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- 4 days ago45 min
Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation?Does AO2 Clear help treat acne?What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Line BlurFector Primer?Do infrared hair tools damage hair, and do heat protectant oils actually work?Beauty News What happens when clean has to mean something Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chi...
- 3 weeks ago44 min
The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course?Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad?Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market?Are there differences in ingredient quality between brands?Beauty News Why would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in the EU? Register for Valerie's Hair Science course Extras: Perry's Kitten microneedling - ...
- May 1, 202647 min
Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim?Are copper peptides better than retinol?How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving?Can extreme heat or cold affect the performance of a beauty product?Beauty News Is this really new technology? In cosmetics hot ingredient PDRN Best podcasts Animal products in cosmetics Approximate timestamps 0:00 ...
- Apr 10, 202643 min
NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer?Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it?Is glycerin drying skin at high altitudes?Beauty News Refillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick? Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 8:45 - Refillable beauty products 13:20 - Listener feedback - estrogen skincare 16:10 - NAD skinca...
- Mar 31, 202652 min
Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin? We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serum What’s going on with Leaked Labs? Are various hair products bad for curls? Beauty News Taking beauty advice from scientists. Valerie's quoted article. Henkel buys olaplex Panthenol talk Supplier's day mentioned in the show Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Silicones and hair 9:00 - Taking beauty product advice from scientists 13:50 - Henkel buys Olaplex 15:05 - Panthenol study - does it do anything? 23:30 - Hair multiplier product 30:15 - Paula's chice longevity serum 37:45 - Leaked Labs launch 45:30 - Are products bad for curly hair 50:50 - Ending Five 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
- Mar 19, 202653 min
Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair? Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair? Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible? Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands? What are alternatives to Crown Affair’s air dry mousse? Beauty News Does rosemary oil help with hair growth? Rosemary oil vs minoxidyl What happened to Vegan brands? Cosmetic ingredient safety checker app. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Rosemary oil help with hair growth 12:25 - Vegan brands 17:20 - Cosmetic safety checkers 20:20 - Listener feedback 28:00 - Rice protein and hair 33:10 - Synthetic hair texture 37:35 - Azelaic acid and peptides 41:45 - Improving 60 year old hands 48:35 - Air dry mousse 51:50 - Ending Five 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
- Mar 11, 202653 min
Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? Does panthenol make a shampoo better? What’s an alternative to Matrix step one bleach amplifier? How expensive is it to test a product? How do you become a cosmetic chemist? Beauty News Wirecutter hired a chemist to tell if products were real or dupes. Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 7:00 - Who are the Beauty Brains? 19:00 - Real or Dupe products 28:30 - Noneal odor 34:25 - Panthenol in shampoo? 36:45 - Alternative to Matrix step one 42:05 - Testing products expense 48:00 - On becoming a cosmetic chemist 52:25 - Ending Five 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
- Feb 13, 202654 min
Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair? Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene? What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers? Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair? How do you start your own skincare line? Beauty Questions Adapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoaging Start a cosmetic line webinar Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene 16:30 - Hair gloss 20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene 29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers 34:50 - Oils lock in moisture 44:35 - Starting your own line 52:30 - Ending Five 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018 And we have a Facebook page Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients Perry's other website - Chemists Corner Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account Support the show
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