The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mar 24, 2023 • 46min

Episode 330 - Does tansy oil help with acne? Collagen supplements, face masks and more

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Whether blue tansy oil can help with acneWhat we think of the Skinbetter Science line of productsDo facial masks really give any extra benefitWill collagen supplements boost collagen productionWhether the temperature of the water can affect hair damageAnd brands of hair care products that are coconut oil freeBeauty NewsBrazil prohibits animal testing 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
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Mar 18, 2023 • 41min

K18 bond building, the Olaplex lawsuit and more - episode 329

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claimCan you use products formulated for your face on different body parts?Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s?Is there anything in a conditioner that can permanently straighten hair?Is using probiotics a remedy for the problem of super bugs?Does heat damage hair below 400 degrees?Can you reuse beauty packaging?Beauty Science NewsGoop is closing its store in London. Is the clean, healthy living trend coming to an end? LAWSUIT CORNEROlaplex sued over claims of hair loss. 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
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Mar 7, 2023 • 35min

Episode 328 - Desert dates in your skin serums, Chelating shampoos and more

Send us a textThis is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including...1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol?2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile?3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin?4. Should you be using body serums?5. Can coconut oil dry out hair?6. Is honey good for your skin?7. Should you avoid witch hazel if you are allergic to nuts?8. Will any shampoo/conditioner help with post menopausal hair loss?9. Do hydrating mists and serums have any effect?10. Does Aveeno Positively Smooth shave gel actually help you shave less often?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
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Feb 13, 2023 • 43min

Episode 327 - Salon hair care, cationic skin care, collagen threads and more

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Cationic surfactants in skin careEven more salon hair care questionsSkin pHAnd Collage treatment threadsBeauty News StoriesMold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systemsBlue light testing created. Is this really necessary?Study they cite LAWSUIT CORNERJ&J talc suit continues Questions:The collagen string product 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
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Jan 31, 2023 • 56min

Episode 326 - Almost a double! Barbie doll hair, foundation, petrolatum and more

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Foundation!Is petrolatum really a terrible ingredient?What is the best conditioner for Barbie doll hair?How do you counter false and misleading claims about cosmetic ingredientsIs it ok to use home coloring kitsSee the Porch Kitties!! - Porchkitty.com Beauty ScienceMaking mushroom happen Target settles oil free lawsuit UV Gel lamps cause cancer? Celebrity Corner (or not)Kristin Bell’s CBD skincare brand, Happy Dance, shuttered 1/27/23 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 account Support the show

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