The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions, helping you discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid.
Episodes
Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work?Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles?What chemical in hair color damages the hair?What’s a good sunscreen to use that won’t sting eyes?Is Le Balm solid moisturizer worth the price?Beauty NewsNew tool to grade cosmetic ingredients.The future of beauty according to 5 top scientist
What really works - Episode 429
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know a study can be trusted?Are collagen supplements for skin a myth?What makes a hair conditioner condition? Is EGF worth the hype?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro2:00 - Trusting Studies12:00 - Supplements and skin18:30 - Hair conditioner26:30 - EGF30:25 - Exfoliation and SPF4
The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous?Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail?What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA?Do you need more than 5% Niacinamide?How do keratin treatments work?Links in questionsUBEAUTY serum Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat6:00 - Trigger warning: Nose injury story9: 45 -
Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand?Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun?Do we have recommendations for reducing C-section scars?Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless?What do Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate do for skin? Beauty NewsScience of scam?Boomer skincare vs MillennialsQuestion linksHe
Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation?Does AO2 Clear help treat acne?What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Line BlurFector Primer?Do infrared hair tools damage hair, and do heat protectant oils actually work?Beauty Ne
The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course?Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad?Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market?Are there differences in ingredient quality between brands?Beauty NewsWhy would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in t
Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim?Are copper peptides better than retinol?How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving?Can extreme heat or cold affect the performance of a beauty product?Beauty NewsIs this really new technology?In cosmetics hot
NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer?Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it?Is glycerin drying skin at high altitudes?Beauty NewsRefillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat8:45 - R
Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin?We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serumWhat’s going on with Leaked Labs?Are various hair products bad for curls?Beauty NewsTaking beauty advice from scientists. Valerie's quoted article.Henkel buys olaplexPanthenol talkSupplier's day mentioned in the s
Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair?Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair?Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible?Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands?What are alternatives to Crown Affair’s air dry mousse?Beauty NewsDoes rosemary oil help with hair growth?Rosemary oil vs minoxidylWhat happened to Vegan b
Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? Does panthenol make a shampoo better?What’s an alternative to Matrix step one bleach amplifier?How expensive is it to test a product?How do you become a cosmetic chemist?Beauty NewsWirecutter hired a chemist to tell if products were real or dupes.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1
Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers?Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair?How do you start your own skincare line?Beauty QuestionsAdapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3%
That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much does it really cost to make products?Does goat milk have benefit on skin?Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? Is Glycerin bad for hair?What ingredients should you look for in a makeup primer?Beauty NewsFDA doesn’t determine safety of PFASMen’s skin care line.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:00 - Be
Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe?Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers?Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair?Is there anything unique about the Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner?Beauty NewsTop 10 beauty brandsBeauty Que
Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…When do you need heat protectors in products?What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent?Plus! our big start of the year prediction show!PredictionsGeneral trendHot ingredientCelebrity launchBeauty NewsWhat’s the secret to good skin care? Have a lot of moneyC&
Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Do low pH shampoos preserve color?Can a supplement provide you sun protection?What effects does hard water have on hair color?How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin?What’s the difference between aerosol and non aerosol sprays?Beauty NewsNY SCC meetingFDA withdraws talc rule.New sunscreen in USElectrokine
Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product?Is California Naturals a good hair care optionHow do you talk to a clean beauty believer?How do you control frizz?What’s wrong with Decyl Glucoside in hair care products?Beauty NewsOpinion issued on Tea Tree oil in productsUnregulated masks are flooding the market7 hair car
Hair bond builders and more - Episode 413
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %?Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product?Do heat-less curls damage hair?What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color?How do hair color products with conditioning effects work?Beauty NewsScience News - Valerie quoted speaking about the skin’s
Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How long do heat protectants last? Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks?Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive?Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs?In an antioxidant balm, will the antioxidants absorb into the skin or stay on top?Beauty NewsAugustin
Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 411
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene?How do you know which retinol lotion to use?What is your opinion of k18 hair mask?Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne?What ingredients help hair color last longer?Beauty NewsChief sustainability officer steps downReally? Oral supplement c
Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…What do you think of the young goose line of productsHow do silicones work in hair care products?How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?Beauty News1. 5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science2. Beauty indust
Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Why would a company reformulate a product?Do different hair products cancel each other out?What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?Beauty NewsPycnogenol in skin careK beauty causing problems?SPF upda
How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?What do humectants really do in hair?What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?Beauty NewsWhat the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?Do you think that is true? I’m cynical but eve
Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?Does topical estrogen improve skin?Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the s
Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?Why is purple shampoo drying?What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?How do you deal with rosacea?Beauty NewsDo collagen supplements really improve skin?Is VO5 better
Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skinAre Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?Do facial serums work?Beauty NewsOzempic face
Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircareDo you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?Do all hair masks work the same way?Beauty NewsPETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies programCan We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?U
Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403
Send us Fan MailOn this show Valerie is back and we cover...Does product build-up cause breakage?Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?Are rinse-free shampoos any good?Beauty NewsSafer Beauty BillMartha Stewart launches a lineApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill11:20 -
Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?What can be done about under eye dark circles?How do you practice sun safety diligentlyApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat3:50 -
Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?What makes a facial mask work amazingly?What is really important when using sunscreen?Do red light masks spur collagen growth?Beauty NewsBuzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?Approximate
Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How does different water affect the performance of hair products?Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?Beauty NewsPept
Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know if a product has gone bad? Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?Is Pantene bad for hair?Can you use skin products on your scalp?Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?Are salt sprays safe to use? Beauty NewsFat Mascara taking a break?The best shampoos for men?Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks co
Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiv
Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can you re-emulsify a broken product?How do you treat sunburned skin?Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?How effective are heat protectantsDo regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?Beauty NewsProtein to restart hair growthHair color litigationSocial media influencing ingredient choiceHuda drops claims
Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens
Send us Fan MailOn this show we answer questions like...What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen?Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins?What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy?And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions.Beauty NewsNPR chemical storyHuffpost toxic ing
Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein?What is special fraction petrolatum?Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry?How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner?Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Acid product?Beauty ScienceBest new skincare ingredi
Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more
Send us Fan MailIt's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a variety of questions sent in including...1. Is Ethylhexylglycerin a suitable preservative?2. What are your thoughts about coenzyme Q10?3. Do hair thinning shampoos really help?4.
Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? What do you do about facial hair?Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?How do you handle acne at the hair line?Beauty NewsWill printed skin replace animal testing?Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement?Is Ca
Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover questions including…Can you highlight hair after getting kenalog injections?Is protein overload a real thing?Can Witch hazel can prevent or get rid of acne?Is Alastin Skin Nectar beneficial?How can you deal with the razor burnBeauty NewsAre consumers really getting more educated?Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:10 - Beauty News12:30 - Highlighting hair1
Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover the following questions:Does beef tallow do anything for skin?What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? What should you consider when picking humectants?Why are cheap conditioners so thin?What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?Beauty NewsArticles like this have been showing up in my feeds.68 year olds spring skin rou
Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home?Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? What is squalene and why does my skin love products that have it in it?Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleans
Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover questions including…How does a dye shampoo work?How do you deal with excessive sebum?Are dry shampoos dangerous?How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? Beauty NewsBiggest fragrance trends for 2025What is antipollution beauty?Ques
Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?Beau
Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover questions including…What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?What polymers are used in tubing mascara?What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? Beauty NewsTop 10 most beautiful women according to science?Best ingredient
Episode 386 - Seals of approval, Brooke Shields and more
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?What makes a good lip mask and day cream?What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?Bea
Episode 385 - Air drying, growth factors and more
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How effective are growth factors in topical products?Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?Beauty NewsThe Rock - PapatuiStudy validates anti-aging benefit of c
Episode 384 - Nanoplasty, talc, and heat oh my
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?But first…Beauty NewsFDA proposes n
Episode 383 - Goodbye 2024!
