Real scientists answer your beauty questions


The Beauty Brains

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product?</li><li>Is California Naturals a good hair care option</li><li>How do you talk to a clean beauty believer?</li><li>How do you control frizz?</li><li>What’s wrong with Decyl Glucoside in hair care products?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.personalcaremagazine.com/story/50017/eu-issues-final-opinion-on-tea-tree-oil-in-cosmetic-products'>Opinion issued on Tea Tree oil in products</a><a href='https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2025/11/20/unregulated-led-masks-flooding-the-beauty-market-says-expert/'>Unregulated masks are flooding the market</a><a href='https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2025/11/19/7-hair-care-launches-driving-future-product-development/'>7 hair care launches shaping the future of products</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:00 - Beauty News - Tea Tree oil 8:45 - Red light masks 14:10 - Hair care innovation 25:55 - Mixing sunscreens 30:20 - Gloss hair treatments 33:20 - California naturals 37:50 - Clean beauty believer 42:45 - Controlling frizz 46:40 - Decyl glucoside 50:50 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %?</li><li>Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product?</li><li>Do heat-less curls damage hair?</li><li>What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color?</li><li>How do hair color products with conditioning effects work?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.sciencenews.org/article/skin-care-face-barrier-glossy-health'>Science News - Valerie quoted speaking about the skin’s barrier</a><a href='https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/11/5/150'>Bond builders - do they work?</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:25 - Beauty News - Science news article 5:40 - Hair bonding research 22:00 - Audience comments 24:55 - Ingredient percents 30:45 - Dangerous ingredients 35:35 - Heatless curls 42:20 - Milk Shake color 50:17 - Conditioning color products 53:10 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Hair bond builders and more - Episode 413

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>How long do heat protectants last? </li><li>Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks?</li><li>Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive?</li><li>Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs?</li><li>In an antioxidant balm, will the antioxidants absorb into the skin or stay on top?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyaakim/2025/11/05/augustinus-bader-launched-a-skincare-line-with-dua-lipa/'>Augustinus Bader backs Dua Lipa’s wallet-friendly line.</a><a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/artificial-intelligence-and-algorithms-are-driving-beauty'>Are beauty products going all become the same? </a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 9:00 - Beauty News - Dua Lipa launch 12:20 - Are formulas going to become the same? 16:00 - Are you a Valerie or a Perry? 19:15 - Heat protectants 24:35 - Red light therapy 30:00 - What makes products expensive 37:45 - Rubbing alcohol ingrown hairs 41:00 - Antioxidant balms 45:00 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene?</li><li>How do you know which retinol lotion to use?</li><li>What is your opinion of k18 hair mask?</li><li>Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne?</li><li>What ingredients help hair color last longer?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/unilever-sustainability-chief-rebecca-marmot-steps-down/'>Chief sustainability officer steps down</a><a href='https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/11/06/study-finds-oral-supplement-can-reduce-wrinkles-in-12-weeks/'>Really? Oral supplement can reduce wrinkles in 12 weeks</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:45 - Beauty news - Industry sustainability 10:20 - Oral supplement to reduce wrinkles 13:35 - Differin & adapalene 20:00 - Retinol lotion 32:25 - K18 hair mask 38:00 - Tubby Todd ointment 43:45 - Maintaining hair color 50:05 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 411

