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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?	30 Aug 2024	00:40:32
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid? Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair? How good are sulfate free detergents? What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technology Is the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks? Beauty News Collagen banking? Celebrity Athlete Launch Question links Kerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid? Andalou lotion Approximate timestamps 0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats 5:00 Beauty News - collagen banking & tennis deodorants 17:00 Listener questions 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 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
	Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar and more	19 Aug 2024	00:47:42
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does topical collagen really work? How good is the whatsinmyjar website? What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration? How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in? Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient? What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care? Beauty News Women use more makeup for parties but less carefully if they feel threatened. Can your beauty products and shower really make you more creative? Is this the future of beauty products, augmented reality? Approximate timestamps 0:00 Chit chat 5:00 Beauty News 18:45 Listener questions 45:00 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 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
	Episode 363 - Head, neck, knees and toes questions	03 May 2024	00:38:41
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? Can topical products help skin once it’s aged? Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription? Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work? How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red? Beauty News Who are the biggest plastic polluters in the world? 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 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
	What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work - Episode 277	22 Sep 2021	00:54:30
Send us a text On today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover... What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin? What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work? Peptides in cosmetics Do ingredients accumulate in your body? Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid? Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers? Beauty Science News Function of Beauty causing hair loss? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Can there really be solid oxygen in your cosmetics? episode 276	15 Sep 2021	00:48:10
Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Can you mix vitamins and acids? We’ll talk about how and whether products like DefenAge and O2 Skin pro powder work Is ORG Mineral Face Peel a gimmick? How long should it take to see results with a skin care device? Are you actually rusting not aging? Beauty Science News Do you need to shower every day? Jennifer Aniston launching a hair care line Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Do collagen drinks improve acne? (Episode 231 rebroadcast)	03 Sep 2021	00:37:39
Send us a text Valerie and Perry are traveling so here's a rebroadcast from last year. On today’s show we answer questions about… What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup? Will natural collagen drinks or tablets improve the appearance of acne scars? Are anti-frizz serums detrimental to hair? What ingredients should you avoid to prevent milia? And we’ll have some chit chat about beauty science news... News: Personal grooming slips in the UK When is the right time to floss your teeth? Before or after brushing? Thank you to our patrons! If you want to subscribe to the Beauty Brains and keep us commercial ad free, sign up on our Patreon Page. Follow us on Social Media on Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page. Thanks again for listening and remember Be Brainy about your Beauty. Support the show
	Do active ingredients in body wash benefit your skin? - Episode 275	24 Aug 2021	00:45:56
Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Is there something that makes Hair Story products special? How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works? Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe to use Can active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin? And what ingredients in nail polish are animal derived? Beauty Science News Refillable packaging. Does it really make any impact on the environment? PFAS found in cosmetics Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 274 - Dyson Hair dryer, EGFs, lip balms and more	17 Aug 2021	00:46:32
Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... What are your thoughts on the Dyson hairdryer? Can EFGs penetrate the skin? What’s a good substitute for the QV lip balm Why do prostaglandin based eyelash products require a prescription? Beauty Science News Consumers and transparency J&J wins a lawsuit. Lip balm discussed 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	What type of vitamin C should you use? and other product questions answered - episode 273	03 Aug 2021	00:44:38
