The Beauty Brains

On today’s show, we are going to cover...Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin?What is hair glaze? What type of vitamin C do you use?Where can you find heat protecting products?Are salon products different than store products?What’s your opinion of the newly relaunched Deva curl?Beauty ScienceWhat is slugging?Is there a loophole in the animal testing ban in the EU?  4 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 thebeautybrai

On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue?How can a product have HA as the first ingredient?What do we think of IGK Hi-Shine Gloss?What do we think about Skin Laundry and are there other products like it?What is the deal with anti-greying ingredients?Beauty ScienceJ&J recall sunscreen revisitedUnilever to acquire Paula’s Choice OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin4 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 l

On today’s solo show Perry tackles some audio questions and weighs in on the J&J sunscreen recall. Questions covered include...How much does zinc oxide affect SPF valuesIs non-nano sunscreen safer?Is it bad for skin if you try different products?Are there things left behind with rinsable hair products?J&J Recalls sunscreens 4 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 w

On today’s show Valerie and Perry talk about beauty science news.  Stories covered include...NAD rules P&G making reasonable claimsScarlett Johansen is launching a beauty lineIs Clean Beauty Under Attack and What Can Be Done About It?Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?Diets High in Sugar and Fat May Contribute to Skin InflammationCoty’s Kylie Cosmetics is now ‘clean’ and veganHemp "more effective than trees" at sequestering carbon says Cambridge researcherEWG Takes Clean Beauty to the Next LevelNeutrogena Faces Lawsuit Over Benzene in Sunscreens4 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 s

On today’s show Perry flies solo and answers a lot of questions...Does galactomyces brighten skin?Does propolis work on acne?What should you use on thick, coarse curly hair?What is "cold processing"?Is Lume Deodorant products safe for someone with Chronic Kidney Disease?Can you really make an aqueous, stable 20% Vitamin C product?Is PPG-9 a humactant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?Is encapsulated vitamin C just a gimmick?Is there any product out there, besides sunscreen, that is anti aging? In what order should I use a hair mask before or after the conditioner?Which skin tightening procedure or device gives the best results Does Gloves in a Bottle work?Is the Curly Girl method scientifically proven?Is hair color carcinogenic?Is lotion marketed for specific body parts (body, hands, feet or face) actually different? Does SWAIR work better than dry shampoo?What is a good skincare product that is good for the skin but wont break the bank or cause me harm?My allergist said that MDBGN isn&a

On today’s show I’m going to answer questions aboutMicroplastics in cosmetic productsMetallic colorants in hair colorThe best products to use when undergoing chemotherapyShould you used expired sunscreens?4 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 Facebook pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… What’s the deal with vitamin C and niacinamide? Is it bad to use them together?What’s the difference between reactive and sensitive skin?And are products who disclose percentages better than ones that don’t?Beauty ScienceCalifornia prohibits hemp derived CBD in cosmetics. China bans the use of CBD in cosmeticsValerie at PBA 4 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 accountso

On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Is the new Metal Detox technology something revolutionary to protect hair?Is there anything that can be done to get hair to grow thicker?What’s the difference between hair mousse and gel?Do you need to worry about kidney damage from products with Ethoxydiglycol?Can a hair conditioning treatment last for as long as four month?Beauty ScienceWho’s on the top beauty influencers?  Did you make the top beauty influencers list?Benzene contamination found in various sunscreens. Valisure's press releasePerry’s Recall ReportWell, there’s been a recall on Nature's Truth Lavender Body Cream. This is the 4 oz product Lot # 21057 UPC Code 840093108296.  It seems the product may contain high levels of yeast. If you bought the Nature’s Truth Lavender Body Cream, contact the company In Ronkonkoma, NY and see if you need to get refund. You probably shouldn’t use the product if you happen to have bought it.Book: Winners Make it Happe

On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Is tretinoin making hair fall out?What are your thoughts on the Oribe hair care products?What are your thoughts on active ingredients in cosmetics?Which LED mask should you get, if any?What do you think of the NASA skin care technology?Beauty ScienceIs blue light something you need to protect from...Research from Beiersdorf says No. Does German Nivea use a different formula?4 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

