

The Beauty Brains
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Jul 27, 2023 • 30min
Episode 340 - Tattoo skin care, mixing retinol, biomimicry and more
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

Jul 7, 2023 • 43min
Episode 339 - How Long Does Sunscreen Really Last and Why Does it Degrade?
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

Jun 30, 2023 • 36min
Episode 338 - Can cheap drugstore hair products really ruin your hair?
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

Jun 19, 2023 • 39min
Episode 337 - Is Mascara Toxic? PFAS in Cosmetics & other beauty questions answered
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

Jun 9, 2023 • 35min
Episode 336 - Pores, Peptides, and Pets with a Dash of AI
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

Jun 2, 2023 • 48min
Episode 335 - What's a good skin care routine, plus we talk parabens, bleach and heat protectors
Send us a textOn this show we answer questions about:Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer?How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine?What should you really look for in a heat protectant?Should you use bleach on your skin?Beauty Science NewsCruelty free method of getting snail slime? Is grey hair reversible? 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

May 19, 2023 • 39min
Episode 334 - Does retinol in body wash do anything?
Send us a textOn this show we answer questions about:Ingredients that make body oils moisturizeDoes body wash with retinol do anything?How does the OPI nail technology work or does it?What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine?Beauty News storiesWashington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics.Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed.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

May 5, 2023 • 43min
Episode 333 - Should adults use baby beauty products?
Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Products marketed for babies, how are they different?Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAsDoes HA dry out your skin?What’s the difference between Differin Gel and TretinoinAnd what the heck is nanoplasty?Beauty NewsNew technology? Peptides taking over the industry. Oprah Winfrey x Sturm Vegan hair care line - is that really a thing? 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

Apr 14, 2023 • 47min
Episode 332 - Is it ok to use body lotion on your face?
Send us a text On today’s show we answer questions about:Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your faceIf Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair?Self tanning productsBlow drying and air drying hairBeauty NewsTrends at the in-Cosmetics show Kao launches space sheet shampoo Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand LawsuitsJ&J looks to settle L’Oreal lawsuit thrown out 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

Apr 8, 2023 • 43min
Episode 331 - Are products with human derived ingredients vegan?
Send us a textThis is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including...1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home?3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products?4. Can a product with human hair derived keratin be considered vegan?5. Will silver chitoderm can prevent acne and heal scars?6. Is it ok to condense shampoo to save room while traveling?Plus he mentions a couple of stories in the news includingJ&J Proposing a ~$9 billion settlement L'Oreal Paris lawsuit thrown out of court 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


