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Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about: How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work? Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather? Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron? Does encapsulated sunscreen work? What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster? Beauty science news Revlon files for bankruptcy Olaplex pH plu...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about: What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer? Does human keratin bind to hair and make it stronger and repair damage? Does hydrolyzed wheat protein work as well as hydrolyzed soy protein? Can brow thickening products work? Do inorganic filters reflect or absorb UV rays? Beauty scie...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals? what are your favorite heat protection products for hair Why would Nizoral have an unexpected effect on hair and scalp? Can stem cell technology in professional products straighten hair? Beauty science news Bondi hit with Reef Safe Lawsuit along with Banana Boat and Edgewell. And Est...

Send us Fan Mail It's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts. But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cells, whether the industry needs more regulation, and a warning for magnetic eyelash users.  Reversed aging of skin cells Cosmetic regulations Oh yeah, and we answer a patron's question abou...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What should we think about the EWG? How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners? Can you dilute out a conditioner with water to make it thinner? What in leave-in conditioner makes hair crunchy? Are skin moisturizers (or cosmetics in general) sterile? Beauty Science News EWG sunscreen gui...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… How do magnetic eyelashes work? Can red light make your hair grow? What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an esthetician? And Is it fine to cut your hair at home? Beauty Science News Scarlett johansson launches a line   Kitchen Chemistry Hack Hair slugging   Companies behaving badly Badger company has num...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick? Do skincare lines add self tanner to their products to produce that glow on the skin? Does the AQUIS PRIME Hair Care System really protect hair from damage? Is it true that the majority of Haircolor manufacturers are located in...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin? Do oils act as a sealant on skin? Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduce the effectiveness of shampoo? Does oil on hair cause dandruff? Does Head and Shoulders strip oil from hair? Can rancid oil cause a skin reaction? Beauty Science News Do women smell worse than m...

Send us Fan Mail On  today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including... Why brands might change their formulas? Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can buy in stores? If expensive products don’t work better why are they so popular? Link to the story discussed. What's the difference between professional and OTC skincare? Four Ways to...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about… How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US? Non-pilling Vitamin C products Why is a foundation considered a hazmat product? Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex? And can you believe claims of youtube derms telling you sunscreens may be causing hair loss? Beauty News Walmart going prestige? Beauty Question links...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry & Valerie are going to answer questions about… Can home bleaching your hair affect the follicles and hair production long term? Why is BHT in cosmetics and is it safe?  What is the difference between a fragrance and a perfuming ingredient? What products are really necessary for hair?  Can the dye in purple shampoo work for your teeth? What should the next...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… What is your opinion about ghost oil for damaged hair?  Is Epilfree a good alternative to laser hair removal?  Can any hair oil make your hair grow?  Are there any skincare brands that live up to their promises?  And what do you think of the Skinskool dupe finder technology? Beauty Story Is Olaplex causing infertility? Cele...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answer all audio questions about...  What’s the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum?  Is it dangerous to use expired lipstick?  And what about a few hair trends like micellar, lamellar and apple cider vinegar rinses  Lawsuit Corner L'Oreal is sued for pretending they are French? Mane and Tail lawsuit - is it making your hair fall out?...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about… Augustinus Bader Rich Cream U Beauty resurfacing compound Whether herbal infused hair colors are really less harsh Whether the droplette device has gotten any better And whether the Lypo-Spheric delivery system is a better way to get vitamin C than supplements. Sign up for Valerie's color talk Beauty Story The Ordinary...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about… Are glycols a problem in skincare? What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products? Is Argirelene botox in a bottle? Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED? Beauty Science News Are shampoo bottles making you fat? Force of Nature electrolyzed water? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron and ask thr...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Why do companies use retinyl palmitate instead of retinol? Do thickening shampoos work for people with hair loss concerns? How fast does Vitamin C oxidize? What are your thoughts on Mineral Oil? Do Hair Minimizing products have an ingredient that slows hair regrowth? Beauty Science News Nutrafol studies hair growth acro...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Can you use a dryer sheet to tame your hair? Is it beneficial to use lip scrubs or are they doing more harm than good? What is with the Malibu packet products?   Can dry shampoo lead to hair loss? Are tinted moisturizers formulated differently from sunscreens? See Valerie's talk about Hair Color . Beauty Science News Gar...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Will shower head filters help with hair color retention? Is polyethylene in cleansing balms an environmental problem? Can you wash your hair with laundry detergent? Does Jamaican Black Castor Oil really make your oil grow? How does the Goldwell Elumen hair color technology work? Beauty Science News A Cosmetic Chemist Explains...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Perry and Valerie talk about who the Beauty Brains are, their mission and what the show is all about.  They'll be back next episode answering all new beauty product questions. 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.co...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... Are the Acrylates Copolymer in Arrojos Elixer Defrizzer Gel water soluble? Are there any cosmetic chemist jobs in Chicago? What do you do for skin that gets really dehydrated in winter? Is any evidence supporting the use of menthol in skincare Plus prediction for 2022! Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Become a patron an...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, Valerie and Perry do a short wrap-up of the past year and look forward to 2022. Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients 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.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see link...

Send us Fan Mail Warm wishes to you and your family this season.  We'll have a wrap-up show next week. Valerie & Perry  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about... What is the difference between cleansing oil and facial oil? Do oils hydrate or moisturize? Are there oils you recommend? Can you mix foundation with sunscreen to make a tinted sunscreen? Can a sunscreen help boost vitamin D production Is mixing too many products at night a problem? Valerie's ingredient company - S...

Send us Fan Mail On 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&ap...

Send us Fan Mail On 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 a...