The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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The Beauty Brains

Real scientists answer your beauty questions

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 380 - Wonder Water, Product Dupes, Sunscreen layering and more

    Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can layering sunscreens make them less effective?Why can’t you use L’oreal wonder water on your scalp?What’s the history of using blue light to treat acne?Is it damaging to use a pre-treatment on hair?When can you call a formula a “dupe”?Beauty NewsThe Beauty Brains were on the Pretty Curious podcast.Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - Pretty Curious podcast, Thailand, Lip problems7:40 Vitamin C derivatives follow-up13:20 S...

    44 min

  2. 15 NOV

    Episode 378 - Hair bonding, sponges, and becoming a cosmetic chemist

    Send us a textOn today’s show we cover the following questions…What is required to become a cosmetic chemist?Why don’t beauty products always have a safety seal on them?Questions about makeup spongesHair bonding questionsApproximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?6:00 Cosmetic Chemist Career question15:30 Safety seals on cosmetics question22:15 Makeup sponge question27:30 Hair bonding questionFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message th...

    37 min

  3. 7 NOV

    Episode 377 - Beauty Product Talk!

    Send us a textSorry we haven't gotten an episode out in a while! I've been literally traveling (South America) and it was difficult to get a joint episode recorded.But Sarah Bellum stepped in and Valerie and her put together this episode where they talk about their favorite products.We'll be back next episode with all new Q&A!But for now, enjoy some Beauty Product Talk.Perry, 44Support the show

    33 min

  4. 7 OCT

    Episode 376 - Collagen supplements, hair bonding and more beauty questions answered

    Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? How does the Rebond Leave-in Miracle Bond³ Building Mask work?Beauty NewsThe next 5 years in Beauty Skin benefits of Coll...

    58 min

  5. 28 SEPT

    Episode 375 - Is exfoliation just as important as using SPF?

    Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage)Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF for maintaining youthful skin? Beauty NewsShiseido is emphasizing the importance of fragrance in skin careBeauty Question linkshttp...

    39 min

  6. 17 SEPT

    Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe & more beauty questions

    Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?Plus career advice!Beauty NewsAre fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner?Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand?Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit ...

    52 min

  7. 30 AUG

    Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?

    Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?How good are sulfate free detergents?What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technologyIs the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?Beauty NewsCollagen banking? Celebrity Athlete LaunchQuestion linksKerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid?Andalou lotionApproximate timestamps0:00 Ch...

    41 min

  8. 19 AUG

    Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar and more

    Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does topical collagen really work?How good is the whatsinmyjar website?What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care?Beauty NewsWomen use more makeup f...

    48 min
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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
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    261
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    © 2024 Element 44 Inc
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