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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Does Red Hair Need Different Care? Your Beauty Questions Answered - episode 436	31 oct. 2026	00:53:11
Send us Fan Mail 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 NAD+ skin-care article in Fashionista Curél Deep Moisture Spray — Canadian product page L’Oréal EverPure bonding conditioner — Canadian product page 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 Five Ways to Ask a Question Send us a message through Patreon! Record your question on your smartphone and email it to thebeautybrains@gmail.com. Send it to us through social media using the links below. Submit it through the Ask a Question form. Leave a voicemail message: 872-216-1856. Social Media Instagram: @thebeautybrains2018 Twitter/X: @thebeautybrains Bluesky: @thebeautybrains YouTube: The Beauty Brains Facebook page More from the Hosts Valerie’s ingredient company: Simply Ingredients Perry’s other website: Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew Instagram account Support the show
	Do You Really Need to Shampoo Twice? Episode 435	22 oct. 2026	00:48:19
Send us Fan Mail Listener questions How can you protect chemically treated hair while swimming regularly in chlorinated pools? Which conditioning ingredients help prevent tangling after hair dries? How do curl creams improve definition, and how do they differ from leave in conditioners? Why might moisturizing shampoos leave buildup, and do you need to shampoo twice? 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 Five Ways to Ask a Question 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44 On Bluesky we’re @thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Beach? Plus Co-Washing - episode 434	29 sept. 2026	00:48:56
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… - Are Japanese mineral sunscreens effective, and what can their labels tell us? - What do we think of Brooke Shields’ Commence line for mature hair? - How does Hairstory New Wash work, and how does co-washing compare with shampoo? - Why can curls behave differently at the beach, and how do humectants affect them? - Is Vita Reset worth considering as a skin supplement? Beauty News - Beef tallow’s return to skin care: moisturizing properties, texture, and the limits of stronger claims. - PFAS in beauty products: their formulation roles, environmental concerns, and the hosts’ discussion of ingredient labeling and restrictions. Plus, Valerie prepares for Australia, Perry plans a Toronto talk, and a listener asks how to find the earliest Beauty Brains episodes. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Welcome and episode preview 1:00 - Australia, Toronto, and travel plans 3:25 - Beauty News: beef tallow in skin care 7:25 - Beauty News: PFAS in cosmetics 13:40 - Listener feedback: finding the earliest episodes 15:20 - Japanese mineral sunscreens and SPF labels 23:35 - Brooke Shields’ Commence and mature hair 29:35 - Hairstory New Wash and co-washing 35:50 - Beach hair, salt, and curls 37:55 - Humectants, glycerin, and frizz 41:10 - Vita Reset and skin-supplement claims 47:30 - Closing, listener questions, and Patreon Five Ways to Ask a Question 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44 On Bluesky we’re @thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	The Beauty Brains	11 sept. 2026	00:43:22
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Kerastase Thermique Heat Protectant work? What do you think of the Labo hair roll on serum? Do oils in body washes help with moisturization? Do derivatives of actives show good results? Is the Anua Azelaic Acid just clever marketing or is this actually a product? Beauty News What AI cannot sense about beauty Links from questions LABO products Anua azelaic acid - starting the controversy derms respond Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Valerie’s skin check and host chitchat 4:10 - Beauty News: what AI misses about skincare and formulation 9:20 - A live ChatGPT spelling experiment 12:30 - Listener feedback and Perry’s consumer-advocate perspective 14:20 - Kérastase Thermique heat protection and budget alternatives 18:05 - Timothy’s question about the LABO scalp roll-on serum 25:15 - Do oils and petrolatum make cleansers moisturizing? 29:55 - Active derivatives and routines for sensitive skin 34:15 - The Anua azelaic acid pH controversy 41:45 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a Question 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44 On Bluesky we’re @thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: What is new? Episode 432	03 sept. 2026	00:45:37
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Peptonix really grow hair? What’s up with the new Skinceuticals C, E, Ferulic formulation? Is there any science behind DHT-3 blockers to promote hair growth? Does clear gloss dp-Hue work? Can you damage hair on purpose to get body? Relevant links Peptonix copper-peptide product SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic BosleyMD BosRevive non-color-treated hair shampoo dpHUE gloss range Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Chit chat 9:50 - Listener feedback: skepticism and consumer advocacy 15:20 - Peptonix, copper peptides, and hair-growth claims 22:15 - SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic reformulation 28:00 - BosleyMD shampoo and DHT-blocker claims 33:30 - dpHUE gloss, color, and buildup 37:50 - Can deliberate hair damage add body? 43:35 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a Question 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Can K18 serum reduce hair fall and reverse grey? Episode 431	21 août 2026	00:46:36
