The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid

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Dec 12, 2023 · 39 min
Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover Is there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditioner Are boutique face masks better than drug store face masks? Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer breakouts than others? Are cosmetics manufactured in South Korea ok to use? Beauty News KFC launches a fragrance. Cosmetic Surgery Pictures Misleading Recall product alert 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
Dec 2, 2023 · 47 min
Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover Can people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products? Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products? What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid? Are there any at-home hair products that may interfere or damage my hair if combined with professional hair coloring Would using salicylic acid shampoo daily cause any harm, either to hair or scalp? Beauty News Most Americans don’t know about PFAS. 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
Nov 22, 2023 · 45 min
Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover What is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish? How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners? Is it damaging to wet curly hair? Should you use antioxidant serums at night? What’s the difference between “pure” and “impure” retinol? Beauty News Lawsuits against hair relaxer companies move forward 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
Nov 16, 2023 · 39 min
Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to cover Do you need multiple cleansers for your face? How can you prevent build-up on hair? Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water? What are your thoughts on acid peels? Beauty Science Skin cancer preventing soap 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
Nov 6, 2023 · 32 min
Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s solo show we answer questions about: Do Medicube devices work? Arey products-who is it good for and does it work? What makes Korean skin care products work so well? What are heat protection ingredients for hair Do beauty devices work What is the best oil for hair Does treating hair with oil before shampooing help Does scalp / hair steaming have any benefits Are hydrafacials helpful What bond builder works best Do hair-bo-ron hair devices work better What is crystal deodorant Why aren’t there more lip balms with water and humectants Products talked about Medicube ArayGrey 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Oct 19, 2023 · 52 min
Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: How does Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum make hair feel so good? Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout? Do self-tanners rust your skin? Is it possible to reverse 2 years of hair damage in just 1 treatment? Beauty Science News J&J talc suit - Listener Vivian pointed this one out. Dismissed. AI creating fragrances 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Oct 10, 2023 · 42 min
Episode 344 - When are there too many ingredients in a product
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about: Does mineral sunscreen prevent hyperpigmentation better than standard sunscreen? What do you think of blue land products? ===== OneSkin When are there too many ingredients in a product? Beauty News US looking to ban animal testing. Virginia tech creates soap from plastic waste. Olaplex Dupes 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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! Support the show Support the show
Sep 29, 2023 · 50 min
Episode 343 - Can apple cider vinegar replace shampoo?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo? What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product? Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar? Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you condish? What makes VO5 Hot Oil work? Beauty Science News State of change transparency Jared Leto discontinues brand 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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! Support the show
Sep 13, 2023 · 38 min
BOBB - Is retinol toxic? and other beauty questions you're dying to know. Episode 313
Send us Fan Mail Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show! On today’s show we answer questions about: What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments? Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss? Is retinol toxic? Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products? Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter? Beauty Science News Kylie Jenner in the lab. Celebrity Launch Alicia Keys launches something Beauty Question links Redken acidic bonding Pharma grade skincare 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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! Support the show
Aug 22, 2023 · 55 min
Episode 342 - Are Beauty Apps Reliable Sources for Product Recommendations?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app? Are lip primers just chapstick? Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high? What claims about ethnic hair are true? Does Lamellar technology as found in Wonder Water work for hair? Beauty News AOC thinks you deserve better sunscreen. 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Aug 5, 2023 · 44 min
Episode 341 - Do You Really Need a Separate Heat Protector for Leave-In Conditioners?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients? What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser? Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner? What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper? What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum? Beauty News Is Ageless the new Anti-aging? Men's personal care use Male skin care line Michael Strahan 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jul 27, 2023 · 30 min
