The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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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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Jan 20, 2023 • 42min

Episode 325 - What makes a good hair mask?

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Do lightening conditioners work?What’s a good hair mask?How does Chlorine affect hair?Why do companies put lots of ingredients in their products?Beauty Science NewsSpecially made sunscreen Biodegradable sponges 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 Corner***Sorry about my audio today!! My main system stopped recording after 1 min and I didn't realize until the show was over. I had to use the backup which doesn't sound quite as good (at least to my ears). I'll make sure that doesn't happen again.Support the show
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Jan 13, 2023 • 43min

Episode 324 - Why aren't deodorants put in cardboard packages?

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Why aren't there more deodorants sold in cardboard packaging?Are there really any differences between salon and store brand hair care products?Can cigarette ash remove hair dye stain from hands?What, if anything, do microwavable hair caps do?Beauty NewsMarc Anthony launches repair bond Dream cream Clean beauty in the news Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) 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 CornerSupport the show
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Dec 31, 2022 • 44min

Episode 323 - Predictions, Reviews plus some beauty questions answered

Send us a textOur year end review show and some predictions of what we think will happen in the new year. Also, my microphone started to fizzle out during the show so the sound quality is not as good as I'd like. But it's not too bad and we wanted to get a show out before the end of the year so hopefully you can still enjoy it. I promise I'm getting a new microphone for the next show!On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:What ingredients are banned in cosmetics in the US?What does petrolatum do for hair?What is your favorite hair conditioning ingredient?List of FDA banned ingredients Have a great New Year!Thank you for all your support.Perry & ValerieFour 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 CornerSupport the show
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Dec 22, 2022 • 47min

Episode 322 - Is low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid bad? and other beauty questions

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, is it a problem?What is different about products targeted to menopausal skin?Is lavender oil a problem in lip balm?Is blow drying better than air drying?Beauty Science NewsAre dove deodorant sprays causing cysts? Beauty Questions:Reddit discussion mentioned Menopausal skin care Hair drying time research 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 CornerHave a great holiday!Valerie & Perry, 44Support the show
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Dec 2, 2022 • 46min

Episode 321 - What's the right way to layer products?

Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions about:Is there a specific way you should layer your skincare products?Silicones in hair care - a bunch of questionsIs it ok to wash hair that’s been colored?Why do you have to wait between bleaching?Chit ChatDecember news - Valerie has some extra product that she can't keep! We'll send you more information.Beauty Science NewsSephora clean beauty gets sued. Lawsuit Kuwait bans sales of lilial containing cosmetics Increasing use of synthetic vitamins may be causing allergic contact dermatitis Support the show

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