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do you have to worry about BHT in cosmetics? Are hair masks worth using? Will a biomimetic hair longevity serum reduce shedding? Can you mix products together to reduce irritation? What's the deal with QOAT Professional Hair Color? Perry and Valerie are back after their summer travels, with stories about Greece, Albania, cats, sidewalks, Texas heat, and a medical-testing catch-up before getting into the latest beauty news and listener questions. Beauty News - Millions use apps like Yuka to judge beauty products - A lawsuit alleging that TRESemmé shampoos containing DMDM hydantoin caused hair loss - Beauty trademark filings connected to Lindsay Lohan and Tate McRae. K18 FutureIQ product Approximate timestamps 0:01 - Introduction 7:00 -Yuka product-safety scores and their effect on formulation 11:40 - TRESemmé, DMDM hydantoin, and a hair-loss lawsuit 15:50 - Celebrity launch 18:40 - Is BHT in cosmetics a safety concern? 23:05 - Are hair masks worth using? 28:15 - Mixing tretinoin gel with marula oil 31:10 - K18 FutureIQ hair longevity serum claims 39:25 - QOAT Professional Hair Color Topcoat 44:40 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430	24 juil. 2026	00:45:59
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work? Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles? What chemical in hair color damages the hair? What’s a good sunscreen to use that won’t sting eyes? Is Le Balm solid moisturizer worth the price? Beauty News New tool to grade cosmetic ingredients. The future of beauty according to 5 top scientists. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit Chat 3:40 - Tool to grade ingredients 8:30 - Future of beauty science 19:15 - Listener feedback 20:40 - Olaplex bond shaper 25:10 - Plant stem cells 30:45 - Hair damage chemical 35:00 - Sunscreen recos 38:45 - Le Balm solid moisturizer 44:20 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	What really works - Episode 429	10 juil. 2026	00:41:22
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How do you know a study can be trusted? Are collagen supplements for skin a myth? What makes a hair conditioner condition? Is EGF worth the hype? Is exfoliation just as important as SPF? Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Trusting Studies 12:00 - Supplements and skin 18:30 - Hair conditioner 26:30 - EGF 30:25 - Exfoliation and SPF 40:00 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428	23 juin 2026	00:47:54
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous? Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail? What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA? Do you need more than 5% Niacinamide? How do keratin treatments work? Links in questions UBEAUTY serum Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:00 - Trigger warning: Nose injury story 9: 45 - Can AI be used to learn about active ingredients? 16:00 - Benzoyl peroxide lawsuit 22:25 - UBEAUTY serum 31:10 - New sunscreen active 36:20 - Niacinamide in products 40:00 - Keratin treatments 45:50 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427	09 juin 2026	00:52:45
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand? Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun? Do we have recommendations for reducing C-section scars? Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless? What do Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate do for skin? Beauty News Science of scam? Boomer skincare vs Millennials Question links Herbal face food Authentic Ego Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:45 - Listener feedback 8:00 - Does Perry believe anything works? 12:05 - Beauty News - science or scam 18:20 - Millennials vs Boomer skincare advice 25:50 - Herbal Face food 32:20 - Eye creams and the sun 37:35 - C-section scar treatment 42:45 - Timless brand 45:35 - Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate 51:10 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426	01 juin 2026	00:45:54
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working? What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation? Does AO2 Clear help treat acne? What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Line BlurFector Primer? Do infrared hair tools damage hair, and do heat protectant oils actually work? Beauty News What happens when clean has to mean something Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:25 - Beauty News - Defining clean beauty 11:10 - Listener feedback 13:10 - Sunscreen blocking skincare ingredients 17:40 - The good face project 23:45 - AO2 clear up acne 30:05 - Strivectin alternatives 35:35 - Infrared hair damage 44:25 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425	15 mai 2026	00:44:37
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin? Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course? Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad? Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market? Are there differences in ingredient quality between brands? Beauty News Why would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in the EU? Register for Valerie's Hair Science course Extras: Perry's Kitten microneedling - https://www.tiktok.com/@porchkitties6/video/7636173742468615455 Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:20 - Beauty News - EU bans chemicals 10:50 - Pure glycerin on skin 20:30 - Salon professionals at cosmetic chemist courses 24:10 - AmLactin doesn't smell? 28:20 - Pantene shampoo 36:00 - Ingredient quality differences 43:10 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424	01 mai 2026	00:47:48
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim? Are copper peptides better than retinol? How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving? Can extreme heat or cold affect the performance of a beauty product? Beauty News Is this really new technology? In cosmetics hot ingredient PDRN Best podcasts Animal products in cosmetics Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:30 - New hair color technology 10:00 - PDRN technology 14:05 - Animal products in cosmetics 17:40 - Cetaphil vs AmLactin 24:50 - SPF cream delivery 30:30 - Copper peptides and retinol 37:15 - Staying smooth after shaving 42:25 - Temperature effects on products 46:25 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423	10 avr. 2026	00:43:48
