2024 beauty industry predictions Tik Tok account of salon product question Four 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 questionSocial 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

Dec 12, 2023 • 40min
Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more
Send us a textOn today’s show we coverIs there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditionerAre boutique face masks better than drug store face masks?Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer breakouts than others?Are cosmetics manufactured in South Korea ok to use?Beauty NewsKFC launches a fragrance. Cosmetic Surgery Pictures Misleading Recall product alert Four 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 questionSocial 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

Dec 2, 2023 • 47min
Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?
Send us a textOn today’s show we coverCan people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products?Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products?What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid?Are there any at-home hair products that may interfere or damage my hair if combined with professional hair coloringWould using salicylic acid shampoo daily cause any harm, either to hair or scalp?Beauty NewsMost Americans don’t know about PFAS. Four 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 questionSocial 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

Nov 22, 2023 • 45min
Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more
Send us a textOn today’s show we coverWhat is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish?How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners?Is it damaging to wet curly hair?Should you use antioxidant serums at night?What’s the difference between “pure” and “impure” retinol?Beauty NewsLawsuits against hair relaxer companies move forward Four 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 questionSocial 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

Nov 16, 2023 • 39min
Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?
Send us a textOn today’s show we are going to coverDo you need multiple cleansers for your face?How can you prevent build-up on hair?Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid peels?Beauty ScienceSkin cancer preventing soap Four 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 questionSocial 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

Nov 6, 2023 • 32min
Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more
Dive into the effectiveness of beauty devices as the hosts debunk popular claims. Discover the secrets behind the success of Korean skincare and how marketing often complicates truths. They discuss the benefits and challenges of advanced hair care tools and the mysteries of crystal deodorants. Get insights into the tricky formulation of lip balms with water and humectants. Finally, an engaging conversation prompts listeners to think critically about their beauty choices.

Oct 19, 2023 • 52min
Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?
Topics discussed - Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum, formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout, self-tanner effects, reversing hair damage, J&J talc suit dismissal, AI and fragrances, conditioner experiment, safety concerns of Brazilian Blowouts, analyzing L'Oreal's claims, and porch kitties.