The Beauty Brains

Dec 21 2024 264 ep. 41 mins 4.9k
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Real scientists answer your beauty questions

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Episode 382 - Beauty predictions for 2025 plus questions answered

Dec 21 2024 55 mins  
Send us a textOn 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 stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat5:00 - Prediction

Episode 381 - Can babies eat sunscreen? and other beauty questions

Dec 11 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…What can you use to fight static?Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?What is the difference between body wash and hand soap?How does the performance of the various retinols compare to retin-A?Beauty NewsCompany is being sued for calling themselves “natural” Beau

Episode 380 - Patented ingredients, porosity, quats and more

Nov 28 2024 49 mins  
Send us a textIt's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?Are patented ingre

Episode 379 - Wonder Water, Product Dupes, Sunscreen layering and more

Nov 22 2024 44 mins  
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.A

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

Nov 14 2024 37 mins  
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 cosmet

Episode 377 - Beauty Product Talk!

Nov 07 2024 33 mins  
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, 4

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

Oct 07 2024 58 mins  
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 t

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

Sep 28 2024 39 mins  
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 youth

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

Sep 17 2024 52 mins  
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 y

Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?

Aug 30 2024 40 mins  
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? Cele