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Does Red Hair Need Different Care? Your Beauty Questions Answered - episode 43631 oct. 202600:53:11

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • Are eye masks and eye creams worth using, and where does castor oil fit in?
  • How can you replace discontinued exfoliating wipes?
  • Can a spray replace a moisturizer, and can you find a fragrance-free alternative to a conditioner you love?
  • What evidence should you look for when comparing scalp serums?
  • Does red hair call for different skin and hair products?

Katie and Nikki join us through their recorded questions this week. We talk through finding a replacement for a much-loved wipe, what moisturizers need to do beyond adding water, and why comparing scalp-serum marketing claims can be tricky. We also discuss eye-area products, fragrance preferences and the questions still open about red hair and skin.

Beauty News

Jennifer Lawrence’s announced hair-care brand, followed by a discussion of NAD+ skin care, formulation challenges and the evidence for niacinamide.

Links mentioned

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Opening and today’s questions
1:00 - Holiday chatter and Halloween decorations
3:30 - Society of Cosmetic Chemists updates
5:10 - Jennifer Lawrence’s hair-care brand
7:35 - NAD+ skin care and niacinamide
12:00 - Carol: eye masks, eye creams and castor oil
16:45 - Katie: replacing discontinued exfoliating wipes
22:45 - Allison: Curél spray versus moisturizer
26:30 - Allison: conditioner scent and fragrance-free alternatives
35:00 - Nikki: comparing scalp serums
43:20 - Monica: red hair, skin and product choices
51:40 - Closing and how to send a question

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Do You Really Need to Shampoo Twice? Episode 43522 oct. 202600:48:19

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Listener questions

  1. How can you protect chemically treated hair while swimming regularly in chlorinated pools?
  2. Which conditioning ingredients help prevent tangling after hair dries?
  3. How do curl creams improve definition, and how do they differ from leave in conditioners?
  4. Why might moisturizing shampoos leave buildup, and do you need to shampoo twice?
  5. What do we think of iNNBEAUTY Project products?

Beauty news

We discuss The Business of Fashion’s “The Politics of Duping” and why matching a successful cosmetic product is a familiar assignment for formulators. We also look at Head & Shoulders’ scalp care collection and its updated packaging.

The Politics of product duping

Head and Shoulders launches scalp care collection

Thank you to our patrons for helping us keep the show going and for sending thoughtful questions. Heather’s hair care questions gave us plenty to discuss this week.

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Welcome and this week’s questions
0:35 Valerie’s Australia trip
2:25 IFSCC, skin research, and favorite organelles
5:30 Naturally Kiawah and natural ingredient claims
8:45 Beauty news: dupes and copying cosmetics
14:25 Head & Shoulders scalp care collection
18:45 A Japanese sunscreen follow-up
19:15 Protecting chemically treated hair from pool water
28:15 Heather’s questions and detangling ingredients
30:35 Curl creams versus leave in conditioners
34:00 Moisturizing shampoos, buildup, and washing twice
41:00 Our thoughts on iNNBEAUTY Project
43:55 Peptide percentages and raw material blends
47:00 Closing, listener questions, and supporting the show

Referenced links

The Beauty Brains
Naturally Kiawah conference

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Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Beach? Plus Co-Washing - episode 43429 sept. 202600:48:56

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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

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The Beauty Brains11 sept. 202600:43:22

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Does Kerastase Thermique Heat Protectant work?
  2. What do you think of the Labo hair roll on serum?
  3. Do oils in body washes help with moisturization?
  4. Do derivatives of actives show good results?
  5. 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

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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: What is new? Episode 43203 sept. 202600:45:37

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Does Peptonix really grow hair?
  2. What’s up with the new Skinceuticals C, E, Ferulic formulation? 
  3. Is there any science behind DHT-3 blockers to promote hair growth?
  4. Does clear gloss dp-Hue work?
  5. 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


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Can K18 serum reduce hair fall and reverse grey? Episode 43121 août 202600:46:36

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Do you have to worry about BHT in cosmetics?
  2. Are hair masks worth using?
  3. Will a biomimetic hair longevity serum reduce shedding?
  4. Can you mix products together to reduce irritation?
  5. 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

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Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 43024 juil. 202600:45:59

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work?
  2. Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles?
  3. What chemical in hair color damages the hair?
  4. What’s a good sunscreen to use that won’t sting eyes?
  5. 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

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Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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What really works - Episode 42910 juil. 202600:41:22

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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

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The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 42823 juin 202600:47:54