Send us a text On today’s show, we are going to cover... Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin? What is hair glaze? What type of vitamin C do you use? Where can you find heat protecting products? Are salon products different than store products? What’s your opinion of the newly relaunched Deva curl? Beauty Science What is slugging? Is there a loophole in the animal testing ban in the EU? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Why aren't copper peptides blue? episode 272	21 Jul 2021	00:50:41
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue? How can a product have HA as the first ingredient? What do we think of IGK Hi-Shine Gloss? What do we think about Skin Laundry and are there other products like it? What is the deal with anti-greying ingredients? Beauty Science J&J recall sunscreen revisited Unilever to acquire Paula’s Choice OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Why are nanoparticles in a sunscreen and is that bad? Episode 271	16 Jul 2021	00:25:19
Send us a text On today’s solo show Perry tackles some audio questions and weighs in on the J&J sunscreen recall. Questions covered include... How much does zinc oxide affect SPF values Is non-nano sunscreen safer? Is it bad for skin if you try different products? Are there things left behind with rinsable hair products? J&J Recalls sunscreens 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Celebrity beauty products and more beauty science news - episode 270	07 Jul 2021	00:45:00
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry talk about beauty science news. Stories covered include... NAD rules P&G making reasonable claims Scarlett Johansen is launching a beauty line Is Clean Beauty Under Attack and What Can Be Done About It? Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient? Diets High in Sugar and Fat May Contribute to Skin Inflammation Coty’s Kylie Cosmetics is now ‘clean’ and vegan Hemp "more effective than trees" at sequestering carbon says Cambridge researcher EWG Takes Clean Beauty to the Next Level Neutrogena Faces Lawsuit Over Benzene in Sunscreens 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 269 - Ask Me Anything - Answers to 20 questions	01 Jul 2021	00:40:15
Send us a text On today’s show Perry flies solo and answers a lot of questions... Does galactomyces brighten skin? Does propolis work on acne? What should you use on thick, coarse curly hair? What is "cold processing"? Is Lume Deodorant products safe for someone with Chronic Kidney Disease? Can you really make an aqueous, stable 20% Vitamin C product? Is PPG-9 a humactant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off? Is encapsulated vitamin C just a gimmick? Is there any product out there, besides sunscreen, that is anti aging? In what order should I use a hair mask before or after the conditioner? Which skin tightening procedure or device gives the best results Does Gloves in a Bottle work? Is the Curly Girl method scientifically proven? Is hair color carcinogenic? Is lotion marketed for specific body parts (body, hands, feet or face) actually different? Does SWAIR work better than dry shampoo? What is a good skincare product that is good for the skin but wont break the bank or cause me harm? My allergist said that MDBGN isn't used in products any more. Is that true? What in your opinion are some of the things that people just do not understand about your job? And what are some misconceptions people have about being a beauty scientist? When will Valerie be back? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 362 - Hair Care Hacks: Frizz Control, Safe Dandruff Solutions, and Finding Perfect Product Dupes	25 Apr 2024	00:40:56
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… What should you look for in hair care products to prevent frizz on humid days? What anti dandruff ingredients are ok for colored hair? How do you find a suitable dupe for an expensive conditioner? Can a product really repel water on the hair? Do heat protectants inhibit the ability to crimp hair? Are phytoestrogens helpful in skincare products? Beauty News Eye ointment product recalled Be wary of buying personal care products from Facebook. Are people really switching to beauty bar shampoo over bottle? First AI beauty pageant Paris Hilton launches a line 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 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
	Should you use expired sunscreens? - replay episode 225	13 Jun 2021	00:46:12
Send us a text On today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best products to use when undergoing chemotherapy Should you used expired sunscreens? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Is mixing Vitamin C and Niacinamide a problem? Episode 268	04 Jun 2021	00:32:52
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… What’s the deal with vitamin C and niacinamide? Is it bad to use them together? What’s the difference between reactive and sensitive skin? And are products who disclose percentages better than ones that don’t? Beauty Science California prohibits hemp derived CBD in cosmetics. China bans the use of CBD in cosmetics Valerie at PBA 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 267 - What can you do to make hair grow thicker and other hair questions	28 May 2021	00:53:14