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover questions including…<ol><li>What do you think of the young goose line of products</li><li>How do silicones work in hair care products?</li><li>How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?</li><li>Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?</li><li>Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?</li></ol>Beauty News1.  <a href='https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/10/21/5-recent-breakthroughs-in-cosmetic-science/'>5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science</a>2. <a href='https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/clean-beauty-standards-chemforward-report.html'>Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’</a>3. <a href='https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/beauty/article/yuka-app-beauty-products-wg93vfxwm'>How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?</a>4. <a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/ulta-beauty-hit-with-lawsuit-over-clean-beauty'>Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus" 10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry 13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit 17:00 - Yuka app 21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line 30:05 - Silicones in hair care 34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser 38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations 44:15 - Blue light and your skin 49:05 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Why would a company reformulate a product?</li><li>Do different hair products cancel each other out?</li><li>What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?</li><li>What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?</li><li>Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.newbeauty.com/pycnogenol-skin-care/'>Pycnogenol in skin care</a><a href='https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/k-beauty-human-trials-harm.html'>K beauty causing problems?</a>SPF updates: <a href='https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medicines/sunscreens/sunscreens-using-same-base-formulation-ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf-50-sunscreen'>SPF 50</a><a href='https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/tga-acts-following-choice-sunscreen-investigation'>Sunscreen investigation</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol 9:00 - K beauty problems 15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation 20:10 - Do products cancel each other out? 23:20 - Sources for beauty education 27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt 32:25 - CBD lotion 38:00 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?</li><li>What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?</li><li>How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?</li><li>What do humectants really do in hair?</li><li>What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.salon.com/2025/08/04/what-the-hell-are-skin-loving-cosmetics/'>What the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?</a>Do you think that is true?  I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top.<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY</a><a href='https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/actives/news/22951510/is-pterostilbene-the-new-resveratrol'>Pterostibene - New anti-aging ingredient?</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 6:30 - Beauty news - Skin loving cosmetics 13:20 - Pterostibene 17:40 - Beauty Questions - Loaded with active ingredients 25:00 - Ziip Halo device 32:55 - Removing mineral sunscreen 36:05 - Humectants in hair 45:15 - Neogen 49:35 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?</li><li>How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?</li><li>Does topical estrogen improve skin?</li><li>Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?</li><li>Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://howonearthradio.org/archives/10278'>We were on the radio</a><a href='https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/08/29/washington-first-state-to-ban-formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals-in-cosmetics/'>Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives</a>.<a href='https://www.gcimagazine.com/retail/digital-e-commerce/news/22951345/glossier-and-other-beauty-brands-will-soon-be-shoppable-on-chatgpt-following-new-shopify-partnership'>ChatGPT now has a marketplace?</a><a href='https://patch.com/us/across-america/gel-polish-ingredient-linked-infertility-what-know-safety'>TPO gel nail polish ban?</a><a href='https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzl41rpdqo'>Is there a sunscreen scandal? </a>Celebrity Corner<a href='https://www.beautyindependent.com/drew-barrymore-makeup-brand-flower-beauty-closes/'>Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes</a>.<a href='https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/kim-kardashian-shuts-down-skkn-by-kim/'>Kim Kardashian SKNN closing</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans 9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace 11:55 - TPO ban 16:40 - Sunscreen scandal 21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down 23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 28:55 - Active ingredient in products 33:25 - Topical Estrogen 38:40 - Microneedling 45:00 - Salon detangler 50:25 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On this show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?</li><li>Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?</li><li>Why is purple shampoo drying?</li><li>What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?</li><li>How do you deal with rosacea?</li></ol> Beauty News<a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/peptan-the-proven-collagen-powering-beauty-from-within'>Do collagen supplements really improve skin?</a><a href='https://www.glam.com/1933134/we-tried-vo5-shampoo-better-than-pantene/'>Is VO5 better than Pantene</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Beauty news - Collagen supplements 10:35 - VO5 vs Pantene 16:40 - Product reformulation 28:25 - Mousse sunscreen 34:20 - Purple shampoo 40:45 - OS1 and Molecular mesh 43:40 - Rosacea 53:15 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin</li><li>Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? </li><li>Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?</li><li>Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?</li><li>Do facial serums work?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/ozempic-face-aging-glp-1-skin-care-products.html'>Ozempic face aging</a> - Valerie is quoted <a href='https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/jj-settles-biometric-privacy-suit-over-neutrogena-skin360-app/'>J&J settles privacy lawsuit</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 7:30 - Beauty news - Ozempic face aging 10:25 - J&J lawsuit 15:40 - UV and skin damage 23:15 - Dr Emi Arpa products 28:25 - Makeup remover cloth enough? 32:25 - Baby products 38:50 - Facial serums 42:20 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a>  <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? </li><li>What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare</li><li>Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?</li><li>Do all hair masks work the same way?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/peta-suspends-cruelty-free-beauty-without-bunnies-eu-loophole-reach'>PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program</a><a href='https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/chemicals-in-skincare-haircare-cosmetics/'>Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?</a><a href='https://inews.zoombangla.com/urban-decay-all-nighter-setting-spray-reformulation-ignites-fan-backlash/'>Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?