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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more

    Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… How does a dye shampoo work?How do you deal with excessive sebum?Are dry shampoos dangerous?How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? Beauty News Biggest fragrance trends for 2025 What is antipollution beauty? Questions SkinSAFE Instant Dye Shampoo Vivier GrenzCine serum Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and ch...

    56 min

  2. 5 FEB

    Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats

    Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?Beauty News First lawsuit of the year! What you should know about the toxins in beauty products. Ques...

    44 min

  3. 30 JAN

    Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more

    Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?What polymers are used in tubing mascara?What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? Beauty News Top 10 most beautiful women according to science? Best ingredients for mature skin Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update 6:...

    46 min

  4. 22 JAN

    Episode 386 - Seals of approval, Brooke Shields and more

    Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?What makes a good lip mask and day cream?What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?Beauty News FDA bans red #3 from food. Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat - black eye, cat...

    52 min

  5. 15 JAN

    Episode 385 - Air drying, growth factors and more

    Send us a text On this show we cover lots of questions including… How effective are growth factors in topical products?Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?Beauty News The Rock - Papatui Study validates anti-aging benefit of collagen peptides? Time Stamps 0:00 - Introduction / chit chat 7:45 - The Rock hair care 10:30 -...

    54 min

  6. 8 JAN

    Episode 384 - Nanoplasty, talc, and heat oh my

    Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?But first… Beauty News FDA proposes new test for talc containing products. Walmart says it won’t hit its’s emission goals. Five Ways...

    45 min

  7. 31/12/2024

    Episode 383 - Goodbye 2024!

    Send us a text On today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions. Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!! Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 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 links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voi...

    45 min

  8. 21/12/2024

    Episode 382 - Beauty predictions for 2025 plus questions answered

    Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? Prediction show! Time stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:00 - Prediction review from 2024 14:15 - Beauty predictions for 2025 25:30 - Oneskin products 29:00 - European Beauty Finds 34...

    55 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    271
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    Clean
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    © 2025 Element 44 Inc
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