The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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Is Micellar water really great and should you put lobster on yourself to get great skin? Episode 241
The Beauty Brains
11/05/20 • 45 min
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 - Teamworks
Beauty Science News
Are 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 [email protected]
2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Support the Beauty Brains
The 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 accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Be Brainy about your Beauty!
2 Listeners
Episode 330 - Does tansy oil help with acne? Collagen supplements, face masks and more
The Beauty Brains
03/24/23 • 45 min
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Whether blue tansy oil can help with acne
- What we think of the Skinbetter Science line of products
- Do facial masks really give any extra benefit
- Will collagen supplements boost collagen production
- Whether the temperature of the water can affect hair damage
- And brands of hair care products that are coconut oil free
Beauty News
Brazil prohibits animal testing
Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Send us a message through Patreon!
2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
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10/09/20 • 53 min
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 News
Brand gets in dispute with NAD
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 [email protected]
2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Support the Beauty Brains
The 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 accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Be Brainy about your Beauty!
1 Listener
Is Ventner's Daughter Serum worth the price? Episode 229
The Beauty Brains
07/31/20 • 49 min
Questions talked about today include
- Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using?
- Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price?
- Do you need a 10% niacinamide formula?
Beauty Science News
Vegan claims on the rise in color cosmetics - Are vegan cosmetics different?
Questions
Ventner's Daughter Serum ingredient list
Safety data for Witch Hazel
Review of Niacinamide efficacy data
Follow us on social media:
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page.
The 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!
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Why do companies use retinyl palmitate and other beauty questions answered - episode 291
The Beauty Brains
02/04/22 • 44 min
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 News
Nutrafol studies hair growth across ethnicities with its supplements
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 [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Support the Beauty Brains
The 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 accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Be Brainy about your Beauty!
1 Listener
Episode 314 - Toxins in cosmetics and color changing lipstick
The Beauty Brains
09/13/22 • 28 min
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Are toxins in cosmetics?
- Can you get higher than 2% salicylic acid?
- How do cosmetics change colors when applied to skin?
- Which products are worth splurging on?
Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Send us a message through Patreon!
2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Be Brainy about your Beauty!
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Most misleading beauty product claims - Episode 227
The Beauty Brains
07/13/20 • 52 min
Valerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential oils can be used to replace parabens. Also, they talk about the most misleading beauty product claims, recent recalls, and whether Wen makes your hair fall out.
Links:
Claims discussion panel
Recall roundup
Does Wen conditioner make hair fall out?
Incidentally, if you want to have a question answered on the Beauty Brains, just record it on your smart phone then send it in an email to [email protected]. Or you can send us a message through our various social media account.
on Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page.
The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! Subscribe now.
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Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211
The Beauty Brains
03/02/20 • 30 min
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What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work - Episode 277
The Beauty Brains
09/22/21 • 54 min
On today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover...
- What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin?
- What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work?
- Peptides in cosmetics
- Do ingredients accumulate in your body?
- Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid?
- Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers?
Beauty Science News
Function of Beauty causing hair loss?
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 [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Support the Beauty Brains
The 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 accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Be Brainy about your Beauty!
1 Listener
06/30/23 • 36 min
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Performance and Marketing of Hair Products
- Eating Collagen for Skin Benefits
- Treating Large Pores
- The Droplet Device and Skin Penetration
- FDA approval of at-home LED face masks
Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Send us a message through Patreon!
2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected]
3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page
Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
Follow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram account
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Beauty Brains have?
The Beauty Brains currently has 260 episodes available.
What topics does The Beauty Brains cover?
The podcast is about Fashion & Beauty, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Beauty Brains?
The episode title 'Is Micellar water really great and should you put lobster on yourself to get great skin? Episode 241' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Beauty Brains?
The average episode length on The Beauty Brains is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Beauty Brains released?
Episodes of The Beauty Brains are typically released every 8 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Beauty Brains?
The first episode of The Beauty Brains was released on Apr 12, 2016.
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