Send us Fan MailOn today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions.Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!!Five 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 soci
Episode 382 - Beauty predictions for 2025 plus questions answered
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover questions including…What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? Prediction show!Time stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat5:00 - Prediction review from 202414:15
Episode 381 - Can babies eat sunscreen? and other beauty questions
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…What can you use to fight static?Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?What is the difference between body wash and hand soap?How does the performance of the various retinols compare to retin-A?Beauty NewsCompany is being sued for calling themselves “natural” Beauty influencers.What do
Episode 380 - Patented ingredients, porosity, quats and more
Send us Fan MailIt's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?Are patented ingredients re
Episode 379 - Wonder Water, Product Dupes, Sunscreen layering and more
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can layering sunscreens make them less effective?Why can’t you use L’oreal wonder water on your scalp?What’s the history of using blue light to treat acne?Is it damaging to use a pre-treatment on hair?When can you call a formula a “dupe”?Beauty NewsThe Beauty Brains were on the Pretty Curious podcast.Approximate timestamps0:00 Ch
Episode 378 - Hair bonding, sponges, and becoming a cosmetic chemist
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover the following questions…What is required to become a cosmetic chemist?Why don’t beauty products always have a safety seal on them?Questions about makeup spongesHair bonding questionsApproximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?6:00 Cosmetic Chemist Career question15:30 Safety seals on cosmetics question22:
Episode 377 - Beauty Product Talk!
Send us Fan MailSorry we haven't gotten an episode out in a while! I've been literally traveling (South America) and it was difficult to get a joint episode recorded.But Sarah Bellum stepped in and Valerie and her put together this episode where they talk about their favorite products.We'll be back next episode with all new Q&A!But for now, enjoy some Beauty Product Talk.Perry,
Episode 376 - Collagen supplements, hair bonding and more beauty questions answered
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? How does the Rebond Leave-in Mir
Episode 375 - Is exfoliation just as important as using SPF?
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage)Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF for maintaining youthful skin? Beauty
Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe & more beauty questions
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?Plus career advice!Beauty NewsAre fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?Are you paying too much for s
Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?How good are sulfate free detergents?What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technologyIs the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?Beauty NewsCollagen banking? Celebrity Athlete Lau
Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar and more
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does topical collagen really work?How good is the whatsinmyjar website?What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?What is the isoelectric and isoionic poi
Episode 371 - Scalp serums, alcohol and hair growth
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair? Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?What do you think of Mother Science and MalassezinWhat do you think about the Skingredients products?How does color changing makeup work?Beauty NewsCan brands really educate consumers?Clean beauty democratization?An
Episode 370 - Serum drops, dimethicone, hydra facials and warts oh my
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?Beauty NewsCalifornia bill would ban s
Episode 369 - Can Tranexamic Acid Really Reduce Hyperpigmentation?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does tranexamic acid really help reduce hyperpigmentation?Can Rene Furterer products for "reactional thinning hair" do what they claim?Will eating hyaluronic acid improve skin?What’s the difference between derma glow versus hydra facial?Does Gucci Westman’s use a more potent form of Vitamin C?What silicones or other mat
Episode 368 - Drunk Elephant vitamin C and more skin care questions
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including…Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?What are the differences, pro
Episode 367 - Long Hair Myths and Microneedling Marvels
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…Is a deep conditioner really needed?Is long hair bad for your pregnancy?What ingredients in hair products might make you lose hair?What hair products can we use that don’t have toxic chemicals in them?Do microneedles help ingredients work better?NewsCreating A Semi-Custom SPF Just Got A Lot Easier With Drunk Elephant’s Latest Launch
Episode 366 - Will Hyaluronic acid dry out your skin?
