The Beauty Brains

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

Real scientists answer your beauty questions

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

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

    On 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 linkshttps://defenage.c...

    39 min

  2. SEP 17

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

    On 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 chat - cicada ...

    52 min

  3. AUG 30

    Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?

    On 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 Chit chat - suns...

    41 min

  4. AUG 19

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

    On 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 for parties but...

    48 min

  5. AUG 7

    Episode 371 - Scalp serums, alcohol and hair growth

    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair? Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?What do you think of Mother Science and MalassezinWhat do you think about the Skingredients products?How does color changing makeup work?Beauty NewsCan brands really educate consumers?Clean beauty democratization?An advert linking deodorant to breast cancer is banned.Question linksMother ScienceMalassezinFive Ways to Ask a...

    59 min

  6. JUL 24

    Episode 370 - Serum drops, dimethicone, hydra facials and warts oh my

    On today’s show we cover questions including…Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?Beauty NewsCalifornia bill would ban selling skincare to kids under 13.Company is making bioidentical ingredients.Question notesSPF 50 dropsPatrick Sta...

    45 min

  7. JUL 14

    Episode 369 - Can Tranexamic Acid Really Reduce Hyperpigmentation?

    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does tranexamic acid really help reduce hyperpigmentation?Can Rene Furterer products for "reactional thinning hair" do what they claim?Will eating hyaluronic acid improve skin?What’s the difference between derma glow versus hydra facial?Does Gucci Westman’s use a more potent form of Vitamin C?What silicones or other materials are good replacements for cyclopentasiloxane?Beauty NewsCan omega-3 supplementation reduce acne severity? Dire...

    55 min

  8. JUL 3

    Episode 368 - Drunk Elephant vitamin C and more skin care questions

    On today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including…Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?What are the differences, pros, and cons of Morpheus 8 and Ultherapy for skin tightening?Can cheaper hyaluronic acid products be as effective as mo...

    51 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
    257
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