The Beauty Brains
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Sinopsis
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
Episodios
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Does Sweet N Low affect Hair color - and more beauty questions - episode 284
17/12/2021 Duración: 30minOn today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...Is a two step peel more effective than a self-neutralizing peel?Does Sweet and Low help desensitize the scalp?What makes a product or ingredient more likely to clog your pores and how do you test comedogenicity in a lab? Does the acid from AHA deactivate retinol?What is the deal about scientific skincare?Valerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsFour 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 med
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What ingredients penetrate the skin? and more - episode 283
09/12/2021 Duración: 31minOn today’s solo show we answer questions about…How to find an affordable alternatives to expensive facial washes.What ingredients can really penetrate skin?Which glycolic acid product is the better buy one from the Ordinary or Paula’s Choice?And I’ll cover an opinion on herbal infused facial oils?3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebeautyb
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Snail mucin for your skin - is it worthy using? episode 282
24/11/2021 Duración: 26minOn today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...Is snail mucin a worthwhile ingredient?Do blackhead suction devices work?Will a humidifier help your skin?Beauty Science storiesGarnier teams up with Walmart to launch clean beauty hair care brandLawsuit oil free 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Suppor
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Should you put sunscreen on bare skin? episode 281
17/11/2021 Duración: 39minOn today’s show we answer questions about…What ever happened to SD alcohol 40?Does sunscreen need to be applied on bare skin?Do facial oils penetrate deeper than a moisturizer?Does kakadu plum actually benefit the skin?Should Vitamin C be used at night?Beauty Science NewsAromatherapy product found to contain deadly bacteriaEvidence is not good enough to say sunscreen ingredients are harming Coral reefs3 Ways to Ask a question -1. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos? episode 240 rebroadcast
29/10/2021 Duración: 51minOn today’s rebroadcast show we 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 NewsKorean beauty backlashFDA 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.com2. Send it to us via social media (see links below)3. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re t
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Does tanning water work? and other beauty questions answered - episode 280
19/10/2021 Duración: 33minOn today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...What are your thoughts on carboxytherapy?Do tanning waters work?Can you apply too much vitamin C to the skin?Can you protect hair by taking shorter showers?Beauty Science storiesFTC puts companies on noticeFDA Bans lead acetate from hair dyes 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageBe Br
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Why is hair color hair conditioner like liquid gold? Episode 279
09/10/2021 Duración: 44minOn today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...Is Octafluoropentyl methacrylate an amazing technology for hair?Does steampod really result in less hair damage?Is there something special about the conditioner that comes with hair dye?Are US ingredients appropriate for use in other countries?Do Neutrogena Vitamin C capsules work better than vitamin C delivered from a cream or lotion?Beauty Science storiesSunscreen in the news - FDA is ok with sunscreen actives.Here’s how the CARES act affected sunscreens California Passes Do Not Flush Wipes Law#Nomakeup trend fails to discourage use of 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best w
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Sun Bum - Cosmetic Ingredients - and more questions answered - Episode 278
01/10/2021 Duración: 38minOn today’s solo show, Perry answers questions about...Is PPG-9 a humectant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?Why shouldn't you comb wet hair?Is Polyglutamic acid the best?Does the Sun Bum Tone Enhancer work to remove brassy or orangish blonde hair?What do you think of Hairstory?Is hygral fatigue a real thing?What is the best daily shampoo to use?What makes a shampoo volumizing? 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram
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What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work - Episode 277
22/09/2021 Duración: 54minOn 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 cosmeticsDo ingredients accumulate in your body?Are there ingredients in makeup you should avoid?Can estheticians get more powerful ingredients than consumers?Beauty Science NewsFunction 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybra
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Can there really be solid oxygen in your cosmetics? episode 276
15/09/2021 Duración: 48minOn 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 workIs 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 NewsDo 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at theb
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Do collagen drinks improve acne? (Episode 231 rebroadcast)
03/09/2021 Duración: 37minValerie 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 UKWhen 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 Mediaon Instagram we're @thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're @thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook page. Thanks again for listening and remember Be Brainy about your Beauty.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true)
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Do active ingredients in body wash benefit your skin? - Episode 275
24/08/2021 Duración: 45minOn 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 useCan active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin?And what ingredients in nail polish are animal derived?Beauty Science NewsRefillable 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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
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Episode 274 - Dyson Hair dryer, EGFs, lip balms and more
17/08/2021 Duración: 46minOn 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 balmWhy do prostaglandin based eyelash products require a prescription?Beauty Science NewsConsumers and transparencyJ&J wins a lawsuit. Lip balm discussed4 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pa
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What type of vitamin C should you use? and other product questions answered - episode 273
03/08/2021 Duración: 44minOn 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 ScienceWhat 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrai
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Why aren't copper peptides blue? episode 272
21/07/2021 Duración: 50minOn 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 ScienceJ&J recall sunscreen revisitedUnilever to acquire Paula’s Choice OGX faces a lawsuit for containing DMDM Hydantoin4 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 l
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Why are nanoparticles in a sunscreen and is that bad? Episode 271
16/07/2021 Duración: 25minOn 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 valuesIs 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd w
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Celebrity beauty products and more beauty science news - episode 270
07/07/2021 Duración: 45minOn today’s show Valerie and Perry talk about beauty science news. Stories covered include...NAD rules P&G making reasonable claimsScarlett Johansen is launching a beauty lineIs 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 InflammationCoty’s Kylie Cosmetics is now ‘clean’ and veganHemp "more effective than trees" at sequestering carbon says Cambridge researcherEWG Takes Clean Beauty to the Next LevelNeutrogena Faces Lawsuit Over Benzene in Sunscreens4 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 s
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Episode 269 - Ask Me Anything - Answers to 20 questions
01/07/2021 Duración: 40minOn 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&a
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Should you use expired sunscreens? - replay episode 225
13/06/2021 Duración: 46minOn today’s show I’m going to answer questions aboutMicroplastics in cosmetic productsMetallic colorants in hair colorThe best products to use when undergoing chemotherapyShould 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true)
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Is mixing Vitamin C and Niacinamide a problem? Episode 268
04/06/2021 Duración: 32minOn 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 ScienceCalifornia prohibits hemp derived CBD in cosmetics. China bans the use of CBD in cosmeticsValerie 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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSupport the Beauty BrainsThe 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 accountso