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...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Do lightening conditioners work?What’s a good hair mask?How does Chlorine affect hair?Why do companies put lots of ingredients in their products?Beauty Science News Specially made sunscreen  Biodegradable sponges  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...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Why aren't there more deodorants sold in cardboard packaging?Are there really any differences between salon and store brand hair care products?Can cigarette ash remove hair dye stain from hands?What, if anything, do microwavable hair caps do?Beauty News Marc Anthony launches repair bond Dream cream Clean beauty in the news  Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA)  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through...

Our year end review show and some predictions of what we think will happen in the new year.  Also, my microphone started to fizzle out during the show so the sound quality is not as good as I'd like. But it's not too bad and we wanted to get a show out before the end of the year so hopefully you can still enjoy it. I promise I'm getting a new microphone for the next show! On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: What ingredients are banned in cosmetics in the US?What does...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, is it a problem?What is different about products targeted to menopausal skin?Is lavender oil a problem in lip balm?Is blow drying better than air drying?Beauty Science News Are dove deodorant sprays causing cysts?  Beauty Questions: Reddit discussion mentioned  Menopausal skin care  Hair drying time research  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Is there a specific way you should layer your skincare products?Silicones in hair care - a bunch of questionsIs it ok to wash hair that’s been colored?Why do you have to wait between bleaching?Chit Chat December news - Valerie has some extra product that she can't keep! We'll send you more information. Beauty Science News Sephora clean beauty gets sued.  Lawsuit  Kuwait bans sales of lilial containing cosmetics  Increasing use of synthetic vitamins...

On today’s show we answer questions about: What do we think of the effectiveness of Revela?Is there evidence that electric currents improve results of skin care?Why aren’t all exfoliators rinse off products?Is there anything special about products from the brand 20/20?Question links Revela  Electric currents and the skin  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...

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: How can you tell if a product is formulated well?Will minerals boost your skin?How does a store brand compare to a dermatologist brand?Is it ok to use Arnica under the eye?What is a cosmetic chemist?Beauty industry news Augustinus Bader is worth $1 Billion  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...

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does infrared light home therapy actually work?Have The Beauty Brains considered other types of chemistry?Do LED facial masks really work?How can you tell if a product is using liposomes or not?Do stem cells work better with microneedling?Beauty industry news Avon is shutting down R&D in the US   Pumpkins in your cosmetics  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your...

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Why would high humidity cause hair to become flat?Does Vegamour GRO Hair Serum really work?Do you really have to throw makeup away past the expiration date?Would hypoallergenic products contain nickel?Is there a way to protect your skull from hair color?Beauty industry news Recall of benzene laced dry shampoos  L’Oreal is being sued for hair straighteners Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can...

On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about: Does mechanical damage on hair cause damage on the same bonds or chains as heat or chemical damage?How effective are the Arey Grey products?Are probiotic home cleaning products effective?What are our thoughts on the Regimen Lab skincare brand?Beauty News AI based skin analysis tool  Plastic free packaging - Why doesn’t everyone do this? Celebrity Corner Ozzie Osbourne launches his own makeup line Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a...

We have both been traveling a lot in the last month, so this was the first chance we had to catch up. (Valerie is still traveling actually). But we'll be back with a full show next week. Beauty News L'Oreal faces lawsuit Brad Pitt launches skincare Question: Does Argireline work and are all retinol 0.25% product brands the same? 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...