</a><a href='https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.70361?campaign=woletoc'>Price analysis of over the counter retinol products</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program 8:05 - Chemicals in skincare 13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation 20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol 23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks 32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair 39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen 45:20 - Hair masksFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On this show Valerie is back and we cover...<ol><li>Does product build-up cause breakage?</li><li>Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? </li><li>What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?</li><li>Are rinse-free shampoos any good?</li></ol>Beauty News<a href='https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/07/31/safer-beauty-bill-package-targets-toxic-chemicals-in-cosmetics'>Safer Beauty Bill</a><a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/martha-stewart-enters-longevity-skin-care-race-at'>Martha Stewart launches a line</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill 11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty 15:15 - product build up on hair 19:55 - Exfoliating 21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen 25:15 - Beef tallow products 31:40 - Rinse free shampoos 35:30 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeautyBrains2018/videos'>thebeautybrains2018</a> And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ol><li>Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?</li><li>What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?</li><li>What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?</li><li>What can be done about under eye dark circles?</li><li>How do you practice sun safety diligently</li></ol>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Natural talk 11:05 - IS Clinical 17:10 - Pavise sunscreen 26:50 - Kerastas conditioner 32:10 - Dark circles 38:15 - Sunscreen safety 44:55 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ul><li>How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?</li><li>What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?</li><li>What makes a facial mask work amazingly?</li><li>What is really important when using sunscreen?</li><li>Do red light masks spur collagen growth?</li></ul>Beauty News<a href='https://nuvomagazine.com/beauty/the-next-wave-of-buzzy-skin-care-ingredients'>Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients 14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection 17:50 - Air force on hair 26:00 - Facial masks 32:00 - Sunscreen 37:45 - Red light masks 45:05 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ul><li>How does different water affect the performance of hair products?</li><li>Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?</li><li>Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?</li><li>Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?</li><li>Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer? </li></ul>Beauty News<a href='https://nymag.com/strategist/article/what-is-a-peptide-moisturizer.html'>Peptides in moisturizers.  Do you really need them?</a><a href='https://www.formesdeluxe.com/article/the-troubling-world-of-dupe-fragrance.64986'>Troubling world of dupe fragrances </a><a href='https://www.thecut.com/article/sunscreen-misconceptions-debunked-charlotte-palermino-dieux-sun-screener.html'>Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.</a> <a href='https://www.dieuxskin.com/pages/sunscreen-ingredient-checker'>sunscreen ingredient checker. </a>Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Italy and babies 10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides 17:10 - Duping products 22:20 - Sunscreen myths 27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water 33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors 42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners 46:35 - Micellar water for makeup 50:25 - Safer nail polishes? 57:45 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms">Send us a text</a>On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…<ul><li>How do you know if a product has gone bad? </li><li>Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?</li><li>Is Pantene bad for hair?</li><li>Can you use skin products on your scalp?</li><li>Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?</li><li>Are salt sprays safe to use? </li></ul>Beauty NewsFat Mascara taking a break?<a href='https://www.newbeauty.com/best-shampoos-for-men/'>The best shampoos for men?</a><a href='https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/dr-squatch-sydnny-sweeney-bathwater-soap-backlash'>Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy</a>Approximate timestamps0:00 Intro 1:00 Chit Chat 8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men 13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show 15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap 18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration 22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A 28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair? 34:20 - Skin products on scalp 39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel 43:05 - Salt sprays for hair 47:10 - EndingFive 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 <a href='mailto:thebeautybrains@gmail.com'>thebeautybrains@gmail.com</a> 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform'>Ask a question</a> 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/'>thebeautybrains2018</a> on Twitter, we’re <a href='https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains'>thebeautybrains</a> On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a <a href='https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/'>Facebook page</a> Valerie's ingredient company - <a href='https://simply-ingredients.com/'>Simply Ingredients</a> Perry's other website - <a href='https://chemistscorner.com/'>Chemists Corner</a> Follow the  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/'>Porch Kitty Krew instagram account</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a>

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Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414

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Hair bond builders and more - Episode 413

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Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412

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Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 411

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Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410

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Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409

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Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407

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Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406

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Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405

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Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404

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Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403

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Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402

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Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401

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Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?

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Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!