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including… Is the new Metal Detox technology something revolutionary to protect hair? Is there anything that can be done to get hair to grow thicker? What’s the difference between hair mousse and gel? Do you need to worry about kidney damage from products with Ethoxydiglycol? Can a hair conditioning treatment last for as long as four month? Beauty Science Who’s on the top beauty influencers? Did you make the top beauty influencers list? Benzene contamination found in various sunscreens. Valisure's press release Perry’s Recall Report Well, there’s been a recall on Nature's Truth Lavender Body Cream. This is the 4 oz product Lot # 21057 UPC Code 840093108296. It seems the product may contain high levels of yeast. If you bought the Nature’s Truth Lavender Body Cream, contact the company In Ronkonkoma, NY and see if you need to get refund. You probably shouldn’t use the product if you happen to have bought it. Book: Winners Make it Happen 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 266 - Is tretinoin making hair fall out?	21 May 2021	00:55:11
Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Is tretinoin making hair fall out? What are your thoughts on the Oribe hair care products? What are your thoughts on active ingredients in cosmetics? Which LED mask should you get, if any? What do you think of the NASA skin care technology? Beauty Science Is blue light something you need to protect from...Research from Beiersdorf says No. Does German Nivea use a different formula? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 265 - Celebrating 100 episodes together plus some questions answered	13 May 2021	00:49:39
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry look back on 100 episodes recorded together & include our first episode recorded together. Fortunately, we've gotten a bit better. Episodes mentioned: Episode 167 - hair color (Perry mistakenly called it episode 165) Episode 175 - sunscreen spray Episode 253 - brown conditioner 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 264 - Lip plumpers and salt in shampoos	06 May 2021	00:41:09
Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Are multichrome eyeshadows really more expensive and what makes them work? What ingredient is used to cause the plumping & is it safe to do every day? Does keeps.com work to prevent hair loss? Is sodium lauryl sarcosinate more gentle? Beauty Science When did sodium chloride become a bad ingredient in hair care? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 263 - More on high frequency skin devices plus CBD talk	29 Apr 2021	00:32:03
Send us a text On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Why did you say high frequency treatments are a gimmick? Does letting hair stay damp cause more damage? Beauty Science Allure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable" New Research by Syracuse University Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 262 - Answering questions at live event	21 Apr 2021	01:00:22
Send us a text This is a special broadcast of an edited version of our March 2021 Patreon event. If you would like to participate in events like these live, just sign up to support us on patreon. 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 261 - SPF product problems plus answers to other beauty product questions	14 Apr 2021	00:55:44
Send us a text On today’s show we’re going to be answering a bunch of questions sent in from our Patrons including those about… How sustainable are solid products? What do we think of the Save Ralph video? What are our thoughts on the Cosdna ingredient website? What do we think of Mother Earth products How do you find cosmetics that don’t contain titanium dioxide? What can you do to offset the problems with Retin a Can you really wash your hair too much? Beauty Science Sunscreens not living up to SPF claims Questions Solid shampoo bar Save Ralph video Mother Earth products 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 260 - Skin care routine - frizz fighting - and more!	07 Apr 2021	00:53:33
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is lavender bad for skin What causes frizz? Does L’Oreal Wonder Water really work? What does Valerie use for her sensitive skin? Beauty Science Mention in the New York Times Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen FDA & FTC send letter to Aromatherapy company for making unsubstantiated COVID drug claims. 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 361 - Why are exosomes in skin care products?	11 Apr 2024	00:44:56
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… How do different hair bond repair products compare? What makes nail polish strengtheners work? Does skin know when it is too dry? What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products? Beauty News Velveeta hair color 72% of young males are using makeup? Serena launches a makeup line. Is Animal testing still a big problem in cosmetics? 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 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
	Episode 259 - Are parabens safe for cosmetics?	31 Mar 2021	00:31:05
