The Beauty Brains

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…Can hair dye permanently stain skin?Will an herbal supplement help fight acne?Is this basic beauty routine ok?How do you treat post-COVID skin?Is polyethylene an actual microplastic in cosmetics?Beauty Science NewsAre houseplants good for your skin?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 Bra

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…Should I stop using henna?What’s the deal with products sold through doctor’s offices? Can you improve the quality extensions yourself?Does cocoa powder benefit hair?What should you use for dry, itchy scalp?Valerie's new venture - Check it out!Simply IngredientsBeauty Science NewsDIY dry shampoo formulas4 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 Perry and Valerie answer questions about…What’s the difference between asian sunscreen and us sunscreen?Should we be worried about UVC from fluorescent lights?What sunscreen does Valerie like?Will the oils in a primer interfere with sunscreen effectiveness?How can sunscreens with different ingredients have the same SPF?Valerie's new venture - Check it out!Simply IngredientsBeauty Science NewsPurrito and other sunscreens that don’t measure up?New Shiseido sunscreen technologyEnvironmental - are sunscreens hurting reefs? 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 pe

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…Can a product with three ingredients work?Do you have to give your nails a break from nail polish so they can breath?Do you have to shampoo out hair color?Do you really need to double cleanse?And are toners really necessary?Perry's trend predictions 2021Color cosmetics sales will remain flatMore class action lawsuits will be filed against beauty brands (ala Tresemme, J&J, etc)Ingredient prediction - look for Labneh to make it’s way into skin care. Beauty Science NewsWho owns what? - Which big company owns your favorite brands?Does this function of beauty customized hair care really provide a unique benefit?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 P

On this solo episode Perry covers questions about… What are our thoughts on the EWG?How does New Wash shampoo work without a detergent?Does Venn skincare work?What can you do if you're super duper oily?Is double cleansing with oil effective?How do skin care products penetrate or do they?Is Biopelle selling a drug?3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 are going to answer questions about… How does grey color reducing shampoo work?Is it ok to spray perfume on your hair?Is your foundation turning your face orange?Can you use body wash as a replacement for hand soap?Beauty new stories13 beauty products everyone was talking about in 2020. We weren’t so maybe we’re nobody?Tresmme lawsuit - Is DMDM causing hair to fall out?3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Enjoy your new year's celebration.  We'll be back answering your questions early in the new year.Be brainy about your beauty!Perry & ValerieSupport the show

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Are you rubbing off the sunscreen when I apply the blush?Do AHAs delay the aging process?Whether or not vitamin c is a pro-oxidantHow do hair styling products create hold?Beauty new storiesOh my - 5 iconic beauty products?  What’s In My Jar AppBurts Bees on natural ingredient researchSharing beauty productsQuestion 3 article - Vitamin C - Problematic to Skin?3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 the

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What is the truth about hair conditioners? Are beauty products poisoning us? Are cruelty free products still safe? Are eye creams worth the money? Is brow wax just soap?Beauty new storiesProblems with PuritoHair conditioner articlesAccess to cosmetic ingredient safety information3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 sh

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Silicones and protein in hair productsDo you need to use the same amount of sunscreen in the winter?Do color preserving shampoos and conditioners work?How long do retinol products last & can you freeze them to make them last longer?Do perfumes smell different on different people?Beauty new storiesWhat was that liquid leaking on Guiliani?Will Borage oil be the next big thing in 2021? Carmen Electra launches a beauty line.Will these 5 tips make your hair grow faster?3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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. Than

Today's show is a "best of" show featuring answers to questions about...Are MLM products safer?How do you become a cosmetic industry professional?Do before and after pictures prove anything?Are microplastics in cosmetics bad?Can companies hide allergens in their products?Have a great Thanksgiving!  We'll be back with an all new show next week.3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 ab

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Covid 19 and hair lossCan L’Amarue tell your hormones to give you healthy skinHow can you tell if there is nickel in your color cosmeticsDoes the order of application affect sunscreen ratingsCan an additive cut processing time for hair coloringBeauty new storiesIs men's nail polish ready to take off?What do toxicologists think about the safety of beauty?COVID and hair loss3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

Welcome to the Beauty Brains. It's a solo episode and it's all about answering questions. Nearly 25!On today’s show we answer questions about…1. Can you trust skinfluencers?2. Is isotretinoin an effective anti-aging ingredient?3. Does urine have beneficial ingredients for skin?4. Can Wake Up Call shampoo remove silicones?5. Are high frequency treatments a gimmick?6. Are there non-pore-clogging hair products?7. Do we accept guest posts?8. What’s an Olaplex conditioner alternative?9. What do you thing of prescription skin services?10. Does smoking weed affect hair growth?11. Is Beverly Hills MD cruelty free?12. What did Valerie think of L’Oreal Wonder Water?13. Should you use a scalp exfoliator?14. Do tan accelerators work?15. Does Pantene Micellar shampoo work better?16. What skin advice really works?17. How do you become a cosmetic chemist?18. Is coconut oil working in hair?19. Will layering reduce the SPF of my sunscreen?20. Are AHAs good skin care products?21. Is the new Avon serum & cream a m

Welcome to the Beauty Brains. On today’s show we answer questions about…Is micellar water as great as it’s made out to be? How does John Freida’s lightening shampoo work? Is it a permanent color change?Is it ok to add lactic acid to a moisturizer?Where do you find studies of how ingredients perform?Are hair straighteners using formaldehyde donors?Chit chat Here is the show Perry was talking about - TeamworksBeauty Science NewsAre lobsters going to make it into your skin care products?New skin analysis tool claims to improve customized skin care.3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…What’s a good beauty routine for someone in their 50s?Does Pacifica’s underarm detox really help you get out those pore clogging toxins?Can coconut oil absorb through your skin to cause an allergy?Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos?Is Creme Placenta the creme de la creme?Beauty Science NewsKorean beauty backlashFDA fails to ban Brazilian hair straightening?3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

On today’s show we are doing an all hair extravaganza and we’ll be answering questions about…Can coal tar be a substitute for AHA/BHA?What are the downsides to those fast developing colors?Are salt sprays for hair safe to use?Are you wasting money buying purple shampoos?Beauty Science NewsL’Oreal patents a custom robot controlled hair dye kit?Tested to be trusted program at CVS - could this work for beauty products?3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Does Paula’s Choice live up to its claims?Does My Perfect Eyes make your eyes perfect?Can I heat up my product to get rid of the fragrance?Does Lotion P50 deserve a 100?What products are more heavily regulated in US vs EU?Beauty Science NewsBrand gets in dispute with NADBiden beauty Products?  - yes!Poor planarians - Is it more ethical to kill flat worms than rabbits? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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,

It's a solo episode today.Perry takes you through 6 marketing techniques that beauty brands use to get you to spend more on beauty products than you really need to.6 Marketing TricksExclusive technologiesCelebrity endorsements / launchesBeauty influencersSketchy scienceCrafty claimsPricey products3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeAre these expensive beauty products worth the cost?Talked about This Podcast Will Kill You3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 Bea

On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Are common product preservatives causing hair to fall out?Is it bad to not trim your hair?Are expensive skin care products really worth the cost?Do lab created fragrances work the same as natural ones?How does cowboy magic work for horse hair and would it work on people?Beauty Science storiesHow fast do men get bored with shopping?Report: 64% of Consumers Unaware of Blue Light Impact on Skin3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. 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 thebeau