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous?
  2. Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail?
  3. What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA?
  4. Do you need more than 5% Niacinamide?
  5. 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

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Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 42709 juin 202600:52:45

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand?
  2. Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun?
  3. Do we have recommendations for reducing C-section scars?
  4. Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless?
  5. 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

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Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 42601 juin 202600:45:54

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?
  2. What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation?
  3. Does AO2 Clear help treat acne?
  4. What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Line BlurFector Primer?
  5. 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

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The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 42515 mai 202600:44:37

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?
  2. Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course?
  3. Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad?
  4. Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market?
  5. 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 - 

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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

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Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 42401 mai 202600:47:48

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? 
  2. How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim?
  3. Are copper peptides better than retinol?
  4. How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving?
  5. 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

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NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 42310 avr. 202600:43:48

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

  1. Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?
  2. Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer?
  3. Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it?
  4. 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

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Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 42231 mars 202600:52:22

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin?
  2. We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serum
  3. What’s going on with Leaked Labs?
  4. 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

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Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 42119 mars 202600:53:32

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair?
  2. Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair?
  3. Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible?
  4. Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands?
  5. 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

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Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 42011 mars 202600:53:43

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? 
  2. Does panthenol make a shampoo better?
  3. What’s an alternative to Matrix step one bleach amplifier?
  4. How expensive is it to test a product?
  5. 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

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Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 41913 févr. 202600:54:41

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?
  2. Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?
  3. What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers?
  4. Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair?
  5. 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

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That product cost how much to make!? Episode 41802 févr. 202600:48:03

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. How much does it really cost to make products?
  2. Does goat milk have benefit on skin?
  3. Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? 
  4. Is Glycerin bad for hair?
  5. 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

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Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 41724 janv. 202600:50:25

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?
  2. Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe?
  3. Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers?
  4. Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair?
  5. 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

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Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 41607 janv. 202600:51:52

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

  1. When do you need heat protectors in products?
  2. What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?
  3. 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

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Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 41524 déc. 202500:43:05

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Do low pH shampoos preserve color?
  2. Can a supplement provide you sun protection?
  3. What effects does hard water have on hair color?
  4. How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin?
  5. 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

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Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 41413 déc. 202500:52:47

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product?
  2. Is California Naturals a good hair care option
  3. How do you talk to a clean beauty believer?
  4. How do you control frizz?
  5. What’s wrong with Decyl Glucoside in hair care products?

Beauty News

Opinion issued on Tea Tree oil in products

Unregulated masks are flooding the market

7 hair care launches shaping the future of products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:00 - Beauty News - Tea Tree oil
8:45 - Red light masks
14:10 - Hair care innovation
25:55 - Mixing sunscreens
30:20 - Gloss hair treatments
33:20 - California naturals
37:50 - Clean beauty believer
42:45 - Controlling frizz
46:40 - Decyl glucoside
50:50 - Ending

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Hair bond builders and more - Episode 41304 déc. 202500:55:04

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %?
  2. Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product?
  3. Do heat-less curls damage hair?
  4. What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color?
  5. How do hair color products with conditioning effects work?

Beauty News

Science News - Valerie quoted speaking about the skin’s barrier

Bond builders - do they work?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:25 - Beauty News - Science news article
5:40 - Hair bonding research
22:00 - Audience comments
24:55 - Ingredient percents
30:45 - Dangerous ingredients
35:35 - Heatless curls
42:20 - Milk Shake color
50:17 - Conditioning color products
53:10 - Ending

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Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 41226 nov. 202500:48:07

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. How long do heat protectants last? 
  2. Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks?
  3. Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive?
  4. Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs?
  5. In an antioxidant balm, will the antioxidants absorb into the skin or stay on top?

Beauty News

Augustinus Bader backs Dua Lipa’s wallet-friendly line.

Are beauty products going all become the same? 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
9:00 - Beauty News - Dua Lipa launch
12:20 - Are formulas going to become the same?
16:00 - Are you a Valerie or a Perry?
19:15 - Heat protectants
24:35 - Red light therapy
30:00 - What makes products expensive
37:45 - Rubbing alcohol ingrown hairs
41:00 - Antioxidant balms
45:00 - Ending

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Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 41117 nov. 202500:52:09

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene?
  2. How do you know which retinol lotion to use?
  3. What is your opinion of k18 hair mask?
  4. Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne?
  5. What ingredients help hair color last longer?