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data? Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer? Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it? Is glycerin drying skin at high altitudes? Beauty News Refillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick? Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 8:45 - Refillable beauty products 13:20 - Listener feedback - estrogen skincare 16:10 - NAD skincare 23:10 - Hair masks 32:00 - Shampoo removing color 37:25 - Glycerin at high altitudes 42:00 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422	31 mars 2026	00:52:22
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin? We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serum What’s going on with Leaked Labs? Are various hair products bad for curls? Beauty News Taking beauty advice from scientists. Valerie's quoted article. Henkel buys olaplex Panthenol talk Supplier's day mentioned in the show Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Silicones and hair 9:00 - Taking beauty product advice from scientists 13:50 - Henkel buys Olaplex 15:05 - Panthenol study - does it do anything? 23:30 - Hair multiplier product 30:15 - Paula's chice longevity serum 37:45 - Leaked Labs launch 45:30 - Are products bad for curly hair 50:50 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421	19 mars 2026	00:53:32
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair? Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair? Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible? Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands? What are alternatives to Crown Affair’s air dry mousse? Beauty News Does rosemary oil help with hair growth? Rosemary oil vs minoxidyl What happened to Vegan brands? Cosmetic ingredient safety checker app. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Rosemary oil help with hair growth 12:25 - Vegan brands 17:20 - Cosmetic safety checkers 20:20 - Listener feedback 28:00 - Rice protein and hair 33:10 - Synthetic hair texture 37:35 - Azelaic acid and peptides 41:45 - Improving 60 year old hands 48:35 - Air dry mousse 51:50 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420	11 mars 2026	00:53:43
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? Does panthenol make a shampoo better? What’s an alternative to Matrix step one bleach amplifier? How expensive is it to test a product? How do you become a cosmetic chemist? Beauty News Wirecutter hired a chemist to tell if products were real or dupes. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 7:00 - Who are the Beauty Brains? 19:00 - Real or Dupe products 28:30 - Noneal odor 34:25 - Panthenol in shampoo? 36:45 - Alternative to Matrix step one 42:05 - Testing products expense 48:00 - On becoming a cosmetic chemist 52:25 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419	13 févr. 2026	00:54:41
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair? Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene? What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers? Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair? How do you start your own skincare line? Beauty Questions Adapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoaging Start a cosmetic line webinar Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene 16:30 - Hair gloss 20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene 29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers 34:50 - Oils lock in moisture 44:35 - Starting your own line 52:30 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418	02 févr. 2026	00:48:03
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How much does it really cost to make products? Does goat milk have benefit on skin? Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? Is Glycerin bad for hair? What ingredients should you look for in a makeup primer? Beauty News FDA doesn’t determine safety of PFAS Men’s skin care line. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:00 - Beauty News 14:00 - How much do products cost 18:30 - Goat milk and Paula's Choics 28:00 - Glycerin in hair 38:00 - Ingredients in makeup primer 44:00 - Ending 45:30 - Teddy the Hungry Kitty Cat Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417	24 janv. 2026	00:50:25
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system? Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe? Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers? Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair? Is there anything unique about the Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner? Beauty News Top 10 beauty brands Beauty Question Below are two videos talking about the science of the hair care system: https://youtu.be/9eO6AF7eFsA?si=cPQstICqh0DwN-mb https://youtu.be/sKWm5VQb5c4?si=jCNb4slNDvFlHcOU Lash Curl Finisher \| The Ordinary https://share.google/tUUVW43sRX9sC8pnH Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - 4:15 - Top 10 beauty brands 10:45 - Pantene Abundant and Strong 26:45 - Ordinary lash curl finisher 33:10 - Barrier repair moisturizers 38:45 - Ionic hair dryers 43:55 - Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner 48:15 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416	07 janv. 2026	00:51:52
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… When do you need heat protectors in products? What do you think of color locker products from Fanola? Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent? Plus! our big start of the year prediction show! Predictions General trend Hot ingredient Celebrity launch Beauty News What’s the secret to good skin care? Have a lot of money C&T most popular stories of the year Strange skin treatments Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals 6:30 - Podcast year in review 11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions 16:00 - New predictions for 2026 20:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin 22:05 - Top news articles of 2025 30:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face 35:24 - When do you need heat protectors 39:25 - Fanola color protecting products 43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer? 49:50 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415	24 déc. 2025	00:43:05
