On today’s show we cover What is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish?How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners?Is it damaging to wet curly hair?Should you use antioxidant serums at night?What’s the difference between “pure” and “impure” retinol?Beauty News Lawsuits against hair relaxer companies move forward  Four 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...

On today’s show we are going to cover Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?How can you prevent build-up on hair?Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid peels?Beauty Science Skin cancer preventing soap  Four 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 [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4....

On today’s solo show we answer questions about: Do Medicube devices work?Arey products-who is it good for and does it work?What makes Korean skin care products work so well?What are heat protection ingredients for hairDo beauty devices workWhat is the best oil for hairDoes treating hair with oil before shampooing helpDoes scalp / hair steaming have any benefitsAre hydrafacials helpfulWhat bond builder works bestDo hair-bo-ron hair devices work betterWhat is crystal deodorantWhy aren’t there...

On today’s show we answer questions about: How does Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum make hair feel so good?Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?Do self-tanners rust your skin?Is it possible to reverse 2 years of hair damage in just 1 treatment?Beauty Science News J&J talc suit  - Listener Vivian pointed this one out.  Dismissed.   AI creating fragrances   Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone...

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about: Does mineral sunscreen prevent hyperpigmentation better than standard sunscreen?What do you think of blue land products?=====  OneSkinWhen are there too many ingredients in a product?Beauty News US looking to ban animal testing.  Virginia tech creates soap from plastic waste. Olaplex Dupes Four 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...

On today’s show we answer questions about: When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo?What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product?Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar?Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you condish?What makes VO5 Hot Oil work?Beauty Science News State of change transparency   Jared Leto discontinues brand  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone...

Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show! On today’s show we answer questions about: What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?Is retinol toxic?Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?Is pharmaceutical grade skincare...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app?Are lip primers just chapstick?Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high?What claims about ethnic hair are true?Does Lamellar technology as found in Wonder Water work for hair?Beauty News AOC thinks you deserve better sunscreen.  Four 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...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients?What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper?What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum?Beauty News Is Ageless the new Anti-aging?  Men's personal care use  Male skin care line Michael Strahan  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1....

On today’s show we answer questions about: Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry?Do products designed for tattoos actually work?Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products?Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient?Beauty Question links Arcaea  Tattoo skin care  Four 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 [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social...

On today’s show we answer questions about: What is hexylresorcinol doing in your skin care?How should you treat highlighted hair that’s getting crispy?Can you use benzoyl peroxide on your underarms?What’s the deal with sunscreens, do they really stop working?Is it ok to use dog conditioner on your hair?Beauty News Canada bans animal testing of cosmetics  Do you know what’s in your makeup?  Olay teams up with Kate the Chemist to talk about moisturizing skin  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1....

On today’s show we answer questions about: Performance and Marketing of Hair ProductsEating Collagen for Skin BenefitsTreating Large PoresThe Droplet Device and Skin PenetrationFDA approval of at-home LED face masks Four 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 [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question Social media...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Eyebrow laminationPFAS in mascara - are they dangerousHow does epsom salts affect hairDo bond builders strengthen hair’s cortexAnd what is hexylresorcinol doing in my skin careBeauty News Clean beauty in Canada  Dr Rupa video discussed  Four 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 [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4....

In this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen degradation. They also chat about their recent travels and new pets, and discuss the launch of Serena Williams' new product line, Will Perform. Additionally, they explore the potential benefits of using AI to replicate...

On this show we answer questions about: Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer?How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine?What should you really look for in a heat protectant?Should you use bleach on your skin?Beauty Science News Cruelty free method of getting snail slime?  Is grey hair reversible?  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and...

On this show we answer questions about: Ingredients that make body oils moisturizeDoes body wash with retinol do anything?How does the OPI nail technology work or does it?What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine?Beauty News stories Washington state passes a law against toxic cosmetics. Animal testing for makeup ingredients allowed. Four 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...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Products marketed for babies, how are they different?Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAsDoes HA dry out your skin?What’s the difference between Differin Gel and TretinoinAnd what the heck is nanoplasty?Beauty News New technology? Peptides taking over the industry.  Oprah Winfrey x Sturm  Vegan hair care line - is that really a thing?  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your...

 On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your faceIf Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair?Self tanning productsBlow drying and air drying hairBeauty News Trends at the in-Cosmetics show  Kao launches space sheet shampoo  Rhianna is the most successful celebrity beauty brand  Lawsuits J&J looks to settle  L’Oreal lawsuit thrown out  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your...

This is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including... 1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap 2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home? 3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products? 4. Can a product with human hair derived keratin be considered vegan? 5. Will silver chitoderm can prevent acne and heal scars? 6. Is it ok to condense shampoo to save room while traveling? Plus he mentions a couple of stories in the news including J&J Proposing a ~$9 billion...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether blue tansy oil can help with acneWhat we think of the Skinbetter Science line of productsDo facial masks really give any extra benefitWill collagen supplements boost collagen productionWhether the temperature of the water can affect hair damageAnd brands of hair care products that are coconut oil freeBeauty News Brazil prohibits animal testing  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claimCan you use products formulated for your face on different body parts?Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s?Is there anything in a conditioner that can permanently straighten hair?Is using probiotics a remedy for the problem of super bugs?Does heat damage hair below 400 degrees?Can you reuse beauty packaging?Beauty Science News Goop is closing its store in London. Is...

This is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including... 1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol? 2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile? 3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin? 4. Should you be using body serums? 5. Can coconut oil dry out hair? 6. Is honey good for your skin? 7. Should you avoid witch hazel if you are allergic to nuts? 8. Will any shampoo/conditioner help with post menopausal hair loss? 9. Do hydrating mists and serums have...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Cationic surfactants in skin careEven more salon hair care questionsSkin pHAnd Collage treatment threadsBeauty News Stories Mold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systems Blue light testing created. Is this really necessary? Study they cite  LAWSUIT CORNER J&J talc suit continues  Questions: The collagen string product  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Foundation!Is petrolatum really a terrible ingredient?What is the best conditioner for Barbie doll hair?How do you counter false and misleading claims about cosmetic ingredientsIs it ok to use home coloring kitsSee the Porch Kitties!! - Porchkitty.com  Beauty Science Making mushroom happen  Target settles oil free lawsuit  UV Gel lamps cause cancer?  Celebrity Corner (or not) Kristin Bell’s CBD skincare brand, Happy Dance, shuttered 1/27/23  Four...