Beauty News

Chief sustainability officer steps down

Really? Oral supplement can reduce wrinkles in 12 weeks

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - Industry sustainability
10:20 - Oral supplement to reduce wrinkles
13:35 - Differin & adapalene
20:00 - Retinol lotion
32:25 - K18 hair mask
38:00 - Tubby Todd ointment
43:45 - Maintaining hair color
50:05 - Ending

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Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 41008 nov. 202500:51:39

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

  1. What do you think of the young goose line of products
  2. How do silicones work in hair care products?
  3. How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?
  4. Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?
  5. Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?

Beauty News

1.  5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science

2. Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’

3. How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?

4. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus"
10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry
13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit
17:00 - Yuka app
21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line
30:05 - Silicones in hair care
34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser
38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations
44:15 - Blue light and your skin
49:05 - Ending

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Why did they change their formula? - Episode 40920 oct. 202500:40:44

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Why would a company reformulate a product?
  2. Do different hair products cancel each other out?
  3. What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?
  4. What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?
  5. Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Beauty News

Pycnogenol in skin care

K beauty causing problems?

SPF updates: 

SPF 50

Sunscreen investigation

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol
9:00 - K beauty problems
15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation
20:10 - Do products cancel each other out?
23:20 - Sources for beauty education
27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt
32:25 - CBD lotion
38:00 - Ending

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How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 40812 oct. 202500:52:01

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?
  2. What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?
  3. How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?
  4. What do humectants really do in hair?
  5. What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?

Beauty News

What the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?

Do you think that is true?  I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY

Pterostibene - New anti-aging ingredient?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:30 - Beauty news - Skin loving cosmetics
13:20 - Pterostibene
17:40 - Beauty Questions - Loaded with active ingredients
25:00 - Ziip Halo device
32:55 - Removing mineral sunscreen
36:05 - Humectants in hair
45:15 - Neogen
49:35 - Ending

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Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 40704 oct. 202500:53:01

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?
  2. How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?
  3. Does topical estrogen improve skin?
  4. Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?
  5. Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?

Beauty News

We were on the radio

Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives.

ChatGPT now has a marketplace?

TPO gel nail polish ban?

Is there a sunscreen scandal? 

Celebrity Corner

Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes.

Kim Kardashian SKNN closing

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans
9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace
11:55 - TPO ban
16:40 - Sunscreen scandal
21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down
23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
28:55 - Active ingredient in products
33:25 - Topical Estrogen
38:40 - Microneedling
45:00 - Salon detangler
50:25 - Ending

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Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 40608 sept. 202500:56:27

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?
  2. Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?
  3. Why is purple shampoo drying?
  4. What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?
  5. How do you deal with rosacea?


Beauty News

Do collagen supplements really improve skin?

Is VO5 better than Pantene

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:45 - Beauty news - Collagen supplements
10:35 - VO5 vs Pantene
16:40 - Product reformulation
28:25 - Mousse sunscreen
34:20 - Purple shampoo
40:45 - OS1 and Molecular mesh
43:40 - Rosacea
53:15 - Ending

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Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 40529 août 202500:45:41

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin
  2. Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? 
  3. Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?
  4. Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?
  5. Do facial serums work?

Beauty News

Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted 

J&J settles privacy lawsuit

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:30 - Beauty news - Ozempic face aging
10:25 - J&J lawsuit
15:40 - UV and skin damage
23:15 - Dr Emi Arpa products
28:25 - Makeup remover cloth enough?
32:25 - Baby products
38:50 - Facial serums
42:20 - Ending

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Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 40416 août 202500:57:46

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? 
  2. What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare
  3. Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?
  4. Do all hair masks work the same way?

Beauty News

PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program

Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?

Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?

Price analysis of over the counter retinol products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program
8:05 - Chemicals in skincare
13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation
20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol
23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks
32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair
39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen
45:20 - Hair masks

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Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 40308 août 202500:37:44

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On this show Valerie is back and we cover...

  1. Does product build-up cause breakage?
  2. Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? 
  3. What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?
  4. Are rinse-free shampoos any good?

Beauty News

Safer Beauty Bill

Martha Stewart launches a line

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill
11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty
15:15 - product build up on hair
19:55 - Exfoliating
21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen
25:15 - Beef tallow products
31:40 - Rinse free shampoos
35:30 - Ending

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Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 40219 juil. 202500:46:44

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  1. Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?
  2. What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?
  3. What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?
  4. What can be done about under eye dark circles?
  5. How do you practice sun safety diligently

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:50 - Natural talk
11:05 - IS Clinical
17:10 - Pavise sunscreen
26:50 - Kerastas conditioner
32:10 - Dark circles
38:15 - Sunscreen safety
44:55 - Ending

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Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 40106 juil. 202500:47:24

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?
  • What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?
  • What makes a facial mask work amazingly?
  • What is really important when using sunscreen?
  • Do red light masks spur collagen growth?

