The Beauty Brains

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Valerie and Perry look back on 100 episodes recorded together & include our first episode recorded together.  Fortunately, we've gotten a bit better.   Episodes mentioned: Episode 167 - hair color (Perry mistakenly called it episode 165) Episode 175 - sunscreen spray Episode 253 - brown conditioner 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask thro...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Are multichrome eyeshadows really more expensive and what makes them work? What ingredient is used to cause the plumping & is it safe to do every day? Does keeps.com work to prevent hair loss? Is sodium lauryl sarcosinate more gentle? Beauty Science When did sodium chloride become a bad ingredient in hair ca...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s shortened show Valerie and Perry answer questions about... Why did you say high frequency treatments are a gimmick? Does letting hair stay damp cause more damage? Beauty Science Allure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable"   New Research by Syracuse University Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and as...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special broadcast of an edited version of our March 2021 Patreon event. If you would like to participate in events like these live, just sign up to support us on patreon. 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention. 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to be answering a bunch of questions sent in from our Patrons including those about… How sustainable are solid products? What do we think of the Save Ralph video? What are our thoughts on the Cosdna ingredient website? What do we think of Mother Earth products How do you find cosmetics that don’t contain titanium dioxide? What can you do to offset the p...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is lavender bad for skin What causes frizz? Does L’Oreal Wonder Water really work? What does Valerie use for her sensitive skin? Beauty Science Mention in the New York Times Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen  FDA & FTC send letter to Aromatherapy company for making unsubstantiated COVID drug claims. 4 Ways to Ask a...

Send us Fan Mail After 20 questions answered last week we opted to cut down the number today. On this episode Valerie and Perry answer questions about Parabens. Beauty Science News Crest toothpaste is being sued Recall The Kimberly-Clark Corporation voluntarily recalls Scott Foam Skin Cleanser with Moisturizers 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl. oz.) because the label on the front of the bottle was mis-labeled...

Send us Fan Mail A fully packed solo show.  Perry answer's questions about... 1. Is henna ok for hair 2. Do peptide products make eyelashes grow 3. Do hair heat and color protectors really work? 4. Does rice water work for hair? 5. Do younger people need to use anti-aging actives? 6. Is beet  juice an effective sunscreen? 7. What product safety review site is reliable? 8. What product works t...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… How long to wait between bleaching treatments? Should you bleach your hair at home? Enjoying a product? Is it a placebo effect? Is water damaging to hair? Beauty Science Unilever stops using “normal” to describe product SKUs Is lobster going to be the hot new ingredient? Connect with Valerie and Perry on Clubhouse! 4 Ways t...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about… What ingredients cause flashback? Does a two-step cleanse really help skin? What are the best detangling ingredients?  Is skincare recommended by a plastic surgeon better? What’s the difference between prescription skin care and cosmetics? Beauty Science Covid-19 conspiracies are dividing the ‘clean’ beauty industry 4 Way...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Is buying $800 worth of beauty products a mistake? Is there a difference between oils used in facial oils? Do you need special shampoos for chlorine exposed hair? What is the best age to start using anti-aging products? Can you use a cleansing oil to wash your… hands? Beauty Science News The new normal of skincare and makeu...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can hair dye permanently stain skin? Will an herbal supplement help fight acne? Is this basic beauty routine ok? How do you treat post-COVID skin? Is polyethylene an actual microplastic in cosmetics? Beauty Science News Are houseplants good for your skin? 4 Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask through there....

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Should I stop using henna? What’s the deal with products sold through doctor’s offices?  Can you improve the quality extensions yourself? Does cocoa powder benefit hair? What should you use for dry, itchy scalp? Valerie's new venture - Check it out! Simply Ingredients Beauty Science News DIY dry shampoo formulas 4 Ways...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What’s the difference between asian sunscreen and us sunscreen? Should we be worried about UVC from fluorescent lights? What sunscreen does Valerie like? Will the oils in a primer interfere with sunscreen effectiveness? How can sunscreens with different ingredients have the same SPF? Valerie's new venture - Check it ou...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Can a product with three ingredients work? Do you have to give your nails a break from nail polish so they can breath? Do you have to shampoo out hair color? Do you really need to double cleanse? And are toners really necessary? Perry's trend predictions 2021 Color cosmetics sales will remain flat More class action law...

Send us Fan Mail On this solo episode Perry covers questions about…  What are our thoughts on the EWG? How does New Wash shampoo work without a detergent? Does Venn skincare work? What can you do if you're super duper oily? Is double cleansing with oil effective? How do skin care products penetrate or do they? Is Biopelle selling a drug? 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You can record your quest...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…  How does grey color reducing shampoo work? Is it ok to spray perfume on your hair? Is your foundation turning your face orange? Can you use body wash as a replacement for hand soap? Beauty new stories 13 beauty products everyone was talking about in 2020. We weren’t so maybe we’re nobody? Tresmme lawsuit - Is DMDM causing ha...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy your new year's celebration.  We'll be back answering your questions early in the new year. Be brainy about your beauty! Perry & Valerie Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…  Are you rubbing off the sunscreen when I apply the blush? Do AHAs delay the aging process? Whether or not vitamin c is a pro-oxidant How do hair styling products create hold? Beauty new stories Oh my - 5 iconic beauty products?   What’s In My Jar App Burts Bees on natural ingredient research Sharing beauty products Question...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…   What is the truth about hair conditioners?  Are beauty products poisoning us?  Are cruelty free products still safe?  Are eye creams worth the money?  Is brow wax just soap? Beauty new stories Problems with Purito Hair conditioner articles Access to cosmetic ingredient safety information 3 Ways to Ask a question - 1. You ca...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Silicones and protein in hair products Do you need to use the same amount of sunscreen in the winter? Do color preserving shampoos and conditioners work? How long do retinol products last & can you freeze them to make them last longer? Do perfumes smell different on different people? Beauty new stories What was that liqui...

Send us Fan Mail Today's show is a "best of" show featuring answers to questions about... Are MLM products safer? How do you become a cosmetic industry professional? Do before and after pictures prove anything? Are microplastics in cosmetics bad? Can companies hide allergens in their products? Have a great Thanksgiving!  We'll be back with an all new show next week. 3 Ways to A...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Covid 19 and hair loss Can L’Amarue tell your hormones to give you healthy skin How can you tell if there is nickel in your color cosmetics Does the order of application affect sunscreen ratings Can an additive cut processing time for hair coloring Beauty new stories Is men's nail polish ready to take off? What do toxico...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains. It's a solo episode and it's all about answering questions. Nearly 25! On today’s show we answer questions about… 1. Can you trust skinfluencers? 2. Is isotretinoin an effective anti-aging ingredient? 3. Does urine have beneficial ingredients for skin? 4. Can Wake Up Call shampoo remove silicones? 5. Are high frequency treatments a gimmick?...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains. On today’s show we answer questions about… Is micellar water as great as it’s made out to be?  How does John Freida’s lightening shampoo work? Is it a permanent color change? Is it ok to add lactic acid to a moisturizer? Where do you find studies of how ingredients perform? Are hair straighteners using formaldehyde donors? Chit chat Here is the show P...