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do low pH shampoos preserve color? Can a supplement provide you sun protection? What effects does hard water have on hair color? How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin? What’s the difference between aerosol and non aerosol sprays? Beauty News NY SCC meeting FDA withdraws talc rule. New sunscreen in US Electrokinetics confirms BTMC is best conditioner! Question links Science direct article Cleveland clinic article Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat - SCC meeting in New York 9:15 - Beauty News - FDA talc rule 12:00 - Best hair conditioner 15:00 - New sunscreen in the US 18:15 - Low pH shampoo 20:40 - Supplement sun screen 24:50 - Hard water and hair 29:50 - Topical tretinoin 37:20 - Aerosol vs non aerosol 41:05 - Ending Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414	13 déc. 2025	00:52:47
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product? Is California Naturals a good hair care option How do you talk to a clean beauty believer? How do you control frizz? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Hair bond builders and more - Episode 413	04 déc. 2025	00:55:04
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %? Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product? Do heat-less curls damage hair? What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412	26 nov. 2025	00:48:07
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How long do heat protectants last? Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks? Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive? Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 411	17 nov. 2025	00:52:09
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene? How do you know which retinol lotion to use? What is your opinion of k18 hair mask? Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410	08 nov. 2025	00:51:39
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… What do you think of the young goose line of products How do silicones work in hair care products? How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work? Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409	20 oct. 2025	00:40:44
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Why would a company reformulate a product? Do different hair products cancel each other out? What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves? What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408	12 oct. 2025	00:52:01
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients? What do you think of the Ziip Halo device? How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin? What do humectants really do in hair? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407	04 oct. 2025	00:53:01
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information? How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective? Does topical estrogen improve skin? Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406	08 sept. 2025	00:56:27
Send us Fan Mail On this show we cover lots of questions including… How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different? Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens? Why is purple shampoo drying? What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405	29 août 2025	00:45:41
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation? Are there baby products that people should use and avoid? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404	16 août 2025	00:57:46
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403	08 août 2025	00:37:44
Send us Fan Mail On this show Valerie is back and we cover... Does product build-up cause breakage? Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
	Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402	19 juil. 2025	00:46:44
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special? What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise? What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner? What can be done about under eye dark circles? 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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
	Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401	06 juil. 2025	00:47:24
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?	26 juin 2025	00:59:30
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!	16 juin 2025	00:49:04
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum	06 juin 2025	00:47:10
Send us Fan Mail 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. Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns	31 mai 2025	00:55:50
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens	16 mai 2025	00:53:42
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?	08 mai 2025	00:48:38
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more	30 avr. 2025	00:59:31
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples	15 avr. 2025	00:56:17
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns	03 avr. 2025	00:45:04
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more	31 mars 2025	00:39:35
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling	07 mars 2025	00:51:15
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more	20 févr. 2025	00:55:53
Send us Fan Mail 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 Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains 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 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats	05 févr. 2025	00:43:48
Send us Fan Mail 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 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 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more	30 janv. 2025	00:45:42
Send us Fan Mail 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? Beauty News Top 10 most beautiful women according to science? Best ingredients for mature skin 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 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

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