The Beauty Brains

On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:Does the cool air function on hair dryers help set hair styles?What makes a sunscreen water resistant?Is there a shampoo that can work for eczema?What do we think of Dr. Sam Bunting’s skincare products?Beauty NewsJ&J launches a new baby brand and hops on the BS bandwagon!How do you feel about these apps that let you try on make-up or beauty looks? Do you think they will have a big impact on people’s purchasing habits?Celebrity launch?Who called this one!? Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements t

On today’s show we answer questions about:Do any scar creams help to reduce the appearance of a scar?Are there anti-aging ingredients you should avoid when pregnant?Can the eye lash thickening technology help the hair on your head?Is Olaplex safe on hair?Should you use a product without an ingredient list?What type of products should be used on kinky hair?Beauty Science storiesIs men’s skin care finally becoming a thing? New generation driving demand for ingestible skin care.Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts t

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:What’s up with Riversol and what your thoughts are about laser treatments for people with Rosacea?Is Retin-A Micro as good as tretinoin?Can Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid be mixed?Does fragrance dry out your hair?Beauty Science NewsColor Depositing Mask - does it work? LawsuitA proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Oars and Alps. Question linksRiversol Ask a question!If you have a question we prioritize Patrons first! Just send us an email or record your voice on a smart phone and email it to thebeautybrains@gmail.com  If you are a patron be sure to let us know.Social 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

On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about:Could Vegemite be a dupe for the Biologique Recherche favorite mask Vivant?Why does getting hair dyed in the salon take longer than at home?What’s a good treatment for Melasma?Have ingredients in cosmetics been safety tested enough?Beauty NewsJ&J launch band aids for acne Ask a question!If you have a question we prioritize Patrons first! Just send us an email or record your voice on a smart phone and email it to thebeautybrains@gmail.com  If you are a patron be sure to let us know.Social 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!Thanks to everyone who donated for the bike ride! You really made an impact.Perry, 44Support the show

On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work?Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather?Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron?Does encapsulated sunscreen work?What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster?Beauty science newsRevlon files for bankruptcyOlaplex pH plus is now in WalmartP&G launches new shampoo barsQuestion notesSchwarzkopf dye productEncapsulated sunscreenOrdinary eyelash boosterFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so

On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer?Does human keratin bind to hair and make it stronger and repair damage?Does hydrolyzed wheat protein work as well as hydrolyzed soy protein?Can brow thickening products work?Do inorganic filters reflect or absorb UV rays?Beauty science newsHoney Pot changes its formula and gets some social media backlash. Oil Free Lawsuit Against Target Dismissed Celebrity launchSkin by Kim  Question notesAphogee treatment Brow thickeners AVeda brow thickener UV paper Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. Th

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals?what are your favorite heat protection products for hairWhy would Nizoral have an unexpected effect on hair and scalp?Can stem cell technology in professional products straighten hair?Beauty science newsBondi hit with Reef Safe Lawsuit along with Banana Boat and Edgewell.And Estee Lauder sued because of their face scanning techRecallsHenkel recalls Alternl Bond Repair Leave in Heat Protection Spray because it was contaminated with B. cepacia.Higher Education’s Makeout Ready Vegan Lip Balm SPF 15 Celebrity launchHave we covered Kate Hudson launch?  Support the show

It's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts.But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cells, whether the industry needs more regulation, and a warning for magnetic eyelash users.  Reversed aging of skin cellsCosmetic regulationsOh yeah, and we answer a patron's question about an interesting cleanser formulation from our biggest fan Timothy!  We'll be back with a full episode next time.Support the show

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…What should we think about the EWG?How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners?Can you dilute out a conditioner with water to make it thinner?What in leave-in conditioner makes hair crunchy?Are skin moisturizers (or cosmetics in general) sterile?Beauty Science NewsEWG sunscreen guideFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautyb

