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The Beauty Brains

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Tuesday · 48 min
Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Beach? Plus Co-Washing - episode 434
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… - Are Japanese mineral sunscreens effective, and what can their labels tell us? - What do we think of Brooke Shields’ Commence line for mature hair? - How does Hairstory New Wash work, and how does co-washing compare with shampoo? - Why can curls behave differently at the beach, and how do humectants affect them? - Is Vita Reset worth considering as a skin supplement? Beauty News - Beef tallow’s return to skin care: moisturizing properties, texture, and the limits of stronger claims. - PFAS in beauty products: their formulation roles, environmental concerns, and the hosts’ discussion of ingredient labeling and restrictions. Plus, Valerie prepares for Australia, Perry plans a Toronto talk, and a listener asks how to find the earliest Beauty Brains episodes. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Welcome and episode preview 1:00 - Australia, Toronto, and travel plans 3:25 - Beauty News: beef tallow in skin care 7:25 - Beauty News: PFAS in cosmetics 13:40 - Listener feedback: finding the earliest episodes 15:20 - Japanese mineral sunscreens and SPF labels 23:35 - Brooke Shields’ Commence and mature hair 29:35 - Hairstory New Wash and co-washing 35:50 - Beach hair, salt, and curls 37:55 - Humectants, glycerin, and frizz 41:10 - Vita Reset and skin-supplement claims 47:30 - Closing, listener questions, and Patreon 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44 On Bluesky we’re @thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
September 11 · 43 min
The Beauty Brains
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Kerastase Thermique Heat Protectant work? What do you think of the Labo hair roll on serum? Do oils in body washes help with moisturization? Do derivatives of actives show good results? Is the Anua Azelaic Acid just clever marketing or is this actually a product? Beauty News What AI cannot sense about beauty Links from questions LABO products Anua azelaic acid - starting the controversy derms respond Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Valerie’s skin check and host chitchat 4:10 - Beauty News: what AI misses about skincare and formulation 9:20 - A live ChatGPT spelling experiment 12:30 - Listener feedback and Perry’s consumer-advocate perspective 14:20 - Kérastase Thermique heat protection and budget alternatives 18:05 - Timothy’s question about the LABO scalp roll-on serum 25:15 - Do oils and petrolatum make cleansers moisturizing? 29:55 - Active derivatives and routines for sensitive skin 34:15 - The Anua azelaic acid pH controversy 41:45 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44 On Bluesky we’re @thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
S2 · E432
September 3 · 45 min
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: What is new? Episode 432
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Peptonix really grow hair? What’s up with the new Skinceuticals C, E, Ferulic formulation? Is there any science behind DHT-3 blockers to promote hair growth? Does clear gloss dp-Hue work? Can you damage hair on purpose to get body? Relevant links Peptonix copper-peptide product SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic BosleyMD BosRevive non-color-treated hair shampoo dpHUE gloss range Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Chit chat 9:50 - Listener feedback: skepticism and consumer advocacy 15:20 - Peptonix, copper peptides, and hair-growth claims 22:15 - SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic reformulation 28:00 - BosleyMD shampoo and DHT-blocker claims 33:30 - dpHUE gloss, color, and buildup 37:50 - Can deliberate hair damage add body? 43:35 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
August 21 · 46 min
Can K18 serum reduce hair fall and reverse grey? Episode 431
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do you have to worry about BHT in cosmetics? Are hair masks worth using? Will a biomimetic hair longevity serum reduce shedding? Can you mix products together to reduce irritation? What's the deal with QOAT Professional Hair Color? Perry and Valerie are back after their summer travels, with stories about Greece, Albania, cats, sidewalks, Texas heat, and a medical-testing catch-up before getting into the latest beauty news and listener questions. Beauty News - Millions use apps like Yuka to judge beauty products - A lawsuit alleging that TRESemmé shampoos containing DMDM hydantoin caused hair loss - Beauty trademark filings connected to Lindsay Lohan and Tate McRae. K18 FutureIQ product Approximate timestamps 0:01 - Introduction 7:00 -Yuka product-safety scores and their effect on formulation 11:40 - TRESemmé, DMDM hydantoin, and a hair-loss lawsuit 15:50 - Celebrity launch 18:40 - Is BHT in cosmetics a safety concern? 23:05 - Are hair masks worth using? 28:15 - Mixing tretinoin gel with marula oil 31:10 - K18 FutureIQ hair longevity serum claims 39:25 - QOAT Professional Hair Color Topcoat 44:40 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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July 24 · 45 min
Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News New tool to grade cosmetic ingredients. The future of beauty according to 5 top scientists. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit Chat 3:40 - Tool to grade ingredients 8:30 - Future of beauty science 19:15 - Listener feedback 20:40 - Olaplex bond shaper 25:10 - Plant stem cells 30:45 - Hair damage chemical 35:00 - Sunscreen recos 38:45 - Le Balm solid moisturizer 44:20 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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July 10 · 41 min
What really works - Episode 429
Send us Fan Mail On 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 timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Trusting Studies 12:00 - Supplements and skin 18:30 - Hair conditioner 26:30 - EGF 30:25 - Exfoliation and SPF 40:00 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
June 23 · 47 min
The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428
Send us Fan Mail On 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 questions UBEAUTY serum Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:00 - Trigger warning: Nose injury story 9: 45 - Can AI be used to learn about active ingredients? 16:00 - Benzoyl peroxide lawsuit 22:25 - UBEAUTY serum 31:10 - New sunscreen active 36:20 - Niacinamide in products 40:00 - Keratin treatments 45:50 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
June 9 · 52 min
Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Science of scam? Boomer skincare vs Millennials Question links Herbal face food Authentic Ego Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:45 - Listener feedback 8:00 - Does Perry believe anything works? 12:05 - Beauty News - science or scam 18:20 - Millennials vs Boomer skincare advice 25:50 - Herbal Face food 32:20 - Eye creams and the sun 37:35 - C-section scar treatment 42:45 - Timless brand 45:35 - Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate 51:10 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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June 1 · 45 min
Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News What happens when clean has to mean something Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:25 - Beauty News - Defining clean beauty 11:10 - Listener feedback 13:10 - Sunscreen blocking skincare ingredients 17:40 - The good face project 23:45 - AO2 clear up acne 30:05 - Strivectin alternatives 35:35 - Infrared hair damage 44:25 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
S2 · E425
May 15 · 44 min
The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Why would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in the EU? Register for Valerie's Hair Science course Extras: Perry's Kitten microneedling - https://www.tiktok.com/@porchkitties6/video/7636173742468615455 Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:20 - Beauty News - EU bans chemicals 10:50 - Pure glycerin on skin 20:30 - Salon professionals at cosmetic chemist courses 24:10 - AmLactin doesn't smell? 28:20 - Pantene shampoo 36:00 - Ingredient quality differences 43:10 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
May 1 · 47 min
Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Is this really new technology? In cosmetics hot ingredient PDRN Best podcasts Animal products in cosmetics Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:30 - New hair color technology 10:00 - PDRN technology 14:05 - Animal products in cosmetics 17:40 - Cetaphil vs AmLactin 24:50 - SPF cream delivery 30:30 - Copper peptides and retinol 37:15 - Staying smooth after shaving 42:25 - Temperature effects on products 46:25 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
April 10 · 43 min
NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Refillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick? Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 8:45 - Refillable beauty products 13:20 - Listener feedback - estrogen skincare 16:10 - NAD skincare 23:10 - Hair masks 32:00 - Shampoo removing color 37:25 - Glycerin at high altitudes 42:00 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
March 31 · 52 min
Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422
Send us Fan Mail On 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 serum What’s going on with Leaked Labs? Are various hair products bad for curls? Beauty News Taking beauty advice from scientists. Valerie's quoted article. Henkel buys olaplex Panthenol talk Supplier's day mentioned in the show Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Silicones and hair 9:00 - Taking beauty product advice from scientists 13:50 - Henkel buys Olaplex 15:05 - Panthenol study - does it do anything? 23:30 - Hair multiplier product 30:15 - Paula's chice longevity serum 37:45 - Leaked Labs launch 45:30 - Are products bad for curly hair 50:50 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
March 19 · 53 min
Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Does rosemary oil help with hair growth? Rosemary oil vs minoxidyl What happened to Vegan brands? Cosmetic ingredient safety checker app. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Rosemary oil help with hair growth 12:25 - Vegan brands 17:20 - Cosmetic safety checkers 20:20 - Listener feedback 28:00 - Rice protein and hair 33:10 - Synthetic hair texture 37:35 - Azelaic acid and peptides 41:45 - Improving 60 year old hands 48:35 - Air dry mousse 51:50 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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March 11 · 53 min
Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Wirecutter hired a chemist to tell if products were real or dupes. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 7:00 - Who are the Beauty Brains? 19:00 - Real or Dupe products 28:30 - Noneal odor 34:25 - Panthenol in shampoo? 36:45 - Alternative to Matrix step one 42:05 - Testing products expense 48:00 - On becoming a cosmetic chemist 52:25 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
S2 · E419
February 13 · 54 min
Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419
Send us Fan Mail On 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 Questions Adapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoaging Start a cosmetic line webinar Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene 16:30 - Hair gloss 20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene 29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers 34:50 - Oils lock in moisture 44:35 - Starting your own line 52:30 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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February 2 · 48 min
That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News FDA doesn’t determine safety of PFAS Men’s skin care line. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:00 - Beauty News 14:00 - How much do products cost 18:30 - Goat milk and Paula's Choics 28:00 - Glycerin in hair 38:00 - Ingredients in makeup primer 44:00 - Ending 45:30 - Teddy the Hungry Kitty Cat 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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January 24 · 50 min
Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News Top 10 beauty brands Beauty Question Below are two videos talking about the science of the hair care system: https://youtu.be/9eO6AF7eFsA?si=cPQstICqh0DwN-mb https://youtu.be/sKWm5VQb5c4?si=jCNb4slNDvFlHcOU Lash Curl Finisher | The Ordinary https://share.google/tUUVW43sRX9sC8pnH Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - 4:15 - Top 10 beauty brands 10:45 - Pantene Abundant and Strong 26:45 - Ordinary lash curl finisher 33:10 - Barrier repair moisturizers 38:45 - Ionic hair dryers 43:55 - Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner 48:15 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
S2 · E416
January 7 · 51 min
Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416
Send us Fan Mail On 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! Predictions General trend Hot ingredient Celebrity launch Beauty News What’s the secret to good skin care? Have a lot of money C&T most popular stories of the year Strange skin treatments Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals 6:30 - Podcast year in review 11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions 16:00 - New predictions for 2026 20:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin 22:05 - Top news articles of 2025 30:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face 35:24 - When do you need heat protectors 39:25 - Fanola color protecting products 43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer? 49:50 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
Dec 24, 2025 · 43 min
Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415
Send us Fan Mail On 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 News NY SCC meeting FDA withdraws talc rule. New sunscreen in US Electrokinetics confirms BTMC is best conditioner! Question links Science direct article Cleveland clinic article Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - SCC meeting in New York 9:15 - Beauty News - FDA talc rule 12:00 - Best hair conditioner 15:00 - New sunscreen in the US 18:15 - Low pH shampoo 20:40 - Supplement sun screen 24:50 - Hard water and hair 29:50 - Topical tretinoin 37:20 - Aerosol vs non aerosol 41:05 - Ending 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show

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