Episode 340 - Tattoo skin care, mixing retinol, biomimicry and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry? Do products designed for tattoos actually work? Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products? Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient? Beauty Question links Arcaea Tattoo skin care 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jul 7, 2023 · 43 min
Episode 339 - How Long Does Sunscreen Really Last and Why Does it Degrade?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: What is hexylresorcinol doing in your skin care? How should you treat highlighted hair that’s getting crispy? Can you use benzoyl peroxide on your underarms? What’s the deal with sunscreens, do they really stop working? Is it ok to use dog conditioner on your hair? Beauty News Canada bans animal testing of cosmetics Do you know what’s in your makeup? Olay teams up with Kate the Chemist to talk about moisturizing skin 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jun 30, 2023 · 36 min
Episode 338 - Can cheap drugstore hair products really ruin your hair?
Send us Fan Mail 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jun 19, 2023 · 38 min
Episode 337 - Is Mascara Toxic? PFAS in Cosmetics & other beauty questions answered
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Eyebrow lamination PFAS in mascara - are they dangerous How does epsom salts affect hair Do bond builders strengthen hair’s cortex And what is hexylresorcinol doing in my skin care Beauty News Clean beauty in Canada Dr Rupa video discussed 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jun 9, 2023 · 34 min
Episode 336 - Pores, Peptides, and Pets with a Dash of AI
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen degradation. They also chat about their recent travels and new pets, and discuss the launch of Serena Williams' new product line, Will Perform. Additionally, they explore the potential benefits of using AI to replicate their voices for the podcast and eliminate filler words. The hosts answer listener questions and share beauty science news, advising against mixing prescription drugs with non-prescription actives and reminding listeners to take sunscreen expiration dates seriously. Beauty News Celebrity launch - Serena Williams L’oreal patents wipe impregnated with sunscreen 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Jun 2, 2023 · 48 min
Episode 335 - What's a good skin care routine, plus we talk parabens, bleach and heat protectors
Send us Fan Mail On this show we answer questions about: Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer? How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine? What should you really look for in a heat protectant? Should you use bleach on your skin? Beauty Science News Cruelty free method of getting snail slime? Is grey hair reversible? 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
May 19, 2023 · 39 min
Episode 334 - Does retinol in body wash do anything?
Send us Fan Mail On this show we answer questions about: Ingredients that make body oils moisturize Does body wash with retinol do anything? How does the OPI nail technology work or does it? What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine? Beauty News stories Washington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics. Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed. 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
May 5, 2023 · 43 min
Episode 333 - Should adults use baby beauty products?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Products marketed for babies, how are they different? Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAs Does HA dry out your skin? What’s the difference between Differin Gel and Tretinoin And what the heck is nanoplasty? Beauty News New technology? Peptides taking over the industry. Oprah Winfrey x Sturm Vegan hair care line - is that really a thing? 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show
Apr 14, 2023 · 47 min
Episode 332 - Is it ok to use body lotion on your face?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your face If Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair? Self tanning products Blow drying and air drying hair Beauty News Trends at the in-Cosmetics show Kao launches space sheet shampoo Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand Lawsuits J&J looks to settle L’Oreal lawsuit thrown out 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 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 Support the show

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Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more

Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?

Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more

Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?

Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more

Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?

Episode 344 - When are there too many ingredients in a product

Episode 343 - Can apple cider vinegar replace shampoo?

BOBB - Is retinol toxic? and other beauty questions you're dying to know. Episode 313

Episode 342 - Are Beauty Apps Reliable Sources for Product Recommendations?

Episode 341 - Do You Really Need a Separate Heat Protector for Leave-In Conditioners?

Episode 340 - Tattoo skin care, mixing retinol, biomimicry and more

Episode 339 - How Long Does Sunscreen Really Last and Why Does it Degrade?

Episode 338 - Can cheap drugstore hair products really ruin your hair?

Episode 337 - Is Mascara Toxic? PFAS in Cosmetics & other beauty questions answered

Episode 336 - Pores, Peptides, and Pets with a Dash of AI

Episode 335 - What's a good skin care routine, plus we talk parabens, bleach and heat protectors

Episode 334 - Does retinol in body wash do anything?

Episode 333 - Should adults use baby beauty products?

Episode 332 - Is it ok to use body lotion on your face?