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…How do magnetic eyelashes work?Can red light make your hair grow?What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an esthetician?And Is it fine to cut your hair at home?Beauty Science NewsScarlett johansson launches a line Kitchen Chemistry HackHair slugging Companies behaving badlyBadger company has numerous GMP violations as laid out by a letter from the FDA.LawsuitMorphe using unapproved color additives QuestionsHow do magnetic eyelashes work? Thank you to you all!  Listen to the end to hear a special announcement from Valerie for patrons. Support the show

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acidIs Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick?Do skincare lines add self tanner to their products to produce that glow on the skin?Does the AQUIS PRIME Hair Care System really protect hair from damage?Is it true that the majority of Haircolor manufacturers are located in a small town in Italy?Thank you to all of you for your continued support and questions!Beauty Science NewsBeauty refills go mainstreamRecallJergens recalls moisturizerFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin?Do oils act as a sealant on skin?Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduce the effectiveness of shampoo?Does oil on hair cause dandruff?Does Head and Shoulders strip oil from hair?Can rancid oil cause a skin reaction?Beauty Science NewsDo women smell worse than men? Brand Leads Post Natural Beauty Movement - Tiny Associates tries to use as few ingredients derived from nature as possible in its formulas. Instead, the brand favors ingredients made in labs.What’s a microplastic & are cosmetics filled with them? Response  RecallSuave recalls antiperspirants LawsuitRodan and Fields pays up Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty Brain

On  today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including...Why brands might change their formulas?Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can buy in stores?If expensive products don’t work better why are they so popular?Link to the story discussed.What's the difference between professional and OTC skincare?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Tw

On today’s show we answer questions about…How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US?Non-pilling Vitamin C productsWhy is a foundation considered a hazmat product?Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex?And can you believe claims of youtube derms telling you sunscreens may be causing hair loss?Beauty NewsWalmart going prestige?Beauty Question linksLink between a hair loss condition (FFA) and sunscreen?5 products you should avoid?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank

On today’s show Perry & Valerie are going to answer questions about…Can home bleaching your hair affect the follicles and hair production long term?Why is BHT in cosmetics and is it safe? What is the difference between a fragrance and a perfuming ingredient?What products are really necessary for hair? Can the dye in purple shampoo work for your teeth?What should the next generation of estheticians &  hairdressers to know or understand? Lawsuit alert!Burts Bees gets sued. Recall MeKao recalls Jergens Ultra lotion Bioderma recalls micellar waterBeauty Question linksBHT productHismile teeth productFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…What is your opinion about ghost oil for damaged hair? Is Epilfree a good alternative to laser hair removal? Can any hair oil make your hair grow? Are there any skincare brands that live up to their promises? And what do you think of the Skinskool dupe finder technology?Beauty StoryIs Olaplex causing infertility? Celebrity launches Gwen Stefani and Idris Elba.Recall cornerGlitter Eye Shadow; 1PC NET WT: 0.6 OZ (17g); Almar Sales Company Beauty Question linksGhost OilEpilfreeSkinskool websiteFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any o

On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answer all audio questions about... What’s the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum? Is it dangerous to use expired lipstick? And what about a few hair trends like micellar, lamellar and apple cider vinegar rinses Lawsuit CornerL'Oreal is sued for pretending they are French?Mane and Tail lawsuit - is it making your hair fall out?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybra

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…Augustinus Bader Rich CreamU Beauty resurfacing compoundWhether herbal infused hair colors are really less harshWhether the droplette device has gotten any betterAnd whether the Lypo-Spheric delivery system is a better way to get vitamin C than supplements.Sign up for Valerie's color talkBeauty StoryThe Ordinary is launching a pro-sulphate hair care line. Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social medi

On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Are glycols a problem in skincare?What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED?Beauty Science NewsAre shampoo bottles making you fat?Force of Nature electrolyzed water?Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Faceboo

On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...Why do companies use retinyl palmitate instead of retinol?Do thickening shampoos work for people with hair loss concerns?How fast does Vitamin C oxidize?What are your thoughts on Mineral Oil?Do Hair Minimizing products have an ingredient that slows hair regrowth?Beauty Science NewsNutrafol studies hair growth across ethnicities with its supplementsFour Ways to Ask a question -1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.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 questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media account