Beauty News

Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients
14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection
17:50 - Air force on hair
26:00 - Facial masks
32:00 - Sunscreen
37:45 - Red light masks
45:05 - Ending

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Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?26 juin 202500:59:30

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • How does different water affect the performance of hair products?
  • Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?
  • Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?
  • Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?
  • Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?

Beauty News

Peptides in moisturizers.  Do you really need them?

Troubling world of dupe fragrances 

Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.
sunscreen ingredient checker. 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Italy and babies
10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides
17:10 - Duping products
22:20 - Sunscreen myths
27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water
33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors
42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners
46:35 - Micellar water for makeup
50:25 - Safer nail polishes?
57:45 - Ending

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Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!16 juin 202500:49:04

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • How do you know if a product has gone bad? 
  • Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?
  • Is Pantene bad for hair?
  • Can you use skin products on your scalp?
  • Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?
  • Are salt sprays safe to use? 

Beauty News

Fat Mascara taking a break?

The best shampoos for men?

Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:00 Chit Chat
8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men
13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show
15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap
18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration
22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A
28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair?
34:20 - Skin products on scalp
39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel
43:05 - Salt sprays for hair
47:10 - Ending

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Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum06 juin 202500:47:10

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In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products.

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Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns31 mai 202500:55:50

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • Can you re-emulsify a broken product?
  • How do you treat sunburned skin?
  • Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?
  • How effective are heat protectants
  • Do regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?

Beauty News

Protein to restart hair growth

Hair color litigation

Social media influencing ingredient choice

Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever”

Valerie on another podcast?

Beauty Questions

Heat protectant article

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:00 Chit Chat
4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein
7:15 Hair color lawsuits
11:50 Social media influence on ingredients
17:15 Huda beauty claims
20:25 Valerie on a podcast
22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product
28:45 - Treating sunburned skin
35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner
39:35 - Heat protectants
47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair
54:15 - Ending

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Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens16 mai 202500:53:42

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On this show we answer questions like...

  • What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? 
  • What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen?
  • Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins?
  • What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy?
  • And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions.

Beauty News

NPR chemical story

Huffpost toxic ingredients

Best wrinkle creams according to Good Housekeeping

Question links:

Calecim products

Toxicologist interview

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:30 Chit Chat
6:20 Beauty News
12:00 Good Housekeeping product rankings
16:05 Listener feedback
19:00 - Beauty Questions - Hair loss product
25:15 - Light As Air sunscreen
28:20 Harmful toxins in personal care products?
34:15 - DECIEM company
39:40 - Hair questions
50:00 - Ending

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Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?08 mai 202500:48:38

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein?
  • What is special fraction petrolatum?
  • Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry?
  • How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner?
  • Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Acid product?

Beauty Science

Best new skincare ingredients

1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol)
2. Malassezin
3. Growth Factors
4. Sturgeon DNA (Caviar Extract)
5. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Peptides in skincare - Valerie quoted!

Valerie the dog is rescued!

Listener Feedback

Lab Muffin's video on spray-on sunscreens

Theraplex’s formulations?

Unveiling haircare chemistry with Valerie

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro - Chit chat
1:00 AI voice blowback
2:30 Valerie in Reno
6:45 Pretty Kitty kitties
8:15 Beauty News
19:30 Listener feedback
22:55 - Beauty Questions - Leave in conditioner
25:35 - Special fraction petrolatum
30:15 Chlorine on hair
35:10 - Violet 2 and hair toner
42:15 - Layering LAA products
46:25 - Ending

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Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more30 avr. 202500:59:31

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It's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a variety of questions sent in including...

  • 1. Is Ethylhexylglycerin a suitable preservative?
  • 2. What are your thoughts about coenzyme Q10?
  • 3. Do hair thinning shampoos really help?
  • 4. What are the best ingredients for skin and hair?
  • 5. What do you make of this research article about paraben and phthalate exposure?
  • 6. Is it ok to make DIY natural deodorant?
  • 7. How do we learn the clinical data used to support the brand Germ Star One?
  • 8. Do home microcurrent devices work?
  • 9. Why do DHA products stink?
  • 10. What do you think of the brand Altruist?
  • 11. What is the difference between the baby version and normal Aquaphor?