Send us a text After 20 questions answered last week we opted to cut down the number today. On this episode Valerie and Perry answer questions about Parabens. Beauty Science News Crest toothpaste is being sued Recall The Kimberly-Clark Corporation voluntarily recalls Scott Foam Skin Cleanser with Moisturizers 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl. oz.) because the label on the front of the bottle was mis-labeled as hand sanitizer. Product Quantity: 2,982 cases. Code Information: Product Code 91592-08 Lot #WV0280SLA EXP: 2022/09/29. Recall Number: F-0343-2021. Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse! 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 258 - The keeping your expectations low Episode	23 Mar 2021	00:50:07
Send us a text A fully packed solo show. Perry answer's questions about... 1. Is henna ok for hair 2. Do peptide products make eyelashes grow 3. Do hair heat and color protectors really work? 4. Does rice water work for hair? 5. Do younger people need to use anti-aging actives? 6. Is beet juice an effective sunscreen? 7. What product safety review site is reliable? 8. What product works to regrow hair? 9. Why does a product work differently on different people's hair? 10. Does Argireline work? Is it safe, or does it cause facial drooping? 11. What's a simple moisturizer that works but doesn't cost a lot? 12. What's the deal with hydroquinone? 13. Do at-home devices help skin? 14. Why is lavender now considered an allergen? 15. Do you need to use expensive toothpastes? 16. Do you need to shampoo twice? 17. Is Augustinus Bader cream and the purported ingredient legit? 18. What do you really think of toners? 19. How long do products take to show efficacy? 20. Can solid serums and moisturizers work as effectively as more traditional formulations? Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse! 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 257 - Does water damage hair?	16 Mar 2021	00:42:25
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… How long to wait between bleaching treatments? Should you bleach your hair at home? Enjoying a product? Is it a placebo effect? Is water damaging to hair? Beauty Science Unilever stops using “normal” to describe product SKUs Is lobster going to be the hot new ingredient? Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse! 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 256 - Medical grade skincare real or imagined?	08 Mar 2021	00:46:11
Send us a text On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about… What ingredients cause flashback? Does a two-step cleanse really help skin? What are the best detangling ingredients? Is skincare recommended by a plastic surgeon better? What’s the difference between prescription skin care and cosmetics? Beauty Science Covid-19 conspiracies are dividing the ‘clean’ beauty industry 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 255 - Is there a difference between facial oils and other beauty questions	02 Mar 2021	00:51:36
Send us a text On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is buying $800 worth of beauty products a mistake? Is there a difference between oils used in facial oils? Do you need special shampoos for chlorine exposed hair? What is the best age to start using anti-aging products? Can you use a cleansing oil to wash your… hands? Beauty Science News The new normal of skincare and makeup shopping Good news on the animal testing front 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Is a basic beauty routine ok and other beauty questions answered - episode 254	23 Feb 2021	00:57:11
Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can hair dye permanently stain skin? Will an herbal supplement help fight acne? Is this basic beauty routine ok? How do you treat post-COVID skin? Is polyethylene an actual microplastic in cosmetics? Beauty Science News Are houseplants good for your skin? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Why is cocoa in your conditioner and more hair care questions - episode 253	15 Feb 2021	00:43:08
Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Should I stop using henna? What’s the deal with products sold through doctor’s offices? Can you improve the quality extensions yourself? Does cocoa powder benefit hair? What should you use for dry, itchy scalp? Valerie's new venture - Check it out! Simply Ingredients Beauty Science News DIY dry shampoo formulas 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	The Sunscreen episode - Episode 252	08 Feb 2021	00:54:17
Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What’s the difference between asian sunscreen and us sunscreen? Should we be worried about UVC from fluorescent lights? What sunscreen does Valerie like? Will the oils in a primer interfere with sunscreen effectiveness? How can sunscreens with different ingredients have the same SPF? Valerie's new venture - Check it out! Simply Ingredients Beauty Science News Purrito and other sunscreens that don’t measure up? New Shiseido sunscreen technology Environmental - are sunscreens hurting reefs? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Are these beauty products really necessary? - Episode 251	29 Jan 2021	00:46:57