On today’s show Valerie and Perry look back on 100 episodes recorded together & include our first episode recorded together.  Fortunately, we've gotten a bit better.  Episodes mentioned:Episode 167 - hair color (Perry mistakenly called it episode 165)Episode 175 - sunscreen sprayEpisode 253 - brown conditioner4 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 Faceb

On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Are multichrome eyeshadows really more expensive and what makes them work?What ingredient is used to cause the plumping & is it safe to do every day?Does keeps.com work to prevent hair loss?Is sodium lauryl sarcosinate more gentle?Beauty ScienceWhen did sodium chloride become a bad ingredient in hair care? 4 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 shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about...Why did you say high frequency treatments are a gimmick?Does letting hair stay damp cause more damage?Beauty ScienceAllure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable" New Research by Syracuse University Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD4 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 F

This is a special broadcast of an edited version of our March 2021 Patreon event. If you would like to participate in events like these live, just sign up to support us on patreon.4 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 Facebook pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

On today’s show we’re going to be answering a bunch of questions sent in from our Patrons including those about…How sustainable are solid products?What do we think of the Save Ralph video?What are our thoughts on the Cosdna ingredient website?What do we think of Mother Earth productsHow do you find cosmetics that don’t contain titanium dioxide?What can you do to offset the problems with Retin aCan you really wash your hair too much?Beauty ScienceSunscreens not living up to SPF claimsQuestionsSolid shampoo barSave Ralph videoMother Earth products4 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 tho

On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Is lavender bad for skinWhat causes frizz?Does L’Oreal Wonder Water really work?What does Valerie use for her sensitive skin?Beauty ScienceMention in the New York TimesGrapes may act as an edible sunscreen FDA & FTC send letter to Aromatherapy company for making unsubstantiated COVID drug claims.4 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

After 20 questions answered last week we opted to cut down the number today.On this episode Valerie and Perry answer questions about Parabens.Beauty Science NewsCrest toothpaste is being suedRecallThe Kimberly-Clark Corporation voluntarily recalls Scott Foam Skin Cleanser with Moisturizers 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl. oz.) because the label on the front of the bottle was mis-labeled as hand sanitizer. Product Quantity: 2,982 cases. Code Information: Product Code 91592-08 Lot #WV0280SLA EXP: 2022/09/29. Recall Number: F-0343-2021.Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse!4 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

A fully packed solo show.  Perry answer's questions about...1. Is henna ok for hair2. Do peptide products make eyelashes grow3. Do hair heat and color protectors really work?4. Does rice water work for hair?5. Do younger people need to use anti-aging actives?6. Is beet  juice an effective sunscreen?7. What product safety review site is reliable?8. What product works to regrow hair?9. Why does a product work differently on different people's hair?10.  Does Argireline work?  Is it safe, or does it cause facial drooping?11. What's a simple moisturizer that works but doesn't cost a lot?12. What's the deal with hydroquinone?13. Do at-home devices help skin?14. Why is lavender now considered an allergen?15. Do you need to use expensive toothpastes?16. Do you need to shampoo twice?17. Is Augustinus Bader cream and the purported ingredient legit?18. What do you really think of toners?19. How long do products take to show efficacy?20. Can solid serums and moisturizers work as effectively as mo

On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…How long to wait between bleaching treatments?Should you bleach your hair at home?Enjoying a product? Is it a placebo effect?Is water damaging to hair?Beauty ScienceUnilever stops using “normal” to describe product SKUsIs lobster going to be the hot new ingredient?Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse!4 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 Twi

On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about…What ingredients cause flashback?Does a two-step cleanse really help skin?What are the best detangling ingredients? Is skincare recommended by a plastic surgeon better?What’s the difference between prescription skin care and cosmetics?Beauty ScienceCovid-19 conspiracies are dividing the ‘clean’ beauty industry4 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

On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Is buying $800 worth of beauty products a mistake?Is there a difference between oils used in facial oils?Do you need special shampoos for chlorine exposed hair?What is the best age to start using anti-aging products?Can you use a cleansing oil to wash your… hands?Beauty Science NewsThe new normal of skincare and makeup shoppingGood news on the animal testing front4 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