Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid

The Beauty Brains

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Real scientists answer your beauty questions

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Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211 02.03.2020

Send us Fan Mail It’s an all Vitamin C podcast episode. In this show we answer questions including… Beauty Questions Are there different grades of vitamin C/ascorbic acid since the prices vary so much for the same thing? What is your opinion of the effectiveness of waterless Vitamin C products? Does Vitamin C really do anything for your skin? […] Support the show

Is bakuchiol safe during pregnancy? episode 210 18.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail We’ve got a fully packed program today.  We’ll be covering a couple of cosmetic science news stories, catching up from my hiatus and answering questions about… Is silicone suffocating hair and causing hair loss? Do proteins in nail products strengthen nails? What is goat’s milk doing in soaps and more? What’s an affordable version of […] Support the show

Is eye lash lift safe and effective? episode 209 07.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail It’s a solo Beauty Brains podcast. Chemical Free RantSince I’m going solo, there are a few topics I’d like to rant about. Let’s start with chemical free. Can someone tell me something, what do people mean when they claim “chemical free”? I look at the world from the standpoint of a scientist but you don’t […] Support the show

Peptides in skin care – episode 208 30.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Beauty questions answered today include Is there a bar shampoo or bar conditioner that works as well as the ones out of a bottle? Why can’t everyone use retinol? Is sugaring dangerous? And does it work as well as waxing?  Do peptides have an effect beyond moisturizing & is there a “best one” to pick? […] Support the show

Does Diet Affect Acne – plus SkinMedica serum and hair damage – episode 207 22.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Is an expensive skin serum worth the money even it if is from a pharmaceutical company? Which is more damaging, hot water or hot styling devices? Do nutrition pads work to deliver actives? Can […] Support the show

How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206 15.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Beauty Science News stories On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Aluminum hydroxide in topical products Whether lip scrubs are worthwhile The environmental impact of cosmetics And what the differences are between bentonite and charcoal in a facial mask Beauty Science […] Support the show

Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors? episode 205 08.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail It’s a special episode with Perry and Sarah Bellum. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about  Do you need to reapply sunscreen if I’m indoor all day? Why is ferulic acid used with vitamin C? Are vampire facial good for your skin? Why isn’t there more recycling? Does Revitalash really […] Support the show

Year end wrap up – episode 204 31.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty and waterless beauty. Then we give our predictions for the hottest trends coming in 2020. We’ll get back to answering beauty questions in our next show. Follow the Brains Thanks […] Support the show

Are high quality cosmetic ingredients a thing? #203 24.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about  Quality of ingredients versus price of the product? The Curly Girl Method and Parabens? What it’s like to work in the cosmetics industry Do you have to wait after applying Vitamin C? Beauty Science News stories Is your old makeup is contaminated?  Here’s […] Support the show

CBD in cosmetics – Waterless products – and hair dye cancer scare – episode 202 11.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we just felt like ranting! Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’ll get the cosmetic chemist and formulator take on the following topics: Hair dye and a link to cancer Waterless formulas and whether they are superior CBD – is it really linked to […] Support the show

Will meadowfoam seed oil help your face? episode 201 04.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about  Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy? Can rinse off conditioner give you acne? Does Este Lauder own Bobbie Brown? What is Indie Beauty? What’s the deal with oils and hair? Beauty Science News stories What do you make of these “waiting […] Support the show

Stem cells in cosmetics – Beauty Brains rewind episode 166 26.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail Covered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. EWG on the Kardashian’s show – Beauty Questions: Are human stem cells effective in anti-aging products? Coincidentally, I just read a story about a new skin care product that incorporates both plant and human “stem cells.” This type of marketing is […] Support the show

Fragrance free hair care and No-BS skincare – episode 200 19.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail The Beauty Brains answer questions about… Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products? Living Proof hair care (is the price worth it?) What’s the deal with No-BS Skincare Can magnesium be used for cleaning? Beauty News Skin care in the dairy aisle – will probiotics help strengthen skin and hair? There isn’t a lot […] Support the show

Collagen for skin, tea tree oil for acne and other beauty questions – episode 199 12.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail The Beauty Brains answer questions about… Should you take collagen supplements? Is there a difference between men & women’s hair care? Is tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide Can Vitamin C change color? Beauty News Natural cosmetic act is introduced in congress (in the US) The purple hair challenge is going viral […] Support the show

Is Paw Paw ointment different than Vaseline? Episode 198 06.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Is Lucas’s Paw Paw ointment different than vaseline? What does the term cosmeceutical mean? Are the products different? Does nail polish help your nails to grow better? Are copper peptides an effective anti-aging ingredient? Shakaki DIY recipe for hair. Does it have any effect on hair? […] Support the show

Is vaping bad for skin – episode 197 28.10.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Is vaping bad for your skin Is there any benefit to inverse hair conditioning Do you need to worry about emulsifiers in skin products? Beauty News Sunday Riley – has practically no consequences to posting fake reviews. J&J baby powder recall –  Company can’t catch a […] Support the show

Hydroquinone creams, Vitamins in hair and more – episode 196 16.10.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Are there any benefits in putting vitamins on hair? Does anything work better than hydroquinone for age spots? Do shave […] Support the show

More on clean beauty, supplements, baking soda and mineral oil – episode 195 09.10.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Color cosmetics for protection from the sun? Is it ok to apply baking soda to your skin? What’s up with […] Support the show

Clean beauty, oil cleansing and more – episode 194 20.09.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Is oil cleansing better for your skin? How should you treat seborrheic dermatitis? What do you think of the […] Support the show

Monistat for hair growth – does it work? episode 193 26.08.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about   Yeast infection medicine to treat hair loss  Is an organic facial mask worth buying? What’s with mineral oil, is […] Support the show

Do oxygen facials work & more beauty questions – episode 192 14.08.2019

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about  Oxygen facials and how they work How does plant based hair color work? Does light degrade shampoo? Substituting Body Wash for Hand Soap And more, plus… Kitchen Chemistry! Beauty News Is showering daily necessary? Kitchen Chemistry Tumeric and cinnamon for foundation & eye […] Support the show

Cosmetic brands and big companies – Who owns that – episode 191 06.08.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions What is the big deal about squalane Does the number of ingredients in a product impact its effectiveness? Are dip nails safe? And how do anti-dandruff shampoos work? […] Support the show

Skin microbiome and cosmetics – peppermint oil and hair growth – episode 190 28.07.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this solo episode of the Beauty Brains we cover… Beauty Product Topics Skin Microbiome – Do these beauty products really work? Peppermint oil – Can it grow hair? Should you spend a lot of money for La Mer? Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to […] Support the show

Henna hair color and hygral fatigue – episode 189 15.07.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty Questions Can you use regular hair color after using henna Why can’t you buy red lipstick, or can you? Is sunscreen causing cancer? Is hygral fatigue a real thing? Beauty News Nature’s Truth […] Support the show

Blue light protection for skin – do you need it? episode 188 08.07.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty News Mental Health & Genes related to Tanning Bed Addiction CBD line launched Recall Roundup – We check the FDA website so you don’t have to Young Living Essential Oils, Orange Blossom Moisturizer […] Support the show

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