The Beauty Brains

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Are common product preservatives causing hair to fall out? Is it bad to not trim your hair? Are expensive skin care products really worth the cost? Do lab created fragrances work the same as natural ones? How does cowboy magic work for horse hair and would it work on people? Beauty Science stories How fast do men get bored wi...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Is retinyl propionate the most effective non prescription form of retinol? Can you blend products from the Ordinary? Can you make your own hand sanitizer? What can people who are losing their hair to make wigs & hair pieces last longer? And what are your thoughts on Stratia's new retinol cream?  Beauty Science news H...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Why does Rosehip oil oxidize so quickly? Will Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment be good for platinum hair? How do I know the difference between fractionated coconut oil and liquid paraffin oil or mineral oil? Do hair oils clog the scalp? Beauty Science news: Animal testing in the news.  Does new ruling m...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Do tinted sunscreens work better? Do extra ingredients in hair color provide a benefit? Can skin get addicted to glycerin? What does it mean when a shampoo says % natural origin? Beauty Science news: Sephora and clean beauty  Safe Hair Launches Antimicrobial Hair Collection Can you guess the top 3 brands at Target and Walgree...

Send us Fan Mail 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 UK When is the right...

Send us Fan Mail We look at brands in the beauty industry and let you know which big companies own which brands. You may be surprised just how many of the "small, independent" brands are actually owned by big conglomerates. Plus, we answer some of your beauty questions.  We'll be back with a new episode next week. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we are going to answer questions about… Is it okay to make my own cosmetics if I get ingredients from a legitimate source? Do Hydrolyzed proteins really do anything? When should I apply my azelaic acid product? What is the proper pH of hair care products? Beauty News Whole Food lawsuit Ask a question: If you want to have a question  answered on the Beauty Brains, j...

Send us Fan Mail Questions talked about today include  Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using? Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price? Do you need a 10% niacinamide formula? Beauty Science News Vegan claims on the rise in color cosmetics   - Are vegan cosmetics different? Questions Ventner's Daughter Serum ingredient list Safety data for Witch Hazel Review of Niacinamide effic...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Will cocamidopropyl betaine or decyl glucoside remove water insoluble silicones? Are knock-off fragrance sprayers reliable? Do home microcurrent devices work? Is it ok to blend beauty products? Beauty Science News Ulta launches a Conscious Beauty program L’Oreal is closing Clarisonic.  Beauty Questions Question 1 - Ingre...

Send us Fan Mail Valerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential oils can be used to replace parabens. Also, they talk about the most misleading beauty product claims, recent recalls, and whether Wen makes your hair fall out. Links: Claims discussion panel Recall roundup Does Wen conditioner make hair fall out?...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we answer questions about Is glycerin bad for curly hair? Are encapsulated ingredients better? Do scalp exfoliators help? Can beauty companies hide allergens in their products? What’s the difference between organic DHA and the non-organic kind? Perry's Upcoming webinar on cosmetic formulating Beauty Science news Sunscreen ban lifted in Florida   Subscribe to t...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best products to use when undergoing chemotherapy Should you used expired sunscreens? Beauty Science News Is coffee waste the next hot ingredient?  Follow the Beauty Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether beauty supplements can make hair & skin look better What exactly is skin pH And whether […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about… Whether you should get a cosmetic fridge? If dry shampoo is bad for your […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 222. Yes, that’s a palindrome!  Yeah.   I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today is…well, it’s just me. Valerie is off today but she’ll […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Is blow drying at low heat better for your hair than air drying? […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hello & welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is episode 220. Host:  Perry Romanowski 7 Marketing Tricks that are Costing you Money Natural product nonsense Clean beauty con Salon brand secrets The Pricing Ploy […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look from scientists in the cosmetic industry.  On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Is the wait time necessary when you are applying acids? How do you debate product safety with […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 218. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski.  On today’s show we’re going to be answering beauty questions about… How do magnetic face masks work? Do Rodan […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Does Kiehls eye alert product help eyes look better? What is the best product to use to avoid breakouts with anti-aging benefits? What do you think of the technology of the new Victoria Beckham line? What is the oldest beauty product on the market today? […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Beauty Brains episode 216 featuring cosmetic chemists Valerie George and Perry Romanowski.  Beauty questions covered today include:  How do bond builders work?  Is sodium coco sulfate more gentle than SLS? Does men’s antiperspirant better than women’s? Beauty Science Avon launches a new CBD skin care line. R+Co just launched a CBD Beauty Questions Question […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This is Episode 215. I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today all the way from sunny California is Valerie George.  Hello Valerie! We have a few interesting beauty questions to cover today, including: Can the coronavirus survive on your hair? What does it mean when a permanent color says it’s not for gray […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look at the cosmetic industry. This is Episode 214. I’m your host, Valerie George and with me today is the most famous cosmetic chemist who already works from home, Perry Romanowski.  Hello Perry! We […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What do we think of the Beverly Hills MD brow serum Are lash tints safe? Why do anti-aging ingredients affect skin color? Why do dermatologists keep saying hyaluronic acid is pointless? Perry and Valerie are under self imposed quarantine!  But we’re still recording.  Beauty […] Support the show

Send us Fan Mail   Beauty Questions covered We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? Is there a big difference between facial cleansers and shampoo? Will castor oil help your hair grow? How does someone become a cosmetic chemist? (Audio) Beauty Science News How is the […] Support the show