Send us Fan MailThis is the 200th episode that Valerie and Perry have recorded together!! And in celebration we had a LIVE virtual audience made up of our patrons.But this is a regular show too so, On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can face & body treatments and moisturizers be used on the scalp, and is it okay to use hada labo toner on the scalp daily?Is it true that hyalur
Episode 365 - Is Topical Estrogen the Secret to Youthful Skin?
Send us Fan MailOn this show we cover lots of questions including…Why are people putting estrogen cream on their face?Can a shampoo offset the negative problems of hard water?Why aren’t more beauty products sold in a concentrated form?When should you apply a leave-in conditioner?What advice do you have for a future cosmetic chemist?Beauty NewsDo gray hair delay products work?Top three innovative i
Episode 364 - Dry Eyes, Sleepy Scrubs and Energizing Shampoos
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover your questions including…Is sun powder a sensation?Does a corneometer measurement prove a moisturizer works better?What does melatonin do in a body scrub?What does it mean when a shampoo claims it “promotes hair growth”?Can eyelash serum cause dry eyes?Beauty NewsUnilever settles a benzene lawsuit. J&J proposes new settlement Should you wear makeup whil
Episode 363 - Head, neck, knees and toes questions
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? Can topical products help skin once it’s aged?Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription?Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work?How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red?Beauty NewsWho are the biggest plastic polluters in the world?Five W
Episode 362 - Hair Care Hacks: Frizz Control, Safe Dandruff Solutions, and Finding Perfect Product Dupes
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…What should you look for in hair care products to prevent frizz on humid days?What anti dandruff ingredients are ok for colored hair?How do you find a suitable dupe for an expensive conditioner?Can a product really repel water on the hair?Do heat protectants inhibit the ability to crimp hair?Are phytoestrogens helpful in ski
Episode 361 - Why are exosomes in skin care products?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…How do different hair bond repair products compare? What makes nail polish strengtheners work?Does skin know when it is too dry?What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products?Beauty NewsVelveeta hair color72% of young males are using makeup?Serena launches a makeup line. Is Animal testing still a big problem in co
Episode 360 - Brushable hair spray, silicon peptides and more
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin?What makes a hair spray brushable?Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use?Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange?What are the basic ingredients in a mascara formula?Beauty News:Benzoyl peroxide is bad? More Benzoyl peroxide newsSephora wins its Clean Beauty caseThe Rock launc
Episode 359 - Space skin care and hair mousse alternatives
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space?Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam?What ingredients in makeup make it waterproof or at least sweat resistant or water resistant.What happened to Tome products? Why are they so hard to find & why were they
Episode 358 - How should you layer skin care products?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…What do you think of infrared hair dryers?How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid “flakiness”?Are UV/LED lash extension systems safe?Beauty NewsIs it a good thing that consumer demand dictates what ingredients formulators can use? A che
Episode 357 - Silk pillowcases, white tigers and titanium dioxide
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Is it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?What are our thoughts on the bioprogramming technology?If Titanium dioxide is considered a possible carcinogen Why is it still used in lipstick?Beauty News
Episode 356 - The questions of curling hair
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…Can hair be too healthy to curl?Does hair porosity matter when picking products?When is the best time to curl?Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?What’s the maximum temp to heat your hair?Do flat iron curls last longer than curling iron curls?What can you put on hair to make curls last longer?How can you t
Episode 355 - Do you become immune to skin care actives?
Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Does freezing hair cause damage?Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?What do we think of coconut oil for hair?Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?What are the key ingredients in shampoos like Nioxin that make hair look more full?What makes Curel Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer a "water-activated mo
Episode 354 - Do Microneedles Work for Skincare?
Send us Fan MailOn 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 -
Episode 353 - Keratin treatment, Spiders in lotion and more
Send us Fan MailHappy 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 microphon
Episode 352 - Do depilatories make hair grow?
Send us Fan MailOn 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 H
Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodorant? Plus trends for 2024
Send us Fan MailOn 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 bea
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