Links

The only 4 ingredients proven to work

Altruist skin care

Reduction of daily use of parabens and phthalates

Pura d'or thinning shampoo

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
01:45 Beauty questions - ethylhexylglycerin
09:00 Thoughts on Coenzyme Q10
16:25 - Hair thinning shampoos
21:33 - Best ingredients for skin
31:30 - Paraben and phthalate research
38:40 - Making DIY natural deodorant
44:50 - Germ Star one
48:42 - Do microcurrent at home devices work
51:57 - What do you think of Altruist
53:35 - Why does DHA smell
55:10 - Aquaphor
57:40 - ending

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Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples15 avr. 202500:56:17

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? 
  • What do you do about facial hair?
  • Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?
  • How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?
  • How do you handle acne at the hair line?

Beauty News

Will printed skin replace animal testing?
Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement?
Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18?
J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlement

Recall news

Henkel recall

Acne product recall

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:45 - Beauty News
8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin
11:45 - California and kids cosmetics
14:15 - Talc lawsuit update
16:40 - Recall news
21:45 - Listener feedback
25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics
31:55 - Facial hair advice
37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol
45:20 - Mixing acids
48:45 - Acne and hair lines
52:45 - Ending


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Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns03 avr. 202500:45:04

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On this show we cover questions including…

  • Can you highlight hair after getting kenalog injections?
  • Is protein overload a real thing?
  • Can Witch hazel can prevent or get rid of acne?
  • Is Alastin Skin Nectar beneficial?
  • How can you deal with the razor burn

Beauty News
Are consumers really getting more educated?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
5:10 - Beauty News
12:30 - Highlighting hair
14:45 - Protein overload
21:00 - Witch Hazel and acne
29:20 - Alastin skin nectar
35:50 - Razor burn
40:30 - ending


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Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more31 mars 202500:39:35

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On today’s show we cover the following questions:

  • Does beef tallow do anything for skin?
  • What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? 
  • What should you consider when picking humectants?
  • Why are cheap conditioners so thin?
  • What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?

Beauty News

Articles like this have been showing up in my feeds.

68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer?

47 year old skin became 42% firmer?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
3:05 - Beauty News
10:00 - Beef tallow and skin
15:28 - Second hand smoke
20:18 - Humectants
27:29 - VO5 conditioner
34:00 - Fatty acid swelling
37:57 - ending


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Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling07 mars 202500:51:15

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

  • Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home?
  • Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? 
  • What is squalene and why does my skin love products that have it in it?
  • Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?
  • What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleanser?

Beauty News

Are beauty labels lying to you?

Can you really create beauty products that are different for tweens & teens?

Top ten beauty brands on Amazon

Pure Sensitive Shampoo by Nature Clean.

Sky line by Green Cricket.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
5:45 - Beauty News
19:35 - Listener feedback
20:45 - Making your own grey shampoo
24:45 - Microneedling
28:50 - Squalene
35:45 - Menthol
41:45 - Face vs body products
47:50 - ending
50:00 - Whipped cream dreams

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Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more20 févr. 202500:55:53

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On this show we cover questions including…

  • How does a dye shampoo work?
  • How do you deal with excessive sebum?
  • Are dry shampoos dangerous?
  • How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?
  • Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?
  • Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? 

Beauty News

Biggest fragrance trends for 2025

What is antipollution beauty?

Questions

SkinSAFE

Instant Dye Shampoo

Vivier GrenzCine serum

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:35 - Beauty News
19:45 - Beauty Questions - Dye shampoo
25:50 - GrenzCine-Serum
33:10 - Dry shampoos
39:00 - Azaelic acid products
46:10 - Natural fragrances
52:10 - Ending

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Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats05 févr. 202500:43:48

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?
  • Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?
  • Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?
  • Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?
  • Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?

Beauty News

First lawsuit of the year!

What you should know about the toxins in beauty products.

Question links

Nature article

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:45 - Beauty News
17:26 - Beauty Questions - Hydrating serum
21:18 - Minoxidil on eyebrows
25:05 - Shampoo stripping lipids
29:35 - Aveeno properly preserved
38:10 - website suggestions
42:00 - Ending

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Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more30 janv. 202500:45:42

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On this show we cover questions including…

  • What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?
  • What polymers are used in tubing mascara?
  • What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?
  • Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?
  • How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? 

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Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update
6:40 - Top ten most beautiful women
10:20 - Best ingredients for mature skin
15:50 - Eye lash glues
20:50 - Tubing mascara
24:20 - Inflammaging
31:25 - Estriol creams
38:23 - Restoring hair texture
43:00 - Ending

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