Send us a text On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can a product with three ingredients work? Do you have to give your nails a break from nail polish so they can breath? Do you have to shampoo out hair color? Do you really need to double cleanse? And are toners really necessary? Perry's trend predictions 2021 Color cosmetics sales will remain flat More class action lawsuits will be filed against beauty brands (ala Tresemme, J&J, etc) Ingredient prediction - look for Labneh to make it’s way into skin care. Beauty Science News Who owns what? - Which big company owns your favorite brands? Does this function of beauty customized hair care really provide a unique benefit? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	What do we think of the EWG and answers to other questions - episode 250	21 Jan 2021	00:36:35
Send us a text On this solo episode Perry covers questions about… What are our thoughts on the EWG? How does New Wash shampoo work without a detergent? Does Venn skincare work? What can you do if you're super duper oily? Is double cleansing with oil effective? How do skin care products penetrate or do they? Is Biopelle selling a drug? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 360 - Brushable hair spray, silicon peptides and more	26 Mar 2024	00:52:09
Send us a text On today’s show we cover questions including… Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin? What makes a hair spray brushable? Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use? Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange? What are the basic ingredients in a mascara formula? Beauty News: Benzoyl peroxide is bad? More Benzoyl peroxide news Sephora wins its Clean Beauty case The Rock launches a beauty line. Beauty Questions 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
	Do grey covering shampoos work and other beauty questions? Episode 249	10 Jan 2021	00:44:18
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… How does grey color reducing shampoo work? Is it ok to spray perfume on your hair? Is your foundation turning your face orange? Can you use body wash as a replacement for hand soap? Beauty new stories 13 beauty products everyone was talking about in 2020. We weren’t so maybe we’re nobody? Tresmme lawsuit - Is DMDM causing hair to fall out? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Happy New Year!	31 Dec 2020	00:01:05
Send us a text Enjoy your new year's celebration. We'll be back answering your questions early in the new year. Be brainy about your beauty! Perry & Valerie Support the show
	Is vitamin C a Pro-oxidant - plus other beauty questions and news Episode 247	23 Dec 2020	00:59:41
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Are you rubbing off the sunscreen when I apply the blush? Do AHAs delay the aging process? Whether or not vitamin c is a pro-oxidant How do hair styling products create hold? Beauty new stories Oh my - 5 iconic beauty products? What’s In My Jar App Burts Bees on natural ingredient research Sharing beauty products Question 3 article - Vitamin C - Problematic to Skin? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Purito Sunscreen Problems and answers to other beauty questions - episode 246	11 Dec 2020	00:52:28
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What is the truth about hair conditioners? Are beauty products poisoning us? Are cruelty free products still safe? Are eye creams worth the money? Is brow wax just soap? Beauty new stories Problems with Purito Hair conditioner articles Access to cosmetic ingredient safety information 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show Support the show
	Freezing Retinol, color preserving shampoos and other beauty questions answered - episode 245	03 Dec 2020	00:59:03
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Silicones and protein in hair products Do you need to use the same amount of sunscreen in the winter? Do color preserving shampoos and conditioners work? How long do retinol products last & can you freeze them to make them last longer? Do perfumes smell different on different people? Beauty new stories What was that liquid leaking on Guiliani? Will Borage oil be the next big thing in 2021? Carmen Electra launches a beauty line. Will these 5 tips make your hair grow faster? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show Support the show
	Episode 244 - Beauty Supplements, MLMs and more answers about the Cosmetic Industry	25 Nov 2020	00:49:59
Send us a text Today's show is a "best of" show featuring answers to questions about... Are MLM products safer? How do you become a cosmetic industry professional? Do before and after pictures prove anything? Are microplastics in cosmetics bad? Can companies hide allergens in their products? Have a great Thanksgiving! We'll be back with an all new show next week. 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 243 - What order should you apply sunscreen? And other beauty questions	19 Nov 2020	00:46:02
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Covid 19 and hair loss Can L’Amarue tell your hormones to give you healthy skin How can you tell if there is nickel in your color cosmetics Does the order of application affect sunscreen ratings Can an additive cut processing time for hair coloring Beauty new stories Is men's nail polish ready to take off? What do toxicologists think about the safety of beauty? COVID and hair loss 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Beauty Question Extravaganza - AMA - episode 242	13 Nov 2020	00:54:30
