The Beauty Brains

The podcast discusses the effectiveness of mineral sunscreen for hyperpigmentation, Blue Land products, and the debate on ingredient overload in skincare. They explore creating soap from plastic waste and the environmental impact of plastic. The hosts also explore the benefits of tinted mineral sunscreens, iron oxides for blue light protection, and the limitations of waterless cosmetics. Additionally, they analyze a new brand called Titan, discuss an anti-aging product ingredient, and express their admiration for ferments.

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo?What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product?Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar?Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you condish?What makes VO5 Hot Oil work?Beauty Science NewsState of change transparency  Jared Leto discontinues brand 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 IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textPerry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show!On today’s show we answer questions about:What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?Is retinol toxic?Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter?Beauty Science NewsKylie Jenner in the lab. Celebrity LaunchAlicia Keys launches something Beauty Question linksRedken acidic bondingPharma grade skincare 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 IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app?Are lip primers just chapstick?Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high?What claims about ethnic hair are true?Does Lamellar technology as found in Wonder Water work for hair?Beauty NewsAOC thinks you deserve better sunscreen. 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients?What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper?What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum?Beauty NewsIs Ageless the new Anti-aging? Men's personal care use Male skin care line Michael Strahan 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry?Do products designed for tattoos actually work?Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products?Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient?Beauty Question linksArcaea Tattoo skin care 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:What is hexylresorcinol doing in your skin care?How should you treat highlighted hair that’s getting crispy?Can you use benzoyl peroxide on your underarms?What’s the deal with sunscreens, do they really stop working?Is it ok to use dog conditioner on your hair?Beauty NewsCanada bans animal testing of cosmetics Do you know what’s in your makeup? Olay teams up with Kate the Chemist to talk about moisturizing skin 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Performance and Marketing of Hair ProductsEating Collagen for Skin BenefitsTreating Large PoresThe Droplet Device and Skin PenetrationFDA approval of at-home LED face masksFour 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Eyebrow laminationPFAS in mascara - are they dangerousHow does epsom salts affect hairDo bond builders strengthen hair’s cortexAnd what is hexylresorcinol doing in my skin careBeauty NewsClean beauty in Canada Dr Rupa video discussed 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen degradation. They also chat about their recent travels and new pets, and discuss the launch of Serena Williams' new product line, Will Perform. Additionally, they explore the potential benefits of using AI to replicate their voices for the podcast and eliminate filler words. The hosts answer listener questions and share beauty science news, advising against mixing prescription drugs with non-prescription actives and reminding listeners to take sunscreen expiration dates seriously.Beauty NewsCelebrity launch - Serena WilliamsL’oreal patents wipe impregnated with sunscreenFour 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 new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show