The Beauty Brains

Send us Fan Mail On this show we answer questions about: Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer? How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine? What should you really look for in a heat protectant? Should you use bleach on your skin? Beauty Science News Cruelty free method of getting snail slime?   Is grey hair reversible?   Four...

Send us Fan Mail On this show we answer questions about: Ingredients that make body oils moisturize Does body wash with retinol do anything? How does the OPI nail technology work or does it? What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine? Beauty News stories Washington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics . Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed . Four Ways to...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Products marketed for babies, how are they different? Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAs Does HA dry out your skin? What’s the difference between Differin Gel and Tretinoin And what the heck is nanoplasty? Beauty News New technology? Peptides taking over the industry .  Oprah Winfrey x Sturm   Vegan hair care line - i...

Send us Fan Mail  On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your face If Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair? Self tanning products Blow drying and air drying hair Beauty News Trends at the in-Cosmetics show   Kao launches space sheet shampoo   Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand   Lawsuits J&J looks to settle   L’Oreal lawsuit th...

Send us Fan Mail This is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including... 1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap 2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home? 3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products? 4. Can a product with human hair derived keratin be considered vegan? 5. Will silver chitoderm can prevent acne and heal scars? 6. Is it ok to condense shampoo to sav...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether blue tansy oil can help with acne What we think of the Skinbetter Science line of products Do facial masks really give any extra benefit Will collagen supplements boost collagen production Whether the temperature of the water can affect hair damage And brands of hair care products that are coconut oil free Beauty News Brazil prohi...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claim Can you use products formulated for your face on different body parts? Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s? Is there anything in a conditioner that can permanently straighten hair? Is using probiotics a remedy for the problem of super bugs? Does heat dam...

Send us Fan Mail This is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including... 1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol? 2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile? 3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin? 4. Should you be using body serums? 5. Can coconut oil dry out hair? 6. Is honey good for your skin? 7. Should you avoid witch hazel if you are allergic to...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Cationic surfactants in skin care Even more salon hair care questions Skin pH And Collage treatment threads Beauty News Stories Mold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systems Blue light testing created. Is this really necessary? Study they cite   LAWSUIT CORNER J&J talc suit continues   Que...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Foundation! Is petrolatum really a terrible ingredient? What is the best conditioner for Barbie doll hair? How do you counter false and misleading claims about cosmetic ingredients Is it ok to use home coloring kits See the Porch Kitties!! - Porchkitty.com   Beauty Science Making mushroom happen   Target settles oil free lawsuit   UV Gel...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Do lightening conditioners work? What’s a good hair mask? How does Chlorine affect hair? Why do companies put lots of ingredients in their products? Beauty Science News Specially made sunscreen   Biodegradable sponges   Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Why aren't there more deodorants sold in cardboard packaging? Are there really any differences between salon and store brand hair care products? Can cigarette ash remove hair dye stain from hands? What, if anything, do microwavable hair caps do? Beauty News Marc Anthony launches repair bond Dream cream Clean beauty in the news   Mode...

Send us Fan Mail Our year end review show and some predictions of what we think will happen in the new year.  Also, my microphone started to fizzle out during the show so the sound quality is not as good as I'd like. But it's not too bad and we wanted to get a show out before the end of the year so hopefully you can still enjoy it. I promise I'm getting a new microphone for the next...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, is it a problem? What is different about products targeted to menopausal skin? Is lavender oil a problem in lip balm? Is blow drying better than air drying? Beauty Science News Are dove deodorant sprays causing cysts?   Beauty Questions: Reddit discussion mentioned   Menopausal skin care   Hair drying...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: Is there a specific way you should layer your skincare products? Silicones in hair care - a bunch of questions Is it ok to wash hair that’s been colored? Why do you have to wait between bleaching? Chit Chat December news - Valerie has some extra product that she can't keep! We'll send you more information. Beauty Science News Se...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: What do we think of the effectiveness of Revela? Is there evidence that electric currents improve results of skin care? Why aren’t all exfoliators rinse off products? Is there anything special about products from the brand 20/20? Question links Revela   Electric currents and the skin   Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message th...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: How can you tell if a product is formulated well? Will minerals boost your skin? How does a store brand compare to a dermatologist brand? Is it ok to use Arnica under the eye? What is a cosmetic chemist? Beauty industry news Augustinus Bader is worth $1 Billion   Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patre...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does infrared light home therapy actually work? Have The Beauty Brains considered other types of chemistry? Do LED facial masks really work? How can you tell if a product is using liposomes or not? Do stem cells work better with microneedling? Beauty industry news Avon is shutting down R&D in the US   Pumpkins in your cosm...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Why would high humidity cause hair to become flat? Does Vegamour GRO Hair Serum really work? Do you really have to throw makeup away past the expiration date? Would hypoallergenic products contain nickel? Is there a way to protect your skull from hair color? Beauty industry news Recall of benzene laced dry shampoos   L’Oreal i...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does mechanical damage on hair cause damage on the same bonds or chains as heat or chemical damage? How effective are the Arey Grey products? Are probiotic home cleaning products effective? What are our thoughts on the Regimen Lab skincare brand? Beauty News AI based skin analysis tool   Plastic free packaging - Why doesn’t ev...

Send us Fan Mail We have both been traveling a lot in the last month, so this was the first chance we had to catch up. (Valerie is still traveling actually). But we'll be back with a full show next week. Beauty News L'Oreal faces lawsuit Brad Pitt launches skincare Question: Does Argireline work and are all retinol 0.25% product brands the same? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Are toxins in cosmetics? Can you get higher than 2% salicylic acid? How do cosmetics change colors when applied to skin? Which products are worth splurging on? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send i...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: What is an aqueous cream? Is the Ordinary Vitamin C trustworthy? Magical sunbeam eye cream - audio Frizzy hair question Beauty Science News Baby powder discontinued . Is scorpion venom the next snail slime?   Celebrity beauty news Cardi B is treating her hair with onions?   Stella Mccartney launches a line with LVMH   Most pop...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, we are going to cover... Is there something that makes Hair Story products special? How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works? Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe to use Can active ingredients in a body wash really benefit your skin? And what ingredients in nail polish are animal derived? Beauty Science News Refillable packaging. Does it really make any i...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about: What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments? Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss? Is retinol toxic? Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products? Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter? Beauty Science News Kylie Jenner in the lab...