Send us a text Welcome to the Beauty Brains. It's a solo episode and it's all about answering questions. Nearly 25! On today’s show we answer questions about… 1. Can you trust skinfluencers? 2. Is isotretinoin an effective anti-aging ingredient? 3. Does urine have beneficial ingredients for skin? 4. Can Wake Up Call shampoo remove silicones? 5. Are high frequency treatments a gimmick? 6. Are there non-pore-clogging hair products? 7. Do we accept guest posts? 8. What’s an Olaplex conditioner alternative? 9. What do you thing of prescription skin services? 10. Does smoking weed affect hair growth? 11. Is Beverly Hills MD cruelty free? 12. What did Valerie think of L’Oreal Wonder Water? 13. Should you use a scalp exfoliator? 14. Do tan accelerators work? 15. Does Pantene Micellar shampoo work better? 16. What skin advice really works? 17. How do you become a cosmetic chemist? 18. Is coconut oil working in hair? 19. Will layering reduce the SPF of my sunscreen? 20. Are AHAs good skin care products? 21. Is the new Avon serum & cream a miracle? 22. How do you avoid split ends? 23. Why do you get lumps of rubber after using foundation? 24. What makes a lip gloss work? 25. How can you tell whether a product is effectively preserved? 26. Do micro darts actually work? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Is Micellar water really great and should you put lobster on yourself to get great skin? Episode 241	05 Nov 2020	00:45:26
Send us a text Welcome to the Beauty Brains. On today’s show we answer questions about… Is micellar water as great as it’s made out to be? How does John Freida’s lightening shampoo work? Is it a permanent color change? Is it ok to add lactic acid to a moisturizer? Where do you find studies of how ingredients perform? Are hair straighteners using formaldehyde donors? Chit chat Here is the show Perry was talking about - Teamworks Beauty Science News Are lobsters going to make it into your skin care products? New skin analysis tool claims to improve customized skin care. 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Beauty routines, sulfate free shampoos, armpit detox and more - episode 240	26 Oct 2020	00:51:22
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What’s a good beauty routine for someone in their 50s? Does Pacifica’s underarm detox really help you get out those pore clogging toxins? Can coconut oil absorb through your skin to cause an allergy? Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos? Is Creme Placenta the creme de la creme? Beauty Science News Korean beauty backlash FDA fails to ban Brazilian hair straightening? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 359 - Space skin care and hair mousse alternatives	07 Mar 2024	00:48:32
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space? Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam? What ingredients in makeup make it waterproof or at least sweat resistant or water resistant. What happened to Tome products? Why are they so hard to find & why were they discontinued? What are companies using instead of silicones and sulfates? Beauty News Can the Dove brand really protect kids? The Tik Tok video Is hair botox a miracle? Question links: Aeonia skin care Tone skin care Beauty Questions 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
	Are salt sprays good for hair and other hair care questions - episode 239	19 Oct 2020	00:43:02
Send us a text On today’s show we are doing an all hair extravaganza and we’ll be answering questions about… Can coal tar be a substitute for AHA/BHA? What are the downsides to those fast developing colors? Are salt sprays for hair safe to use? Are you wasting money buying purple shampoos? Beauty Science News L’Oreal patents a custom robot controlled hair dye kit? Tested to be trusted program at CVS - could this work for beauty products? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	Episode 238 - Will Perfect Eyes give you perfect eyes - Plus Planarian!	09 Oct 2020	00:53:36
Send us a text On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Does Paula’s Choice live up to its claims? Does My Perfect Eyes make your eyes perfect? Can I heat up my product to get rid of the fragrance? Does Lotion P50 deserve a 100? What products are more heavily regulated in US vs EU? Beauty Science News Brand gets in dispute with NAD Biden beauty Products? - yes! Poor planarians - Is it more ethical to kill flat worms than rabbits? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show
	6 Tricks Companies use to get you to overspend on beauty products - Episode 237	05 Oct 2020	00:28:57
Send us a text It's a solo episode today. Perry takes you through 6 marketing techniques that beauty brands use to get you to spend more on beauty products than you really need to. 6 Marketing Tricks Exclusive technologies Celebrity endorsements / launches Beauty influencers Sketchy science Crafty claims Pricey products 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 2. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Support the Beauty Brains The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page Be Brainy about your Beauty! Support the show

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